prize not what i was expecting.

yoeydavis

i won a comp run by canopy and stars, the prize supplied by skinflint designs was a 1930's verikool light. the picture that accompanied the comp was of a beautiful green light fitting. i was really chuffed to have won and i dont want to sound ungrateful but boy was i dissapointed. i do understand that it is old but i was not expecting it to be covered in rust and scratches. it really is un-useable. if the picture hadnt been of a perfect light i wouldnt have expected that. is there anything i can do? its not on that these companies make their prizes sound or look much better than they actually are is it?

Rossco_Clarko

Wow- that sounds awful! I have no advice but can completely understand why you're disappointed. That's like receiving a book that's been read a million times with a coffee stain on.

BlueBella

Did they state that the prize would be new or secondhand in the terms? If I was you, I would check then contact them. Usually prizes are brand new unless stated. I too would be disappointed - let us know how you get on x

claire21

I think I posted this comp, if I am right it was a reclamation light eg old ?

http://www.skinflintdesign.co.uk/
Think this was the company?

nelie

I've had a look but I can't find any terms of the original competition. You could ask them if the light was supposed to be as the picture.

Such a shame when it turns out to be not what you expected! Hope you get it sorted! x

yoeydavis

i think it said that it was circa 1930's which is fine; they say they liked its english history and the fact that it wasnt new. if they were so proud of it why did they put a picture of a perfect sample instead of the pile of rust that it really is. if they had been honest from the start i wouldn't have minded. they have suggested i return it.

nelie

is this it?

http://www.skinflintdesign.co.uk/store/raw_lights/vintage_english_machinist_light_circa_1930_.html

hannonle

The close up pictures in the gallery do show it being rusty. Is it worse than in the pictures?

surfboard2

I think this may be it...

betterlatethannever

If the pic that simply_tash has put up is the one, then its an immaculate item and i'd expect the prize to be so, too.

Maybe a gentle email to start, then a link to this page, if you get nowhere.
Its not good publicity for the company.

(BTW- that light is really lovely)

POPPYOSCAR

nelie wrote: »

is this it?

http://www.skinflintdesign.co.uk/store/raw_lights/vintage_english_machinist_light_circa_1930_.html

£380 wow!!!