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Re: I gave the b***ards what for... >:<

AndyBaxman — Tue Apr 20, 2010 12:18 pm

Author: AndyBaxman

Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 12:18 pm

wyliecoyoteuk wrote:

Or just point at it and dissolve in laughter, then refuse to explain why.

Probably works really well if you look/are Chinese.

Re: I gave the b***ards what for... >:<

wyliecoyoteuk — Tue Apr 20, 2010 12:02 pm

Author: wyliecoyoteuk

Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 12:02 pm

Or just point at it and dissolve in laughter, then refuse to explain why.

Re: I gave the b***ards what for... >:<

nelz — Tue Apr 20, 2010 9:54 am

Author: nelz

Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 9:54 am

Or ask them why their tattoo is upside down

Re: I gave the b***ards what for... >:<

AndyBaxman — Tue Apr 20, 2010 9:18 am

Author: AndyBaxman

Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 9:18 am

Bazza wrote:

There was this ugly, smelly, little squirt with a rediculously
high voice and a tattoo on his neck, throat side, reading
"cut here".

The ones with Chinese characters on the back of their necks are good. Great fun to ask "Why does it say 'this way up' on your neck"?

Re: I gave the b***ards what for... >:<

1slipperyfish — Mon Apr 19, 2010 7:27 pm

Author: 1slipperyfish

Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 7:27 pm

i think you'll find i've got a very manly voice
paul

Re: I gave the b***ards what for... >:<

Bazza — Mon Apr 19, 2010 6:37 pm

Author: Bazza

Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 6:37 pm

Hi AndyBaxman...

> I tend to ask politely for a refund / repair / exchange
> and then, if refused, raise my voice sufficiently so
> that a large proportion of the shop can hear while I
> mention things like Trading Standards. Usually results
> in rapid compliance.

I`m easy going except in this case my wife and daughter
were getting a little stressed out. So I went into nuclear
fusion mode.

It`s amazing how they tow the line when confonted.
They daren`t risk their job for the sake of a memory card.

The only thing that worries me is that they may try and
re-sell it to another unsuspecting character who may not
be as hard as me about it when they find the same
intermittent fault...

However......

There was this ugly, smelly, little squirt with a rediculously
high voice and a tattoo on his neck, throat side, reading
"cut here".

Quite appropriate I thought, that is, "cut here" and cure
his, (her?), squeaky voice once and for all... ;oD

Re: I gave the b***ards what for... >:<

1slipperyfish — Mon Apr 19, 2010 10:38 am

Author: 1slipperyfish

Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 10:38 am

you sound like a hard ass ab can you possibly give bazza some lessons ??
paul

Re: I gave the b***ards what for... >:<

AndyBaxman — Mon Apr 19, 2010 9:29 am

Author: AndyBaxman

Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 9:29 am

Had a similar experience a few years back with our local Dagenham Dustbin vendor.

We bought a "new" car (a 3 year old Fiesta). The first time we filled it up with petrol we discovered the tank was leaking (a cracked weld by the breather pipe).

Went back to the showroom and asked for it to be repaired. Conversation went something like this (after explaining the fault):-

"I'm afraid the fuel tank isn't covered on the warrenty, sir".
"What!"
"The warranty only covers mechanical failure, not fuel leaks".
"OK, if that's the way you want to play it, I reject the goods under the Sale of Goods Act as being not of merchantable quality and not fit for purpose, not to mention dangerous. Please arrange for a full refund".
"I'm sorry, we can't do that, sir".
"Fair enough. We'll let Trading Standards sort it out."
"Now don't be hasty".
"Right. Listen up. You sold me goods that contravene the Sale of Goods Act. You WILL either repair the car or offer a FULL refund. If you do not do so I WILL make a complaint to Trading Standards. Its up to you".

The upshot was that they did repair the car (well, they had no choice), but it always amazes me how often these people try it on. I suppose enough people aren't aware of their rights to make it worthwhile.

I tend to ask politely for a refund / repair / exchange and then, if refused, raise my voice sufficiently so that a large proportion of the shop can hear while I mention things like Trading Standards. Usually results in rapid compliance.

Re: I gave the b***ards what for... >:<

Bazza — Sat Apr 17, 2010 1:48 pm

Author: Bazza

Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 1:48 pm

Hi 1stupidfart...

> i notice you didn't say that you didn't cry like a girl???

No need to, I am human and suffer human frailties. ;oO

But it was close enough to "cry like a baby" so I ignored it.

So you were that ugly SOAB with the tattoo on his neck
syaing "cut here"?

Hmmm, words fail me... ;o}

Re: I gave the b***ards what for... >:<

1slipperyfish — Sat Apr 17, 2010 12:15 pm

Author: 1slipperyfish

Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 12:15 pm

Bazza wrote:

Hey 1sf...

Pretty damn good except for one major detail...

I LIED about the toothbrush... LOL!

You fell for it though, hook, line and sinker...

Oh I forgot, you are a fish and fish do get hooked........

;oD

yeah i'm sure you lied about the toothbrush i notice you didn't say that you didn't cry like a girl???
paul

Re: I gave the b***ards what for... >:<

Bazza — Sat Apr 17, 2010 11:58 am

Author: Bazza

Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 11:58 am

Hey 1sf...

Pretty damn good except for one major detail...

I LIED about the toothbrush... LOL!

You fell for it though, hook, line and sinker...

Oh I forgot, you are a fish and fish do get hooked........

;oD

Re: I gave the b***ards what for... >:<

1slipperyfish — Sat Apr 17, 2010 10:06 am

Author: 1slipperyfish

Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 10:06 am

yeah i remember now you came in and started crying like a girl about a faulty memory card, and when i looked at it it was covered in switch cleaner and toothbrush marks, so i gave you a new one cos i felt a bit sorry for you
paul

Re: I gave the b***ards what for... >:<

Bazza — Fri Apr 16, 2010 11:19 pm

Author: Bazza

Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 11:19 pm

Hi wyliecoyote...

> Bazza, fish apparently have a 20 second memory cache...

Oh yeah, I forgot.

Not much point in giving him the second clue of
`toothbrush` then is it?

> I expect it was your fault anyway

Shhhhh...

/Me slinks away...... ;oD

Re: I gave the b***ards what for... >:<

wyliecoyoteuk — Fri Apr 16, 2010 10:01 pm

Author: wyliecoyoteuk

Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 10:01 pm

Bazza, fish apparently have a 20 second memory cache...

I expect it was your fault anyway

Re: I gave the b***ards what for... >:<

Bazza — Fri Apr 16, 2010 8:54 pm

Author: Bazza

Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 8:54 pm

Well 1sf you didn`t let everybody know what I did and/or
said so I will give you at least one clue:-

"Super 10"

Let`s see if you can remember now after all it was only
last Sunday... ;oO