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Conor Pope's Pricewatch column
Pricewatch Extra: Readers offer their solutions - some sensible, some demented - to the problem of cashing small-amount US cheques
There’s no shortage of complaints about companies that treat people badly, so it lifts our spirits to hear about businesses that show they truly care about customers. Here are some examples
Pricewatch Extra: Reader faces exorbitant fees when seeking to cash ‘residuals’ cheque payments for reused or repeated US work
The online shopping portal gives consumers from all over the world direct access to Chinese factories
He made a transfer between two BoI accounts in 15 seconds but had to wait 80 hours for it go through
Pricewatch: Joanne and Frank got in touch over differing experiences that they found costly - and very annoying
Pricewatch: For some people, losing the ability to save programmes for later is a source of much frustration
Policy cancelled because of unpaid direct debit means this reader now faces 12 per cent surcharge or to pay thousands in arrears
‘After a 20-minute call I was none the wiser and this was with a senior manager,’ reader complains
One woman’s insurer paid out on a claim after an incident that caused minimal damage
Pricewatch: Before shelling out on expensive aways days and treats for your children, consider these cost-effective alternatives
Publicans are accused of profiteering, but they have an explanation
Pricewatch: Driven by cost-of-living concerns and better produce, Irish shoppers are embracing own-brand
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