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Reggae Reggae Sauce!!! Buy it now!!!

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  • VIJAY_FROM_KENT
    VIJAY_FROM_KENT Posts: 2,126 Forumite
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    mick10101 wrote:
    SNAP :eek: :eek: :eek:

    Still no sign of the 4 bottles which I paid £4.50 each for by paypal via his website... I have filled in the eBay resolution centre details this evening... :mad:
  • Amba_Gambla
    Amba_Gambla Posts: 12,107 Forumite
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    i emailed him today and asked him for a refund, or i'm starting a chargeback....

    told him that it annoys me that it's not only taken him nearly a month with no correspondance, but you can now get it in sainsbury's for a third of the price...
  • rowantoad
    rowantoad Posts: 360 Forumite
    Part of the idea of ordering was getting it first and giving it to people, for the fun. There's not much point in spending 3 times the price when it's in the shops.

    I've also emailed peter jones and told him i'm writing to watchdog and rogue traders.
    http://www.peterjones.tv/index.cfm?fuseaction=PeterJones.Contact_Me

    text levi on 07932735894
  • rowantoad
    rowantoad Posts: 360 Forumite
    vjain wrote:
    Still no sign of the 4 bottles which I paid £4.50 each for by paypal via his website... I have filled in the eBay resolution centre details this evening... :mad:

    You might miss out on the original handmade...
  • startrekker
    startrekker Posts: 1,162 Forumite
    I see the web site is closed at the moment , secret of his own success, it seems he cant handle the volume of orders and enquiries. I bet he is concentrating on getting Sainsburys right and all the other big companies, so I guess you guys and girls who ordered direct are at the bottom of the pile.
    :confused:I have nothing better to do!!!!:confused:
  • blue_monkey_2
    blue_monkey_2 Posts: 11,435 Forumite
    Following this thread I would personally say to just do a chargeback with paypal. I am sure the guy could not have even imagined he was going to be an overnight success and maybe he is not sure how to handle it - especially if he has been working flat out. Not trying to make excuses for the poor service but just understand how things have panned out for him. He probably thought he would hve to work a few extra hours to make the sauce not have to open a whole production plant which can't be done from the lichen table.

    In regard to the amount you have been charged on his website though... I would guess the postage on each glass bottle is going to be around £2.50 (small packet rate over 750g), £1.50 fo the sauce and 50p for Paypal charges so give the guy a break - it was a fair price when he was working from his kitchen. I would personally say he has been totally overwhelmed and does not know how to prioritise everything as he should - that is what inexperience does for you - especially if he is setting up a plant to make the stuff to keep up with demand. Do your chargebacks via Paypal - it is very easy and you'll get your money in 10 days - and pop off down to Sainsburys to get some. Good luck to him I say, I am sure he is smiling right now - even if being thrown feet first into the feet end without a lifejacket!!

    Just my opinion!!
  • chut
    chut Posts: 29 Forumite
    Hi Guys,

    See the below email from Levi. He's gonna refund peoples money in 7 days unless they ask otherwise...


    Dear Customer

    You have kindly ordered my Reggae Reggae sauce, but due to the overwhelming success and interest since my appearance on Dragons’ Den aired, I have been too busy to fulfil your order. Since taking your order, Peter Jones has managed to tie down a contract with Sainsbury’s to sell it in all their stores and the current price is £1.49.

    You have paid £4.50 (including postage and packing) and both Peter and I feel that we don’t want you to pay for something that is available on the high street for less. If you would still like to receive the sauce, please contact us, and I will send it out to you. If we do not hear from you within 7 days, we will refund your money.

    Thank you for your interest in my Reggae Reggae sauce, and please, please, please buy it from Sainsbury’s NOW!

    With love,

    Levi Roots
  • devild_2
    devild_2 Posts: 509 Forumite
    chut wrote:
    Hi Guys,

    See the below email from Levi. He's gonna refund peoples money in 7 days unless they ask otherwise...


    Dear Customer

    You have kindly ordered my Reggae Reggae sauce, but due to the overwhelming success and interest since my appearance on Dragons’ Den aired, I have been too busy to fulfil your order. Since taking your order, Peter Jones has managed to tie down a contract with Sainsbury’s to sell it in all their stores and the current price is £1.49.

    You have paid £4.50 (including postage and packing) and both Peter and I feel that we don’t want you to pay for something that is available on the high street for less. If you would still like to receive the sauce, please contact us, and I will send it out to you. If we do not hear from you within 7 days, we will refund your money.

    Thank you for your interest in my Reggae Reggae sauce, and please, please, please buy it from Sainsbury’s NOW!

    With love,

    Levi Roots

    It's not saying they will refund people who already bought and received the sauce only outstanding online orders!!
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  • meerustar
    meerustar Posts: 8,560 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    I got the same email.

    Pretty decent of the guy to offer refunds to everyone. He could quite easily of fulfilled the orders at £4.50 a go if he wanted.

    Will get my refund and get some from Sainsburys.

    Can't wait to put some music in my food :D
  • rowantoad
    rowantoad Posts: 360 Forumite
    I'll bet he got a kick up the backside from Peter Jones.

    I'd really like to know if there is any difference between the handmade and the factory one?
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