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Checkatrade charging service fee

Checkatrade are going to be charging customers a service fee for using their facilities

"Service Fee – We are introducing a Service Fee for Customers, which will be clearly shown at the point of checkout."



If I was half as smart as I think I am - I'd be twice as smart as I REALLY am.

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  • Kiran
    Kiran Posts: 1,554 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Exactly what I was about to say! It wasn't good as a free service let alone paid for. Get recommendations and do your due diligence rather than rely on fake reviews and paid for promotions.
    Some people don't exaggerate........... They just remember big!
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