Ed Butcher

United Kingdom

Reviews

Review of Peter Tyson


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

100621586 Great price snd service

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Order placed online for TCL tv advised very quickly delivery was 3 weeks

Price was very good with free delivery

Goods arrived on time, good quality

Highly revommended

October 15, 2025
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Reply from Peter Tyson

We're happy to hear that you received your TCL TV in good condition and within the expected delivery timeframe. We appreciate your positive feedback on the price and delivery.

Review of Dreams


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Weston super Mare store -Sam

Looking for soft pillow top mattress

Welcomed politely into store and left to browse with not pressure, once we identified the style Sam was available to assist with our questions and was knowledgable and advised ref extras but never pushy

It was a actual delight shopping with no pressure

Delivery only 2 weeks as well do i will report back once we have tested the bed for a few weeks

But thanks Sam

October 15, 2025
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Review of MattressNextDay


Rated 1 out of 5 stars

UPDATE - AWFUL CUSTOMER SUPPORT THINK TWICE AS NOT GREAT EXPERIENCE AFTER PURCHASE WHEN ISSUE ARISES

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UPDATE : 16th October 2025

Still with Paypal, limited unsupportive comms and a definite attempts to not recognise UK Legislation under CRA 2015 where product had been rejected and seller is liable for collection at their cost

Anyone having similar issue, suggest seek citizens advice and possible reject product or if paid with credit card they may help

One should always make own judgement, but a company is only as good as its total service which includes post sales issues


UPDATE : 13th October 2025

Response below from Customer Service is usual brush off!!
If they read my review and updates correctly this mattress is not fit for purpose, sold as soft for side sleepers, from day one my wife is having painful hips in the morning and i am suffering leg pains!! This is not bedding in its not fit for purpose advertised, its not subjective when a customer experiences pain
Martin Seeley advice on web page purports to goal being customer satisfaction and great nights sleep, WE ARE GETTING NONE OF THAT

We have checked with various authoritive areas, and unless this is sorted amicably it WILL END IN COURT!!!

We await manager review and response, meanwhile make sure Martin Seeley is aware and ask him if this action meets great customer service

😩😩😩


UPDATE : 11th October 2025

After 3 nights disturbed sleep and aches / pains, it appears this Soft mattress is more like medium and is affecting sleep
Potential NOT FIT FOR PURPOSE

Contact with Customer service, is you must use it for 50 nights and no due consideration to it is leaving us with sleepless nights and aches, so not the best Customer Support
I have offered to return and pay extra for an alternative mattress which appears to be unacceptable!
Difficulty now is await 50 days or consider other action viz trading standards for a product that appears not fit for purpose
Yes I understand Terms and Conditions, BUT, in certain instances logic must over ride a path unsuitable to customers
I have asked for CEO email !

SO BE AWARE - ALL MAY NOT BE AS ADVERTISED

Original initial feedback:

Web page easy to navigate and order

Comms really good

Update time slot evening prior

Call 1/2 hour before

Tracking shows position and map

Friendly delivery people

Mattress looks and feels good

Time over next few weeks to see hiw it does

Well trusted and respected they do what they say

October 7, 2025
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Reply from MattressNextDay

Good morning Mr.Butcher,

We appreciate you sharing your experience and we regret that the mattress firmness hasn't met your expectations, impacting your sleep. We acknowledge your frustration with our customer service and the 50-night trial.
All mattress types need time to be broken in, and your body needs
a chance to get used to the change of a new mattress before it can decide if the firmness level is suitable. The best mattress firmness for you will be a personal choice - some firmnesses are better for different sleeping positions, but it is ultimately
down to personal preference. - it should take
about 2 to 4 weeks to ‘break in’

For any further help or support please email help@mattressnextday.co.uk

MattressNextDay

Review of My Motor World

Review of Argos


Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AWFUL EXPERIENCE

Ordered Tie on 17th Sept

Acknowledgement due collect 19th Sept

20th Sept chased through messenger chat, apparently on its way to store, i raised complaint as not one communication method used to advise of any delay or alternative delivery

22nd Sept chased again, advised again it was on its way to store
Also advised that complaints are actioned internally and i would not get feedback!!! I believe that goes against UK Legislation
Also advised that delivery date was up to 26th Sept!, i advised this was not the case the 26th was a collect by date, NOT a delivery date, and so far i have had no change to original date if 19th
I believed i was being run around in circles and asked for it to be escalated before i go to Directors and write a Trust Pilot review
This was sorted but as it was now late it was agreed fir someone to contact me in the morning

23rd Sept
I receive a further messenger chat to advise a manager will reach out to me within 24 hours

5 MINUTES LATER ….. without any prior notice of intent, i receive a your order is cancelled message and email and refund on its way!!!!!

Now that is bordering on Professional Misconduct

As no comms i expect using this form that an Executive Director reviews this, and details of Ombudsman is provided to me by email

Order ref 4503677053

September 17, 2025
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Review of Perfume Essence


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb Service

Super fast delivery ordered saturday delivered on following monday
Great price as well
Very impressed

September 22, 2025
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Review of FJ Chalke & Vale Motors


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional, Polite and Courteous

UPDATE 26 Aug
Delivery was achieved with courtesy of a pre advance notice of arrival time, hand over superb with polite friendliness, vehicle in pristine condition, and a box of local biscuits

My wife was a very happy lady

We could not thank the team highly enough a service above and beyond with no issues or frustrations


ORIGINAL COMMENTS:
Pre arranged viewing and test drive with Jake following responsive comms
Explained prior and on arrival that the vehicle was my wife choice and selection and Jake understood and co ordinated all discussion directly with my wife
No pressure test drive and answered all the ladies questions
Following short discussion with Jake and Chris an agreement was reached and to meet this target the car was organised to have its service carried out
Impressive service and as a result my wife walked out a happy lady with her low mileage Fiat 500 car to be available in a week and delivered
Our genuine thanks to Jake and Chris for the Professional and courteous manner in this sale
A delight for once to visit a dealer whom understood how to look after its clientele

August 19, 2025
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Reply from FJ Chalke & Vale Motors

Good morning, Ed! Many thanks for your kind review, it is very much appreciated. ⭐🚗

Review of EMaC Ltd


Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Service plan 12WCW6

UPDATE 15 Aug - complaint resolved to our satisfaction and issue closed in a very professional and considerate manner thanks you S for your key assistance
Rating changed to reflect corrective actions taken


Update - Complaint has been reviewed and in process with direct liaison , further update will be provided once conclusion is reached, but direct personal contact eases the stressful situation of not knowing if cancellation is being processed

Writing on behalf of my wife and her service plan
Despite requesting cancellation on 8th august to service plan 12WCW6 requesting immediate action, no formal response, except auto response, received
Chased and still no human response, now requesting CEO details and have raised a Complaint
Our dealer who sold car 2 years ago is no longer operating and therefore we have had enough of dealers, car, and now emac!!!
I will expect to be compensated for our time and effort in sorting this


August 8, 2025
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Reply from EMaC Ltd

Good Morning Ed,

We are sorry to learn that your experience as an EMaC Plan holder has fallen short of expectation.

We understand that you have begun to go through our complaints process, and a member of our team has been in contact.

We hope that we can resolve your query to your satisfaction.

Kind Regards,
The EMaC Team

Review of Pinetree Car Superstore


Rated 1 out of 5 stars

In my opinion Indemnity payment should not be on the buyer

Interested in a car so made contact by email as wished to understand why a indemnity was required and did it need to be paid
Since then no reply and in my opinion buyers dont need an indemnity if the selling organisation has done all their checks on the vehicle they are selling, and if they the seller are concerned , the seller should pay for an indemnity!!

Plenty of car dealers out there that dont make charges why would you want to waste your monies on something the seller should cover

August 8, 2025
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Reply from Pinetree Car Superstore

Thank you for taking the time to write your review regarding your opinion.
Our indemnity fee is clearly displayed on our website and all other advertising platforms and details are available as to what this indemnity fee covers and we are not the only car supermarket who charge an indemnity fee.

Review of Parkdean Resorts


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Parkdean Newquay Disabled support not good

UPDATE 15 JULY

Super handling of complaint, telcon discussing issues and assurances of corrective actions and improvements relative to the use of site and facilities for disabled users
Star rating moved to 4 to reflect such professional resolution

UPDATE 13 JULY 2nd edit

Duly completed the direct email link for further detail, now await investigation and response……

Update 13th July

Response received inadequate, makes no consideration to the DISABILITY ELEMENTS - with no guarantees that these would be corrected going forward

This clearly suggests their attitude to disabled patrons falls significantly short

They welcome us back at anytime!!! Well one would suggest without guarantees that is a ‘tongue in cheek’ response
So if you are or have with you a disabled person requiring wheelchair, hoist into pool then PARKDEAN ARE NOT FOR YOU

GIVE THEM A WIDE BERTH

PARKDEAN MANAGEMENT - PLEASE RAISE AS COMPLAINT AS ANSWERS AND LOSS OF FUNDS TOTALLY UNACCRPTABLE, YOUR FACILITIES DID NOT MEET DISABLED EXPECTATION


Parkdean Newquay
Booking ref number 11086861
4 nights from 30th June

I have left a review on trip advisor but some elements need further review by Parkdean Newquay as we felt let down by some facilities and no response from Parkdean to trip advisor comments

Site was generally clean and tidy, as was our caravan C8 a disabled unit but a few problems nothing major

Service in Bar and Restaurant was good and prices reasonable, shop little more expensive but that is to be expected

My daughter had booked privately a private rental specially adapted caravan as needed for a 12 year old in wheelchair with special needs, this is where we have concerns over disability support, her unit was right at the top of the hill on site which we knew but did not expect the issues below, which really need a disability review as in my opinion these are and should not be issues restricting wheelchair users


Parking near facilities is only 2 disabled spaces, always full wc 30th June, and if we parked in other spaces her rear entry disability van blocked the site road with the ramp out! Yes i did receive a few unwelcome looks from those that had to wait a short moment!
They need WHEELCHAIR ONLY SPACES SUITABLE FOR REAR ENTRY VEHICLES
this meant we had to walk from top of the site down and up the large hill pushing a 12 year old in a wheelchair! Not great
The swimming pool may have been ok for our grandson with disability however no one knew where or if you had a hoist!! So we gave up and went to the beach
My daughter had to pay £75 for entertainment passes for 4 nights, we went down and although access was ok whichever table we selected we were blocking other people using the next table, so we gave up on that and then found out by asking member of staff if they refund unused nights and were told no! So daughter £75 out of pocket

So site generally ok but attitude approach to wheelchair users not so good
My daughter did like the site as we did but we would not return unless firm and genuine guarantees to resolve these issues which were made worse by non refund of effectively unusable tickets

Finally a unit near ours was smoking weed!! Presume drugs are banned but we had to walk past this unit each evening !

June 30, 2025
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Reply from Parkdean Resorts

Hi Ed,

Thank you for taking the time to share your honest feedback.

We have reached our privately for your booking details so we can take a further look into this for you. ^SR

Review of Christy


Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Awful comms still await delivery tracking etc

After contact and sincere apologies the issue was resolved albeit a few extra hiccups along the way to resolution, management of clear comms on web site and or at order or acknowledgement required to ensure customers are not let down


Suggest buy elsewhere if you need support and service

My wife placed an order ref 4150230 on 21st June and had auto response to confirm

Several days later 26th June the delivery position is chased

They advise, a warehouse relocation and delayed ship due to backlog but will provide dpd data once actioned

So firstly, we would not have ordered if web page made it clear that there was a delivery issue
Secondly we would have expected the acknowledgement to include possible delay

We note in previous complaint that warehouse was up and running on schedule end may!!!

28th June still no advice on ship and as we are away until 5th July may have a problem and had to use our old towels as total and customer satisfaction failure

We wish complaint process to start immediately and have emailed customer services directly

Total shambles to how they used to operate

June 21, 2025
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Reply from Christy

Hi,

We're really sorry that things didn’t go as expected.

The warehouse move began in early June, and it did take some time to settle.
We're now in a much better place, with clearer communication and faster delivery.

Thank you for your support so far — we genuinely hope you’ll give us another chance.

Warm regards,
Customer Service Team - Christy

Review of TrustFord


Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Closing Weston super Mare branch with no notice of intent to Customers

UPDATE 3rd JULY

A PROPOSED SOLUTION HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED TO RESOLVE OUR SPECIFIC ISSUE, THANKS TO THE YOUNG LADY AT TRUSTFORD FOR FINALISING

UPDATE 1st JULY
DESPITE REQUESTING SENDING INFO TO CUSTOMER SERVICE I HAVE ONCE AGAIN ONLY RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION ‘AUTO’ OF RECEIVING COMPLAINT AND THEREAFTER

Update - response clearly indicates reader and responder has not read the review correctly as several areas mis read, main one is complaint already raised and stated in review but no action taken by trustford to a complaint

A long term Customer, having only 2 years ago purchased our 2nd brand new car for my wife, as we wished to have a local dealer for onward servicing etc, and as my wife does not like to use motorways, hence easy location for drop off etc.

Had a recall notice for a Bracket to be replaced, booked it into Trust Ford WsM for 23rd June 2025, a few days prior we receive a call to cancel the appointment as the branch was closed on this date, I tried to call back but ended up on the line with the ringing tone for around 20 minutes, but no reply so hung up. A day later had missed call (we are invigilators so were unable to utilise phone during exams), eventually contact was made, and we were told not closed for the day, but permanently!!
We at that point had no prior notice of intent, and now were told we had to go to Bristol or Cardiff, closest being a 30 miles round trip, that my wife would not drive, so meant I would have to take time out to sort.
No offers from TrustFord for long term Customers to organise a pick up free delivery service to compensate for this.
We both do not like going to cribbs area, and it costs us extra time and monies.
We have now had to think what we do next as service is due in august so we plan to have bracket recall and service done at the same time - but somewhat stuck in where we can go.
we also took out a Trustford emac 3 year service plan, so do not know if we have to stick with Trustford or can move to another Ford dealer??

Letter arrived yesterday 25th June, advising of the closure, but no details of all the above, more like a 'Tough' this is your only options!!

I raised a online formal Complain form, and received an auto reply on the 20th June 2025, and to date not even the decency of reply

June 18, 2025
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Reply from TrustFord

Hi, I am sorry to read this. If you would like to make a complaint, can you email all the details to customer.experience@trustford.co.uk and include the vehicle Reg, which dealership this relates too and a contact number. I will then be able to contact a manager to try and resolve for you.

Review of Batterycharged


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great price superfast delivery

Purchased 096AGM battery on 3rd April delivered 4th April at no extra charge and battery price was best around
Exact sizes and spec but better crank start at 700a
Fitted easily and immediate difference

What a great service by this org

Highly recommended

April 4, 2025
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Review of Financial Ombudsman Service


Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Timescale and Authority the issue

Used for an issue with a online marketplace
Key issues;
Timescale around 17 months was not acceptable for the level of issue

When the organisation failed to make payment of funds due to me within 4 weeks following Ombudsman review, I had to step in and proceed towards possible court action as FO had no procedure to force a payment or penalise the org.

All finalised before i had to take steps after prior notification to the offending org.

Therefore FO need to have some ‘teeth’ to support their status and decision with robust penalties to any defaulting party

On the positive side

My investigator was polite and professional throughout, as were other persons whom assisted in the process

The FO as a whole need a shake up to sort, shame I am retired as my business acumen would have enjoyed a challenge

Score reflects all above

March 24, 2025
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Review of Independent Assessor


Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Waste of Space

What a waste of time, the FO had a complaint running for 17 months before agreed closure, and even though I had sufficient details from HM Treasury to support a review prior to completion, the IA decided that she may do what she likes even though this was different to her peers
She advised that time is not an issue irrespective that they report way shorter than this period, but hey we are jo public and obviously way below her snobby nose!!
Pointless waste of time, at the moment you may as well take your chances with any Organisation at Court!!! Knowing she will still get paid for running a shamble of a organisation, time for HM Treasury to start investigating a bit deeper 🤷

March 21, 2025
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Review of Rotary Watches


Rated 1 out of 5 stars

LACKING CUSTOMER SERVICE

Update - received a reply to my complaint email, and they were going to arrange a technician to call! Yeah right, to little to late, what utter incompetence
I am using a qualified original watchmaker to repair, as any trust here ‘gone south’ NOT THE ROTARY COMPANY OF OLD 😩

Emailed to identify if they could provide price for my rotary elite as the date wheel skips date, they responded by advising if i provide a contact number a technician will call me, i confirmed when i would be available which was after 11am same day and 2 DAYS LATER NO CALL 🤷😩

So will now find a local watch retailer and would NOT RECOMMEND THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT at all

February 19, 2025
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Reply from Rotary Watches

Hi Ed,

We are sorry to hear of your poor experience with our service department. We will pass the feedback on and look to improve for the future.

Fraser | Rotary Team

Review of Duke Craft


Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Product - quality of paint unsatisfactory

Update 30th Nov
After contact from Duke Craft and support to this issue, this has now changed to a medium level purely on basis of quality at time of despatch

Delivery was very quick however product is sadly lacking in a quality finish, it looks as though they shipped an inferior product! It also appears that it would cost me to send back as i don’t wish to pay more i would just like it finished i will paint myself but since email sent early this morning no reply 😩 hence one must leave a negative review just check how bad the quality is in the picture attached

November 28, 2024
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Review of JD Sports


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Most unhelpful

Following further discussions with Customer Team our concerns were listened to and appropriate steps have been taken to ensure the areas of concern will be actioned and improved
Therefore rating must change to 4 star reflect effort and comms to conclude.


JD Sports Truro

Went into store (visitors from Somerset) unable to find what we were looking for, we asked 2 assistants at the counter, if they had mckenzie essientals jogger for juniors - we were told ‘we dont know, and all the stock is out on those racks there’!! Well customer assistance perfected there then!! And no knowledge of stock is in my opinion deplorable 😩
My wife and i found them ourselves, then went to pay asking specifically for a ‘gift receipt’ they advised refund was extended but no problem with a gift receipt, then processed payment and forgot to provide gift receipt! Then advised sorry but the extended return policy would cover !
So at this stage my wife and i had already identified this is not the type of establishment service we should expect ( my wife works in customer facing retail in shoes and was astounded by the entire process from entry to exit

Exceptionally unacceptable visit

November 12, 2024
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Reply from JD Sports

Hi,

Thanks for taking the time to review us. If you’d like to discuss the reasons for this review, please feel free to get in touch at jdsports.co.uk/customer-service/contact/

Thanks again for your time,
JD Sports Customer Care Team

Review of Shearings Holidays


Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Stop24 absolute nightmare

Trip to Switzerland
Hotel Seehotel Pilatus superb
Reims Sure hotel and Horizon gheislenghien hotel isolated, with Reims Sure hotel having no chef for meal on Saturday we had pizza by staff or nothing! And Horizon hotel with several maintenance issues!!
Anyway key issue is the chocolate teapot that is Stop24 - if we had known we would have to wait over 2 hours in a hangar style with limited outlets, insufficient seating and on occasions a queue for the ladies down to the entrance! We would have flown on holiday!
Signs were useless, boarding info never updated in time, tannoy system not clear, shouting bus number not clear, no decent signs or even someone holding a placard would have been better. Our bus number 66 was not called, then lady came in with different bus number called it and said that was the last bus call!! On checking significant number of us went to state we had no call! We were asked to go to the bus after quick check, no apology and potentially longer waiting time than necessary !
On as long journey a 2 hour stop to swap busses is just wrong and must be bad management and co ordination
Main reason for this holiday was to try not fly approach but this was complete and utter shambles
Yes I have filed my Shearings survey advising of the issues including tours that were just stop and shop days when I am on holiday I don’t want shop I want to experience real Switzerland where guided and knowledge tours would be so much better
Still tried and NEVER AGAIN

September 15, 2024
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Reply from Shearings Holidays

Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback regarding your recent trip to Switzerland with Shearings. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the Seehotel Pilatus, but we are truly sorry for the difficulties you encountered, particularly regarding Stop24 and the hotel arrangements.

We sincerely apologise for the experience at Stop24, which clearly did not meet your expectations. A 2-hour wait in uncomfortable conditions with limited seating and unclear announcements is not the standard we strive for. We understand the frustration this caused, especially after such a long journey, and we are reviewing the situation to improve the management and coordination at this stop. Your suggestions about clearer signage, better communication, and more seating are invaluable, and we will work to address these areas to prevent future issues.

Regarding your hotel stays, we regret the inconvenience caused at both the Reims Sure Hotel and Horizon Hotel. A lack of proper meal service and maintenance issues should never disrupt our guests' stay, and we are addressing these concerns with the hotels directly to ensure they improve their services.

We also appreciate your feedback on the tours offered during your holiday. We strive to provide an authentic travel experience, and it’s disappointing to hear that some of the tours didn’t meet your expectations. We will certainly look into offering more guided and insightful tours in the future, focusing on delivering the true essence of Switzerland.

Your feedback helps us identify where we can do better, and we hope you’ll reconsider giving us another opportunity in the future. We’re committed to making the necessary changes to improve our service.

Once again, we apologise for the challenges you faced and appreciate your honest review.

Warm Regards

Shearings Customer Relations (CH)

Review of Indesit


Rated 2 out of 5 stars

10 year parts free not worthwhile


Well the Indesit reply clearly shows they do not read and understand the complaint, just demonstrates further how useless the customer service is!!!

I ordered OE part myself for £18, arrived today, followed instructions and all done in 10 minutes!! So just proves what an expensive con are the costs indesit wanted to charge !!! 😩😩😩😩

Although all the online and comms was very good, I was shocked with the effectively labour only price to fit a fan oven heater element, which to a professional is a 15 minute max job, 3 options provided, 1 was payment for job of £144 !! 2nd was 12 month warranty at £24.35 a month ! 3rd was a 6 month warranty at £23.81 a month! Suffice to say somewhat high considering my original was parts free.
Bit if checking around OE part purchased for £18 and will fit myself and forget any warranty - bear in mind some of these charges you can get same cooker new for a few pounds more that one off repair
They need to review these prices to be more competitive

June 22, 2024
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Reply from Indesit

I am sorry to hear you are disappointed with your appliance!

If you need any assistance with this then please contact us on one of the following platforms:
WhatsApp Number: 07584475915
Live chat: https://www.hotpointservice.co.uk/message-us

Kind regards