I recently bought the above coffee table,
which I adore. Because I can no longer visit stores I looked on line but it
took months to find what I wanted. Most stores sold coffee tables but all had
to be self-assembled. Honestly, can you see me building a table?
Eventually I found just what I
wanted – on line and ready assembled. Even though I worried about buying such a
thing on line, the service was good, and everything was made easy.
The table was delivered in a short
time and unpacked by the delivery men. You can imagine how pleased I was that
everything had gone according to plan. As you can see, the table is solid.
Properly tongue and grooved, just like my father used to do when he made
furniture.
A few weeks after receipt of said
item I was approached (on line) by a company called Trustpilot asking me to
publish my recommendations either through them or via Facebook or Twitter. The
reward for doing so was £200 worth of vouchers.
I ignored it.
I was approached again with the
same offer.
I ignored it. This time I emailed
the furniture store and told them that although I was very happy with my
purchase I did not want to publish a recommendation elsewhere. To my mind it
should be enough that the company who sold me the table knew how pleased I was
with the purchase.
Again I was approached by
Trustpilot, raising the offer and almost pleading with me to give my
recommendation.
I ignored it.
It had happened before, when I
purchased something from another company, and that’s why I was so cross when it
occurred again. That time I had been pestered with offers of cash and promises
to air my words for all to see, which included name and details of purchase.
The purchase was a surprise gift – how was I to know it wouldn’t be seen by the
person it was intended for?
It has made me think twice about
purchasing stuff on line in future.
A lovely table but what a shame you have had that problem. I can understand why it has put you off buying any more furniture on line. I once bought a headboard the same way but didn’t have to deal with these kinds of harassing letters.
ReplyDeleteIt seems to be a new thing, Denise. I have bought stuff before and not been plagued with pleas to recommend. I wouldn't mind them asking once but when the requests continue it makes me feel 'never again'.
DeleteValerie, I very rarely purchase anything online, but had the same thing happen to me several months ago after purchasing a smart phone protection case from a company online. Very persistent they were! But like, you, I ignored them. And all that for a product I paid only $5.99 for?!?!?
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous table, though. Great choice! You're right, it looks well-built.
Btw, your home looks lovely. Love the carpet. I also love the door/windows leading out to your patio.
Have a great Sunday, my friend!
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Second attempt, Ron. I wrote a reply, clicked on send, and lost it.
DeleteI am pleased you like the table. I was drawn to it after months of looking for one. This was the only one that didn't require self-assembly. Glad you like the carpet, which is old now and probably needs replacing. I'm hanging on in the hope that I can avoid the upheaval of fitting a new one. With so many colours any faults are hidden...heehee.
Another week looms, hope yours is a good one, dear friend. X from Chas and me.
My wife buys stuff on-line all the time and never gets these offers, you would think they would not be so persistent, but it looks like a very nice table well worth a little ignoring.
ReplyDeleteThanks Joeh. I hope this means you haven't completely given up on blogging!
DeleteI am pleased with the table, as you can tell. Like your wife, I buy a lot on line but never before have I bought large pieces of furniture. I use Amazon a lot, but not this time.
Yes I often get asked to review things I buy online and ignore them all. The only thing I do write is an occasional review on Amazon. I know I benefit from reading other people's opinions on certain items, so I do the same when I can.
ReplyDeleteI forgot that I had commented on Amazon, but at least they don't prester people to do it, and they do print comments themselves, unlike those I mentioned on this post. It is the continuous pestering that riles me. The fact that I ignored a request several times shoukd hammer home that I didn't want to make a comment. Duh!
DeleteOh and I like the table too!
ReplyDeleteLol, so do I. Thanks.
DeleteI bought a service and left a Trustpilot review. It was good, the service had been great. The second time I used the company it was the worst waste of money I'd ever had in my life. I must remember to try and find a way of changing the review, it's quite complicated to do so on Trustpilot. I will think twice before leaving another one.
ReplyDeleteHi Jenny, I wouldn't have minded so much if they hadn't bombarded me with messages, but I do think once a person says 'No' they should be left alone.
DeleteLovely table. I would just ignore them asking for reviews.
ReplyDeleteI will, Dave. The sheer volume of email requests wore me down.
DeleteI understand perfectly what you're saying, Valerie. We tire of receiving survey requests after we've called somewhere for information or assistance. If you don't give a "perfect" rating there are even more questions sent so we rarely reply to these as well.
ReplyDeleteI am pleased to know others get as fed-up as me. I so dislike these repeated requests for praise. I
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