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Thread: The KW1 delivery hassel

  1. 27-Feb-14, 13:20 #1
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    Default The KW1 delivery hassel

    Hi all,

    I recently bought a large flat screen TV on the internet from "Crampton and Moore".They stated on their web site that free delivery to Scottish Highlands,great!!
    They accepted all my details (KW1 post code) However next day a e-mail arrived stating that as a result of my post code a further £15 would be required.
    I replyed in strong terms that I was not on a island but in the Scottish Highlands and on the mainland. A reply ensued that the item was now shipped.
    The TV arrived within three working days. no delivery charge.Some times it pays to question this issue.

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  2. 27-Feb-14, 13:33 #2
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    Well done, you! If you use facebook, you may like to post your experience on this page...https://www.facebook.com/ScottishHig...ripoff?fref=ts
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  3. 27-Feb-14, 20:59 #3
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    Iordered work shirts from Aberdeen and because I lived north of Elgin I also had to pay an extra £15 so its not really the distance firm are worried about
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  4. 27-Feb-14, 21:05 #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by papigoeloon View Post
    Iordered work shirts from Aberdeen and because I lived north of Elgin I also had to pay an extra £15 so its not really the distance firm are worried about
    Cheaper to ask AJG to pick it up for you!

    I had that dilemma last year. £55 + VAT to send my package from Northampton to Wick or use AJG to pick it up for £12 + VAT for up to 5kilo - no contest! . The other pack i buy is just over 5kilo and costs me £15 + VAT
    "I want to die peacefully in my sleep just like my grandfather did......not screaming in terror like his passengers"
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  5. 28-Feb-14, 23:47 #5
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    M&H carriers are pretty reasonable with heavier items within Scotland. I had a battle today through eBay as got the normal "oh your not mainland" crap! Argued with them & got the item sent for quoted price. Suppliers just try it on a lot of the time.
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  6. 01-Mar-14, 18:02 #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Big Gaz View Post
    Cheaper to ask AJG to pick it up for you!

    I had that dilemma last year. £55 + VAT to send my package from Northampton to Wick or use AJG to pick it up for £12 + VAT for up to 5kilo - no contest! . The other pack i buy is just over 5kilo and costs me £15 + VAT
    Parcelforce, 5 kg Northamptonshire - Wick - £10.77 + VAT. 10 kg, £13.27 + VAT. No contest!
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  7. 01-Mar-14, 18:16 #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by orkneycadian View Post
    Parcelforce, 5 kg Northamptonshire - Wick - £10.77 + VAT. 10 kg, £13.27 + VAT. No contest!
    true, but not next day delivery!
    "I want to die peacefully in my sleep just like my grandfather did......not screaming in terror like his passengers"
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    they should look at their maps and they will see where Thurso is
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr P Cannop View Post
    they should look at their maps and they will see where Thurso is
    I think they prefer looking at their wallets than the map of Scotland
    "I want to die peacefully in my sleep just like my grandfather did......not screaming in terror like his passengers"
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr P Cannop View Post
    they should look at their maps and they will see where Thurso is
    I wouldn't bet on it Mr P. When Ywindy looks at a map, he can't even see that Orkney and Wick have electricity!
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  11. 02-Mar-14, 10:53 #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by orkneycadian View Post
    I wouldn't bet on it Mr P. When Ywindy looks at a map, he can't even see that Orkney and Wick have electricity!
    exceptional toast again this morning orkneycadian, I swear it tastes better now that I know its cooked with Orkneys lovely green electrickery !!
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    You are welcome Mrs B. Were you served by Rodney again this morning?
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    Quote Originally Posted by orkneycadian View Post
    You are welcome Mrs B. Were you served by Rodney again this morning?
    yep! the "plonker"!
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