Comet going into administration?

petestan

Hi guys quick question I don't know if anyone knows the answer but I will ask anyway.

If I go to Comet and buy a fridge freezer (I could do with a new one) now they have gone into admin. obviously I can't take it away there and then so if they say they will deliver it within a few days will I get it or am I better paying on a credit card just to be safe?

Hope the staff find jobs elsewhere it's not a good time of year to lose yours.

custardy

petestan wrote: »

Hi guys quick question I don't know if anyone knows the answer but I will ask anyway.

If I go to Comet and buy a fridge freezer (I could do with a new one) now they have gone into admin. obviously I can't take it away there and then so if they say they will deliver it within a few days will I get it or am I better paying on a credit card just to be safe?

Hope the staff find jobs elsewhere it's not a good time of year to lose yours.

why would you risk it?

Eildor

I've been on the phone to my bank (Nationwide) to see if they could do a chargeback, but was told that that was only possible on credit cards; but I've read on several websites that you can do a chargeback with a Visa debit card... so no idea.

Second time a company has gone bust and I've lost money (£250 this time). I wonder if I'll be able to get a credit card through my bank even though I'm unemployed (student). I've had my debit card long enough with multiple direct debits set up, always paid everything.

petestan

custardy wrote: »

why would you risk it?

I suppose you are right, I was just thinking there may be some bargains going but rereading the posts it seems not yet.

petestan

Eildor wrote: »

I've been on the phone to my bank (Nationwide) to see if they could do a chargeback, but was told that that was only possible on credit cards; but I've read on several websites that you can do a chargeback with a Visa debit card... so no idea.

Second time a company has gone bust and I've lost money (£250 this time). I wonder if I'll be able to get a credit card through my bank even though I'm unemployed (student). I've had my debit card long enough with multiple direct debits set up, always paid everything.

Sounds like you should be able to have a read of this.

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/shopping/visa-mastercard-chargeback

Eildor

petestan wrote: »

Sounds like you should be able to have a read of this.

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/shopping/visa-mastercard-chargeback

Yes, but I think it mentions that banks are not legally obliged to do so.

"It's important to know this is part of Visa and Mastercard's internal rules (there are also similar rules with Amex) and NOT a legal requirement (which Section 75 is)."

Plus I paid through PayPal, which I think complicates things even more.

keyser666

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Comet-Gift-Card-Voucher-value-1099-99-valid-until-Aug-2013-/140877963251?pt=UK_Tickets_Trave_Vouchers_Coupons_LE&hash=item20ccfb1ff3

keyser666

petestan wrote: »

I suppose you are right, I was just thinking there may be some bargains going but rereading the posts it seems not yet.

There wont be any bargains

Parisian

keyser666 wrote: »

There wont be any bargains

They have announced a sale

molerat

A few Q&As here http://storage.comet.co.uk/www/splash/html/questions.htm#1