Joe
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Basically I bought a t-shirt online, only been worn about 2 or 3 times. Went in the wash, under the recommended temperature to be safe. Now its pretty much ruined, gone really long, neck has gone baggy and is generally fucked. Mother dear said to email who I bought it off so this is my attempt. Anything else I should say? I realise its a long shot anyway as I doubt I will get any money back but I may aswell give it a go so any pointers would be appreciated.
Hi, I bought a 'Silent' crew neck t-shirt from you around 3 months ago. Order number 58137. I have only worn it around 3 times and it has just been washed for the first time but it has come out of the wash and gained about 30% in length and the elasticity has been lost around the neck and has generally lost all shape. It's now basically unwearable, the quality seemed good at first and it was washed below the recommended temperature to be on the safe side but it has still been ruined from being washed. I understand you are only the supplier and not the manufacturer but £85 is alot of money for a t-shirt that has only been worn a couple of times and is now unwearable. I have cheap t-shirts that have been washed many more times and are still in perfect shape and quality.
I'd just like to know if there is anything at all you can do about the problem as now I'm obviously £85 out of pocket with a t-shirt that I can't wear.
Thanks
Joe Edmondson.
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Doug
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£85 for a T-Shirt?
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IvIarkgraham
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you wore it 3 times without washing it?
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IvIarkgraham
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you spent £85 on a t-shirt?
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Joe
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Yes to all the above. Cheers for the tips though.
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Steve
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is this off ebay or a proper store?
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Joe
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Proper store. Oki-ni.com. Reputable place, good company etc so nothing dodgy.
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C2RL R
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at the first two replies!
where did you get it from? most shops i buy stuff from just refund you straight away and send it back to the manufacturer.
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Steve
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write a nice letter at first, if you get an unfavourable reply make up a number quote that as a trading standards reference, say you have been in contact and they have advised to write to you under sale of goods.
they will refund you then
done this about 3 times worked everytime, even for the most stubborn companies
[Edited on 26-07-2010 by Steve]
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IvIarkgraham
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dear joe
2 possible reasons why the t shirt you bought has stretched. 1 it was minging because you wore it so often with out washing it. 2 you washed it at a colder temperature than whats specified on the label.
there for we cannot issue a refund on this item
yours sincerally
some jap!
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Joe
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I thought what I wrote was already pretty civil? I don't want to be snotty about it, was just going to have a go at getting something back as mummy told me to.
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Steve
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send what you wrote and see what comes back
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Ste
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Take a dump in it and post it back.
I would rather lose by a mile because i built my own car, than win by an inch because someone else built it for me.
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AndyKent
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I'd be slightly more forceful, though not rude.
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Hi,
I bought a 'Silent' crew neck t-shirt from you around 3 months ago - order number 58137.
Having worn the t-shirt a very limited number of times, I today decided to wash it, carefully following the washing instructions.
On drying, the shirt seems to have gained around 30% in length and much of the elasticity around the neck has been lost. I repeat that I did follow the washing instructions and am now extremely disappointed that something which cost me a lot of money is now completely unwearable.
Whilst only the supplier, I hope you can see my disappointment at this situation and wondered if there is anything you can do about the situation. At the very least I believe this should be raised with the manufacturer considering I am now £85 out of pocket and only got to wear it 3 times!
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours,
Joe
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Joe
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quote: Originally posted by IvIarkgraham
dear joe
2 possible reasons why the t shirt you bought has stretched. 1 it was minging because you wore it so often with out washing it. 2 you washed it at a colder temperature than whats specified on the label.
there for we cannot issue a refund on this item
yours sincerally
some jap!
Dear some jap.
In answer to your first statement, I can wear a t-shirt without it becoming minging as I shower, smell lovely and don't sweat so if I go to the pub for a couple of hours here and there I don't see the need to wash every time. Number 2 I don't see how washing at a lower temp (-10 degrees) would make a difference to the size of the t-shirt.
Thanks for your prompt reply
Joe.
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Joe
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quote: Originally posted by AndyKent
I'd be slightly more forceful, though not rude.
############
Hi,
I bought a 'Silent' crew neck t-shirt from you around 3 months ago - order number 58137.
Having worn the t-shirt a very limited number of times, I today decided to wash it, carefully following the washing instructions.
On drying, the shirt seems to have gained around 30% in length and much of the elasticity around the neck has been lost. I repeat that I did follow the washing instructions and am now extremely disappointed that something which cost me a lot of money is now completely unwearable.
Whilst only the supplier, I hope you can see my disappointment at this situation and wondered if there is anything you can do about the situation. At the very least I believe this should be raised with the manufacturer considering I am now £85 out of pocket and only got to wear it 3 times!
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours,
Joe
That sounds better. Cheers pal, I'm no good at writing letters and shit.
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lostboy
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Dear XXX
You're products are shit, I want a full refund or I'll burn your place down.
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AndyKent
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Oh, except in the 3rd sentence I repeated situation twice which sounds crap - you get the idea though....
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Jake
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quote: Originally posted by Joe
Yes to all the above. Cheers for the tips though.
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ssj_kakarot
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£85 on a t-shirt, got a pic :/
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_Allan_
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Swap your bed for this...
Probably pick one up for less than the cost of a new tshirt
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Joe
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quote: Originally posted by ssj_kakarot
£85 on a t-shirt, got a pic :/
Not really worth posting, blue long sleeve t-shirt basically.
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Nath
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quote: Originally posted by jake
quote: Originally posted by Joe
Yes to all the above. Cheers for the tips though.
Tickled me too
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3CorsaMeal
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i handwash expensive stuff
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DaveyLC
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£85 for a fucking t-shirt?
Take it as a lesson learned!
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