OK, I'm going to lock the topic here.
Everyone has had their chance to have their say and the moderators have been doing
a huge amount of work behind the scenes to keep this as balanced as possible. Mayhem
should not to be used as a vehicle for airing ongoing disputes between traders and
customers which should be resolved directly between the parties concerned.
No matter which trader, retailer, manufacturer you are dealing with, especially smaller or
"cottage" type companies, make sure you have in writing what you are both agreeing
to before making a purchase. Your own "expectations" may not be part of the agreement!
Take the information here for what it is - personal opinions.
Caveat emptor - "Let the buyer beware".
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