Did you win a copy of 'One Pound Meals' in the MSE Giveaway Competition?

fredandwilma

Yes - It wasn't signed by the author (not a printed signature)

Just an update, another month down the line.

There is no update.

I haven't heard back from MSE.

I haven't had a further response from the ASA, after receiving their automated, we will be in touch in 7 - 10 days time, 6 weeks ago.

I did have a response from Miguel Barclay (who knows it was him, for sure)?

I'm sorry to hear this, I did sign a big load of books a while back and it does get a bit scribbly after a while. Apologies for the original mixup too, miguel xxx

(Message copied exactly as received, inclusive of mistakes).

When questioned further, I received no further response.

I think the message in the latest MSE weekly email is somewhat ironic:-

Competitions often sound too good to be true

I also find it ironic a consumer website which purports to helping consumers resolve issues, doesn't deliver and is beyond explanation or apologies, itself.

The conclusion I've drawn - If you enter a competition to win a genuine signed copy of a book, there is very little you can do if this isn't what you receive.

After all - It's only a book.


I do however, have one last ace up my sleeve.

For me, it's still the principle, and I'm very disappointed with MSE itself, for not resolving this issue.