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...A faulty prize!

I posted on here a while back with my first real win - a DVD. I've come to play it and its freezing, i've tried it on a couple of players but the same thing keeps happening!

This is just my luck...finally win something and it doesn't work!!
Has anyone else ever had this problem?!

:confused:
2011 wins so far: Radio Deal package worth £600 :)

Best prizes ever:
Two flights to Tokyo & a years supply of Gas and Electric !!! :D
Thanks to everyone that posts! :beer:

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  • djl
    djl Posts: 11,961 Forumite
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    i`ve won two dvd`s but have never got around to watching them, can you send it back ??.
    2015 wins £4.00 not mse:(
    2014 £44.00:mad:2013 £83.00 2012 £601.50
    2011 £1554.50 2010 £698.00 2009 £2793.00
    2008 £2816.00 2007 £1034.00
  • djl
    djl Posts: 11,961 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    well done anyway
    2015 wins £4.00 not mse:(
    2014 £44.00:mad:2013 £83.00 2012 £601.50
    2011 £1554.50 2010 £698.00 2009 £2793.00
    2008 £2816.00 2007 £1034.00
  • ben500
    ben500 Posts: 23,192 Forumite
    ells2123 wrote: »
    I posted on here a while back with my first real win - a DVD. I've come to play it and its freezing, i've tried it on a couple of players but the same thing keeps happening!

    This is just my luck...finally win something and it doesn't work!!
    Has anyone else ever had this problem?!

    :confused:

    Even a free gift or prize must be of merchantable quality and you are entitled to repair or replacement from the company supplying.
    Four guns yet only one trigger prepare for a volley.


    Together we can make a difference.
  • StudentLife
    StudentLife Posts: 404 Forumite
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    E-mail the company that you won it from. You might feel cheeky as it was a freebie, but a faulty prize isn't what they advertised. You are entitled to a working DVD. Let us know how you get on.
  • ells2123
    ells2123 Posts: 624 Forumite
    Thanks you're all right, i wouldn't be as laid back if i had paid for it - i need to get my consumers rights head on here! I will send them an e-mail (although its channel five so will probably lost in the system for weeks!)

    I'll let you know how i get on,
    Thanks again

    :beer:
    2011 wins so far: Radio Deal package worth £600 :)

    Best prizes ever:
    Two flights to Tokyo & a years supply of Gas and Electric !!! :D
    Thanks to everyone that posts! :beer:
  • djl
    djl Posts: 11,961 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    ells2123 wrote: »
    Thanks you're all right, i wouldn't be as laid back if i had paid for it - i need to get my consumers rights head on here! I will send them an e-mail (although its channel five so will probably lost in the system for weeks!)

    I'll let you know how i get on,
    Thanks again

    :beer:

    give it a go. i would have put it in the bin a few years ago :eek: :eek: but now I try not to be wastfull
    2015 wins £4.00 not mse:(
    2014 £44.00:mad:2013 £83.00 2012 £601.50
    2011 £1554.50 2010 £698.00 2009 £2793.00
    2008 £2816.00 2007 £1034.00
  • hjb123
    hjb123 Posts: 32,002 Forumite
    Ive never had that problem - just contact the prize promotoer and explain whats happened - they should exchange it for you or send you something else - you never know it might be worth more!
    Weight Loss - 102lb
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