Tiny / Time Computer Bargains? (merged)

TheChillPill

There are stores dotted around the country (trade under the name 'The Computer World' or 'The Computer Store' - can't remember which one they used lately!) - white writing on red background frontage.

However - the stores are closed and I very much doubt they will reopen, even for a clearance.

If you really want to grab a bargain Time/Tiny, the supermarket chains such as Tesco/Asda that sell their systems *might* clear them due to the lack of a valid warranty.

tin

The computer store - PC world objected to "the computer world" (just another indication of how dodgy they are?) ;-)

crystal_clear

My mother recently purchased two laptops from them ordered in April finally arrived 1st July after she spent ages on the phone and finally told them to cancel and emailed the same but amazingly they arrived not long after this !!
The reason for my post is does anyone know about what will happen to the insurance taken out and can in be cancelled under cooling off period as paid for in April cash sale on cc but only received laptops this month.
And it was a 3 yr insurance taken at £119 i believe so no point having it if they cannot honour it ?? what can she do ?? if anything ??

supermum1958

BBC link. I fear some will lose their deposits.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4719833.stm

redfox

I'm going to move this thread over to Shop but don't drop now as the offer originally mentioned is clearly not available any more, and there is a thread already discussing the Time/Tiny demise which this can be split/merged into.

bytie_bit

crystal_clear wrote:

My mother recently purchased two laptops from them ordered in April finally arrived 1st July after she spent ages on the phone and finally told them to cancel and emailed the same but amazingly they arrived not long after this !!
The reason for my post is does anyone know about what will happen to the insurance taken out and can in be cancelled under cooling off period as paid for in April cash sale on cc but only received laptops this month.
And it was a 3 yr insurance taken at £119 i believe so no point having it if they cannot honour it ?? what can she do ?? if anything ??

http://pcs.tiny.com/warranty/14651/61327/I_Build_AMD%EF%BF%BD_Option_1

Cancellation period
If you are not completely satisfied with your PC Perfect Extended Warranty, you can cancel it within the first 45 days provided you have not made a claim.You will receive a reminder of this right at least 20 days before this period runs out. Please call PC Perfect Customer Services on 0870 830 3288.

thelemoignans

I paid for a laptop in June with my debit card! what can i do? no money no laptop.

bytie_bit

thelemoignans wrote:

I paid for a laptop in June with my debit card! what can i do? no money no laptop.

There is a web site which you can claim back all of your money if you buy something from a credit card but you have pay for a small fee think about £30 but you claim this back as well if they get a resualt. Sorry I can't remember the web site name or url unless any know else know.

crystal_clear

bytie_bit wrote:

http://pcs.tiny.com/warranty/14651/61327/I_Build_AMD%EF%BF%BD_Option_1

Cancellation period
If you are not completely satisfied with your PC Perfect Extended Warranty, you can cancel it within the first 45 days provided you have not made a claim.You will receive a reminder of this right at least 20 days before this period runs out. Please call PC Perfect Customer Services on 0870 830 3288.

Thanks for this info but i have to point out the link you pasted says no longer available and suggests other sites of interest
and if they have gone to the administraion can she still cancel the insurance taken out on the laptops whilst i think she will be keeping the laptops and just wanting to cancel the insurance if not going to be able to make any valid claims ? fingers crossed she wouldnt need to ?

bytie_bit

thelemoignans wrote:

I paid for a laptop in June with my debit card! what can i do? no money no laptop.

They have also set up a help line for customers and creditors and people who have made recent orders but not received their goods. Call 0870 381 7097 if you fall into one of those categories. :rolleyes: