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Would i get away with it - Apr. 29 2008 7:11:00
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irishbeast
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Not something I would normally consider doing but anyway.
We signed a contract with an AUstralian phone/broadband provider. The offer was pretty rubbish and I had to buy the modem etc myself. Anyway I rang them the other day to say we were moving back to UK and I got told that there would be a $300 get out fee. I realise that I entered a contract but as they didn't actually provide me with any equipment then I don't really see how they can justify it. I have just recevied a bill for my broadband and telephone use which I am quite happy to pay but I don't think I'll be paying the fee.
I go back to the UK in a few weeks so I reckon Im just going to go without paying. My only concern is that my girlfriend paid the bill on card a couple of times despite me telling her not to so they may be able to get the money from the account. If it happens it happens but we will likely be closing the account shortly after we leave.
Surely they wouldn't be able to track me down? Would they be allowed to contact my letting agent to get my details?
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RE: Would i get away with it - Apr. 29 2008 7:20:45
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Well I wont be at that address when the letter comes. I'll be 12,000 miles away!!
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RE: Would i get away with it - Apr. 29 2008 9:12:48
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I take it OZ didn't work out then?
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Well I wont be at that address when the letter comes. I'll be 12,000 miles away!!
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RE: Would i get away with it - Apr. 29 2008 10:00:40
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Can't she order a replacement card. Once she uses the new one the old one should be invalid.
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RE: Would i get away with it - Apr. 29 2008 10:11:40
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Yeh jsut get a new card
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RE: Would i get away with it - Apr. 29 2008 11:54:18
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If they are like UK ISPs they will charge the card/account used previously for payment.
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RE: Would i get away with it - Apr. 29 2008 12:25:01
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irishbeast
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Cool. We have a joint account and only her card was used. So will just cancel her card and use mine when we get back to UK. Once our deposit has been lodged we can close the account.
Theres no way Im paying $300 dollars for someone to flick a switch!
CASS - Oz has been good but Im missing home and my friends. Not made many over here. Also my job has just ended as has the lease on our flat and it seems like a good time to shoot home.
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RE: Would i get away with it - Apr. 29 2008 12:41:19
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How long have you been there for?
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RE: Would i get away with it - Apr. 29 2008 14:20:36
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my parents rented a car in Oz while on vacation there.
They got blitzed in a camera speed trap.
The fine reached them back home in Scotland weeks later.
My dad paid the fine.
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RE: Would i get away with it - Apr. 29 2008 15:27:58
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Say you lsot your card there make that invaild and send a new one.
When you get back to the Uk IF they send a letter to you (From them your see the return addy and know its them or open it up and its them ) Just do as above Write not here and pop i nthe postbox.
Im a postman and i have a few people who do thi on my round there happy to recived there Bank Statments or Gyro's or whatever as Mr XYZ but when a parking Ticket coemsi n the same name The day after delivering it i get " Not know here " Or " Moved Years ago " lol
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