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Getting a little bit nervous now. One week to go until my court date and still no contact from Barclays.
Thought I would list my timetable in the hope that it may help others.
Mar 06 - Sent 1st Letter requesting repayment of MY MONEY taken in charges.
Apr 06 - Received Letter from Barclays saying they were disappointed I wasn't happy etc...
Apr 06 - Sent lba
Apr 06 - Received Offer for £475 as 'a goodwill gesture' - Claiming £1500
May 06 - Politely declined offer and said I was disappointed with there response and allowed them 14 days to pay Full Amount.
Jun 06 - Letter received saying sorry I didn't accept offer and they regret I feel I have to go to court.
Jun 06 - Used Moneyclaim to procedd through the Small Claims Court.
Jun 06 - Acknowledgement received and Barclays will defend the claim, signed by Keith Jeremiah.
Jul 06 - Received Defense and allocation questionnaire and informed that case has moved to my local Magistrates Court.
Jul 06 - Confirmation that case has been received by local court.
Jul 06 - Barclays return Allocation Questionnaire at last moment.
Aug 06 - Court Date set for 30th Oct 06
One week to go and heard nothing from Barclays, getting nervous.
Is this normal? ( The lateness for Barclays to contact, not the nervousness)
I think I read another thread recently from a Barclays customer and they had to wait until about 5 days before the court date but then, surprise, surprise, Barclays paid out in full.
This seems to be their latest tactic and I suppose from their point of view, it makes sense, if they can make you back down by hanging on and on and letting you get nervous, they stand a chance of keeping at least some of your money.
I think it's probably best to prepare yourself as though you are going to court but remember, they'll give in before you do!
If they actually did go to court, and lose, the floodgates would be open and they really really don't want that.
I'm waiting for them to file a defence, they've got until 28th, so I'll be following your case with interest - Good luck!!
Good luck. Barclays usually leave it to only a few days to go.
But as Vamp says you may have to go to court. Even if you do - you will be on your own.
Spotty
Statement request 4th May
Prelim Letter sent 24th May
LBA 7th June
Thanks but no thanks letter sent 22 June
MCOL 22nd June
Claim acknowledged 26 June
AQ sent 2nd August
17 Nov Court Date Set for 29 Jan 2007
Settled in full 12/12/06
Well good luck i find it a great help to know others are in the same situation. My claim with Barclays is going along the same lines as yours i paid my money through moneyclaim the 28 days are up and they have filed a defence so it is no longer being dealt with through moneyclaim. I am dead nervous but as someone said they will give in before us!!
Good luck again and i look forward to hearing that you ve got your money back ! (hopefully without going to court!)
Good luck MightyMorph...I'm dreading the thought of stuff getting to Court, has anyone actually got to court and had Barclays turn up do you know? It seems to me that Barclays never turn up?
Hi Mighty Morph, Just wondering if you could advice me. I am currently filling in my allocation questionaire and have got to section g (other information) Not too sure what to put and was wondering what you wrote in that section? Any help would be gratefully recieved.
26/10/06 Thursday - telephone call from Barclays at 6pm at home , stating a letter was in the post offering full repayment including court costs, did I accept.
I told them that when I had read the letter I would be in a position to answer.
27/10/06 Friday - Barclays faxed a copy of the letter to my works ( they are getting nervous). I read the letter and marked through the confidentially part, signed and faxed back. They called me to acknowledge receipt and stated that when I had cancelled the court date if I faxed a copy of the letter I gave to the court, they would release the money back to my account.
GOOD NEWS - Money in my account by 6pm on Friday 27/10/06
stated that when I had cancelled the court date if I faxed a copy of the letter I gave to the court, they would release the money back to my account
They said the same to me. Slight hijack, but a warning to EVERYBODY: Do NOT tell the court the claim is withdrawn until you have the money in your account!!!
Fair dues to Barclays, they have never done it so far, BUT we have had other banks not paying after they said they would, and OP had withdrawn claim, and it's a huge hassle, as you can imagine.
Barclays have no right to ask for this before they have paid up. By all means, fax them an unsigned copy of the letter you'll give the Court, and make sure they know that the original will only go to the court once you have your money, not before!
Mightymorph, CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Apologies to people who I was in the process of helping, I may be gone some time.
Statement request 4th May
Prelim Letter sent 24th May
LBA 7th June
Thanks but no thanks letter sent 22 June
MCOL 22nd June
Claim acknowledged 26 June
AQ sent 2nd August
17 Nov Court Date Set for 29 Jan 2007
Settled in full 12/12/06
Getting Nervous - **WON**
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' - Claiming £1500
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