BEWARE - MyCityDeal £5 for £50 evoucher at watchesshop.com

oakhouse13

What might be fairer with these short lived deals is if MSE researched actual quantities when it puts something in its email which goes to 4 million plus people.

For example, I considered a credit card promotion recommended by MSE exclusive to moneysupermarket for a Virgin card but before applying I telephoned Virgin's sales line and asked about the exclusive promotion. The Virgin sales rep told me that moneysupermarket had around 2,000 cards to sell. This might have been just a line but I decided not to apply since it was very unlikely given that 4 million plus might be applying that I would be offered the card.

Similarly with the sunglasses deal. I read about this on the main MSE website which said 'Hot Designer Sunnies Deal Dirt Cheap. Special voucher gets £17 Armani, £37 Raybans, £29 Gucci'. MSE's email said Oakleys all in for £18.50. When I checked Sunglasses Shop the retailer did not stock Armani. Armani was also listed as a brand available at 65% off in the promotional copy on MyCityDeal's website. I found a pair of Oakleys Fives Squared Matte White Tiger on Sunglasses Shop's website that with the MyCityDeal voucher would have cost £22.50 not the quoted £18.50 all in but they were sold out.

At this point I decided the sunglasses promotion was primarily MyCityDeal collecting email addresses rather than an offer on sunglasses because so few deals were actually available at the advertised prices and on Armani, the brand was not even stocked by the retail partner.

A lot of this confusion where people are drawn into a short lived deal and the majority have no chance of gaining could be avoided if MSE as part of its research cited the actual number of deals that are on offer. If what MSE published was advertising copy, it might be judged to be in breach of the Advertising Standards Authority's code General Rule 16.4 Availability of Products: "Products must not be advertised as ready for purchase (ie with an indication of product characteristics and specified price) unless marketers can demonstrate that they have reasonable grounds for believing they can satisfy demand, or have stated any reasonable grounds they might have to believing that they might not be able to supply that or an equivalent product at that price within a reasonable period. If a product becomes unavailable, marketers will be required to show evidence of stock monitoring, communications with outlets and swift withdrawal of marketing communications whenever possible."

It's not very good when editorial falls short of advertising copy and I'm not sure how you withdraw an editorial email once it's gone to out.

Smiling_Assassin

1984ReturnsForReal wrote: »

You registered just to say that?

1 post, 1 thread view in 30 minutes.....


I wonder why? Well, if I am honest, I don't really wonder.....

I couldn't resist ... you're hilarious!

MSE_Martin

oakhouse13 wrote: »

What might be fairer with these short lived deals is if MSE researched actual quantities when it puts something in its email which goes to 4 million plus people.

For example, I considered a credit card promotion recommended by MSE exclusive to moneysupermarket for a Virgin card but before applying I telephoned Virgin's sales line and asked about the exclusive promotion. The Virgin sales rep told me that moneysupermarket had around 2,000 cards to sell. This might have been just a line but I decided not to apply since it was very unlikely given that 4 million plus might be applying that I would be offered the card.

Similarly with the sunglasses deal. I read about this on the main MSE website which said 'Hot Designer Sunnies Deal Dirt Cheap. Special voucher gets £17 Armani, £37 Raybans, £29 Gucci'. MSE's email said Oakleys all in for £18.50. When I checked Sunglasses Shop the retailer did not stock Armani. Armani was also listed as a brand available at 65% off in the promotional copy on MyCityDeal's website. I found a pair of Oakleys Fives Squared Matte White Tiger on Sunglasses Shop's website that with the MyCityDeal voucher would have cost £22.50 not the quoted £18.50 all in but they were sold out.

At this point I decided the sunglasses promotion was primarily MyCityDeal collecting email addresses rather than an offer on sunglasses because so few deals were actually available at the advertised prices and on Armani, the brand was not even stocked by the retail partner.

A lot of this confusion where people are drawn into a short lived deal and the majority have no chance of gaining could be avoided if MSE as part of its research cited the actual number of deals that are on offer. If what MSE published was advertising copy, it might be judged to be in breach of the Advertising Standards Authority's code General Rule 16.4 Availability of Products: "Products must not be advertised as ready for purchase (ie with an indication of product characteristics and specified price) unless marketers can demonstrate that they have reasonable grounds for believing they can satisfy demand, or have stated any reasonable grounds they might have to believing that they might not be able to supply that or an equivalent product at that price within a reasonable period. If a product becomes unavailable, marketers will be required to show evidence of stock monitoring, communications with outlets and swift withdrawal of marketing communications whenever possible."

It's not very good when editorial falls short of advertising copy and I'm not sure how you withdraw an editorial email once it's gone to out.

I'm glad you've said that - as its exactly what we do - as a matter of course.

I think the problem is you're being very naive about the number of accepted applications that are made on credit cards. Actually 2,000 cards is a HUGE amount - and certainly even on a very competitive deal it'd be doubtful if even our weekly email would like to that many within a week.

Its a pity you didn't just apply for the card (assuming you needed it) ratheer than trying to second guess - as you'd have found provided you pass the score there were many left. E.g. the last time we heard of a top MBNA deal with 1,000 cards available it lasted a good few weeks.

We ALWAYS check quantities out before things go in the tip- if its short we use terms like "URGENT" or we say what the quantity is. Its a consistent part of our operating process - we often get very frustrted by not being able to include some things in the email because there just aren't enough of a deal.

1984ReturnsForReal_2

Smiling_Assassin wrote: »

I couldn't resist ... you're hilarious!

You should use your normal username if you have something to say.

Eh?

But I guess you are just a coward.

STAR_BUCK

1984ReturnsForReal wrote: »

You should use your normal username if you have something to say.

Eh?

But I guess you are just a coward.

someone cart this person off to the funny farm, he's lost the plot

Goindoolally

1984ReturnsForReal wrote: »

You should use your normal username if you have something to say.

Eh?

But I guess you are just a coward.

She hasn't got a 'normal' username, she has, in fact, just signed up because of my recommendation (though we have both used MSE for quite a long time now)

I have been following this thread myself, as I've just recently signed up with MCD and have found it to be very helpful (didn't know about the previous MCD offers with price changes) and wanted to share it. Isn't that what it's all about? Sharing information, good and bad, to help out fellow money savers.

1984ReturnsForReal_2

STAR_BUCK wrote: »

someone cart this person off to the funny farm, he's lost the plot

BEWARE!!!My citydeal £4 for £15 voucher off demalogica products today! 20-05-2010, 12:20 AM

STAR_BUCK I have also had the smae problem. Wanted to buy the ultracalming cleanser but it has gone up in price by a few quid. I have emailed both the wantthelook.com website as well as mycitydeal website. Not impressed at all and certainly won't be giving them my business. Will keep you updated when I get a response

BEWARE!!!My citydeal £4 for £15 voucher off demalogica products today! 21-05-2010, 10:09 AM

STAR_BUCK yes the price is back to normal although now it's stating that my credit card detaisl are incorrect! and I know that's not true as I always make internet purcahses with that card and have never had any problems. stupid website :mad:

Are you suffering from Alzheimer's?


You certainly didn't remember to come back to people & let them know what response you got from MyCityDeals or WantTheLook.


I would get checked out immediately. If you remember that is.......

1984ReturnsForReal_2

Goindoolally wrote: »

and wanted to share it. Isn't that what it's all about? Sharing information, good and bad, to help out fellow money savers*.

Share what? This is your first post..

Goindoolally

1984ReturnsForReal wrote: »

Share what? This is your first post..

The information in this thread.

ChelseaGirl

Sorry to go slightly off course, but....

I purchased a deal through MCD a few weeks ago, and it was great. Exactly as it was advertised - a really good saving at a local hairdresser.

However, I shared the info on FB with friends who didn't know about MCD as I thought they'd find the deal useful too.

Well, several dozen of them signed up to the deal though my FB link. However, I didn't get the £6 per recommendation that was promised. When I emailed to enquire why I hadn't received the £6 per recommendation, I was told that if I had done the referrals properly, I would have got the money in my account, and if I hadn't, I wouldn't!

Well, I'm absolutely sure I did the referrals correctly. I clicked on the link provided to share the deal on FB, and I know that my friends didn't already have MCD accounts.

I didn't share the information just to get the £6 per referral, but to be honest it would have been a nice bonus for my referrals.

The emails I have had from a man at MCD have been abrupt and not particularly friendly or helpful to say the least.

So, while the deal was legit and a good buy, the who referral thing is a load of rubbish in my opinion...

(Just wondering whether anyone else has experienced any difficulty in getting their referral credit?)