Thankyou x

All done, PM'd blueskies and given a donation. Thanks for all your help Lateralus. Good luck to everyone else still at it. x

Well done last in, its not quick or easy but it is soooooooo worth it. The bank paid up today, £812 straight into my account lovely. It has taken since november though so just be patient and if you have any probs these guys are fantastic! Good luck. Tracey

DS I only added 8% statutory but netty is right, only add the 8% when you file at court. MONEY IN THE BANK TODAY £812.17 HURRAH HURRAH :D :D :D I've done it, they've paid sunny Mexico here I come (no thats another plan). I couldn't have done it without you guys, you're brilliant!!!!!!!!! Can someone tell me how to pm a mod and how to give a donation please. Big kisses to all of you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Got a letter from DG yesterday saying that they are pleased I have agreed to settle and that the money should be in the bank within 7 days (& if it's not to contact them). Also got a court letter saying that the hearing is set for the 27th March. I think I will hold off letting the court know until the money is actually in my account, just in case.

Cheers guys x

You're right there Lattie, I had first rate advice from all yesterday. I have already sent my acceptance letter first class recorded yesterday afternoon, otherwise I might well have used your suggestion. Have a new contact name and numbers if it helps anyone: Rachel Tomlinson tel:0121 455 2701 Fax: 0121 455 2150 she's the one dealing with me. I just want to say a big thank you to all of you for helping me, I wouldn't have got a bean without you! Especially Lateralus & Bong you're both tops. Will let you know when the cash hits the account.

Bong you are v clever at all this legal stuff are you a solicitor?

I wonder if DG regret representing HSBC??? (laughs heartily)

Nice one Micheal I am not sure Hsbc would consider it worth their while trying to buy my silence! But it's a nice thought.

did any of you guys sign the confidentiality thing?

Oh bugger looks like I will have to accept then. One last thing on the pre-written bit of paper I have to sign it accept it has a confidentiality bit on it saying that I promise to keep their payment a secret! I am really loathed to sign it, can I just write my own acceptance letter possibly with a bit about wanting the money within 14 days or else court?

Bong if I sent my initial request letter in nov 06 am I not entitled to claim for nov 00?

Just got home and found an offer letter on the mat. Not the full amonut though, they say that I claimed for 2 monthes too many which is not true I went back to october 2000 as that is when i sent the data protection letter, which I think is wrong but my initial request for payment was sent 14 nov but DG have said that I can not claim from before dec 00 is this right or are they taking the mick?? They also will not pay up for stopped cheques & spec presentation, so all in all they have dropped £117.80 off my claim. I don't know what to do, I am tempted to take it but am a bit annoyed about the nov 00 charges any advice????

Just phoned DG and actually spoke to Kate Eaves. She wanted to know where I got her phone number from so I informed her it was from the very helpful people on this website HeeHee! She said that an offer letter was sent on thursday 1st feb HOOOOORAAAY only problem is I have not had it. She said she will look into it and if necessary send another. Fingers crossed I might get it today, just a shame that the postman doesn't get here until lunchtime. Will keep you posted.