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Author:  buffalobill [ Tue Feb 19, 2008 2:57 pm ]
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hi as a matter of interst has anyone bought anything electrical from poplife that has lasted longer than 2 months , ive had 5 over a few months no longer working , no refund, rotten attitude when you take anything back, no replacements given, no more poplife for me, regards bill.
Author:  John [ Tue Feb 19, 2008 3:20 pm ]
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Forget PopLife - period !!
Author:  Jean [ Tue Feb 19, 2008 3:31 pm ]
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And here am:-

OK my shopping list from Poplife in August 2005

3 ceiling fans (managed to burn out the bedroom one last September)
1 TV - still going strong
1 DVD player - still going strong
1 wooden TV unit - still looks lovely
1 electric BBQ grill thingy - I think it's still OK, just never got the chance to use it last year (always at work)
1 set of garden furniture - still really good
2 sun loungers - still looking good
1 set of crockery - yup, still good
1 canteen of cutlery - still good
1 mobile phone - still good although just updated to a pink one :lol:
1 Hotair brush

I really do not have a problem with Poplife (as you've probably realised by now :lol: ). When we were putting the TV unit together my friends husband managed to break one of the glass doors :shock: I went into Poplife, and went for the sympathy vote, saying I had done it (acting like a helpless female :roll: ). No problem, he says, I will order another one for you. He rang me while I was waiting to check in at the airport, so I sent a friend to pick it up, but he had given me a pair of doors, free oc charge, as he could no longer get a single door to match. Another time, when I thought the battery had gone in my phone, I went to buy one, but first of all he checked my phone out, and it turned out to be the charger, not the battery!

A lot of people decry Poplife, but I have to speak as I have found, and I have found them to be OK - however, having seen how some people return goods to them in a very bombastic manner, I can see how this would get the guy theres back up. If I have a problem, I always approach in a calm manner, and ask for assistance, I have found this usually works for me - people who go in "demanding" will only be disappointed.

Jean 8)
Author:  Pete [ Tue Feb 19, 2008 3:45 pm ]
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I haven't had any problems with Poplife myself but I can see that in Cyprus in general, not just Poplife, that women get away with a lot more if complaining about something than us men do, so maybe that's the way to go about it, if you buy something that breaks down send the women to get it sorted :wink: :lol:
Author:  Candy [ Tue Feb 19, 2008 4:49 pm ]
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We have two TVs that we bought from Poplife nearly four years ago and going strong.

Two gas fires (one was replaced without any problem) still going strong.

One washing machine - still going strong, although I sold it for a washer/dryer.

One blender that overheats even if blending ice cream and he would not change it, even though I had only had it a few days.

So mixed feelings with me.
Author:  yummy mummy [ Tue Feb 19, 2008 4:54 pm ]
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I think its fine for bits and bobs but not big electical.
Tricia
Author:  Neil [ Tue Feb 19, 2008 5:08 pm ]
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Sorry .. but I had to get the paphos consumer association onto them ,, I bought a mobile phone that never worked , It was sent of to be repaired , it still never worked ...I got suspicious ,, so I took into a nokia shop (near the police station) the woman took it out the box, which I had bought it in.. straight away, she said this model of phone does not come in this type of box :shock:

But I have to say ,, 1 phone call to the paphos consumer association and they gave me my money back..
The phone number is here :wink:
http://www.paphospeople.com/information.html
Author:  cypriotsid [ Tue Feb 19, 2008 5:13 pm ]
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We bought veg steamer and ipressed so brought it home then got another when over.

frank :lol:

ps still going strong and nice clean
Author:  Captain Fantastic [ Tue Feb 19, 2008 5:57 pm ]
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We've had a few small bits and bobs from there with no real problems, but I probably wouldn't choose them for a more expensive purchase as I have heard a few tales of problems taking stuff back.
Author:  buffalobill [ Tue Feb 19, 2008 10:32 pm ]
Post subject:  poplife
yes i think she should although i must point out that i did what jean said and carried out my complaint politely even after my wife was treated very badly making the complaint before me, the attitude left a lot to be desired, so needless to say after all else failed he got back as good as he gave, anyway thanks to you all for your input to this its very much appreciated, regards bill.
Author:  RossP [ Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:55 am ]
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I've had 2 air conditioners from them in may, one 9000 BTU and one 12000 BTU, both worked throughout the summer, 24 hours a day, no problems. Also had a fridge since may, not a problem with that either. Oh and some patio furniture!
Author:  Bassman62 [ Thu Feb 21, 2008 1:50 am ]
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I'm really dissapointed, I thought 'poplife' would be about music :lol: :roll: :lol: :shock:
Author:  Piglet [ Thu Feb 21, 2008 8:47 am ]
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hi all
Im my humble, I wouldnt buy anything that you can plug in from there. I do buy non electrical stuff off them though and not had a problem.

When I was a newbie here(and knew no better) I bought an electric frying pan from them. There I was, happily cooking away when kaboom :explode and there I was sporting an instant Lenny Bennett perm! Made everyone else laugh but I decided it didnt suit me....

:piggy x
Author:  Tina Mason [ Thu Feb 21, 2008 9:36 am ]
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Piglet, I think that seals it then. Nothing electrical from Poplife :lol: :lol:
Author:  Terrier Chris [ Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:20 pm ]
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Piglet

That really made me laugh, love your sense of humour.

Chris
Author:  markwoods39 [ Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:41 pm ]
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There a great electrical shop on the road to polis as you past the sulphur spring turn it about 5k on the left. We brought all our air con 4 units, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, telly, satellite, fans. He is so friendly, a great chap.We had a problem with the washing machine and he sent his son within 1 hr of phoning him and he sorted it there and then. I would honestly say that the service i get from these people is 100%, nothing is to much trouble for them.
Author:  Pete [ Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:53 pm ]
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Mark,

If you know the name & contact details, please feel free to post them on here, we'll not remove them, promise :D :D
Author:  markwoods39 [ Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:58 pm ]
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I got there card in my villa so when i come over on the 15th march i put it on pp for you. Or if anyone passing that way they could pop in for the details. If not i get it on the 15th :wink:
Author:  Pete [ Thu Feb 21, 2008 1:07 pm ]
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Good one mate, all valuable information is gratefully appreciated :D
Author:  buffalobill [ Thu Feb 21, 2008 6:24 pm ]
Post subject:  poplife
i find that scandia in polis road very good well known products and discount if you ask for it friendly and helpfull regards bill.
Author:  Molly [ Thu Feb 21, 2008 6:38 pm ]
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Same here Bill, we buy the majority of our stuff from Scandia. Very good after sales service as well. :lol:
Author:  Piglet [ Thu Feb 21, 2008 7:09 pm ]
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Terrier Chris wrote:
Piglet

That really made me laugh, love your sense of humour.

Chris


Glad you like it Chris, I aim to please! :D

Plus Im a scouser, we're expected to be funny!

:piggy x
Author:  Starchild [ Thu Feb 21, 2008 8:01 pm ]
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Well I am still musing over the tales that you came out with the other day. :wink: :lol:

You should be on the stage.

Verity. 8)
Author:  sevener [ Thu Feb 21, 2008 9:03 pm ]
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markwoods39 wrote:
There a great electrical shop on the road to polis as you past the sulphur spring turn it about 5k on the left. We brought all our air con 4 units, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, telly, satellite, fans. He is so friendly, a great chap.We had a problem with the washing machine and he sent his son within 1 hr of phoning him and he sorted it there and then. I would honestly say that the service i get from these people is 100%, nothing is to much trouble for them.


I think this is Demitronics. (spelling?)
The owners name is Costas
We have also had superb service from this guy.
Unfortunately I don't have his telephone No and he does not have a web site.

Regards
Brian & Steph
Author:  Piglet [ Thu Feb 21, 2008 9:09 pm ]
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Starchild wrote:
Well I am still musing over the tales that you came out with the other day. :wink: :lol:

You should be on the stage.

Verity. 8)


Glad I keep people entertained, always knew I must have had a hidden talent :lol:
Author:  markwoods39 [ Fri Feb 22, 2008 11:27 am ]
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sevener wrote:
markwoods39 wrote:
There a great electrical shop on the road to polis as you past the sulphur spring turn it about 5k on the left. We brought all our air con 4 units, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, telly, satellite, fans. He is so friendly, a great chap.We had a problem with the washing machine and he sent his son within 1 hr of phoning him and he sorted it there and then. I would honestly say that the service i get from these people is 100%, nothing is to much trouble for them.


I think this is Demitronics. (spelling?)
The owners name is Costas
We have also had superb service from this guy.
Unfortunately I don't have his telephone No and he does not have a web site.

That's the one. He just a great chap, and he gave us discount without asking and he gave us a microwave oven for free,But we did spend lot's in his store :wink: . I get the phone number when i out there and put it up for you people.

Regards
Brian & Steph
Author:  Piglet [ Fri Feb 22, 2008 11:43 am ]
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mornin all

I went to Electrolife(little shop nr bank of Cyprus on Polis Road) and got all electrical stuff - wish I'd have got the pan from there and I wouldnt have had the Lenny Bennett look...
Ask for a discount if you're buying a lot as Yiannis was quite good.

Anyway, 3 and a half years later all is still working - fridge,tv's, washing machine, tumble drier plus small electrical things. Had one problem with one of the tv's after the guarantee had run out, he collected it on a Thursday and it was back home good as new by first thing Monday morning - impressed me as the Friday was a bank hol! And there was no charge...

I am on my second kettle though, don't remember how I killed the first one! I treat this one very nicely and use Dr whatsits limescale stuff on it so maybe thats why it still works?

I think it pays to shop around.

:piggy x
Author:  Brooksygirl [ Fri Feb 22, 2008 12:09 pm ]
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I have brought from poplife a drinks fridge - still ok after 2 years - a rotary washing line - just broke in the winds after 2 years and replaced it with another from there - at £15 thats not bad, a gas fire - we did change the regulator on it though.

I did grab a set of kitchen steps without checking them and they are going back this afternoon - so I'll update on the treatment I get later.
Author:  Piglet [ Fri Feb 22, 2008 12:40 pm ]
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The little Orph's nr Tomb of the Kings has it J, its in a small box on the back aisle by various other descaling, cleaning and wotnot stuff.

Its called Dr Beckmanns I think and its about 4 euros, takes half an hour and hey presto, super clean kettle. Also works on irons, shower heads and even though it doesn't say so, Ive put it in the washing machine.

I usually do the kettle every four to six weeks as I do hate looking in it and seeing all those nasty white bits floating around so its safe for anyone to have a hot drink in my house as I did it on Monday. :D

:piggy x
Author:  sevener [ Fri Feb 22, 2008 12:46 pm ]
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Twosox wrote:
Piglet, where did you buy the descaler stuff, my new kettle that I brought here is rank with it :lol:


Cheep vinegar works well as a descaler. :wink:
Author:  markwoods39 [ Fri Feb 22, 2008 12:50 pm ]
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I always use bottle water for our kettle. It make's tea and coffee taste so much better so softer to drink.
Author:  Piglet [ Fri Feb 22, 2008 12:58 pm ]
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Vinegar stinks though and takes ages to get rid of the smell...

Dont think the other supermarkets have it, well they dont in Paps but try Carrefour, they may have started stocking it.

I use Calgon liquid in the machine every week but the Dr stuff seems to work better used once every few weeks. I just put it in and stick it on an empty wash - seems ok.

:piggy x
Author:  Brooksygirl [ Fri Feb 22, 2008 1:18 pm ]
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White vinegars the best and less stinky too.
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