In article , K Bains
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"Zizz" wrote in message
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"K Bains" wrote in message
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"Mike" wrote in message
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In article , K Bains
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Please beware of Colin the Gardener from:-

Midland Lawn Cutting & Garden Services, Flat 10 Lowrey Court,
Oldbury,
West
Midlands, B68 9TZ

Mobile: 07901 912759
Tel: 0800 2982369

Colin took £25 to mow and weed a small garden, the job was never
done!
he
is
not trustworthy and I highly recommend people to keep away from his
slack
services.

Kind regards.

Kay




Kay I was very interested in this posting and I have cross posted to
uk.rec.gardening where a discussion has been going on re charges for
this type of service. Was the £25.00 the full payment and how long did
he say it would take him? Did he quote an hourly rate?

Mike



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Hi there, he seemed very interested and said the first charge would be
£25
which I stupidly paid, its a small garden so any work carried out would
have
been finished within the hour. After that the hourly rate would have
been
£5 an hour.

When I rang Colin today, he said his van was broken and for me to find
another gardener, and then switched off his mobile.

I know I've been done out by this cheapskate of a dog!




And have you reported him to the trading standards office?
L



I did think about reporting him, but no such agreement/contract was signed,
I ain't got a case.



You most certainly have got a case. He has your money he came to your
house and gave you a quote.

Besides that, if you go to Trading Standards and report him, they may
already have a file on him, even if they haven't, they will start one!!

Doubt if he is a member, but have a look at various Associations such as
the Federation of the Self Employed, The Guild of Master Craftsmen and
the Chamber of Commerce.

:-))

Mike

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