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Argos Mail Boxes
Had a job booked in today, house divided into 3 flats. One of the tenants
has complained that another has stolen his mail, so the (remote) landlord asked me to fit 3 exterior mailboxes. The landlord obviously wanted each mailbox keyed individually, so he gave me three Argos catalogue numbers for three entirely different mailboxes. Didn't have time to get to Argos earlier & typically one box was discontinued, one was out of stock & one had a changed part number. Finally managed to sort this out & bought three mailboxes each completely different from each other. Different price, shape, size, finish. Having been caught out by Argos before, I unpacked each one in the van before I drove away to check for missing bits. Unbelievable. Any of the keys would open any mailbox. Identity theft? Easy! If your chosen victim has an Argos mailbox. No security whatsoever. Are these people completely thick? Local security centre solved the problem. Three identical mailboxes all with completely different keys. Don't buy an Argos mailbox if you want any privacy. -- Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk 01634 717930 07850 597257 |
Argos Mail Boxes
On 2008-02-18 22:53:45 +0000, "The Medway Handyman"
said: Are these people completely thick? Yes. It's in order to match their customer base. Local security centre solved the problem. Three identical mailboxes all with completely different keys. Which is why it almost always makes sense to go to the place that has a focus on what you are intending to do. Don't buy an Argos mailbox if you want any privacy. Better still, don't buy anything from Argos. |
Argos Mail Boxes
Andy Hall wrote:
On 2008-02-18 22:53:45 +0000, "The Medway Handyman" said: Are these people completely thick? Yes. It's in order to match their customer base. Local security centre solved the problem. Three identical mailboxes all with completely different keys. Which is why it almost always makes sense to go to the place that has a focus on what you are intending to do. Don't buy an Argos mailbox if you want any privacy. Better still, don't buy anything from Argos. Not usually one to stick up for Argos, (I hate the place and we are just getting a new Argos Extra - whoopee), I have to admit to relative approval yesterday. Did anyone else see Watchdog? (Yes - I know, the program that seems to spend most of the time promoting itself.) They covered some horrendous skin rashes seemingly caused by sofas made by one company in China. Of the three suppliers I can remember, World of Leather and Walmsleys seemed to not give a damn wheras Argos has done something about informing all customers and replacing sofas. Credit where credit is due. http://www.bbc.co.uk/consumer/tv_and_radio/watchdog/reports/consumer_goods/consumer_20080218.shtml -- Rod |
Argos Mail Boxes
"Andy Hall" wrote in message news:47ba4b2e@qaanaaq...
On 2008-02-18 22:53:45 +0000, "The Medway Handyman" said: Are these people completely thick? Yes. It's in order to match their customer base. Local security centre solved the problem. Three identical mailboxes all with completely different keys. Which is why it almost always makes sense to go to the place that has a focus on what you are intending to do. Don't buy an Argos mailbox if you want any privacy. Better still, don't buy anything from Argos. Nothing wrong with Argos, I frequently shop there. An Argos mailbox having an entirely unsecure lock is not at all unbelievable though, I agree - can't imagine why the TMH would have expected anything else! -- Bob Mannix (anti-spam is as easy as 1-2-3 - not) |
Argos Mail Boxes
"The Medway Handyman" wrote in message . .. Had a job booked in today, house divided into 3 flats. One of the tenants has complained that another has stolen his mail, so the (remote) landlord asked me to fit 3 exterior mailboxes. The landlord obviously wanted each mailbox keyed individually, so he gave me three Argos catalogue numbers for three entirely different mailboxes. Didn't have time to get to Argos earlier & typically one box was discontinued, one was out of stock & one had a changed part number. Finally managed to sort this out & bought three mailboxes each completely different from each other. Different price, shape, size, finish. Having been caught out by Argos before, I unpacked each one in the van before I drove away to check for missing bits. Unbelievable. Any of the keys would open any mailbox. Identity theft? Easy! If your chosen victim has an Argos mailbox. No security whatsoever. Are these people completely thick? I suppose it rather depends on what they see the pupropse of the lock being. A keyed-alike system will prevent access from the causal, curious passer-by, which may be all they expect. It also has some stocking advantages to them and would allow them to provide spare keys easily, were they minded to do so. They should, however, advertise the boxes as keyed-alike. In France, you have to have a mailbox on the perimeter of the property, so even the ones you buy in a shed have a high-security lock. Local security centre solved the problem. Three identical mailboxes all with completely different keys. I would have gone to a locksmith to start with. Colin Bignell |
Argos Mail Boxes
"Bob Mannix" wrote in message ... "Andy Hall" wrote in message news:47ba4b2e@qaanaaq... On 2008-02-18 22:53:45 +0000, "The Medway Handyman" said: Are these people completely thick? Yes. It's in order to match their customer base. Local security centre solved the problem. Three identical mailboxes all with completely different keys. Which is why it almost always makes sense to go to the place that has a focus on what you are intending to do. Don't buy an Argos mailbox if you want any privacy. Better still, don't buy anything from Argos. Nothing wrong with Argos, I frequently shop there. An Argos mailbox having an entirely unsecure lock is not at all unbelievable though, I agree - can't imagine why the TMH would have expected anything else! -- Bob Mannix (anti-spam is as easy as 1-2-3 - not) No one in their right mind could expect Argos to be responsible for the locks that they put onto the boxes or anything else. They boxes and other goods are sourced by Argos from manufacturing companies who in order to keep the price down often use the same components. James |
Argos Mail Boxes
On 19/02/2008 03:21 Andy Hall wrote:
Better still, don't buy anything from Argos. Why not? A simple problem with keys and mailboxes shouldn't be enough to damn them out of hand. I've bought lots of things from Argos over the years. Quick and pleasant service, decent prices, good quality goods and on the odd occasion I've had to take something back (usually because it turned out to be not quite what I wanted - ie my fault) they've given me a full refund with no questions asked. -- F (Beware of spam trap - remove the negative) |
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In France, you have to have a mailbox on the perimeter of the property, so
even the ones you buy in a shed have a high-security lock. Despite this the postman has a special master key that opens all mail boxes so he can put small parcels in that are too big to go through the slot. I can't help wondering how freely available such a master key is. A crooks delight. -- David in Normandy. To e-mail you must include the password FROG on the subject line, or it will be automatically deleted. |
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"The Medway Handyman" wrote in message Don't buy an Argos mailbox if you want any privacy. -- Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk 01634 717930 07850 597257 Righto,however I'd find it a bit cramped doing it in a mailbox. |
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Bob Mannix wrote:
"Andy Hall" wrote in message news:47ba4b2e@qaanaaq... On 2008-02-18 22:53:45 +0000, "The Medway Handyman" said: Are these people completely thick? Yes. It's in order to match their customer base. Local security centre solved the problem. Three identical mailboxes all with completely different keys. Which is why it almost always makes sense to go to the place that has a focus on what you are intending to do. Don't buy an Argos mailbox if you want any privacy. Better still, don't buy anything from Argos. Nothing wrong with Argos, I frequently shop there. An Argos mailbox having an entirely unsecure lock is not at all unbelievable though, I agree - can't imagine why the TMH would have expected anything else! I'm just gullible Bob :-) -- Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk 01634 717930 07850 597257 |
Argos Mail Boxes
"The Medway Handyman" wrote in
message . .. Had a job booked in today, house divided into 3 flats. One of the tenants has complained that another has stolen his mail, so the (remote) landlord asked me to fit 3 exterior mailboxes. The landlord obviously wanted each mailbox keyed individually, so he gave me three Argos catalogue numbers for three entirely different mailboxes. Didn't have time to get to Argos earlier & typically one box was discontinued, one was out of stock & one had a changed part number. Finally managed to sort this out & bought three mailboxes each completely different from each other. Different price, shape, size, finish. Having been caught out by Argos before, I unpacked each one in the van before I drove away to check for missing bits. Unbelievable. Any of the keys would open any mailbox. Identity theft? Easy! If your chosen victim has an Argos mailbox. No security whatsoever. Are these people completely thick? I suppose it rather depends on what they see the pupropse of the lock being. A keyed-alike system will prevent access from the causal, curious passer-by, which may be all they expect. It also has some stocking advantages to them and would allow them to provide spare keys easily, were they minded to do so. They should, however, advertise the boxes as keyed-alike. In France, you have to have a mailbox on the perimeter of the property, so even the ones you buy in a shed have a high-security lock. Local security centre solved the problem. Three identical mailboxes all with completely different keys. I would have gone to a locksmith to start with. I will next time. -- Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk 01634 717930 07850 597257 |
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On 2008-02-19 11:46:12 +0000, F said:
On 19/02/2008 03:21 Andy Hall wrote: Better still, don't buy anything from Argos. Why not? Zero value over and above ordering the items from a web site. A simple problem with keys and mailboxes shouldn't be enough to damn them out of hand. I've bought lots of things from Argos over the years. Quick and pleasant service, decent prices, good quality goods and on the odd occasion I've had to take something back (usually because it turned out to be not quite what I wanted - ie my fault) they've given me a full refund with no questions asked. Bad experiences on all of those points. |
Argos Mail Boxes
On 2008-02-19 11:46:12 +0000, F said:
On 19/02/2008 03:21 Andy Hall wrote: Better still, don't buy anything from Argos. Why not? Zero value over and above ordering the items from a web site. A simple problem with keys and mailboxes shouldn't be enough to damn them out of hand. I've bought lots of things from Argos over the years. Quick and pleasant service, decent prices, good quality goods and on the odd occasion I've had to take something back (usually because it turned out to be not quite what I wanted - ie my fault) they've given me a full refund with no questions asked. Bad experiences on all of those points. |
Argos Mail Boxes
On Tue, 19 Feb 2008 21:21:08 +0000, Andy Hall
wrote: On 2008-02-19 11:46:12 +0000, F said: On 19/02/2008 03:21 Andy Hall wrote: Better still, don't buy anything from Argos. Why not? Zero value over and above ordering the items from a web site. Not exactly; if you can get goods 'over the counter' there's the advantage of not having to wait for a delivery. Admittedly Argos does have a bit of a 'chav' image - people hanging around waiting for their 'number' to be called, but I suppose it's not much different to Screwfix :-) A while ago I bought a TomTom thingie from Argos. After a short time the carrying case stitching failed and I had no bother whatever having the whole kit & caboodle replaced with no paperwork or questions asked (as is only right). There wasn't the hassle of having to parcel up and post the machine to some vague destination... -- Frank Erskine |
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In message , Frank Erskine
writes On Tue, 19 Feb 2008 21:21:08 +0000, Andy Hall wrote: On 2008-02-19 11:46:12 +0000, F said: On 19/02/2008 03:21 Andy Hall wrote: Better still, don't buy anything from Argos. Why not? Zero value over and above ordering the items from a web site. Not exactly; if you can get goods 'over the counter' there's the advantage of not having to wait for a delivery. Yup, and prices can be better than websites. I also like being able to look things up and reserve online, knowing they have just what I want and just have to pick it up. A while ago I bought a TomTom thingie from Argos. After a short time the carrying case stitching failed and I had no bother whatever having the whole kit & caboodle replaced with no paperwork or questions asked (as is only right). There wasn't the hassle of having to parcel up and post the machine to some vague destination... My returns experience to argos has also been similarly good. Yes some of the stuff they sell is a bit rubbish, but that goes for lots of places. But mostly they sell branded stuff it seems and you pretty much know what to expect. -- Chris French |
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On 2008-02-20 09:52:08 +0000, chris French
said: In message , Frank Erskine writes On Tue, 19 Feb 2008 21:21:08 +0000, Andy Hall wrote: On 2008-02-19 11:46:12 +0000, F said: On 19/02/2008 03:21 Andy Hall wrote: Better still, don't buy anything from Argos. Why not? Zero value over and above ordering the items from a web site. Not exactly; if you can get goods 'over the counter' there's the advantage of not having to wait for a delivery. Yup, and prices can be better than websites. I also like being able to look things up and reserve online, knowing they have just what I want and just have to pick it up. Been there, tried that and they didn't. No apology or compensation Similar issue with M&S and received both |
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On Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:27:46 +0000, Andy Hall
wrote: On 2008-02-20 09:52:08 +0000, chris French said: In message , Frank Erskine writes On Tue, 19 Feb 2008 21:21:08 +0000, Andy Hall wrote: On 2008-02-19 11:46:12 +0000, F said: On 19/02/2008 03:21 Andy Hall wrote: Better still, don't buy anything from Argos. Why not? Zero value over and above ordering the items from a web site. Not exactly; if you can get goods 'over the counter' there's the advantage of not having to wait for a delivery. Yup, and prices can be better than websites. I also like being able to look things up and reserve online, knowing they have just what I want and just have to pick it up. Been there, tried that and they didn't. No apology or compensation Perhaps it's you, then, Andy... -- Frank Erskine |
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On 2008-02-21 01:19:44 +0000, Frank Erskine
said: On Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:27:46 +0000, Andy Hall wrote: Been there, tried that and they didn't. No apology or compensation Perhaps it's you, then, Andy... That could be. However, the difference is the outcome. I will buy from M&S in the future. I will not buy from Argos. There is no excuse for bad service, regardless of the price. |
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