I was given some gift vouchers a few weeks ago, valid at B&Q, Comet and Woolworth's, thought I'd keep them to use in the sales ...

I took a run down to Comet today, decided to get a flatscreen tv and the 75 quids worth of vouchers would take the sting out of the cost. Got to the checkout where I was politely informed that because of the Woolworths issue then the vouchers were not valid

The checkout supervisor came over to confirm the situation and informed me that unfortunately the vouchers were worthless and they would not be accepted at B&Q or any remaining Woolworth stores. (she also muttered something about B&Q being in bad shape too)

Guess that makes me an unsecured creditor ....

Anyone else got any vouchers tucked away, I believe the same problem is coming to light with Zavvi as well. Stornoway Grey GS ... What a fine motor ... but not any more ... ... psst look at my gallery!
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If the purchaser used his credit card to buy the vouchers he/she should get a refund from the card company, assuming you dont mind asking whoever gave you the vouchers to take them back


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avtur wrote:

I believe the same problem is coming to light with Zavvi as well.

The vouchers will be issued by a parent company, it sounds like them who has gone in to problems along with woolworths so B&Q and Comet would be able to recoup the money back from them.

Avtur, shop around for the TV, your most likey going to find it £75 cheaper elsewhere anyway

I found [url]www.Soundandvisiononline.co.uk [/url](based in Manchester) very good with the deals and free 5 years panasonic warranty too  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

We got a TV from Comet, weren't looking for anything special (don't have the space) so a 26" was all we wanted. Ended up with a Hitachi 26" LCD plus stand for £325.

The vouchers were issued by Kingfisher, the parent company of B&Q, Comet and Woolworths. The Kingfisher website seems to have disappeared and nobody at a comet or B&Q is willing to discuss the matter. I got the vouchers from work so I'll ask about the source when all returns to normal next week. Stornoway Grey GS ... What a fine motor ... but not any more ... ... psst look at my gallery!
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strange a companys parent companys vouchers are not been accepted, and websites gone

are B&Q Comet ect going next i wonder Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis