Thursday 26 March 2009

They have arrived

My Prisma's have arrived, although I think they may actually be seconds. Out of 72 loose pencils I had 3 which had completely smashed cores, and a further 8 had no writing on the barrel so I can only guess at the right colour, and there was one which only had half the barrel and the core. Anyway, I emailed the guy and he has agreed to refund a sixth of what I paid, so I have ordered replacements from 1Buy1Pencils, which is where I purchased the sharpener and paper stumps which also arrived today.

So I have them all sharpened, I nipped out to Asda this evening to get some baby oil and as soon as I have a bath I'll go try them out and let you know how I get on.

~*~EDIT~*~

I've had a bit of a think about it and discussed it with my good chum Mar and my wonderful other half Graham, and I've decided to return the pencils for a refund. I bought them on the understanding I was buying quality pencils, when in fact it looks very much like they are seconds. So I'll just have to wait a wee bit longer :(

7 comments:

Digi Stamp Boutique said...

Oooh - doesnt sound good....really hate service like that - grrr...

Hope you had a fab break away....just catching up now - feels like yonks ago since I last blog hopped! Right....off to see what you've been up to....xx

Manda said...

AWW what a shame, you were all excited about them too. Hope you manage to get replacements soon!

Manda x

Mar G said...

Och I know how scunnered you are about those pencils Deb & I think you are quite right sending them back!
If I lived closer you could've used mine ;-) x

DawnMarie said...

Hi Debs, hope you got in touch with ebay too, they can help you get all your money back, blimmin cheek of him, give him stinking feedback too once you get your £ back. Name & shame him on your blog too. Oooh I'm a b*tch today, must be pre mental!!

DawnMarie said...

Oh, meant to say, pop by my blog and pick up a hug and a lemonade award, maybe it'll cheer you up. Dawn Marie.xx

Macpurp said...

thats a bummer! but you are as well to get your money's worth! I was gonna leave a comment about the bath and baby oil being TMI....but then i realised it must be something to do with your pencils! love teen xxx

Lainy's Little Blog said...

That's shocking. You'll be so disappointed. Hope you get your money back. I bought mines on ebay, can't remember the seller. Puts you off when you have a bad experience like that. Hope you are well. Hugs, Lainy xxx

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