"alcot33uk" <alcot33uk@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1182246911.779313.87880@u2g2000hsc.googlegrou ps.com...
> On 19 Jun, 06:20, Jon <s...@jonparker.plus.com> wrote:
>> family...@ntlworld.com declared for all the world to hear...
>>
>> > I dont know Jon, maybe they 'might' be worried as 3 are dealing with a
>> > very
>> > emotive subject! Take a look at some of the cashback deals out there
>> > where
>> > you have to jump through hoops to get it eg not sending you claim in on
>> > a
>> > Tuesday or putting it in the wrong coloured envelope (jokes) but
>> > seriously
>> > some of the T&C are ridiculous.
>> > So maybe 3 have actually hit the nail on the head, maybe having 2-3
>> > staffs
>> > wages doing this saves them more than that amount in replying to
>> > complaint
>> > letters as some people would think that 3 is responsible for the
>> > cashback
>> > and therefore complain directly to them?
>>
>> I think you are missing the point. Cashback is where the bottom end of
>> the contract market is. 3 are wallowing in it because it's the only way
>> they can attract new customers. Other networks are trying to distance
>> themselves from cashback type deals, so the fact that 3 are embracing it
>> with open arms is rather ironic.
>>
>> IMHO of course.
>> --
>> Regards
>> Jon
>
> Hi Jon
> (early bird like me hey? replying from work now). I dont think I am
> missing the point at all. Take the popularity of Reestit Muttons
> website as an example, have a look at the front page of the big mobile
> sheds CPW, E2Save, Link etc they are all plastered with cashback and
> freebie deals. I also disagree with the bottom end of the market
> statement as people will naturally gravitate towards a deal, I mean do
> you, as an example, turn your nose up at these just because they are
> cashbacks? no. and neither would I. If the product fits the
> requirements and is affordable then you do it.
>
> Alex
>

I think it is a good idea. Like it or not cashback deals are ver popular but
a read of uktm
will show you there are a lot of unhappy bunnies. Some dealers have very
slippery terms and
conditions similar to "we can change the goalposts at any time without
telling you at anytime and for any reason"
Hopefully the possibility of clawback might focus their minds when playing
silly bs - hiding behind
premium rate phone lines or email that isn't answered etc.
Guess the worry is I cannot see how this protects in the case of a retailer
that goes bust.
Maybe it might be better if the traders have to put the cashback straight
back onto the customer's
account. That way no one can do a runner with the cash.
Everyone likes a bargain but few enjoy being ripped-off

dm