If There's A Wrong Way To Do It...

Less · 06-10-2012, 15:36

Nobody does it like me.

I got a tax rebate last week, I considered the many things I could spend this windfall on, then gave in to being sensible.

My washing machine went terminal a few months ago I've had to put up with the expense and poor quality of cleaning at my local launderette.
So while the cheque was clearing I started hunting.

After lots of dead ends and set backs I was beginning to think perhaps I couldn't afford a replacement.
Then I saw a washing machine outside a shop on B'burn Rd...

The results of which almost had me starting the thread with "I'm not prejudiced but".

Well, those of you that know me know I couldn't/wouldn't stoop so low.

Anyway, it was outside a shop not far from where I used to live when Holland street still existed, I've used it many times before never had a problem.
So I asked how much? A dark brown voice replied £100 including 6 months guarantee. Well, that's a bargain so I asked when it could be delivered, Tomorrow morning.
Excellent I reply do you require a deposit? Give me £20 and the rest on delivery.

So promptly at 11 this A.M. a van pulls up, a different guy delivers it to my kitchen, right says I, Here's your £80.

In broken English he exclaims that there is something wrong, what I inquire?

Well he says the price is £130, no it isn't it's was offered for £100, look says he the receipt that he filled in in front of you says £130.

Excuse me? he didn't fill in a receipt, he put my name and address down on a scrap of green paper.
After a great deal of too-ing and fro-ing I told him which particular place he could now shove his washing machine he wasn't getting any more, he then told me £30 is a lot of money, I cut in and replied that I know it is thats why he isn't going to hike the price up take a hundred as agreed or take the machine. He took the machine.

Another trip to the Launderette for me in the morning, Ah, Well.

Michael1954 · 06-10-2012, 15:53

But have you got your £20 deposit back?

Less · 06-10-2012, 15:55

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Originally Posted by Michael1954

But have you got your £20 deposit back?

Oooooooh, Yes!

maxthecollie · 06-10-2012, 17:30

Well Done!

Less · 06-10-2012, 17:44

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Originally Posted by maxthecollie

Well Done!

It wasn't a problem, had he not given me the deposit I wouldn't have let him have the washing machine back.

The really, really big shame is that had they said £130 in the first place I would have paid it, the machine looked worth it, but we don't give in to terrorists whether they are bombers or extortionists.

Gremlin · 06-10-2012, 18:18

I have passed the place a few times and the machines are left outside in all weathers, wet or dry.
No way would I buy from the place.
You got away lucky and kept your money.

Less · 06-10-2012, 18:25

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Originally Posted by Gremlin

I have passed the place a few times and the machines are left outside in all weathers, wet or dry.
No way would I buy from the place.
You got away lucky and kept your money.

We all use places we're used to, I've bought desks, chairs and other items in the past no problem, so when I saw it I didn't hesitate, I thought I could trust them, now, I would never use them again and if someone even said they were contemplating using them, I might not be as good as 'which' magazine for recommendations but they would get a big fat zero from me now.