Past Times - 50% off!

luxor4t

Mistral001 wrote: »

I agree. I thought it was a novel idea when i went into the first shop several years ago. The last time I went into one of their shops, it was maybe 3 or 4 years ago, I was pounched on by sales assistants on commission to sell jewelry. Not very impressed with that and did not go back.

DD worked for Past Times, they're not on commission for jewelry - or anything else - but the company sets a standard that every customer is 'welcomed' within x-minutes of entry to the shop and that sales staff inform customers of the jewelry offer.
They had to push add-ons like boxes or cleaning cloths too.
Staff were 'scored' on their performance - she lost marks for letting people shop in peace!

24skins

Aberdeen store has disappeared, sad times.

candygirl

I love the shop, but hate when buying expensive gifts they most often don't have the boxes to put them in:(:(Have seen tons of stuff I want on the site though:D:D

libertysurf

Princess_Coupon wrote: »

I have a £10 paper voucher looks like I better be quick

From the website:

Gift Vouchers

We regret we are unable to accept any gift vouchers, including diary vouchers, either online or in store. If you wish to make a claim for gift vouchers, which will be an unsecured claim, then please send a copy of the vouchers with a brief letter to Caroline Priestly, KPMG LLP, 1 The Embankment, Neville Street, Leeds LS1 4DW.

http://www.pasttimes.com/customer

pollyskettle

I saw that - also anything returned that was bought prior to the 16th will be subject to an unsecured claim and anything returned that was bought after the 16th can have a refund.

Like most, I think the store has something lovely things, but I never seem to go in there. Feel very sorry for all the staff though

Ellie2758

I love this shop. And La Senza. I wish both could be saved. I'm a fan of Milletts too. What will we be left with if things keep on like this?

MorrisonsEmployee

Ellie2758 wrote: »

I love this shop. And La Senza. I wish both could be saved. I'm a fan of Milletts too. What will we be left with if things keep on like this?

And now that Peacocks and Pumpkin Patch are in administration the only thing left on the high streets will be pound shops and Tesco Express!

goodisongirl

Really annoyed -ordered somethings before christmas from the website & had to return some as boxes damaged. Checked my bank account & not received a credit back so contacted past times to be told tough luck basically!

7roland8

Thats hard luck =- especially as they must have stock still left to be sold.

aliaslotte

It is a real shame. It has gone from the high street here - it went a few weeks ago. It was always such a busy store and I got a lot of Christmas presents from there. Hawkins Bazaar has gone from the opposite side of the high street too - that one is especially eerie, as the store is still full of goods, there is just a notice on the window saying it is closed [has been for weeks].

Just wondering - how secure is it to buy things off the website now? As in, how likely is that the orders can be fulfilled?