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Sat Nav Snooper & 160gb Portable Hard Drive £8 each

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  • Computertec
    Computertec Posts: 1,848 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    oxenryd wrote: »
    Just managed to order 2 items. fingers crossed. I just used the back and forward buttons whenever Service Unavailable appeared and all worked fine

    Check your online banking, its taken each time you've done that :eek:
  • artha
    artha Posts: 5,254 Forumite
    I've just discovered that payment has been taken 3 times and no order confirmation emails. Looks like their customer service number will be busy on Monday (if it exists). Has anyone used this company before?
    Awaiting a new sig
  • drewscott
    drewscott Posts: 66 Forumite
    artha wrote: »
    If you didn't get a confirmation email why do you thinkyou'll grt charged?

    Ok, I'm postulating, but because it said "service unavailable" AFTER card verification, and when I log into online banking "credit available" has now decreased by £16 I'm thinking they've charged. Whether it gets drawn on or just remains earmarked remains to be seen.
  • CrazyClum
    CrazyClum Posts: 242 Forumite
    I called them up and asked as my account was showing some cash down. They said that they wouldn't take payment, and this ringfencing of the money would end on Monday when the card issuer got round to it.

    ALSO TRIED TO RE-ORDER BUT BOTH SAT NAV AND HARD DRIVE OOS
  • BLT_2
    BLT_2 Posts: 1,307 Forumite
    CrazyClum wrote: »
    I called them up and asked as my account was showing some cash down. They said that they wouldn't take payment, and this ringfencing of the money would end on Monday when the card issuer got round to it.

    ALSO TRIED TO RE-ORDER BUT BOTH SAT NAV AND HARD DRIVE OOS

    Basically meaning the first 50 customers or so will get the items they order and the rest will all get their money back :D. I suspect they will be regretting the day the offer was posted on MMT :rotfl:
  • tinker15
    tinker15 Posts: 1,393 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    CrazyClum wrote: »
    I called them up and asked as my account was showing some cash down. They said that they wouldn't take payment, and this ringfencing of the money would end on Monday when the card issuer got round to it.

    ALSO TRIED TO RE-ORDER BUT BOTH SAT NAV AND HARD DRIVE OOS

    Sat Nav in stock
    http://www.orangeaccessories.co.uk/strabo_satellite_navigation_system.html?npc=30
    Comping from May 2012 :D

    Thank you to all that post & contribute, I think you are wonderful, I could not achieve without your help :)
  • tinker15
    tinker15 Posts: 1,393 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Can you sign in to see the progess of your order or re order?
    Comping from May 2012 :D

    Thank you to all that post & contribute, I think you are wonderful, I could not achieve without your help :)
  • artha
    artha Posts: 5,254 Forumite
    CrazyClum wrote: »
    I called them up and asked as my account was showing some cash down. They said that they wouldn't take payment, and this ringfencing of the money would end on Monday when the card issuer got round to it.

    ALSO TRIED TO RE-ORDER BUT BOTH SAT NAV AND HARD DRIVE OOS
    When you say you called them up do you mean orangeaccessories or your bank?
    Awaiting a new sig
  • adoreholidays
    adoreholidays Posts: 4,604 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    tiernsee wrote: »
    Went through first time. Did get "service unavailable" after putting in cc verification number but just refreshed the page a few times (note NOT re-entering details) and confirmation came through with order number etc and e-mail confirming order.
    Bought one of each, with code came in at £14 - great if they haven't run out of stock.
    Thanks OP
    Thanks for this followed your advice, did get service unavailable but refreshed about 3 times now got thankyou for your order with order no still waiting for email. Also called the cc company and only £10 been taken for sat nav. Code didnt't work maybe spend was too low ?. CC company said if you do notice duplicate trans for same item you can contact them and they will take it up on your behalf good to know.
  • katsu
    katsu Posts: 5,029 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Mortgage-free Glee!
    I trieds to order and got service unavailable at the end of the payment screens. I rang up Orange Accessories and the chap said all their stock of the sat navs was allocated already this morning :(

    Hope this helps other people.
    Debt at highest: £8k. Debt Free 31/12/2009. Original MFD May 2036, MF Dec 2018.
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