My missus had an argument with another car in the McDonald's car park a few months back. They drove into each other whilst reversing out of their bays. More damage done to my missus' car as her taillight was smashed. Only a bit of the plastic broken off but the whole unit needed replacing. Legally each driver, in that situation, has to cover their own damage. Not enough damage to make an insurance claim and suffer raised premiums as a result.
So I rang a Toyota dealer who quoted me $316! Well, I wasn't going to put up with that. My local Auto Pro, a parts and accessories specialist, obtained a genuine Toyota taillight with a charge to me of only $210. Never go to a dealer for a price unless you want to see what a rip-off merchant charges.
I'm known as a Frugal Bastard as I'm careful with my money and don't like wastage. I travel a bit, take lots of photos, make videos and like sharing my own silly opinions on stupid things and spelling mistakes that I discover in the media. Political comment and satire have a place close to my heart. I also major in sarcasm.
Showing posts with label rip off. Show all posts
Showing posts with label rip off. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Saturday, April 05, 2008
Subway - Eat Less
I know there is a drought in Australia. I know that inflation is high. I know that interest rates are high. All the more reason to supply your customer with that which they are expecting.
The boy joined me at work today and we decided to have some Subway on the way home. Pulled in to the nearest one to our house and ordered a couple of footlongs. I noticed that there was very little topping on the bread. Closer inspection revealed that all of the breads had bugger all topping. An Italian herbs and cheese is supposed to be smothered in herbs and cheese. The one the shop assistant was going to give me had four or five thins strips of cheese on top. I informed the assistant that this is not the way to treat your customers. If I buy something I expect what I'm buying to be the same as what is advertised.
In my opinion the shop owner was skimping on product as his costs have risen but it amounts to ripping off his (once were) customers. I won't be heading back to that shop. We walked out and went home to make toasties.
The boy joined me at work today and we decided to have some Subway on the way home. Pulled in to the nearest one to our house and ordered a couple of footlongs. I noticed that there was very little topping on the bread. Closer inspection revealed that all of the breads had bugger all topping. An Italian herbs and cheese is supposed to be smothered in herbs and cheese. The one the shop assistant was going to give me had four or five thins strips of cheese on top. I informed the assistant that this is not the way to treat your customers. If I buy something I expect what I'm buying to be the same as what is advertised.
In my opinion the shop owner was skimping on product as his costs have risen but it amounts to ripping off his (once were) customers. I won't be heading back to that shop. We walked out and went home to make toasties.
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