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May the best house win
Why are itv giving away £1000 to the best house on may the best win if the people can afford to do their house up like a palace. Maybe they should be looking at houses like mine that could do with £1000 to do it up. Rant over.
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Nutrascience - Free trial which isn't and don't know what to do
Hi there, I have been really silly. A few weeks ago I followed a link on Facebook for this great slimming aid Nutrascience. It said it was a free trial and you only paid postage and packaging. I gave my card details and got the product, great, or not as it is. If you do not cancel in 14 days you get charged £37.50 for next…
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Beware of .co.uk websites!
WARNING about assuming that a company which has a co.uk address is subject to conditions laid down by the UK authorities. This is NOT correct. I understand that there are no rules restricting your location when registering a domain. All one has to do is register it. If the website is aimed at people living in the UK then…
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DPD - Parcel Delivery Let downs!
Big thumbs down to DPD Parcel :mad: I ordered a gazeebo from Amazon and paid £8 for guaranteed delivery by 1pm for Friday 15th June. I wanted this for a party at the weekend as the weather forecast was not good. I waited in all day for the parcel to be delivered and it didn't turn up :mad: I got in touch with Amazon after…
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Go Ballooning Avoid
There have been some offers on group deal sites for Go Ballooning, also trades as Cameron Flights. Just a friendly heads up, I would honestly avoid this company. If you're thinking of buying a balloon flight then this blog will explain why to avoid them. "Why Grandma Hilda didn't Go Ballooning"…
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Asda wine offer genuine or a con?
Just shopping in Asda today and looking for a bargain Rose wine I spotted a J.D.Chanet a well known French product selling at something like £5.98 but in Asda's 3 for £10 offer made it a bargain buy. but I became suspiciouswhen I noted another of their brands selling at £4.50 but not in the 3for 10 offer. How could they do…
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Viagogo - a big no no!!
So disappointed, bought some tickets via Viagogo 9 months as they had sold out elsewhere. Two weeks to go until the gig, and Viagogo still haven't sent tickets on:mad::mad: I found out through other review sites that their 100% guarantee is worthless, it's only 100% because they cancel orders they cannot fufill (at the…
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Living Social
I've recently had an issue with a deal on Living Social. I have emailed them twice in the last 5 days and not had any response? Anyone have a direct email or number to speak to someone to make a complaint properly?
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Van Meuwen - Sizzling Summer Plant Deal - Rip off!
Van Meuwen were advertising 40 bedding plants for an impressive £9.99. I ordered two lots on the 7th June, almost immediately after they appeared on this site. They arrived today and I've been sent 2 lots of 40 hanging basket plants :( Called their customer services and the response was "Ah, I've received another call…
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Who you you report smoking in vehicles to ?
My dad is having problems at work He is a lorry driver and has his lorry for 4 days a week, the other 3 days another driver has it The other driver is smoking in the vehicle and when my dad has it back it reeks of smoke, the steering wheel stinks too. He has reported it to the boss who have said they have spoke to the…
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Yodel
I was wondering whether someone could give me some help. Ordered a book, dvd and cd from Amazon. They inturn sent it by Yodel with a delivery date of Monday 18th June. I had an email on 13th June from Amazon saying it was despatched and gave me a tracking number. I started tracking. Picked up at 00.01 13 June 2012 from…
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Father's day + moonpig = bad idea
After watching (another) advert on TV about Moonpig I thought I'd give them a go. Considering this time they were advertising branded beers, which I thought would be a great idea for Father's Day. Rather than looking forward to seeing one of my best mates open a rare gift I've instead been left bitterly disappointed to…
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Bin Men and council
They keep missing half our street (its a main road) every few weeks. Its like they get half way and then just stop and go off somewhere else. Every time I complain to the council they just say its a one off so wont come and empty the bins until the following week - this means everyone leaves their bins out. They end up…
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Asda life insurance & Quidco
Last year, I was tempted by an offer on Quidco for an over 50's life insurance plan from Asda. £5 per month & Quidco were paying £55.55 cashback plus an Asda £30 gift card. Asda would validate the claim after 180 days. So far I have had the £30 gift card but Quidco are now saying that the claims are taking 8/9 months.…
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SPAM named, to an email address I use for MSE
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Latest telephone scam
I got a call yesterday morning from and asian gentleman telling me that £800 had been taken out of my Lloyds account by someone in Pakistan. I was asked if I had authorised it or if I knew anyone in that part of the world. When I answered No he said that I had to call the fraud squad on 0207 1930009 immediately. He went on…
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Moneysupermarket
Not a vent or trying to bite the hand that feeds me (well Mr Lewis for that matter.) I was shopping for holiday insurance for a one off trip and MSM popped up on google. Entered all relevant details and checked thougherly (I think) and a list appeared - prices starting at around £58 (£200 excess on health,cancellations and…
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Is this a scam?? - Car buyer
Hi All I am trying to sell my car, I placed an advert online and have received initially a text, which has been followed up by an email. The car I am selling s a 8 year old Hyundai. Below is the the contents of the email. I have removed some elements of the mail for personal reasons but they do not detract from the…
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Stress Free Parking! Don't make me laugh!
I have just come back from a week in Greece, which is my annual 7 days away from teenage boys, work and real life in general. This time, I booked the car park at the airport through a company called Stress Free Parking. They meet you in the short term car park, take your car away and then bring it back when you have…
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American Express Offers
I have used the AMEX offers for Nando, House of Fraser et al. However yesterday when my OH checked into Ask, and i brought some drinks she didnt get the notification telling her that i am due back the credit. On the other hand we at Nando's and Primark it came instantly. Is Ask just slow at this??? Overall its brilliant,…
