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Pet Insurance RANT
Have you ever had that feeling that you've been painted into a corner??? I've had my dog insured since I got him when he was 6 months old... he's a boxer and on average for the first 5 years his cover cost about £20 per month which was fine. For those 5 years I made precisely NO claims! About 18 months ago he developed a…
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British Flippin Gas!!!
Need to vent! I hate BG! Last year, after receiving a huge bill in January i checked my meter readings as they didnt seem right. They were way out, then checked the actual meter number and it turns out ive been paying for the flat upstairs. We get this sorted and after them wanting to keep the money in credit balance they…
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Dell Outlet Moan! Think if your putting a business delivery address for your order...
I ordered a Dell Laptop from the Dell Outlet store as it was slightly cheaper then the normal Dell Store. I ordered an Inspiron 1545, a laptop designed for home use. It came with Windows 7 Home Premium and was brought through the Home part of the Dell Outlet store. I've since decided I want to return the laptop as I want…
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Simply Be
Has anyone had any problems with Simply Be cos I am having a lot!
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Lg
Can anyone advise if they have ever had any success getting LG to own a problem beyond the usual customer service line? I have been incorrectly, according to LG, promised on two telephone calls a replacement of my LG Fridge Freezer if it was written off as it is 26 months old. Although the warranty expired after 24 months…
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Vent Re: Nasty Posts
I am relatively new to MSE but have lurked for about a year or so. Over the past few months I have been a daily visitor to the site and I feel I have to say something. Some members of this site are down right ignorant, ill mannered and rude to people asking advice or giving their point of view. Just because you have been a…
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terminated bt and getting charged
I have been with bt since nov 2007. Although i have had a lot of trouble with them ( i got watchdog involved at one time )i renewed my contract for 12 mths in nov 2008. I have changed to plusnet and recived a bill from bt for £86 which they state is because i was within contract although i was never asked, in 2009 to renew…
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Warning asda £75 e-voucher not applied!!!
This morning Asda rang me to tell me that the £75 e-voucher that had been credited to my account had been a mistake by head office and so they would not be applying it to my shopping. I was rang ten minutes before my 2 hour slot delivery slot began. I was absolutely fuming and rang head office myself trying to get this…
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help! BT refund cheque stopped, after i cashed it??
I received a cheque from BT last week, which i thougt was the deposit i paid last year.. As i was short of money, and ddnt want to wait a week, I duly cashed at a local money shop place, after they faxed (to BT?) for ok etc.. Now I get a letter from BT saying the cheque was sent in error, though I need to do nothing? Have…
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Pay cut/ pay freeze, A little rant!
So Ive had a pay freeze for 2 years, Now theyre after my pension, my child benefit and Im looking forward to a pay cut. Fed up of the whole damn lot of them! Thinking of career change? Any suggestions? :mad:
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Gleamify Teeth Whitening Scam - Beware!
Yet another free trial teeth whitening scam. This one is called Gleamify. gleamifywhitening.co.uk The "free trial" requires you to return the product within 14 days of ordering it to avoid being charged £50. This is only mentioned in the tiny small print. The company is: CYC Marketing Limited Registered Office: 20 - 22…
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bank card fraud VENT VENT VENT
Just checked my online statement and someone has used my card to buy things from argos and used it to pay sky. Not only that my bank did not inform me i only buy the odd thing online so why didnt this flag up as i would never spend over £1000 online im so MAD. Any ideas what to do next. I put a block on my card ect grrrrr…
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Cashback Rewards - What a joke
I signed up to cashback rewards (http://www.cashback-rewards.co.uk) a while ago as they seemed to be the only ones offering cashback for Amazon. I must have had £20+ in cashback on my account. Then I tried logging in a few days ago but couldn't so I sent a message to their customer services and they said: "We require our…
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Talk Talk ... quite a surprise ... great service !
Upgraded to their Pro package today, to enable me to get unlimited downloads. Phoned them up, got through first time and the chap offered me a free Wifi 802.11 N router to give me better range in the house ... even though their website says existing customers have to pay for it. Came off the phone and thought ... that was…
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One price for stores, a cheaper for the internet - Argos
I'm venting about Argos. I purchased a vacuum cleaner from an Argos store for £230, then discovered later the same day that they are selling the same vacuum cleaner for £46 less online. I phoned customer services and explained this, asking if they could refund the difference. I was told they couldn't as the price was for…
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A-Z of songs/bands featuring place names
Oops, wrong place!
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Resolved: Selectspecs - Glasses have arrived!!
actually visited the site as it comes recommended on MSE for perscription glasses. My story: Found some cheap D&G glasses bargain and purchased respectfully. recieved my confirmation email instantly as was well A week passed and as i was eager for my new glasses, i decided to check my online account to see how progress was…
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HELP! Personal info given over internet.
My brother-in-law has been emailed by one of the lottery scam companies that ask for money before you get your huge prize. Thankfully he didn't pay out anything or give them bank details but unfortunately he did give them some personal details - full name, dob, some address etc. How worried should we be, and what can we do…
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policeman driving using a phone!!
There was a police van that we passed just pulling in to a side street. I looked to see him on his mobile!!!! I can't believe it. He may have pulled over but that was while speaking on the phone. Really is one rule for one, one for another. It really hate people who drive and use there phones there is absolutly no need for…
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Initial City Link: AAAAAAAAAARRRRRRGGGGHHHHH!!!!
Please forgive me, trusted and loyal MSE forum users. I'm just here for the venting... Late last month I found a great three person tent (see an earlier discussion here) from Outdoor Megastore. £99 with free delivery, £10 cashback through Quidco and an all round quality tent I'd previously seen in store. I ordered it on 30…
