Phones4U Insolvency

robbies_gal

no offence but why is it the networks fault-the deal is with the original retailer and all offers go through them its one of those things

d123

robbies_gal wrote: »

no offence but why is it the networks fault-the deal is with the original retailer and all offers go through them its one of those things

Agreed, I'm not even sure why people are even thinking it's the networks fault or problem.

Cash back deals are like gambling, you throw the dice and sometimes you lose.

mobilejunkie

Not gambling. A cert thing unless the dealer goes bust. I've had four go that way in about 8 years. During that time I've had scores of cashback contracts, made a decent profit on all the others, mitigated the loss substantially on the four and enjoyed totally free mobile use plus many more unexpected benefits. I've also ordered hundreds of such deals for many other people with the same degree of success.

If you bet on a horse that you know will win but it falls once in a blue moon it's not really gambling; gambling is when you can lose even if your horse reaches the finishing line!

d123

mobilejunkie wrote: »

Not gambling. A cert thing unless the dealer goes bust. I've had four go that way in about 8 years. During that time I've had scores of cashback contracts, made a decent profit on all the others, mitigated the loss substantially on the four and enjoyed totally free mobile use plus many more unexpected benefits. I've also ordered hundreds of such deals for many other people with the same degree of success.

If you bet on a horse that you know will win but it falls once in a blue moon it's not really gambling; gambling is when you can lose even if your horse reaches the finishing line!

Its still gambling, just gambling at very low odds. Even if the horse has won the last 15 races it just might be beaten next time out, slim chance but still a chance .

As soon as there is a chance of an alternative result, its a gamble.

mobilejunkie

So is crossing the road then.

d123

mobilejunkie wrote: »

So is crossing the road then.

True, just not a gamble with a monetary element.

"I bet I can run across the M1 without being hit by a car" = a foolish gamble .

mobilejunkie

Although I bet I can cross the road at the traffic lights and make a profit wouldn't be.

d123

mobilejunkie wrote: »

Although I bet I can cross the road at the traffic lights and make a profit wouldn't be.

But I would bet you would struggle to find traffic lights on the M1 .

marleyboy

Not forgetting the rank outsider gamble of the drunk driver doing break neck speed through a red light. Slim as it may be, its still the gamble you take.

mobilejunkie

So do you unless you never cross a road. The difference is I'm on a sure winner if there isn't one since I always find gold on the other side.