Tag: "rip off"
Blackpool pleasure beach rip off
By Value hunter on Aug 18, 2011 | In In real life, Money chat, Bad business, What is the point?, Rip off Britain | 1 feedback »
Sprog2 (under two years old), mum and dad, thought we would have a look at Blackpool pleasure beach this afternoon. We looked at it, from outside, that was it. It was mid afternoon, we were greeted by a Blackpool pleasure beach "ambassador" - a 16 year… more »
Van insurance cover warning!
By Value hunter on Feb 7, 2011 | In In real life, Money chat, Bad business | 2 feedbacks »
An urgent warning for all people insured to drive a van - check your insurance covers you to drive any other vehicle! A friend of frugal ways came unstuck, when they discovered the fully comprehensive van insurance they had, did not cover them for… more »
British gas prepayment meter statement lies
By Value hunter on Jan 10, 2011 | In In real life, Money chat, Bad business, Frugal wars | Send feedback »
I have just received my yearly pre payment meter statement from British gas. Littered with lies and misrepresentations, it does its level best to deceive and manipulate the customer into believing that all is well with their gas payments. "We've tried… more »
Frugal choices - Goodbye gas, hello coal!
By Value hunter on Jan 5, 2011 | In Money chat, Common sense, In the home, Frugal thinking | 1 feedback »
"Efficient" is using a coal fire instead of British Gas
One thing I have learned in recent years, is that a person can only be frugal in any way, when they introduce CHOICE. Choice has become the enemy of business in recent years, once the individual has a choice, then they can see right through what the… more »
Direct line double the cost of my car insurance
By Value hunter on Jun 30, 2010 | In Money chat, Bad business, Frugal wars, Product reviews | 5 feedbacks »
Direct line have more than DOUBLED the price of my car insurance. Not one single advisor, underwriter or administration staff can give me a valid reason for doing it. Was £29 per month, it will now be increased to £60 per calendar month - for the… more »
