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HarderFaster Forums >> General Mayhem >> Things that really piss on your chips... Author Pages (134):  « Prev ... «  126  127  128  129  130  131  [132]  133  134      Coops Registered: Jul 2003 Posts: 18545 - Threads: 513 Location: [Edited by Matt on 19-10-2017 11:14 AM] Quote: Matt wrote on 18-10-2017 04:53 PM Quote: Coops wrote on 18-10-2017 02:36 PM The AA, more than doubling the price every year so that I have to go through the hassle of phoning up and threatening to cancel. Quote: Matt wrote on 12-10-2017 05:17 PM Why do utility companies take the piss out of their existing customers? Just recived a renewal notice and thought it was a bit high, 6% increase on last year. Checked their website, it should be far less, Called them up, they explained that's an introductory offer for new customers, fair enough, but she immediately offered me 20% discount plus a load of other things for free bringing the price down almost 30%. I know they hike the prices each year hoping people won't check, but once we invest the time we start looking around we're far more likely to find competitors who offer a cheaper or better service. But kudos to Fresh Insurance who came in with a lower price this year, and £30 lower than the comparison websites who get paid that for the referral There was a thing on TV the other days about power companies, new customers are put on a special cheaper rate, but once you have been with then for a while they switch you to something they call Standard Variable Rate. SVR is usually a much higher rate that you can get elsewhere. It's worth spending an afternoon looking at domestic outgoings and phoning companies up. It is amazing the amount that can be saved. I've got chickens in my back yard Report this post to a moderator | IP: Logged 18-10-2017 17:08 PM louloubell Back on the naughty step Registered: Apr 2003 Posts: 14578 - Threads: 1031 Location: On my merry go roundabout Quote: ceekay wrote on 18-10-2017 03:18 PM I hear you. Girl group chats are dangerous. I have never had fights like that with my mates & esp with colleagues. Yes, there's been a few that I don't like, but I steer clear & do my best not to engage. Karma is a beautiful thing. Report this post to a moderator | IP: Logged 18-10-2017 17:27 PM ceekay venomous fairy Registered: Feb 2010 Posts: 39935 - Threads: 1064 Location: In a wide open space 2016 Winner Thread Honourable Mention Member Quote: louloubell wrote on 18-10-2017 05:27 PM I have never had fights like that with my mates & esp with colleagues. Yes, there's been a few that I don't like, but I steer clear & do my best not to engage. I find that hard to believe. "Do you believe in the devil? You know, a supreme evil being dedicated to the temptation, corruption, and destruction of man?" "I'm not sure that man needs the help." (Calvin & Hobbes) Report this post to a moderator | IP: Logged 19-10-2017 10:02 AM Matt V2.0 Registered: Apr 2002 Posts: 17728 - Threads: 847 Location: Surrey 2016 Honourable Mention Party Animal Quote: Coops wrote on 18-10-2017 05:08 PM There was a thing on TV the other days about power companies, new customers are put on a special cheaper rate, but once you have been with then for a while they switch you to something they call Standard Variable Rate. SVR is usually a much higher rate that you can get elsewhere. It's worth spending an afternoon looking at domestic outgoings and phoning companies up. It is amazing the amount that can be saved. Well, that's true but it's contractual. You sign up for a deal which will (usually) offer cheaper prices but often that comes with a cancellation penalty. I presume that's because they bulk buy ahead and can get their supply for less if they know we'll be with them for 12 months. When the contract expires you're automatically moved to the SVR which you can cancel without notice, maybe a month. But there's nothing to stop you from shopping around, thank god for comparison websites, and then calling your company to negotiate another contract. Generally I find that works with insurance but it's harder with utility or phone companies. They seem to think it's a bother switching, sure there can be some teething problems but the savings are well worth it. Report this post to a moderator | IP: Logged 19-10-2017 11:24 AM louloubell Back on the naughty step Registered: Apr 2003 Posts: 14578 - Threads: 1031 Location: On my merry go roundabout Quote: ceekay wrote on 19-10-2017 10:02 AM I find that hard to believe. Why? I don't get into screaming matches, not interested. I've cut a few people out of life but the ones remaining are true friends. Karma is a beautiful thing. Report this post to a moderator | IP: Logged 19-10-2017 12:22 PM 5709 Registered: Jul 2003 Posts: 37053 - Threads: 2585 Location: 2016 Winner Meltdown Winner Redeeming Not knowing if I've put a dirty t shirt on, or if this new wax jacket stinks. First time I've worn it. Hoping it's the wax. Either way I stink. Report this post to a moderator | IP: Logged 19-10-2017 13:09 PM louloubell Back on the naughty step Registered: Apr 2003 Posts: 14578 - Threads: 1031 Location: On my merry go roundabout Quote: 5709 wrote on 19-10-2017 01:09 PM Not knowing if I've put a dirty t shirt on, or if this new wax jacket stinks. First time I've worn it. Hoping it's the wax. Either way I stink. Karma is a beautiful thing. Report this post to a moderator | IP: Logged 19-10-2017 13:36 PM Quin. ??? Registered: Oct 2010 Posts: 33318 - Threads: 426 Location: london The fact the government can lose a vote 299-0 because they all abstained on pausing the roll out of universal credit but ineffect it means nothing. And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those that could not hear the music -Nietzsche Report this post to a moderator | IP: Logged 19-10-2017 13:38 PM All times are GMT. 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