Fancy Plates. Com ?
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petros

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2,441 posts

258 months

Saturday 28th May 2005
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Anyone here ever dealt with this Company? I put an order in for a set of Plates over 3 weeks ago and still nothing. Keep ringing them up to be told a set is in the post with a guaranteed delivery date.Am I being conned? Peter

tvrbob

11,197 posts

284 months

Saturday 28th May 2005
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Many times. I recall once needing to ring them to ask where an order was. They had lost the order. No problem they just took details over the phone and had the plates out to me that day.

petros

Original Poster:

2,441 posts

258 months

Saturday 28th May 2005
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I've done that 3 times already. Was promised delivery by 12 today but, once more, no plates. Will not be recommending them to anyone in future.

tvrbob

11,197 posts

284 months

Saturday 28th May 2005
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Very unusual. I have used them 9 or 10 times and they have always impressed me. I'm sure it's just an unfortunate set of circumstances.

Cyberhuss

923 posts

264 months

Saturday 28th May 2005
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I have used them in the past..

Got my plates in 1 - 2 weeks from placing the order online..

kenny chim 4

1,604 posts

287 months

Saturday 28th May 2005
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Though they're based in Ireland (which means you don't have to prove ownership of the car etc.) they have an 0208 contact phone number. I called it on Tuesday to ask for a cost and it's a dead number.

I ended up getting a back-lit rear plate for the car from Craigs Plates- £20 and only took two days.
Recommended.

dazren

22,612 posts

290 months

Saturday 28th May 2005
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Three times using standard UK plate fonts. No problems. I don't think they are out to rip you off.

DAZ

DanBoy

4,899 posts

272 months

Saturday 28th May 2005
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Were fine for me.

jazzybee

3,056 posts

278 months

Sunday 29th May 2005
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Their website says they are not taking any more orders to clear order backlog...

Muncher

12,235 posts

278 months

Sunday 29th May 2005
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I got a set of plates from them a couple of months ago, the backing has separated on them already, do you think I should ask for a replacement plate?

rooster

2,241 posts

266 months

Sunday 29th May 2005
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excellent delivery, 4 days from ordering AND it was xmas. They even e-mailed a minor query to clarify the order. And the plates are quality!

silverback mike

11,293 posts

282 months

Sunday 29th May 2005
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I have never had a problem with them.

mustard

6,992 posts

274 months

Sunday 29th May 2005
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silverback mike said:
I have never had a problem with them.


tut tut Officer you know there not strictly legal dont you

£30 for a set of plates think i'll stick with my usual source

Mrs Fish

30,018 posts

287 months

Sunday 29th May 2005
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James has used them several times and never had any problems.

pearl nicholas

11,864 posts

262 months

Sunday 29th May 2005
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i ordered and received after 2 weeks,had to e mail them to enquire about the order

silverback mike

11,293 posts

282 months

Sunday 29th May 2005
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mustard said:

silverback mike said:
I have never had a problem with them.



tut tut Officer you know there not strictly legal dont you

£30 for a set of plates think i'll stick with my usual source


Mine are bog standard with the manufacturers(sp??) name on them, not spammed up and much much cheaper than going to the porsche dealer.

trackdemon

13,422 posts

290 months

Sunday 29th May 2005
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Used twice, no issues - good plates

tony_996hasgone

3,160 posts

287 months

Sunday 29th May 2005
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I have used them several times in the past BUT put an order in about 3 wks ago and also have not received anything. I tried phoning on Thurs and Fri and they were engaged permanently all day!!

As I absolutely need the plates I went to Halfords yesterday with log book and driving licence, and got the new plates no problem. There must be something going on, but they certainly haven't kept to their normal good service!!

wizzpig

2,039 posts

257 months

Sunday 29th May 2005
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Hows about this little beauty then.......!?



I... er... >ehem< ..got this all wrong didn't I....




Backs slowly away from the silly plate...

dazren

22,612 posts

290 months

Sunday 29th May 2005
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tony_996hasgone said:
I have used them several times in the past BUT put an order in about 3 wks ago and also have not received anything. I tried phoning on Thurs and Fri and they were engaged permanently all day!!

As I absolutely need the plates I went to Halfords yesterday with log book and driving licence, and got the new plates no problem. There must be something going on, but they certainly haven't kept to their normal good service!!

Maybe it is a small company and one or two of the people who actually makes the plates have gone on holiday for a few weeks?

DAZ