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I am surprised no one has mentioned the Nationwide (?) advert where the little girl is handing out cakes to anyone and everyone.
*sigh* the regrets of missed opportunities
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I told them on their Facebook page. I'm more incensed, however, that I bought a TV from them and the screen failed after four years. They're meant to replace if it's under six, and they're refusing to, so I'm having to take it to a shop to get an engineer's report (£40) to force them to do it. Bustards
![]() As you bought your TV before the 1st October 2015 you will be covered by the Sales of Goods Act 1979. The first thing to note is the statue of limitation. In England & Wales the limit is 6 years & in Scotland it is 5 years. However this doesn't mean that the retailer must correct any faults that arise within the 6 years, this is just the legal final date that a claim may be made. It also worth noting, that under the newer Consumer Rights act, for the first 6 months the retailer must prove 'proof' that was no fault when the goods were bought, however after 6 months you must be able to prove that the fault was 'inherently a fault with the good when bought" and not caused by general wear & tear (so your engineer report may come in handy if you plan to make a legal claim). Under the Sales of Goods act there is no fixed period and the court would decide whom should provide "the burden of proof". For a claim against a LCD/LED/OLED TV this is a very, very loose and generalised guide as to how a claims court might rule, for inherent fault vs wear & tear:- Within the first 2 years - Likely that retailer will be ordered to repair the TV or offer a refund 2 to 4 years - Gray area, so your enginner report could be very useful. 5 to 6 years (or 5 years in Scotland) - Likely to find in favour of the retailer, regardless of an independent enginner report, as the average expected life span of an LCD/LED/OLED Screen is 5-8 years under normal use. Again this is just a loose guide and it would all depend on the claims court on that day. The only other aspect of the Sales of Goods Act that you could try and use is the 'fit for purpose' requirement, however given that you have had the TV for 4 years, so long as it was fault free during this period, then this would not be an option for you as the TV was fit for purpose for the first 4 years. Hope this helps. |
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The loan company where the woman says 'The dog needed an operation.' in a really thick dopy voice.
Sorry if it's been mentioned before, but it does my head in. How could any company agree to have a voice like that in their ad? ![]() ![]() The Workplace Pension one is dire too. That furry character thing is so boring and charmless. Workplace Pensions need to sack their agency
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The Go Compare ad with the snobs on their horses going "ya"
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I have been watching the Audi advert a lot recently
And im wondering Why are they using the, Are you being served theme tune to advertise their cars I dont get it |
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The Go Compare ad with the snobs on their horses going "ya"
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Just watching CBB the advert wth Vickie Patterson on advertising Pink Casino Bingo ...whats the point ???
Though it does remind meof an English friend who memorably called "Geordie Shore" "Amos 'n' Andy for Tynesiders". Also, is anyone else fed up of the oversexed Mediterranean couple in the Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue ad? It seems to be on all the time! |
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The loan company where the woman says 'The dog needed an operation.' in a really thick dopy voice.
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I have been watching the Audi advert a lot recently
And im wondering Why are they using the, Are you being served theme tune to advertise their cars I dont get it |
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"Trivaaago"
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"Trivaaago"
She is gorgeous What her name |
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Is it wrong that having read 'the dog needs an operation' my mind instantly goes to an old simpsons episode where Homer's reply to 'the dog needs an operation' is "We'll get a new dog. One with an untwistable stomach!"
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When my step-daughter was about 14 and at new school one of our favorite gags was for me to wait for her near her school and when she walked by, I would wind down my car window and say "Hallo little girl would you like a ride in my big shiny motor and some sweeties" she would jump it the car and off we would go.
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If anyone mentions Captain Obvious in this thread I won't be right chuffed.
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If anyone mentions Captain Obvious in this thread I won't be right chuffed.
Genius.
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If anyone mentions Captain Obvious in this thread I won't be right chuffed.
Genius. Ooooppppsss ...
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Doesn't actually qualify for the 'worst ad' category, more one that made me chuckle (no thread for that!) ...
Ariel 3-in-1 pots concludes with the voice over proclaiming: "Always keep away from children!" I'd say that was very sound advice .. can't stand the things myself! |
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I do like the woman in that
She is gorgeous What her name |
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Doesn't actually qualify for the 'worst ad' category, more one that made me chuckle (no thread for that!) ...
Ariel 3-in-1 pots concludes with the voice over proclaiming: "Always keep away from children!" I'd say that was very sound advice .. can't stand the things myself! Yes! We shout something about trying very hard to but the little bleeders keep finding us every time it comes on
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Yes! We shout something about trying very hard to but the little bleeders keep finding us every time it comes on ![]() But I shouldn't joke about it due to a tragedy that had happened in our Victorian house, during building work we found a dead body, he was the 'All Ireland Hide and Seek champion, 1925'" |
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Why do all bingo ads have on,y northern people in it?
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I used to play "Hide" with my step-children, they would go and hide and about 30 mins later one would up to me where I was drinking a glass of wine and say, "Why haven't you come to find us?", I would say "But this game is HIDE, not Hide and seek".
But I shouldn't joke about it due to a tragedy that had happened in our Victorian house, during building work we found a dead body, he was the 'All Ireland Hide and Seek champion, 1925'" ![]() You do make me laugh
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MacMillan Cancer Trust are using the lyrics of 'You'll Never Walk Alone'. I like many Manchester United fans are diving for the mute button on our remote controls.
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MacMillan Cancer Trust are using the lyrics of 'You'll Never Walk Alone'. I like many Manchester United fans are diving for the mute button on our remote controls.
"Ah you are from Manchester, we sponsor your football team" "Oh no you don't, not mine you don't, and I won't have your products in my house> |
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MacMillan Cancer Trust are using the lyrics of 'You'll Never Walk Alone'. I like many Manchester United fans are diving for the mute button on our remote controls.
BTW as well as have cancer myself, I had a friend who died of the big C, he fell off the pier at Blackpool |
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