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    Nine Telecom vs. Optimum Calls, where do I stand?

    Traditional stuff, and thanks for the answer, I am relieved it looks like a mess to others as well!
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    Nine Telecom vs. Optimum Calls, where do I stand?

    And why is therenothing on either Nine, or Optimum's websites about this? Louise you don't know who I am because I don't trust either side currently and don't need cold calls and more untruths. Telecoms sales have a reputation as you are aware...
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    Nine Telecom vs. Optimum Calls, where do I stand?

    Hi all, I signed a contract for two years with Optimum Calls in October, they are a telecom service who I have been with for several years and have been perfectly happy with (despite their appalling reviews). Before Christmas I got a letter from a crowd called Nine Telecom claiming to be their...
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    Can I get out of a contract after wrong payment of deposit

    Thanks everyone, all this advice is much appreciated!
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    Can I get out of a contract after wrong payment of deposit

    Thanks OWG. Is there any way I can find out if the contract has in fact been formed by this paymentas it would remove a lot of uncertainty from my mind?
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    Can I get out of a contract after wrong payment of deposit

    Thank you for the replies. This is the bit I am concerned about. Can he get another crowd in and attempt to get me to pay for it, or for any difference in cost there might be? I did not put in a foolishly low estimate or anything, my main concern is that his track record for non-payment seems to...
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    Can I get out of a contract after wrong payment of deposit

    I'm not sure what you need? I have sent him a written agreement for minor building works to the house. That document includes terms of 40% payment in advance followed by a stage payment after completion of a specified amount of the work (of necessity most of it), and a final payment on...
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    Can I get out of a contract after wrong payment of deposit

    I would much rather exit the contract, not delay it, as I may not be properly paid for my time or materials.
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    Can I get out of a contract after wrong payment of deposit

    Hi all Please - this sounds simple but I need knowledgeable help. I have offered to do building work for someone and part of that included a stipulation for a 40% deposit to cover made to measure materials. I have since discovered that this person very often does not pay any further installments...