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Conditional internet house auctions

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  • mustrum_ridcully
    mustrum_ridcully Posts: 1,453 Forumite
    PasturesNew wrote: »
    Not everybody has landlines now, although Skype/similar might be a solution.

    I couldn't even have a landline if I wanted one.

    True, but this is a business we're supposedly dealing with here and one that could be handling thousands of pounds and they can't afford a land line (or don't want to give out a number).

    If was it a landscape gardener cutting a hedge for £50 or whatever or a small ebay business I probably wouldn't worry too much.
    "One thing that is different, and has changed here, is the self-absorption, not just greed. Everybody is in a hurry now and there is a 'the rules don't apply to me' sort of thing." - Bill Bryson
  • moneyuser
    moneyuser Posts: 1,085 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Pattinsons in the North East use this type of auction and they have been doing it a long time so must be working.
  • srollitt
    srollitt Posts: 2 Newbie
    Did anyone get this sorted at all?

    I've just come across this too. There's a house I'm interested in but the thought of paying a £5,000 admin fee puts me off.

    If anyone can help it would be appreciated!

    Sarah
  • the_root_of_all_evil
    the_root_of_all_evil Posts: 172 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    its 5000 + vat hey presto £6000

    stay away modern rip off will run its course
  • blue_haddock
    blue_haddock Posts: 12,110 Forumite
    dont you just love it when someone digs up a 9 month old thread for no reason!
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