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Galaxy66
29-12-2007, 23:55
I bought myself the full series of "One foot in the grave" for myself at Xmas and today I took back 3 light bulbs I bought from Homebase because they have all popped in a ceiling light fitting I also bought from them 6 weeks ago.
Mrs Galaxy refused to come in the shop with me.:shrug:
They were screw fitting at £2.99 a pair:eek:.

Ps. yes I got my money back and without a receipt :thumbs:.

badgerbaiter
30-12-2007, 00:11
I DONT BELIEVE IT!!

(sorry, i just had to get that in before anyone else)

Galaxy66
30-12-2007, 00:39
I DONT BELIEVE IT!!

(sorry, i just had to get that in before anyone else)

You better believe it!!!! I have often thought of writing a book on experiences I have had in returning faulty/not fit for purpose goods and also the poor service industry in this country.
In fact I believe I have already turned into Victor when I think of the number of substandard restaurant meals I have not been afraid to complain about. Wish I had a pound for every cup of luke warm coffee I have refused to accept.

Yours Victor:)

Steep
30-12-2007, 11:03
If the bulbs are continually popping, check your wiring/the wiring inside the fitting.

boozybill
30-12-2007, 12:16
Good on ya Victor....... oops i mean Galaxy. :lol:

Galaxy66
30-12-2007, 15:17
If the bulbs are continually popping, check your wiring/the wiring inside the fitting.

Wiring is fine, just think they were rubbish Chinese bulbs, branded Homebase. I did notice the metal screw on those I returned were different in colour to the ones they had in stock yesterday and the packaging was changed.:thinking:

MG TF 135
31-12-2007, 12:23
A couple of years ago Homebase had a big issue with faulty bulbs popping while in the fitting. One of them popped and dropped its front glass on our carpet which burned a whole through to the underlay!

Homebase replaced the carpet and pulled the whole stock of bulbs in our store.

Ladybird
31-12-2007, 14:33
Well done you! I forgot to hand over a voucher worth £6 when last in Sainsburys, went back this morning and they gave me £6 !!!!! so I went and bought a bottle of bubbly for tonight! ..... and some custard!

Joe T
31-12-2007, 14:35
Well done you! I forgot to hand over a voucher worth £6 when last in Sainsburys, went back this morning and they gave me £6 !!!!! so I went and bought a bottle of bubbly for tonight! ..... and some custard!

You better not be drinking that without me! :p :lol: