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Well done DVLA
Having updated my address (finally) with the DVLA, not only was I surprised there was no charge for the service but I submitted the request late Wed afternoon and received the new license and paper part today :eek:
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Wow shockinly deceptive ad on google adwords
Check this out, i typed in argos.co.uk on firefox search bar, and ended up on google search. Note, 2nd ad, nothing to do with what I was searching for, also note the url, telegraph.co.uk, (the site that it lands on has nothing to do with the telegraph). Then I click on the link and end up !!!!ing here!…
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Praise: Lidls £3.99 perfume
Has anyone else tried the Suddenly Madame Glamour perfume from Lidls? £3.99 and it's lush. They also do a gift set which I'm going to get of creams and shower gel. Had heard good things about it, like it's close to chanel perfume. Worth a punt if you havn't tried it yet.
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Yodel driver signed my name!!! But didn't deliver
I just can believe it. I ordered my tassimo discs from tassimo on Sunday and was told Wednesday that it would be delivered. So called tassimo and they said it won't be today (Wednesday) but Thursday, Thursday come around and nothing so I call tassimo who said yodel Hdnl were delivering it wasn't till I got on their website…
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Am I being overcharged for dentistry?
I recently broke a filling in a wisdom tooth, so I went along to my usual dental practice to have the tooth repaired. I was in the chair for about 45 minutes. The tooth was duly cleaned and then restored using amalgam filling. For this I was charged a total of £220. I knew before hand it would be this much as I had already…
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JA Bathroom
We ordered Laufen basin, toilet seat, toilet pan and cistern from JA Bathrooms from Westcliff-on-Sea. The proprietor of the company Joe Garnham took the order on Saturday 15th October 2011 but was reluctant to give a delivery date. After 15 emails and several phone calls (most were just messages left on the answering…
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BEWARE: PC World Price Match Sham
Just bought an over-priced ink cartridge from PC World. I knew it was over-priced as I'd done a price search in-store but figured their price match would sort it out. I rang the number their website where they are "on hand" to receive your call. The first chap was very accommodating and attempted to put me through to the…
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Beware Morrisons Car Wash & Washing Hands Of Liability
Earlier this year I paid £6 for the top wash at a morrisons carwash. Drove in, came out and checked the car as always to find deep grooves on the bonnet and the LH passenger side. I straightaway asked to see a manager and got the Assistant Deputy Manager(!) who took notes. At home I took photos and sent a claim in.Guess…
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Impossible to contact Viners
I have tried on numerous occasions to contact Viners, regarding an order that has been paid for but not delivered. They will not reply to e mails and telephone calls get put through to an answerphone. The order was placed on 25th November and was for a christmas present, I have given up all hope now of ever receiving it.…
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Sainsburys Complete System Failure
:mad: Got a call today at 11am to say that my online sainsburys order which was due to be delivered today 2pm to 3pm, now has to be rebooked due to a complete system failure. Whilst they apparently still have the order, they can't pass to the local store (they refuse point blank to fax over and manually pick), and so I…
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Shockingly bad experience with Yodel/ELC
Hello, This is what happened to me with Yodel and ELC its a bit long but please read. I brought all the kids toys from ELC while they had the 50% discount sale. I placed the order online, everything went fine I made a big saving and on top of which I got an extra 20% off using the advice in the grab it quick forum I was…
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In praise of Philips Customer Service
Just thought I'd post a quick message to praise Philips on their customer service. I bought a Sonicare toothbursh 23 months ago from very. It broke last month, so I contacted Philips about it and once proof of purchase was established they contacted me yesterday saying that they will replace the sonicare toothbrush (even…
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Boots - no gift receipt for guarantee
Went to buy son's girlfriend small electrical item and first told no gift receipt - OK I can offer to exchange but then told only way guarantee is valid/printed is with full receipt showing cost of item. They used to do do gift receipts and use those for guarantee but have stopped - even the manager agreed with me that it…
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Praise for Asda
Credit where credit's due. I queued up with 5 bottle of half price champange for chrismas pressies and realised I had miscalculated and needed a 6th. Poor stressed looking shop assistant goes to get another (i did offer). Waited a bit, I was in no rush, she came back, said she couldn't find one, I indicated where it was. I…
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Thank you MSE. My new freezer has been delivered
:j:j :money:Thank you MSE, Martin. I entered the n-power free fridge/freezer givaway early last year.. Wow I can confirm that it has been delivered and we are now proud owner of a Hotpoint freezer. Thank you Martin.
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london wine delivery warning
ordered drink from company londonwinedeliveries.com delivered on time but order short despite repeated emails no update or refund
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Virus scam ?
Someone rang me this afternoon saying he was from Microsoft and that they had discovered that someone was sending viruses to my computer that would wipe out my hard drive. I would have to follow certain instructions to prevent this. I thanked him and put the phone down. I am sure that this is a scam of some sort as…
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Debenhams Plus.com Bit of both
What a past few days, Having been told I could use gift cards online i went to place a order for a all in one printer great price £63. Had to call 0871 number to use them, I was on hold most of the morning trying to get through (great way for them to make money) When i do get through i was told by a adviser and manager…
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letter from school
had a letter from school saying a teacher is leaving and "inviting" parents to send donations to pay for the gifts !!! don't tell me teachers don't get enough to club together !:mad:
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The most oddest cold caller
I just had the phone ring, and after saying hello a couple of times I had a recorded voice say 'Goodbye'.
