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by Guest
on 11/12/2009 |
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just to let you know i paid by lloyds tsb visa debit card for the sum of £339.00 on the 4th august, only filled in the chargeback declaration form and posted it on the 5th december and have received full refund of £339.00 in my bank account today( 11th december ). Good luck to all in getting their money back. |
by Guest
on 05/12/2009 |
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Anyone who paid from their VISA debit card should be able to get their money back through the VISA debit chargeback facility. It is relatively unknown and most bank staff don`t even seem to be aware. I did this through the HSBC fraud department and after completing a simple form the £99 was re-credited to my account about 4 days later. I hope the responsible people at Argos Sports are prosecuted for this but I have no doubt that they will return under a different name, and probably do the same thing. |
by Guest
on 05/12/2009 |
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same problem as most of you. Paid by debit card, received an order number by email and then nothing! No goods, no contact. this has to be a crime. Why aren`t the police acting on this and why do their adds still appear on the net. Is there no control on scams? |
by Guest
on 01/12/2009 |
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Argos Sports Intersports - is listed in Harrogate and has the same woman on the answer phone message as Argos-Sports - it`s part of the same scam - PLEASE do not buy anything from Argos Sports Intersports!! |
by Guest
on 30/11/2009 |
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I ordered a football table £399 - it didn`t arrive but my payment was processed by sagepay immediately. I emailed Google, Sagepay,Mastercard, Argos (the real one!)but it still took 2 weeks before the website closed. In the meantime many more customers have been duped! Why cant action be taken as as a problem is reported? |
by Mercedez
on 28/11/2009 |
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I also ordered a bullet scooter from Argos sports limited to get absolutely no reply i started to get curious so i phoned them up several times and tried emailing them once to then find that they no longer have a website. Then to top it all of i find out that they don`t even exist. |
by Guest
on 28/11/2009 |
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Ok i orered a micro bullet scooter from Argos sports and waited 45 days and never recieved just to find out the place doesnt even exist i was gutted i saved up all my money and sold my playstation games to get this scooter so my money got nicked by thos nob ends but then i was so happy when my fatastic uncle said he will buy me a new one from skatehut i ordered it on wednesday and recieved it on friday AMAZING order from skatehut its awesome never ever go on Argos sports ok hope this helps :) |
by Guest
on 27/11/2009 |
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I also ordered 2 micro buller scooter for christmas on 15/11/09,not received goods, have rang no. 08454650846, to no joy get an answering machine, asking to leave details including order no. saying they will get back to you press 3 to make it ergent no reply.So I went on to the web site to sent an email as that was another alternative way to reply, but now the site is no longer running, I have now informed my Bank. PLEASE PLEASE!!!!! DONT BE ORDER FROM THEM, AND BE SCAMMED. i THOUGHT IT WAS ANOTHER PART OF Argos WELL KNOWN BY MANY BUT NOT.I HOPE IT`S NOT TO LATE AND THE MONEY HAS NOT BEEN PROCESSED THEIR END..It should not be allowed, they should be punished for cheating money out of inercent people, who work had for a living and find it hard to get the best for their family `Children` especially at Christmas. Be WARNED DONT Order from them. |
by Guest
on 27/11/2009 |
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I ordered 2 scooters for Christmas and never received them. After email`s and phone calls to Argos sports with no reply I started to wonder so i googled it and found this website. Thanks to this website I have now stopped payment going on my credit card. May I`m one of the lucky ones. Good luck to all that`s not been so lucky. |
by Guest
on 27/11/2009 |
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Argus Sports have ceased trading, their office is empty. A note on their door calls them "Fitness Equipments UK Ltd". |
by Guest
on 27/11/2009 |
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Argus Sports have ceased trading, their office is empty. A note on their door calls them "Fitness Equipments UK Ltd". |
by Guest
on 26/11/2009 |
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I ordered a jumpking for my special needs little girl on 1ST october, the money was taken out of my account on 3rd october and despite numerous phone calls letters and e mails nothing. i am unable to get my money back and am absolutely gutted how can these people sleep at night and why were they able to continue trading for so long? |
by Guest
on 26/11/2009 |
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We are UK Table Tennis, sole authorised importer of Cornilleau Table Tennis Equipment, and Argos Sports was a distributor of ours. They also owe us money for invoices dating back to mid September and we believe this is around the time they stopped transferring customer orders to their suppliers. Their website has now been closed down but if you purchased goods from them and have not yet received anything then I recommend you get in touch with your bank and local trading standards office.
Details of the directors of this company are available by searching the Companies House website. |
by Guest
on 25/11/2009 |
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On some sites they claim to be a member of Intersport. Worth checking out. There is also an Argos Sports -Intersport in Harrogate. Maybe they`ve risen from the ashes there. |
by Guest
on 24/11/2009 |
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There`s a repossession order on their unit found out today after ordering a basketball system last week. Luckily, so far no money has been taken from my account. Guess they`ve gone out of business. |
by Guest
on 24/11/2009 |
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Just wanted to also add - I thought Argos Sports was a branch of Argos Retail (I suppose that is what they hoped people would think). They should never have been allowed to trade with a name they have obviously chosen to deceive people. I was going to order a treadmill for over £600 from them a few months ago, thank god I didn`t. |
by Guest
on 24/11/2009 |
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I placed an order for a netball post on the 11th November - never received a confirmation email and thankfully no money was taken from my account. Looks like I`m one of the lucky ones - don`t know how some people sleep at night, and don`t understand how this can happen, these people should have the book thrown at them for theft! |
by Guest
on 24/11/2009 |
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Argos-sports stands for COWARDS and THIEFS, hope my £400 brings you misery mr director of Argos-sports. And good luck to all who are trying to get their money back and well done to those who have
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by Guest
on 24/11/2009 |
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Ordered Micro scooter for chistmas, no response to E-mail or phone calls. I wish I had known about this page earlier.
Keep clear!!! |
by Guest
on 24/11/2009 |
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I finally came to the conclusion that I was never going to see the goods and contacted my bank. I paid by debit card and I have to say, they (LloydsTSB) have been brilliant - full refund on its way.
I`m extremely tempted to telephone Asif Nazir (see answer posted by Guest on 20.11.2009) but think the might of the Lloyds Banking Group will fair far better than me!
As for it being "sad" seing a business go under (refer to answer of 17.11.09) - this company has quite clearly had no intention of honouring its contracts with purchasers, but still continued to advertise products and accept payment - I`ll reserve my pity for a more deserving cause. |
by Guest
on 22/11/2009 |
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if u go on companies house web site u can search companies. Argos sports limited says its in liquidation. there is an Argos sport company which isnt but i think its all the same company. hope this helps. my bank wont help as i paid by maestro ! never again ! |
by Guest
on 22/11/2009 |
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I have been in contact with Companieshouse.gov.uk and Insolvency.gov.uk and Argos Sport Uk Ltd are not registered as being in liquidation or being insolvent. It is still registerd as an active company. Can anyone gain any other information? My bank won`t do anything yet due to this!! Any advice? |
by Guest
on 21/11/2009 |
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NEVER EVER EVER TRUST Argos SPORTS IT IS A COMPLETE SCAM I LOST MY MONEY ON IT DONT LET ANYONE ELSE THANK GOD ITS NOW CLOSED DOWN IF IT EVER RE-OPENS DO NOT GO ON IT!!! |
by Guest
on 20/11/2009 |
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Thanks to this page we were able to stop our payment to Argos Sport who never delivered the goods or returned emails and phone calls.
Thank you, thank you. |
by Guest
on 20/11/2009 |
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Argos-sports web site is unavailable now! About time to |
by Guest
on 20/11/2009 |
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ooooh someone plz ring it, i havent got the guts. wud be interesting to see if they are still trading and taking payments. |
by Guest
on 20/11/2009 |
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I have just received a job request from Jobseekers for a position in Argos-Sports the url seems to be correct it has a gentlemans name and mobile number on it Asif Nazir 07890911949 |
by Guest
on 19/11/2009 |
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Contacted Police at Bradford last night
who advised me to ring Trading Standards, who then informed me that Argos Sports have gone into liquidation. Get to the Bank as soon as you can and Merry Christmas to you all! |
by Guest
on 18/11/2009 |
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Ordered a Portable Netball Stand 25th October, paid £81.00 and guess what - No Delivery and no acknowledgment from emails or telephone messages. Thanks to this site I will be joining others at the bank tomorrow and contacting Bradford Police and hopefully can obtain goods from somewhere else before Christmas. I hope they can live with themselves knowing how many kids Christmas`s they have ruined. |
by Guest
on 18/11/2009 |
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Don`t really appreciate the sales pitch, I think we are more interested in getting our money back than looking for somewhere else to spend more money, rather have comments about us resolving this problem. I am in the process of claiming a chargeback with my bank against Argos-sports when I get their decision will let you know of the outcome. |
by Guest
on 17/11/2009 |
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We have seen many customers purchase from us after having unfulfilled orders from Argos Sports. It`s an extremely sad business to see any company go out of business, competitor or not. If you are looking for xmas gifts and sporting equipment, please give us a try. We are a reputable Limited company who trade from the Harlow Business Centre. We have many Pool, Snooker, Table Tennis and Games Tables in stock for delivery or collection in person. Kind regards, Paul Smith. Sales Manager. Real Sports Ltd - Real Sports for Real Players.
Visit RealSports-co-uk |
by Guest
on 17/11/2009 |
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Oh no! I ordered a football table for my sons Christmas present. It was due to be delivered by yesterday so have left Argos Sports messages and e-mails. Took the risk by ordering with debit card as we don`t have a credit card. So, so disappointed and will now be making a trip to the bank tomorrow :( |
by Guest
on 16/11/2009 |
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PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, contact BRADFORD police they need more complaints and they act on your behalf. |
by Guest
on 15/11/2009 |
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I ordered and paid £225 for a heart rate monitor and never recieved it on29.09.09 again a present for my fiance s30th. I am such an idiot as I paid by debit, when I usually pay by credit.I am glad I found this website as i was ready to drive to Bradford on Tuesday for what would be a wasted trip. I will ask my bank about the charge back, as it seems the only hope I have. |
by Guest
on 15/11/2009 |
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i ordered a pool table for my son who paid for it out of his own money on 16th oct. to this day i have never received it and on many occasions have emailed Argos sports and left numerous phone messages. i have contacted consumer direct and was advised to write to them recorded delivery giving them 7 working days to contact me. it is 7 days on tomorrow. i will be calling consumer direct back to see what else i can do. i paid using my maestro card so dont think i stand a chance getting my sons money back! i will also contact bradford police and see if there is anything they can advise. |
by Guest
on 13/11/2009 |
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These are running a scam no goods arrived and payment was taken!!! |
by Guest
on 12/11/2009 |
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i ordered a snooker table for my five year olds birthday which is on monday and i have also been done of 70.00, total scam |
by Guest
on 12/11/2009 |
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Oh boy can I answer this question? Yep. We took delivery, which compared to others was fortunate and we paid £359 for it. However, the product was faulty and we went back to the item manufacturer who tried very hard to fix it for us, but we decided that it wasn`t safe and sent it back and asked for a refund. Since then Argos Sports do not answer the phone, they do not reply to emails, a registered letter was sent back to us as addressee gone away. Sadly we are out of the 120 chargeback agreement that someone left a message about as a way of getting Visa Debit to look into the claim for us. We`re gutted and out of pocket to the tune of £359. Can`t believe this is still being allowed to happen. Terrible. |
by Guest
on 10/11/2009 |
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i ordered a snooker table on 26th October. cannot contact them by e-mail or phone. now contacted my bank to see if they can help. avoid at all costs. |
by Guest
on 10/11/2009 |
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Bastards. Absolute bastards. |
by Guest
on 09/11/2009 |
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placed an order 24th Oct and been leaving messages and sending mails ever since. This is awful ..£289 they have had. Have just spoken to my credit card company and have to call them in the morning to talk to the disputes team ..... |
by Guest
on 09/11/2009 |
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Wish I had seen all these comments before placing an order with Argos Sports last week. I too never received goods and just got an answer phone message every time I called. DO NOT PLACE ORDERS WITH THIS COMPANY AS YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE THE GOODS BUT THEY WILL TAKE YOUR MONEY!! |
by Guest
on 07/11/2009 |
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Placed an order on 20th October, devastated to read how many disappointed customers have posted comments. My son too has lost his hard earned cash! Bastards! |
by Guest
on 07/11/2009 |
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They took an order for £75 from me on 15th October, and took my money. Really peed off. |
by Guest
on 05/11/2009 |
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took £399 from me in August. Worse still the site is still up and running and so it looks like they are still ripping folks off. If the company is insolvent why on earth is it still able to take your money? |
by Guest
on 04/11/2009 |
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I travelled 200 miles to the Argos Sports at unit 20 Listerhills Bradford. The company are in liquidation and have a bailiffs notice on the door dated 14th October. Please can all victims of this scam report it to Bradford police. They are unaware of the extent of this scam and need more complaints to make them sit up and do something. |
by Guest
on 01/11/2009 |
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as argos-sports use sage pay to process the payments to them does that mean chargeback cant be done as the payments arent direct to argos-sports? |
by Guest
on 31/10/2009 |
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Thankyou sara for that info as my son did use his visa debit card for total of £339 and i thought nothing could be done as, will look into it with the bank, its worth a try. thanks |
by Guest
on 31/10/2009 |
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This should help you to make a claim with your bank;
"Visa Debit Chargeback – The Facts
Credit and Debit Cards, Visa Debit Chargeback
The majority of us are now aware of the benefits of using our credit cards in terms of the protection it offers us in the event the supplier is unable to offer the goods and services we have paid for.
But did you know that you can also claim the money back if you have paid on your Visa Debit card? And unlike your credit card, which imposes a minimum spend of £100, you can claim back any amount of money.
The process is called Visa Debit Chargeback, and, as the name suggests, is a procedure in which the banks will ‘charge back’ the value of the original transaction directly from the supplier’s bank, and pass this amount on to you.
All banks who issue Visa cards have only recently agreed to process chargeback requests, and there is still widespread confusion over what it is and how it works. Therefore if you meet a dead end in your discussions with bank staff, persist. The facility is there for you to take advantage of.
Invoking the chargeback procedure
If you suspect your card has been used fraudulently, if the goods and services you bought with your card are faulty or if they do not materialise, then you should contact the bank who has provided you with your Visa debit card within 120 days, requesting they initiate the chargeback process. It does not mean you will automatically and immediately get your money back. It will initially become a ‘dispute’ in which the claim will be fully investigated by both banks before any money is returned".
Sara |
by Guest
on 30/10/2009 |
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UPDATE
I contacted Sage, the company that processes payments for Argos-Sports and told them that the company are not fufilling their orders. They said that they can not divulge whether the company is about to go into insolvency (I didnt ask if they were) but they are no longer involved with them. They said that if anyone now tries to purchase something from the website, payment now can`t be taken. At least others won`t get ripped off.
Sara |
by Guest
on 30/10/2009 |
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Yes, I paid on the 14th of October £120 and can not get into contact with them and they havent delivered the goods. If you paid by visa you could be covered and in any event report it to your bank - mine have referred it to their fraud department. |
by Guest
on 30/10/2009 |
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if anybody does find out anthing, please could you post it here, the £339(posted already below) that they took off me on the 4th august was actually my sons savings what he saved very hard for so i feel like they have stolen his money. |
by Guest
on 30/10/2009 |
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Having the same issue - bought some goods on 13th October and not received them. Sent e-mails and left phone messages but no response. Does anyone know if they have gone in to administration? |
by Guest
on 29/10/2009 |
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I paid £99 for some goods 3 weeks ago and did not recieve them. After numerous emails and phone messages left I visited their registered office to find they have been evicted. It is an absolute disgrace that their website continues to trade and debit money from customers. |
by Guest
on 27/10/2009 |
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They taken £339 off me on the 4th august 09, and dont deliver the goods, they dont answer the phone(last 3 weeks automated answer machine!) and dont reply to your emails and letters. |
by Guest
on 22/10/2009 |
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yes - they take your money and don`t deliver the goods |
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