tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post2384794263663112354..comments2024-03-27T07:18:58.033+00:00Comments on Frances Garrood: Open letter to BodenFrances Garroodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-82390348750079504212014-07-25T12:32:50.146+01:002014-07-25T12:32:50.146+01:00It's gone.It's gone.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-795810446681429612014-07-22T16:16:46.359+01:002014-07-22T16:16:46.359+01:00I'm not going bonkers but think my smart phone...I'm not going bonkers but think my smart phone might be. I sent the first message which didn't appear when I looked again. Sorry.Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15938216505505274248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-25112198236428428522014-07-22T14:15:21.671+01:002014-07-22T14:15:21.671+01:00Maggie, you're getting as bad as I am. I have ...Maggie, you're getting as bad as I am. I have no recollection of replying to Teresa's comment, above, and you've written the same kind of comment twice! But thank you all the same.Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-43897980025740217702014-07-22T14:13:08.292+01:002014-07-22T14:13:08.292+01:00Valued customer is ok, CM. Just. But Boden are uni...Valued customer is ok, CM. Just. But Boden are unique (at least in my experience).Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-6376650228922915022014-07-22T14:11:46.011+01:002014-07-22T14:11:46.011+01:00GB, oddly I hadn't thought of that. It really ...GB, oddly I hadn't thought of that. It really is sexist, isn't itFrances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-31154311560074505832014-07-22T14:10:38.799+01:002014-07-22T14:10:38.799+01:00You're a sensible woman, Rsemary.You're a sensible woman, Rsemary.Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-67827216311371916672014-07-22T14:09:52.281+01:002014-07-22T14:09:52.281+01:00You're right, Martine.You're right, Martine.Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-39192683636248454312014-07-22T14:09:20.357+01:002014-07-22T14:09:20.357+01:00Maggie, I send a lot of things back, nut it beats ...Maggie, I send a lot of things back, nut it beats driving to Swindon, our nearest big town. I hate Swindon!Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-35982913348240979312014-07-22T14:07:27.925+01:002014-07-22T14:07:27.925+01:00Wendy, I hope you're sending it back?Wendy, I hope you're sending it back? Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-42670913942385652952014-07-22T14:05:32.795+01:002014-07-22T14:05:32.795+01:00Meike, there's no one quite like Boden for she...Meike, there's no one quite like Boden for sheer silliness. I have no idea why they do it.Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-91409926272953625722014-07-22T14:04:05.330+01:002014-07-22T14:04:05.330+01:00A, but you didn't sound so chilled when that s...A, but you didn't sound so chilled when that sexy camera person moved away, Adrian. Pots and kettles?Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-17645483728169156282014-07-22T14:01:56.617+01:002014-07-22T14:01:56.617+01:00Just keep off their mailing list, L. That way madn...Just keep off their mailing list, L. That way madness lies!Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-77416911714157519562014-07-22T14:00:54.340+01:002014-07-22T14:00:54.340+01:00These are the worst, Patsy. But needs must...These are the worst, Patsy. But needs must...Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-56053571595004456902014-07-22T11:59:33.996+01:002014-07-22T11:59:33.996+01:00I've always been reluctant to buy online, but ...I've always been reluctant to buy online, but recently sent for three items via snail mail from Cotton Traders. Two weeks later I received a letter to say two items were not available and the third would be dispatched asap. Still no parcel and I am trusting they will refund my cheque which I paid up front. Never again.Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15938216505505274248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-24717635082265883032014-07-22T08:31:26.285+01:002014-07-22T08:31:26.285+01:00I couldn't agree more!I couldn't agree more!Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576715462615744934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-70039524683865328052014-07-22T06:21:31.988+01:002014-07-22T06:21:31.988+01:00What winds me up is when you submit your order to ...What winds me up is when you submit your order to certain companies, then get about twenty emails, We've received your order! We've accepted your order! Your order is with our warehouse! We're processing your order! We're getting your order ready to send! Here's yet another update on your order blah blah! I just want to know they've got it and they've sent it! Teresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-79187639693215609492014-07-22T04:56:47.606+01:002014-07-22T04:56:47.606+01:00I've been referred to as 'Valued Customer&...I've been referred to as 'Valued Customer' on several occasions, but nothing quite on this level. They sound desperate.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-17889364398103019862014-07-21T21:30:47.020+01:002014-07-21T21:30:47.020+01:00Fortunately I've never bought anything from a ...Fortunately I've never bought anything from a company with such an approach. It smacks of patronising sexism to me. Presumably most of their customers are women. If Screwfix said that they'd get a fair few metaphorical punches on the nose.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-62414563565722090572014-07-21T20:36:58.976+01:002014-07-21T20:36:58.976+01:00Haven't used them but can empathise with such ...Haven't used them but can empathise with such ridiculous behaviour!Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-26129136125927277442014-07-21T19:24:53.498+01:002014-07-21T19:24:53.498+01:00Agreed, it is so patronising!Agreed, it is so patronising!martinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14260048849955077472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-21105658923699250082014-07-21T19:19:22.572+01:002014-07-21T19:19:22.572+01:00I don't order online but did recently send fo...I don't order online but did recently send for three items from Cotton Traders with a cheque in the post. I received a letter to say two items are unavailable and the third was being dispatched. That was two weeks ago. Still nothing, which confirms the reason why I never order anything by post.Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15938216505505274248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-31214065202870945742014-07-21T18:47:15.262+01:002014-07-21T18:47:15.262+01:00That amused me, Frances, as I have just unwrapped ...That amused me, Frances, as I have just unwrapped my 'lovingly packaged' dress from said company that makes me look pregnant!Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-75873823295069141292014-07-21T18:21:13.841+01:002014-07-21T18:21:13.841+01:00Never heard the name Boden until just now, but the...Never heard the name Boden until just now, but they are not the only ones being so fake over-enthusiastic about it. For me, plain facts will do any time. (Such as "We have received your order/payment" and "Your order has been shipped".<br />A bit of enthusiasm is fine when you, like me, have been trying on a dress upon suggestion of a really capable saleswoman and the dress really suits you to perfection - and she is happy about having chosen just the right one for you, and can see in your face that you are equally happy and will make the purchase (adding to her bonus account). I have no problem with that, as long as it is honest (and we can always tell, can't we, if someone is not honest with us).Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-11047063892898861412014-07-21T15:51:21.043+01:002014-07-21T15:51:21.043+01:00Hey, How many times do I have to say relax, or CHI...Hey, How many times do I have to say relax, or CHILL. Don't know what Chill means. It's a word my son's girl friend uses.Apart from sitting about looking pretty. She says chill if washing up has to be done.<br />I guess if your clothes don't fit you just send them back. Say Chill.<br />I think CHILL means F'off. Kids do work language to their advantage.ADRIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113961163396562781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-20358468642106054362014-07-21T15:15:24.779+01:002014-07-21T15:15:24.779+01:00Made me chuckle!Made me chuckle!Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03928188713843255078noreply@blogger.com