John Lewis comedy.

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lowdrag

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12,879 posts

213 months

Saturday 14th March 2015
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Now I thought this was a company that was supposed to care. I bought my daughter a new TV for the kids, a nice shiny LG 42" smart thingy. The wi-fi has bust, so JL confirm they'll pick it up under guarantee one Sunday. Of course, they don't turn up and deny they ever said that, but my daughter, being a Telegraph journalist, kept the recorded call. Ho-hum, a few days later they turn up, one Pole with poor English and a deaf chap. Pole asks to borrow a screwdriver to take TV of wall bracket. Daughter says go get your own. Two weeks later, TV still away, has been "lost", then "found" and is supposed to be delivered Monday. I told her to check serial number to see if it is the same TV, if not demand paperwork for new replacement or refuse second hand one delivered in place of original, make sure everything works before they leave, and also to make sure the external hard drive velcro'd to the back is still there. They insisted they had to take it with them "in case it was the cause of the problem". Be interesting to see the outcome.

Two weeks back I watched the Watchdog programme on fridges, which was pretty frightening and worth looking up if you are in the market for a new fridge. Many now have plastic backs and not steel, catch fire and burn the house down. The steel backed one put the fire out itself by starving it of oxygen. So I asked JL if they could mark on their site which were which, since when I phoned a store no one had a clue. The reply? "Phone the store. Thank you for your enquiry. Have a nice day".

Jesus; in my day it was a store that was renowned for its service. Never again.

anonymous-user

54 months

Saturday 14th March 2015
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If you believe watchdog then maybe it's better to go and inspect the back of the fridges in store...

Kiltie

7,504 posts

246 months

Saturday 14th March 2015
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Why wouldn't she lend the Polish bloke a screwdriver?

anonymous-user

54 months

Saturday 14th March 2015
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Was the caller told that the conversation was being recorded?

Vaud

50,419 posts

155 months

Saturday 14th March 2015
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What has the collectors nationality got to do with it?

How long did she quiz him for his passport?

Did she declare that she was recording the conversation?

Did she specify that it was fully attached to a wall rather than available to pick up in the way she had it delivered (i.e not attached to the wall)?

anonymous-user

54 months

Saturday 14th March 2015
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Did she really say 'go get your own ' when asked if she had a screwdriver? Sounds a real charmer

Vaud

50,419 posts

155 months

Saturday 14th March 2015
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Jimboka said:
Did she really say 'go get your own ' when asked if she had a screwdriver? Sounds a real charmer
Don't forget that she is a Telegraph journalist. That helps. And is clearly relevant to the story.

Kiltie

7,504 posts

246 months

Saturday 14th March 2015
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Vaud said:
What has the collectors nationality got to do with it?
Or, indeed, the fact that the other bloke was (apparently) deaf?

Vaud

50,419 posts

155 months

Saturday 14th March 2015
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lowdrag said:
Now I thought this was a company that was supposed to care. I bought my daughter a new TV for the kids, a nice shiny LG 42" smart thingy. The wi-fi has bust, so JL confirm they'll pick it up under guarantee one Sunday. Of course, they don't turn up and deny they ever said that, but my daughter, being a Telegraph journalist, kept the recorded call. Ho-hum, a few days later they turn up, one Pole with poor English and a deaf chap. Pole asks to borrow a screwdriver to take TV of wall bracket. Daughter says go get your own. Two weeks later, TV still away, has been "lost", then "found" and is supposed to be delivered Monday. I told her to check serial number to see if it is the same TV, if not demand paperwork for new replacement or refuse second hand one delivered in place of original, make sure everything works before they leave, and also to make sure the external hard drive velcro'd to the back is still there. They insisted they had to take it with them "in case it was the cause of the problem". Be interesting to see the outcome.

Two weeks back I watched the Watchdog programme on fridges, which was pretty frightening and worth looking up if you are in the market for a new fridge. Many now have plastic backs and not steel, catch fire and burn the house down. The steel backed one put the fire out itself by starving it of oxygen. So I asked JL if they could mark on their site which were which, since when I phoned a store no one had a clue. The reply? "Phone the store. Thank you for your enquiry. Have a nice day".

Jesus; in my day it was a store that was renowned for its service. Never again.
Quoted. Just in case.

Kiltie

7,504 posts

246 months

Saturday 14th March 2015
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Vaud said:
Quoted. Just in case.
Good idea.

Kiltie

7,504 posts

246 months

Saturday 14th March 2015
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OP sounds like Margo Leadbetter.

anonymous-user

54 months

Saturday 14th March 2015
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OP sounds like a bellend.
OP's daughter sounds like a bellend.
The fridge sounds like a bellend.
The "Pole" sounds alright.

Vaud

50,419 posts

155 months

Saturday 14th March 2015
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OP, so let me get this straight.

Based on something you saw on watchdog - not a bad programme but not the most balanced of journalism - you ask JL to specify plastic backed fridges on their web site.

How would you specify "plastic backed"?

Plastic coated steel? Pure plastic? What type of plastic as not all are flammable? If they are metal, which metal?

What about the rest of the fridge components?

Have you had your house electrics tested recently? (big cause of fires)
Did you have the electrician checked for qualifications with the industry body?

Are you recently retired? Do you have far too much time on your hands? Are you finding that nationally regarded brands that lead in customer service are not as good as they used to be? Even if the customer service wasn't actually delivered to you and you were not there at the time?

Am I asking too many questions? Do you dislike this? Do you care? Perhaps you can complain to Pistonheads that too may questions are being asked and that th the quality of posting has gone downhill an that it was better back in the day when only TVRs were discussed?


And breathe. wink

anonymous-user

54 months

Saturday 14th March 2015
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I'm rather surprised at John Lewis.
'I have a plastic back & burst into flames' stickers would be pretty useful
Happens all the time..

Gav5000

36 posts

126 months

Saturday 14th March 2015
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Nyphur said:
OP sounds like a bellend.
OP's daughter sounds like a bellend.
The fridge sounds like a bellend.
The "Pole" sounds alright.
This.

MDJ

138 posts

172 months

Saturday 14th March 2015
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lowdrag said:
Pole asks to borrow a screwdriver to take TV of wall bracket. Daughter says go get your own.
Classy! OP you must be so proud. Not surprised they're giving her the run around.

Loudy McFatass

8,849 posts

187 months

Saturday 14th March 2015
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So, this journalist...

Quattromaster

2,907 posts

204 months

Saturday 14th March 2015
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John Lewis sold me a £350 Sonos system, then refunded me in full.

I'd lend em a screwdriver anyway of the week.

Vaud

50,419 posts

155 months

Saturday 14th March 2015
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OP, out of interest, why do you care so much about JL web site specs?

You live in Le Mans? Plenty of good local suppliers.

valiant

10,178 posts

160 months

Saturday 14th March 2015
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Hang on.

JL picked up your telly (admittedly a bit late) and before you've had it back you are basically accusing them of swapping it for another telly and nicking your hard drive thingy.

Get a grip man. At least wait until they screw you over before you accuse them of screwing you over.