Comments by gilltess

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4 years 12 weeks
Knaresborough
20/08/2008 - 19:20

I am surprised at the news that charity shops are prospering - I find some of them are expensive when you consider you are buying second hand goods. The High Street shops all seem to have permanent sales on at the moment, I find I can buy new clothes and accessories for little more than I would...

03/08/2008 - 17:19

I said in my last posting that my gripe was with Bradford and Bingley, now I can feel the beginning of a seething gripe with Nationwide, who I had hoped would prove more efficient.
They have still not opened my new ISA account, despite a cheque having been sent out to them in the middle of...

25/07/2008 - 17:09

I agree, we have come to expect poor customer service in this country.

I have on occasion been out for a restaurant meal with friends, where the food and /or service has been appalling. Much to my companions' embarrassment, I have always complained when I feel it is justified, always...

16/07/2008 - 07:34

My post was only concerned with the aspect of ISA transfers. I too have a Flexaccount with Nationwide and have no complaints with regard to this, as you say it is one of the best cards to use abroad.

My local branch always has a queue, but this is because there are only two desks open...

11/07/2008 - 22:55

You are not alone - and its not only the Nationwide who cannot seem to get their act together with ISA transfers. I have had a battle with Bradford and Bingley, which started in April and is still continuing. I applied to transfer my ISA out and they made a complete hash of it.

I will not...