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CAR BOOTS RIP-OFFS ?
Having done car boots for many years now is it me or have car boot sales changed .... while sitting waiting to get get in we noticed the car in front had 4 guys sitting with what appeared to be nothing to sell until they opened boot got their table out and proceeded to lay out 100s of copies of the the latest DVDs shouting…
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Hays Travel
I've been trying to find and book a holiday for days and days now. I've spent ages ringing around and looking at the same reseller deals across the net. I recently found a good price....then in true MSE style went to the tour operator's website to price it directly :) I tried to see what was on offer with the boots…
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Get the proof you need
If you ever spoke to providers and got misleading info or call centre service was rubbish and you thought to yourself damn if i just had the chance to record them and take it further now you can and it cost something like 10p per call see this new service: http://195.38.93.170/jackrussell/default.asp some info from here as…
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cashworld.co.uk Is this a Scam?
I am interested in signing up to the magazine on the website below: https://www.cashworld.co.uk Has anyone done it? If they have is it a scam? Also has anyone signed anyone else up and got the commision? Any feedback would be much appreciated, many thanks.
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Protected 'No claims Bonus's
Not too sure if this is the right place to post this. I have just been reading another post on how to remove scratches from a bumper and that they did not want to lose their NCB by having the work done on their insurance, and one post suggested having it done on the insurance if it was 'protected' Most insurers will…
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Warnings Board: Instructions - please read
This is a board about instructions and rip offs. It's not about poor customer service (see the vent board). But a way to tell people to beware of cons, misleading emails etc. Important Please be careful what you write - do not libel anyone with misleading accusations or descriptions. Also to start the board of please would…
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Pricerunner and Simply Computers
I have just discovered that if you search for best prices through Pricerunner you will actually be quoted a higher price at Simply Computers than if you go directly to the online store. for example direct link http://www.simply.co.uk/productinformation/49533/WW/SAPPHIRE_RADEON_9600_128MB_DDR_DVI_TV-OUT/index.htm Price…
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Atlantic Gas and Electricity supply
I was well impressed to receive a cheque for £84 from them today, a loyalty reward for having been a customer for 12 months and paid by D.D. Given that they are already the cheapest (or thereabouts) supplier already, I reckon this is EXCELLENT. :) :) :) :)
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Divergence Profit System - Streetwise Marketing
Hi, I have this sales letter from Streetwise offering the DiVergence Profit System written by Oliver Goehler. It seems ok, has a 90 day refund guarantee. I've been on Streetwise's website and some guy bigs it up on there. Obviously he probably works for them. Has anybody purchased this system? It looks a bit suspect, but…
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scam
How does it work? You advertise your used car for sale in a newspaper classified ad or on an "auto trader" website. Your car may be one that is in less-than-perfect condition and has high mileage such that it may be difficult to find a buyer. You are anxious to sell. You are contacted by an interested buyer who wants your…
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House for a pound
http://www.houseforapound.com/winner.html Winner gets cash - no house. Promoter keeps percentage of entry fees.
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6 star service - Tony H
May I just write a wee note to say how amazing Tony H is. First of all doing the budget spreadsheet programme. Then monitoring the feedback and helping people through. Now working on an online version so that people won't miss out who don't have excel. I honestly believe the work he is doing will impact people's live…
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Flight International
Received an Automated call from Flight International informing me that I had one two flights to the sunshine state - Florida, to speak to one of the operators to claim my flights all I had to do was press one on the handset. I remember something going around a few years ago about not pressing numbers, when told to buy…
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Mobile Virus
received this in an email I know some of these are not true but passing it on anyway All mobile users pay attention if you receive a phone call and your mobile phone displays ( ACE ) on the screen don't answer the call END THE CALL IMMEDIATELY, if you answer the call, your phone will be infected by a virus. This virus will…
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Some little pointers!!
Here are a couple of things you should be aware of gained from experience!! Soft Furnishings/Curtains Make sure you are paying for only the fabric that will be needed. If you are using a professional company they should not need to over estimate the fabric needed. Request any surplus to be returned to you. Some firms over…
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direct debit
Watch your utility direct debits, I recently checked my mother-in-laws and found her gas was14months in credit phone 10months and electricity 13 months in credit I reclaimed over £750 for her and she doesn"t have to pay anything for 3 months.
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Amex Direct Debit warning
I'm in the process of moving my bank account to Cahoot. :-) The Cahoot account switcher team are excellent (so far - touch wood...), and my direct debits are being amended without a hitch - apart from the AMEX one. I have an Amex cashback card that I pay off in full every month by DD. But, I got a shock yesterday, when…
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Express Delivery Rip Off
Have you paid extra for postage to ensure express delivery and not recieved the goods or they are not delivered on time. I have decided to name and shame and at the same time warn others of the dirty deeds of some of these companies. SVP.CO.UK suppliers of blank DVDS, CDS etc. I paid £4.99 1-2 day delivery on the 23 March…
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Selling cars via 'www.automatch.info'
Advertising my father's car through AutoTrader has only seemed to attract numerous canvassing callers from other 'auto selling firms'. One of these is at http://www.automatch.info who couple this line of business through their 'Dial for a loan' business advertised on ITV and Sky and in supermarkets [apparently]. They…
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Premium rate phone numbers
Apologies if this has already been aired elsewhere (I did a quick search and couldn't find a matching thread). In the past month we have received two messages, one on our landline and one on my wife's mobile, telling us that we've one big prizes in a draw. The first was from Nicky Fisher of 'Jackpot Promotions' teling us…