A rip-off retailer of many names.

biker1 · Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2005 2:07 pm Post subject: Really

Take a look at the other topics about this company Twisted Evil

, plenty of replied emails inserted Exclamation

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Try buying something from them and then complain Crying or Very sad

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biker1 · Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2005 2:34 pm Post subject: Come clean

Just a thought...Why doesn't this so called legitimate company Twisted Evil

come clean and post ALL the names they trade under??? COME ON PDAMODS Twisted Evil

We Know your reading this!!! Then we may choose not to buy from them!!!
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biker1 · Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2005 2:39 pm Post subject: Re: Sorry

Darren · Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2005 2:42 pm Post subject: Re: Sorry

biker1 · Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2005 2:59 pm Post subject: Re: Sorry

Darren · Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2005 3:09 pm Post subject:

Ah yes I see it now. I'll raise this issue with them.
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biker1 · Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2005 3:37 pm Post subject: Issue

I wouldn't bother mate Wink

...It'll be your fault because you don't know how to use it 8O :D :D
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In Istanbul, We won it 5 times.

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Darren · Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2005 5:12 pm Post subject: Re: Issue

biker1 · Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2005 5:34 pm Post subject:

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stf · Occasional Visitor Joined: Dec 27, 2005 Posts: 6

I was just about to but something from PDAMODS, but fortunately, I came across the forums here first. Among the deluge of negative feedback, there are a couple of surprisingly positive posts:

http://pocketgpsworld.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=32773

http://pocketgpsworld.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=28625

http://pocketgpsworld.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=31774

http://pocketgpsworld.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=32571

http://pocketgpsworld.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=30955

http://pocketgpsworld.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=30894 <- even taking a jab at handnav!

All by users who have just one post (like me, ironically enough - I'm sure some pdamods poster will come along to attack me - and I couldn't care less!) Do PDAMODS believe people are so naive as to believe that PDAMODS haven't just added these positive feedback threads themselves? How exactly can the mods allow this to happen?!

I'm sure a mod could check the ip addresses the posts have come from, but given that they sponsor the site, I suspect this will be unlikely... Rolling Eyes

Furthermore, as a solicitor from a Magic Circle law firm, I can assure you that not advertising a particular retailer is not against any form of competition law/supposed "restriction of trade" in the UK. I would even be willing to provide pro bono legal support to the people who run this site, should PDAMODS attempt legal action, should their adverts be removed.

Darren · Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2005 10:33 am Post subject: Re: nato = no action, talk only

stf · Occasional Visitor Joined: Dec 27, 2005 Posts: 6

Apologies for not replying sooner.

1) Is this site (pocketgps) owned by a company or individual(s )?

2) I presume companies pay you on a per-click basis - it's up to you to decide who you choose to advertise. Furthermore, you happen to have 3 PDAMODS adverts as opposed to 1 for every other company on your site. In what way do you believe that not advertising PDAMODS is a "restriction of trade"? (a term normally used in international trade!)

3) I presume no other company would be paying you *not* to advertise PDAMODS, and that if you choose to no longer advertise them, that it would be the decision of the owner of pocketgps.

4) What do you consider the burden of proof to be that the PDAMODS customer service is insufficient? Or rather, what would you want to see from users, apart from their complaints on the forum (which I presume you set up for this very purpose - ironic that PDAMODS is still being advertised) From the posts I've read, there is certainly very good grounds for people to complain to Trading Standards, and in some cases go to a small claims court. I would say that the numerous different trading names may be for tax purposes (legal or not, I cannot say. That would be for the wonderful people at the Inland Revenue)

5) Have you (Derren) had any experience dealing with PDAMODS, in particular their customer service?

In terms of giving legal advice, it's difficult to be specific in terms of a defence, when I can see no obvious legal grounds on which they can open a civil case against you.

stf · Occasional Visitor Joined: Dec 27, 2005 Posts: 6

One more thought - "We are however reviewing our procedures as there does appear to be an unusual amount of complaints against this one retailer." - could you explain what procedures you are reviewing?

ecp · Occasional Visitor Joined: Dec 30, 2005 Posts: 1

As a starting point, why not place a big warning message above the sponsor ads recommending that visitors should do a search for forum reviews about a particular retailer before visiting their web site.

Retailers should not have a problem with this if they have nothing to hide, and visitors at least would be made aware that there are possibly reviews about the retailer on the site to help them decide prior to a purchase.

biker1 · Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2005 4:37 pm Post subject: Issue?

Nearly a week now Darren Rolling Eyes

, have you taken "the issue" up with them? 8O
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