Maplins closing down, anything to return???

[GeorgeCooke]

The shops are being run by the receiver not Maplin. Anything purchased before the receiver took over is nothing to do with the receiver. Standard practice I'm afraid.
You become one of Maplins creditors and after the VAT man etc have taken their share you can ask for your share, but only expect a few % of it.

 

[static zap]

..Seen agency staff in our local..End must be near..

 

[rolyberkin]

If I was dodgy (which I am not), I would buy one elsewhere and then return the duff one which will eventually find its way back to the less than helpful manufacturer!;-)

 

[Andy78]

If I was dodgy (which I am not), I would buy one elsewhere and then return the duff one which will eventually find its way back to the less than helpful manufacturer!;-)

 

[Deleted account]

Agree with George cook.
They are no longer liable to give you refund. You may get % from receiver, but doubtful. Write it of as bad debt. Sorry

Rolyberkin
Not very honest. Why stiff someone else just because you get stiffed yourself. No I wouldn't resort to theft/fraud.


If the product was paid using credit card you may have an option there.

 

[Squid]

Yep and nope, debit.

Always pay by CC

 

[Dillb]

You should contact your bank and ask about a chargeback, explaining that the retailer is no longer trading. It doesnt always work but has been known too in the past.

 

[Midwest]

You could pop along to the Shrewsbury store, they're offering refunds for faulty items;
Maplin store staff put up funny 'FAQ' sign answering customers' questions about going bust - https://www.thesun.co.uk/money/6176937/maplin-store-staff-funny-faq-sign/

 

[Squid]

Buy A MAC ;o))))

 

[andyb]

Agree with George cook.
They are no longer liable to give you refund. You may get % from receiver, but doubtful. Write it of as bad debt. Sorry

Rolyberkin
Not very honest. Why stiff someone else just because you get stiffed yourself. No I wouldn't resort to theft/fraud.

Why are they no longer liable? I'm sure if he still owed them for whatever it is he bought they'd be after him for the money.

I'm with Rolyberkin

 

[Deleted account]

Why are they no longer liable? I'm sure if he still owed them for whatever it is he bought they'd be after him for the money.

I'm with Rolyberkin

They are no longer liable because they have gone into liquidation and recievers are involved. It's the law. I don't like it, but I cannot change that.

To reiterate I still wouldn't resort to theft/fraud or any thing illegal to recoup any loses.
You rip off me, I rip off someone else, someone else rips off someone else. Where does it end. Anarchy.

 

[Midwest]

I'm checking me Maplins radio controlled 'copter as we speak

 

[Squid]

I'm checking me Maplins radio controlled 'copter as we speak

You crashed and broke it within 15 minutes of trying to fly it, and I am being kind.

 

[Midwest]

It has been skiped

 

[The Ghost]

Anyhooo, tried the bank for a chargeback, after deciphering what the non English speaking person was saying it appears it is not possible as the computer said no........