[robski]

Originally Posted by nirofo

Totally uncalled for Andy, let's keep the forum decorum!

nirofo.

To some extent I agree with you nirofo but I can also understand Andy's frustration and I do believe his comment was firmly tongue in cheek.

I certainly hope that people from Jessops see this thread (especially the board of directors) so they know how disappointed some their customers feel.

I am an easy going person who likes to try and support local shops where I can. About 18 months ago I was in the market to upgrade my DSLR camera and lens. Jessops had a BIG sign outside the shop claiming to price match internet prices. So I entered to see what deal I could strike. I was prepared to go halfway between their price and the cheapest gray market prices. I was given a long list of excuses by the manager as to why they would not match this or that company. (One for example was the company was not British !! even though it traded in the UK and you paid VAT) In the end I say OK tell me what companies you will price match ? Then I was told ( yes you have seen the advert ) No it does not work like that !!

I went into the shop to do business and all they wanted to do was play games with me. They managed to make my blood boil by the time I had left.
Needless to say I spent my £1800 elsewhere.

Epona I note you have not related to your personal dealings with Jessops