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Won a trip to Sydney but they want me to pay £1000+ in taxes? UPDATE - NOW RESOLVED!

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  • d0nner
    d0nner Posts: 220 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture I won, I won, I won!
    Marvellous update! You must be over the moon!
    Used to work in Travel myself way back, and Barrhead had a pretty good reputation. Pleased to hear they've sorted this for you!
  • cagsd
    cagsd Posts: 7,694 Forumite
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    That's great news!! Congrats on your win and have a great trip xx
  • sheils6
    sheils6 Posts: 15,850 Forumite
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    So jealous as my oldest son lives in Sydney. Have a great time!
    Mar Wins :- £2 GfK Media


    Best Win of 2019 - Forest Holiday :)
  • happysaz133
    happysaz133 Posts: 908 Forumite
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    That's fab, what a great result! Enjoy your trip!
    I just enter and forget...hoping to win something! :)
  • blessed.by
    blessed.by Posts: 96 Forumite
    Amazing result! Enjoy your amazing holiday!!!
  • mclarkie
    mclarkie Posts: 14,444 Forumite
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    Well done, great result, now you have some spending money :)
  • grannybiker
    grannybiker Posts: 12,128 Forumite
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    Brilliant news- can finally congratulate you properly on your win- WELL DONE!
    Worse things will have happened in the world today...
    "The only thing that really matters, it to love and to be loved."
  • Skilos
    Skilos Posts: 1,386 Forumite
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    Congratulations on your excellent win and on getting the issue resolved! :T Have a wonderful time!
  • Chopstheduck
    Chopstheduck Posts: 1,284 Forumite
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    Thanks everyone. We are very excited now!


    Def planning on doing that bridge climb.


    My husband and I both have friends there, so really looking forward to it.
  • badamsgirl
    badamsgirl Posts: 4,516 Forumite
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    Glad this was resolved :) Have a great trip.
    [COLOR="Px (urple"]Good luck for 2026 Comping! Be lucky! [/COLOR]
    My May 2026 Wins:
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