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Shocking Service by Local Independent Dealer
A month back I went to my local dealer to enquire about an amplifier and floor standing speakers I had an itch for to see what price they would come up with! The guy in charge managed to source the amp direct from the manufacturer, a return, and got a decent price, less than the river shop, as well as the speakers. I…
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What goes on with Evri?
Had a parcel (item ordered via Amazon) delivered by Evri today. The driver made no attempt to ring the doorbell (I was in and waiting for said parcel) but just dropped it on the doormat and departed. I didn't even recieve a delivery text or email. Is this par for the course with Evri? I've not had a delivery from them…
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Vent...No pick up area at stations!
So train stations now have drop off areas and pay by the day parking bays but nowhere to pick up arrivals and their luggage! I had to pick up in a taxi rank and was warned by a friendly taxi driver not to as there were cameras covering the area. Stopped for 3 mins and no penalty YET!
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Neighbour and water
One of our neighbours has left his sprinkler running for the last week - all day and all nightHe is NOT even on a meterWhat would you do ?Would you let the water company know - anonymously ?
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Baliff coming to pickup a debt that isn't correct
A family member who has a business had a random call today from Jacob Enforcements/ Harrow council saying they are baliffs from Jacob Enforcements and are coming to pickup either a £500 debt or they will take a car for payment. Problem is, my family member had no idea what the debt was and never had any letters, but it…
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KFC - no chicken
After watching repeated adds on ITV and C4 for Tuesdays big deal -9 pieces for £5.99, decided to treat the family today. I was told when ordering "sorry we cant offer that,but we can sell the same chicken at full price. https://www.kfc.co.uk/tuesdays-bucket-deal E mailed KFC this is their reply Nicole (KFC) 26 Jul 2022,…
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Buyers beware !
After noticing a significant overcharge on a shop receipt, I decided to give my subsequent receipts a quick scan before I left the premises. I was shocked to find the following overcharges in just a matter of days. Iceland - Persil Non Bio 6.5 kg. Shelf Pricing said £14, save £1. Shop receipt charged me £15. Morrisons - 6…
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BEWARE ESTATE MANAGEMENT COVENANTS
WHEN WE BOUGHT OUR HOME IN South Wales ,OUR ENTHUSIASM AND EXCITEMENT AT MOVING INTO A NEW BUILD PROPERTY MADE US A LITTLE LESS CAUTIOUS THAN WE SHOULD HAVE BEEN. HAVING ALMOST COMPLETED THE TRANSACTION, A DEED OF COVENANT DOCUMENT WAS CASSUALLY PRODUCED AS A MINOR DETAIL OF A SMALL ANNUAL CHARGE TO ENSURE THE UPKEEP OF…
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Amazon seller scams
I have found that some items advertised as "free delivery"in fact incur an often excessive delivery charge which only appears upon checkout,e.g.£10 delivery for a discounted £4 item. Of course this type of scam is a well known means of sellers purporting to sell items at a significant discount but adding the real price…
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Warning: Fake Virgin Media on Twitter led to card fraud
I’d been in discussions with Virgin Media. I sent a DM to @VirginMedia on Twitter and stupidly gave my card details (although I had used this to place an order with them). It was a fake account and money started being used. Luckily Barclays were quick on spotting this. I’m being refunded and the card has been stopped.…
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Praise to the DVLA
I filled out the form online on Mon 25th July to renew my driving licence for the 3rd time since I became 70 and I received my licence in the post today 28th July.
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Money Expert cold caller
Just had a guy at the door of my girlfriend's house. Apparently following up complaints about internet problems locally (didn't ID himself). When I asked did he mean BT lines or cable he said both had been affected, did we have issues. Politely told him we were happy with what we had. As he turned away noticed he had…
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Craft on Draft - vent
Went to Asda to pick up an ordered item & noticed a Craft on Draft area, presume a franchise renting space within Asda. Payment was direct to them, no cash & couldn't pay at Asda check-outs. Ales & cider not available on the high street (apparently). Bought 2 bottles of ale, bottled before I knew they charge £5 for the 2 x…
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First Direct - Paying In? Pop To The Post Office!
I joined First Direct over 20 years ago. when it was a GREAT bank. I even encouraged friends etc to join it. Then about five years ago or so something changed. Although I have huge respect for Martin Lewis, he has got to stop referring to this bank as having great service, because it no longer has. I tried to pay in a lot…
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New bad deal with Virgin and 02
Having recently spent the requisite week of my life trying to renegotiate my expired contract with Virgin I discovered regardless of the number of years you have been with them, their new ‘scam’ is that the only way you can have the discounts is to have an 02 SIM card ‘bundle’. I ended up with a SIM card I can’t use paying…
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Christmas 2022!
After placing my Tesco order, this morning, I was greeted by a big banner about preparing for Christmas. Really?It's nearly 5 months from now. :/No, this isn't praise.
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Watch battrries
Buy replacement watch battery’s from Amazon is a real lottery I have tried 4 different sellers from their site and all the battery’s have been flat and probably old stock. Three out of the 4 sellers just don’t answer emails. My advice based on my experience is do not buy button cells from Amazon.
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Understanding disparity around us
Having a bit of an existential moment... bear with me. Also searched for the best 'category' to post this in and this is the best I could find. I listen to talk radio a lot, twitter, talk to friends (albeit in similar bubbles to me) and I've absolutely first hand witnessed energy bills quaroupling, shops closing down,…
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Appliances Direct - appalling admin
I purchased a fridge freezer on 30th July for delivery on 16th August from Appliances Direct. The transaction was routine, and everything was paid for and arranged. Then this happened:* On 31st July (Sunday) I received a message saying they Appliances Direct had changed the delivery date to Monday 1st August * I contacted…
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BBC I-Player quality
Streaming the commonwealth games and the quality of the video starts great then just drops - my speed is great - never have a problem on any other streaming site, but I-Player blimey and the most expensive streaming package of them all!
