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Post Office, Birmingham, 1 Pinfold Street

Thursday, 24 April 2008 ‡ 10:27

Having checked around for exchange rates, the Post Office in town displayed 1.20 on the board in the door and the best i could find was 1.19 from my bank, not the biggest difference, but both offer buy and sell, commission free.

Having got my Euros from the Post Office i discovered they had charged me 1.1735

This was easily fixed, i thought either i read the buy rate column and not the sell rate, so i checked and sure enough it was 1.20, so i went in and saw the same girl as i did a day earlier and she informed me, 1.20 was only for £500 or more.

So I decided to check the board and it did not state anything about the rate shown being for £500 or more and asked to speak to the Manager. The Manager agreed with me, the rate is not clearly indicate minimum amount and promptly settled this issue and in a fit of generosity, bumped me a five euro note, which has given me a rate of 1.21!!!, EXCELLENT.

Labels: Birmingham, euros, exchange, money, office, post

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AEG L86720 Washing Machine

Thursday, 4 August 2005 ‡ 00:50

I purchased an AEG L86720 in 2000 and after 4 years it needed new brushes for its motor (£25, i was a little anoyed, but got over it) and then 12 months later, the circuit boards that control the motor have blown. It has been inspected by Service Force engineer and is quoted at £400 for the circuit boards and replacement motor.

I paid almost £700 back in 2000 and AEG are doing nothing to help. I bought an AEG because i expected a top quality product and expected first class support from their customer service. I am upset and disappointed with my washing machine and with AEG. I will never buy an AEG-Electrolux product again.

Labels: aeg, cost, expensive, money, waste

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