cathy22w

Sibsie,
I'm really sorry to hear all this. What makes it worse is when the companies are reluctant to even cooperate with you properly - very unprofessional (despite their claims!).

Hope things all work out for you - it's all a load of crap.

All the best

sibsie

Well I just got back from seeing my lawyer. I feel *so* American now! He's pretty confident that we'll get it all sorted out.

How did you get on with your claim Cathy?

cathy22w

Well.... the bloke from UPakWeChip was getting pretty rude and aggravated, so it's in limbo right now. I feel like getting in touch with all those little quality kitemark people on their site and telling them about the raw deal.

Had a lot going on recently and so it got put by the wayside - guess I should get going with claiming something from them.

Although... my loss pales into insignificance compared to yours!

sibsie

I can't remember if you had insurance or not, but my policy states that all claims have to be filed in writing within 30 days, so you may want to get a wiggle on with yours.

cathy22w

Crap. Will still get a wiggle on anyway.... lol

sibsie

As if by magic my shipment appears! My lawyer called them and they are releasing the shipment. It was a dispute between GB Liners and Deliver USA with my stuff being held to ransom. Deliver USA said it should be here within " a few weeks". I mean don't rush or anything!

We're still suing the sods though.

Lion in Winter

It's known as an "oh f***k moment, when they realise they are going to have to pay out if they don't stop screwing you over. Amazing how the word "lawyer" strikes fear into people's hearts here, isn't it.

Still, really glad you got your stuff back.

sibsie

I won't quite believe it til it's here. Thanks for the nice words Lion.

HunterGreen

Wow. I can understand that you won't believe it until it's there, but I totally agree with what Lion said! Amazing.
Cautiously happy for you, Sibsie.

Elaine

honeymommy

Wonderful news. Hope it all turns up soon so you have a change of brititish undies........

Our belongings are somwhere in the ocean, delivery to UK due July 12th.... I told hubby about your plight and he said oh so now you are going to have that to worry about.....

I said.... Nope.... It will just mean there is less to unpack.... I am knackered with all the packing right now so it felt like the right reply.... LOL Definately won't feel like that if it goes missing though.......

Anyway great news....

Duncs

Jeez what a saga! I hope your stuff does eventually turn up it would be a nightmare to lose those sentimental items that can mean so much.

Well done your lawyer. Its amazing everyone bitches about lawyers but when problems come up its the lawyers that can often help resolve it. My profession vindicated!

Good luck and here is keeping fingers crossed for the delivery.

thing1

And what these @$$wipes don't obviously realize is the power of word of mouth.

How many people come here regularly asking about good shipping companies? I know my husband and I did.

I've bookmarked this thread. I'm going to compile a list of shipping companies NOT to use just so I can post it the next time someone asks for a good shipping company. I think it is just as important for people to know who to stay clear of and the reasons why.

I empathized with your anger, sibsie, when I read your story. I really hope you get both companies by the balls and make them pay through the nose.

I hope you get your belongings soon and I hope when you do get them, there is no damage to them.

thing1

cathy22w

Well what a relief!

Now.... just be careful that Deliver USA don't dump it in pallets on your driveway...................

sibsie

My contract, which obviously isn't worth the paper it's written on, says they are to unpack and remove all the packaging. I'll be all over them on the day, and not in a good way!

Thanks Thing, what with the robbery at the airport on the way here and a load of other sagas, it's been a busy few months. :scared:

joto

When they moving company said a few weeks, did they give you an actual date? If not, give them an actual date you want your stuff by or you will call in the lawyer again. That might make them get their fingers out their a***. Good luck with it all. If you need anything in the mean time we are just down the road in central MA.