Advice

bernsatonic · 12 Apr 2007 at 14:06

I would really advise anyone considering purchasing from an online company to check reviews of said company before you give them your money.

Azagoth · 12 Apr 2007 at 14:10

Do what now? :confused:

yhack · 12 Apr 2007 at 14:12

I cba to do all that.

helmet · 12 Apr 2007 at 14:13

Okay.

I'd advise looking to the left, then right, then left again before crossing a road in the UK.

Welcome to OcUK.

david334 · 12 Apr 2007 at 14:13

Azagoth said:
Do what now?

helmet · 12 Apr 2007 at 14:14

Azagoth said:
Do what now?

Get with the program people! It's the weekly (random) advice thread.

Mr Nice · 12 Apr 2007 at 14:14

I'd look at their details on Companies House

Welshy · 12 Apr 2007 at 14:15

Do you understand the concept of a discussion forum?

Homeslice · 12 Apr 2007 at 14:15

I'm guessing they've had poop service from a certain internet PC component provider whose logo appears not too far away.

But why post here?

:rolleyes:

bernsatonic · 12 Apr 2007 at 14:15

you never know, they might have really bad customer service if something doesn't work.

|Ric| · 12 Apr 2007 at 14:16

Advice:
Always close firefox before making claims of hearing radio from the future

bernsatonic · 12 Apr 2007 at 14:16

Homeslice said:
I'm guessing they've had poop service from a certain internet PC component provider whose logo appears not too far away.

But why post here?

this is general advice

Azagoth · 12 Apr 2007 at 14:17

helmet said:
Get with the program people! It's the weekly (random) advice thread.

Ok here's some advice. Under no circumstances should you ever dance in a thunderstorm whilst wearing a tin-foil hat.

jezsoup · 12 Apr 2007 at 14:17

Advice: Think before posting.

the-void · 12 Apr 2007 at 14:21

bernsatonic said:
I would really advise anyone considering purchasing from an online company to check reviews of said company before you give them your money.

lol. The same could be said about anything from anywhere.

Besides, I find online reviews a bit naff really. You only ever hear the extremes. And mostly they are negative because something has gone wrong to that one person and I find people who complain tend to over exaggerate anyway and blow it well out of proportion like it is the end of their world or something. So instead of being a day late, they say it was 10 days late, instead of saying it took 45 seconds to get through, it took 45 minutes. Instead of saying a product was DOA, it ended up wrecking their marriage, their life and any faith they had in humanity, because it was just so critical. A desperately needed kidney I can understand being a a person being a bit miffed if things went wrong, but people act like they are about to die just because their latest gadget is taking too long to get to them... Or worse, it falls below their expectations.

bernsatonic · 12 Apr 2007 at 14:21

Mr Nice said:
I'd look at their details on Companies House

do you subscribe to the paid service? because otherwise you only get to see the address and that would be pretty useless.

bernsatonic · 12 Apr 2007 at 14:26

the-void said:
lol. The same could be said about anything from anywhere.

Besides, I find online reviews a bit naff really. You only ever hear the extremes. And mostly they are negative because something has gone wrong to that one person and I find people who complain tend to over exaggerate anyway and blow it well out of proportion like it is the end of their world or something. So instead of being a day late, they say it was 10 days late, instead of saying it took 45 seconds to get through, it took 45 minutes. Instead of saying a product was DOA, it ended up wrecking their marriage, their life and any faith they had in humanity, because it was just so critical. A desperately needed kidney I can understand being a bit miffed if things went wrong, but people act like they are about to die just because their latest gadget is taking too long to get to them... Or worse, it falls below their expectations.

i once had a problem with goods sold not properly described and complained to the seller, he basically told me to go away. So I send a letter quoting which but of the sale of goods act and the distance selling regulations had been broken and that I was gonna take him to court. hey presto, next day get my money.

you're right complaining is for wimps.

Homeslice · 12 Apr 2007 at 14:28

bernsatonic said:
this is general advice

no, its general discussion GD, not GA

Mr Nice · 12 Apr 2007 at 14:30

bernsatonic said:
do you subscribe to the paid service? because otherwise you only get to see the address and that would be pretty useless.

Not quite, it tells you return of accounts and other information.

I use Hoovers myself.

bernsatonic · 12 Apr 2007 at 14:31

Companies House Direct is our premier search tool for accessing and downloading company information directly from your own PC. Over 240 million images of company documents are available including company accounts, as well as a wide range of database information. Companies House Direct is a subscription service, so you will need to open an account with us. Opening an account is now free; thereafter a monthly subscription fee of £5.00 is charged as part of your monthly invoice, which would also include any documents or products that you may have purchased.