Bikertec Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 I have done a job for someone today who have been let down, Before anyone starts the company was not from Sheffield Forum. Why do people hire these cowboys who only have a mobile number and no web address, address or recommendation. For a start these people if they haven't a proper address or website what makes you think there going to have the correct insurance. Imagine filling the van with all your possessions and them driving off what have you got a mobile number and a dodgy number plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootsBooster Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Care to expand a little? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliceBB Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 A wide birth sounds painful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikertec Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 Sorry it was regarding someone who had been let down by a man and van house move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootsBooster Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Did they actually drive off with their stuff or was it a "what if" scenario? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikertec Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 No they just didn't turn up after being booked for two weeks and not answering the phone. What I am getting at is what is to stop these people filling up the van pretending to move you and driving off, when the only info you have on them is a name, mobile number and possibly a dodgy number plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddywolf Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 No they just didn't turn up after being booked for two weeks and not answering the phone. What I am getting at is what is to stop these people filling up the van pretending to move you and driving off, when the only info you have on them is a name, mobile number and possibly a dodgy number plate. Having a domain and website wouldn't stop someone doing exactly the same if they wanted, plenty can be made quickly and anonymously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikertec Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 A lot easier buying a sim card for a quid and or pinching a number plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootsBooster Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 No they just didn't turn up after being booked for two weeks and not answering the phone. What I am getting at is what is to stop these people filling up the van pretending to move you and driving off, when the only info you have on them is a name, mobile number and possibly a dodgy number plate. I'm often let down even by legit or big name companies. Usually down to communication errors or they simply can't be bothered to make the effort. Example, after Christmas, wifey went to HMV to buy me something which I had seen on a display stand near the pay counter, in the rear of the store. She went down to get one, they said they didn't have any. I rang up to check this, they confirmed they didn't have any and couldn't tell me when they would get more. As it happens I had to go to the bank, at Meadowhall that night, so I called in to the same HMV store. There was a display stand full of said items. Same story with other shops plumbers, electricians, builders, even suppliers to my business. It just seems like a lot of people in England can be bothered to do their job properly (if at all). Not only that, it gives others in the same trade(s) a bad name, as you may have found yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lockjaw Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 No they just didn't turn up after being booked for two weeks and not answering the phone. What I am getting at is what is to stop these people filling up the van pretending to move you and driving off, when the only info you have on them is a name, mobile number and possibly a dodgy number plate. How do you know he isn't dead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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