Pickfords likely to go bust....
Feb 13th 2008, 1:53 am
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Re: Pickfords likely to go bust....
Hi,
I've got to say that John Mason's have been great, the rep was really helpful, he explained about their financial bond (which covers all your moving costs) He didn't give any bullshine and having phoned them. Lady called Gill was of huge help.
You do get what you pay for. I think they are nationwide as the moved my cousin to New Zealand couple of years back and he was very impressed...
Good luck
Thel
I've got to say that John Mason's have been great, the rep was really helpful, he explained about their financial bond (which covers all your moving costs) He didn't give any bullshine and having phoned them. Lady called Gill was of huge help.
You do get what you pay for. I think they are nationwide as the moved my cousin to New Zealand couple of years back and he was very impressed...
Good luck
Thel
Feb 13th 2008, 1:59 am
#47
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Re: Pickfords likely to go bust....
John Masons have just called me, they are obviously taking advantage of the situation. They can do the collection on Friday but from looking through my T&C's with Pickfords we are liable for 50% of the cost of the job if we cancel now.
Totally no idea what to do that is a hell of a lot of money to lose !!!
Totally no idea what to do that is a hell of a lot of money to lose !!!
Yes I thought Pickfords guy very cocky too, & gave me all the 'sales patter' the reason we didn;t choose them actually...phew! OH dealt with PSS guy so cant comment. John masons guy very nice, no bullsh*t and fancy folders, just did his job, gave good advice and left. I can dig out his card if you want. pm me.
Crown, fancy files too...but they were very proffessional & offered excellent service just to ££££ for us.
Jackie
Crown, fancy files too...but they were very proffessional & offered excellent service just to ££££ for us.
Jackie
Will ring a few other shipping companies this week.
Just rang them, they assured me everything is o.k. a lot of the shipping companies are in the same boat apparently, they told me that they used Pickfords as an example as they are the most well known. Anyway it's too late for me as they ar nearly done so fingers crossed. Andy
Beth x x
Feb 13th 2008, 2:01 am
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Re: Pickfords likely to go bust....
Hi,
I've got to say that John Mason's have been great, the rep was really helpful, he explained about their financial bond (which covers all your moving costs) He didn't give any bullshine and having phoned them. Lady called Gill was of huge help.
You do get what you pay for. I think they are nationwide as the moved my cousin to New Zealand couple of years back and he was very impressed...
Good luck
Thel
I've got to say that John Mason's have been great, the rep was really helpful, he explained about their financial bond (which covers all your moving costs) He didn't give any bullshine and having phoned them. Lady called Gill was of huge help.
You do get what you pay for. I think they are nationwide as the moved my cousin to New Zealand couple of years back and he was very impressed...
Good luck
Thel
Beth x x
Feb 13th 2008, 2:06 am
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Re: Pickfords likely to go bust....
Yes, I think we are going to cancel Pickfords I just cant handle the pressure of not knowing it our goods are going to get there or not - we are stressed out enough already without this to deal with!
Feb 13th 2008, 2:08 am
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Beth x x
Feb 13th 2008, 2:10 am
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Just a thought but has anyone checked the insurance they took out, might have something in there that covers this?.
Feb 13th 2008, 2:17 am
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Feb 13th 2008, 2:26 am
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Re: Pickfords likely to go bust....
Right have cancelled Pickfords and arranged John Masons to come around on Friday to do the collection.
Have had to pay £295 cancellation to Pickfords and John Mason are about £300 more than what Pickfords quoted us but if it gives us some peace of mind then I dont care.
Going to have a beer tonight now
Have had to pay £295 cancellation to Pickfords and John Mason are about £300 more than what Pickfords quoted us but if it gives us some peace of mind then I dont care.
Going to have a beer tonight now
Feb 13th 2008, 2:29 am
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Re: Pickfords likely to go bust....
Right have cancelled Pickfords and arranged John Masons to come around on Friday to do the collection.
Have had to pay £295 cancellation to Pickfords and John Mason are about £300 more than what Pickfords quoted us but if it gives us some peace of mind then I dont care.
Going to have a beer tonight now
Have had to pay £295 cancellation to Pickfords and John Mason are about £300 more than what Pickfords quoted us but if it gives us some peace of mind then I dont care.
Going to have a beer tonight now
Enjoy your drinks tonight, sounds like you need quite a few
Beth x x
Feb 13th 2008, 2:35 am
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Re: Pickfords likely to go bust....
There but for the grace of god and all that..... Thank goodness for cocky sales reps is all I can say:-).
Best wishes to you all
Jackie
Feb 13th 2008, 3:00 am
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Yep Good luck to all...
Worse things happen at sea....(maybe not a good comment considering
)
The beer sounds good.
T
Worse things happen at sea....(maybe not a good comment considering
)The beer sounds good.
T
Feb 13th 2008, 3:21 am
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Have read this thread, am wishing everyone the best involved in the whole shipping thing. So sending vibes and lots of luck for all of you dealing with Pickfords now.
Feb 13th 2008, 3:26 am
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Re: Pickfords likely to go bust....
omg just seen this!! glad we decided on robinsons now...even though their quote hasnt arrived!!
glad we decided on robinsons now...even though their quote hasnt arrived!!
Feb 13th 2008, 3:28 am
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Bet all the other shipping companies will be rubbing their hands together now!!!
Beth x x
Feb 13th 2008, 3:36 am
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Wasm just about to send acceptance form to Pickfords this afternoon.....glad i had a look on this!!!!!!!!
Have just rung 3 local companies for more quotes Greens/Brittania/Arrowpak anyone used them?
Will hold out know and see what they produce.
Lucy
Have just rung 3 local companies for more quotes Greens/Brittania/Arrowpak anyone used them?
Will hold out know and see what they produce.
Lucy
