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Zenith Staybrite

I received a phone call this afternoon from someone claiming to be from Zenith Staybrite windows. I have recently ordered 2 windows from them which are due to be fitted in the next few weeks.

He claimed that zenith are about to go into liquidation and that I should cancel my order now if I want to get my £100 deposit back. He said that he needed to tell me because he didn't agree with what zenith were planning to do (keep the money to pay debts in the liquidation)

has anyone had anything similar or know anything?

Cheers

Comments

  • unholyangel
    unholyangel Posts: 16,866 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Did you pay the deposit by credit card?
    You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means - Inigo Montoya, The Princess Bride
  • maninthestreet
    maninthestreet Posts: 16,127 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    Maybe a recent ex-employee of Zenith, who is now working for a competitor and wants your business??
    "You were only supposed to blow the bl**dy doors off!!"
  • unholyangel
    unholyangel Posts: 16,866 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    To be fair it could be genuine but does sound dodgy.

    Zenith have entered into administration several times apparently and in the current recession (yes yes i'm sick of everything being blamed on the recession too but its feasible), we've seen some major high street chains collapsing.
    You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means - Inigo Montoya, The Princess Bride
  • marc9
    marc9 Posts: 2 Newbie
    No it was paid by debit card. I did think it may be some competition but the guy did sound genuinely upset that he was gonna be made redundant and didn't agree with the treatment of the customers. Plus he did have my number
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