The Nice People Thread, No.16: A Universe of Niceness.

Pyxis

michaels wrote: »

Weird, I have worked for police, prisons, home office, airside access at heathrow etc etc and mostly just been basic enhanced cleared and once sc but never dv - dv is expensive and takes a while so afaik they avoid it if possible.

What's sc and dv?

CKhalvashi

Pyxis wrote: »

What's sc and dv?

Security check and developed vetting.

OH holds a much more basic form of clearance for work however in government SC is the most common where DV (effectively everything) is IIRC quite rare in comparison.

GDB2222

Pyxis wrote: »

What's sc and dv?

I suspect that I was being slightly inaccurate when I said my son was vetted, whilst Michaels knows.

I expect that he’s too busy to reply, as he’s getting free laser printers from Viking.

Pyxis

GDB2222 wrote: »

I suspect that I was being slightly inaccurate when I said my son was vetted, whilst Michaels knows.

I expect that he’s too busy to reply, as he’s getting free laser printers from Viking.

how's he managing that! :eek:

I'm lucky to get a free post-it note these days! :rotfl:

michaels

GDB2222 wrote: »

I suspect that I was being slightly inaccurate when I said my son was vetted, whilst Michaels knows.

I expect that he’s too busy to reply, as he’s getting free laser printers from Viking.

Not sure I can be bothered with the hassle for 700 pages and there is the environment to think of. Plus I have already had to argue with argos this morning over a promotion due to end at midnight last night that actually expired at 11.

GDB2222

Pyxis wrote: »

how's he managing that! :eek:

I'm lucky to get a free post-it note these days! :rotfl:

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/hp-m102w-laser-printer-for-5499-delivered-possibly-499-after-50-cashback-from-hp-2843661

Printer costs £60 from Viking - it's more elsewhere.
There's a £5 off voucher for Viking.
11% Quidco.
So, the net cost is around £50.
HP are giving £50 on this particular model of printer.
So, it's effectively free.


https://h41201.www4.hp.com/WMCF.Web/uk/en/promotion/13034/Details/

ukmaggie45

michaels wrote: »

I have already had to argue with argos this morning over a promotion due to end at midnight last night that actually expired at 11.

Their system must have forgotten to update time when the clocks changed so still on British Summer Time? :eek:

Pyxis

GDB2222 wrote: »

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/hp-m102w-laser-printer-for-5499-delivered-possibly-499-after-50-cashback-from-hp-2843661

Printer costs £60 from Viking - it's more elsewhere.
There's a £5 off voucher for Viking.
11% Quidco.
So, the net cost is around £50.
HP are giving £50 on this particular model of printer.
So, it's effectively free.


https://h41201.www4.hp.com/WMCF.Web/uk/en/promotion/13034/Details/

Someone at that first link has got a mean sense of humour! I found this.........


QUOTE:
# comes with an up to 700 pages (@ 5% coverage) starter cartridge pre-installed
# generic/refurbished replacement cartridges are £30 - £40 a pop and last for up to 1,600 pages
# please keep in mind that if you throw this printer away after its cartridge is empty, instead of buying one of the rather expensive replacement ones, I will blaim (sic) you for the rest of your life for Global Warming© and the fact that those 'cuddly' polar bears have no where to live anymore
UNQUOTE



(Ps. I know we've spoken about ink costs v printer costs before, but if this is what people do, then no wonder the world's in a state! :eek: )

silvercar

Pyxis wrote: »

Someone at that first link has got a mean sense of humour! I found this.........


QUOTE:
# comes with an up to 700 pages (@ 5% coverage) starter cartridge pre-installed
# generic/refurbished replacement cartridges are £30 - £40 a pop and last for up to 1,600 pages
# please keep in mind that if you throw this printer away after its cartridge is empty, instead of buying one of the rather expensive replacement ones, I will blaim (sic) you for the rest of your life for Global Warming© and the fact that those 'cuddly' polar bears have no where to live anymore
UNQUOTE



(Ps. I know we've spoken about ink costs v printer costs before, but if this is what people do, then no wonder the world's in a state! :eek: )

They don't throw them away, they sell them on Ebay!

Pyxis

silvercar wrote: »

They don't throw them away, they sell them on Ebay!

Oh that's ok then!

But why not just keep them and buy the ink?

I mean, after the promotion expires, you can't get another free one!