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Ping and win - disappointment with camera

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  • Clutterfree
    Clutterfree Posts: 3,679 Forumite
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    I don't think anyone is being ungrateful. If the prize is not new then surely they should state this in their T&C's?
    :heart: Ageing is a privilege not everyone gets.
  • raeh
    raeh Posts: 2,575 Forumite
    I won a camera for my friend but she hasnt rung to say anything has arrived yet, I know she got the phone call last week though. I will feel a bit embarrassed if she receives a reconditioned one. Whether they are as new or not it is like sending out a 2nd hand prize?
    2009-£7500 2010 £10800 2011 £2000


    Thank you to everyone who posts comps xxx
  • missk9
    missk9 Posts: 1,742 Forumite
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    kittycatty wrote: »
    Hiya

    Mine came today too, and yep it's a recon, don't want to seem ungrateful but was a little dissapointed, Broadpaws can you let us know what they say please. Thanks Hun xx

    This seems well cheeky of Mccains... i dont think you should wait to see what happens with Broadpaws... I think you should ALL send a complaint and maybe it will get resolved quicker if its a high volume of moans!
    BACK and READY..... waiting on Royal Mail!!!
  • broadpaws
    broadpaws Posts: 1,391 Forumite
    no answer on phone number - will ring on monday, and will update you all.
    June - Watch
  • tna4ever
    tna4ever Posts: 233 Forumite
    How about the phone isit new too or 2nd hand?
    Thank you to all the lovely competition/answers/codes posters :)
  • minerva123
    minerva123 Posts: 1,446 Forumite
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    tna4ever wrote: »
    How about the phone isit new too or 2nd hand?

    Has anyone received their smartphone yet?

    Think EVERYONE who had recd a recon camera should email and phone. Watchdog would love this if they dont do something fast!
  • Kaelea
    Kaelea Posts: 776 Forumite
    bah! My camera's arrived today, both refurbished .. I was going to give one to another comper who told me she wanted one, don't think she'd appreciate a 2nd hand one :(

    for those asking about the phone, mine was new
    A heap big thank you to everyone who posts the comps, your all stars!

    Proud to of never used or felt the need to use a chain of any sorts on a puppy
  • alohahawaii
    alohahawaii Posts: 336 Forumite
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    The guy who called me about the camera said by the way we weren't able to get hold of any of the canon cameras so we'll be sending a Nikon. I've been told it's an upgrade...

    I don't think we should feel bad that we are complaining... as people have said they haven't mentioned it in the t's & c's and im sure people would be less likely to buy the chips if they knew they were used prizes!!
  • Quest73
    Quest73 Posts: 129 Forumite
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    Yes , me too , I have emailed them and will not break the seal until I have heard from them. So I don't know what it is like, but the box is quite bashed and scuffed - obviously not new.
  • Abbafan1972
    Abbafan1972 Posts: 7,169 Forumite
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    This is shocking. Are the cameras coming direct from McCain or a third party supplier? Perhaps McCain aren't aware of it.

    I would definitely complain about it though.
    Striving to clear the mortgage before it finishes in Dec 2028 - amount currently owed - £24,616.09
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