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Bensons/Harveys - Alert

Be aware the South African holding company that owns these - plus Pundland is running out of cash - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/markets/article-5218807/Poundland-Harveys-Pep-owner-sell-stores.html

So, while bargains may be had in Pondland soon, be careful with furniture purchases.

They don't have a great reputation here on this website, but is even more reason to avoid them.
If you've already ordered, and can't cancel fingers crossed, pray you paid via credit card and not interest-free!!
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  • Browntoa
    Browntoa Posts: 49,611 Forumite
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    Pep is probably most at risk of not finding a buyer if need be

    Poundland will sell easily (99p store owner who sold out to them possibly) Harvey's/Benson's will attract buyers in a fire sale
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  • DCFC79
    DCFC79 Posts: 40,641 Forumite
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    edited 29 December 2017 at 3:53PM
    A customer here from Harvey's and Benson's, DFS didn't want the customer for the sofa so went to Harvey's.

    Id heard about the financial irregularities but it sounds serious now.
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