Categories: "Bad business"
Less product for more money?
By Value hunter on Jun 22, 2010 | In Money chat, Bad business, Frugal wars | Send feedback »
Less product for more or the same price, increases costs on everyone. It is a great way to hide inflationary or above inflation price rises, from the average person. I will add to this post as I come across goods that show companies are taking the… more »
Direct line motor insurance
By Value hunter on Jun 13, 2010 | In News, Money chat, Bad business, Frugal wars, Product reviews | 2 feedbacks »
According to Direct line (motor insurance) the following events demonstrate how they "help" their customers: For 8 years with the same car (basic 1600cc), the price rises every year at the renewal, to a price above what the same policy would cost a new… more »
World cup cashback offers - BEWARE!
By Value hunter on Jun 11, 2010 | In TV, In the home, Bad business, Frugal wars | Send feedback »
Anything and everything has been promoted with a link to the world cup finals in South Africa, in a bid to sell you something. One of the most common so far, are the television cashback offers. The Time's reported on Saturday that those offering money… more »
How long to clear a cheque?
By Value hunter on Jun 5, 2010 | In Money chat, Bad business | 9 feedbacks »
If you are a customer of Santander/Abbey, you will know that paying a cheque into your bank account and having your funds cleared, is like pulling teeth! Three working days is the standard time for a cheque to clear, it is instant in bank accounts with… more »
MBNA - Worst ever credit card?
By Value hunter on May 15, 2010 | In Money chat, Bad business, Product reviews | 3 feedbacks »
As cock-ups go, the MBNA credit card has to be the worst ever! I am currently helping a family member out with their credit card, which transferred over from Alliance and Leicester to MBNA two months ago. All was fine, card had its balance paid off… more »
