Old Bloke vs Barclays

[Movingon]

I personally would let your current action run it's course... when it comes time to moneyclaim, just add the new £60 to the claim *SHRUG*

[old bloke]

Please excuse my lack of experience here, so do I add all the £30 charges incurred since I entered my claim,?

OB

[Movingon]

OK - to me "entered my claim" means you've filled in the court paperwork already...? If so, the claim is now fixed except for interest which accrues until the date of the hearing. If not, then you can keep adding charges until you fill in your claim to the court... if they have not answered your LBA in the 14 days, fill in your claim form for the courts, and include all charges levied up to that date; do NOT include charges which have not yet been debited from your account.

 

In summary - if you have entered your claim to the courts, do nothing more.

 

If you have not, keep adding charges as they are debited until you do.

[old bloke]

14 Days expired Monday, nothing from " The Bankers" as yet, will see what postie brings tomorrow.

Watch this space!

[old bloke]

Nothing, B***** All in the post! The 14 days expired Tuesday this week, What do you guys think??

Is it worth a phone call, or do I write telling them this is their last chance to settle before it goes Moneyclaim?

Any in -put from those in the know will be much appreciated.

Cheers,

OB

[old bloke]

Just had a thought, a mate is a free-lance journalist , with contacts at our local paper,this sites activities , and my own case would make an interesting read for my Manager!

Not sure if its a good idea, but tempting isn't it?

OB

[Janet-M]

Nothing, B***** All in the post! The 14 days expired Tuesday this week, What do you guys think??

Is it worth a phone call, or do I write telling them this is their last chance to settle before it goes Moneyclaim?

Any in -put from those in the know will be much appreciated.

Cheers,

OB

 

You always stick to whatever deadline you stated.If the 14 days are up then you start your claim.You have already sent them a letter before action so that means you now start your action.

[webwonder]

Stick to the timetable, any deviation will show the bank you are getting nervous which is what they want!!

The quicker you get the claim in the quicker you will get your money.

[MARTIN3030]

OK - to me "entered my claim" means you've filled in the court paperwork already...? If so, the claim is now fixed except for interest which accrues until the date of the hearing. If not, then you can keep adding charges until you fill in your claim to the court... if they have not answered your LBA in the 14 days, fill in your claim form for the courts, and include all charges levied up to that date; do NOT include charges which have not yet been debited from your account.

 

In summary - if you have entered your claim to the courts, do nothing more.

 

If you have not, keep adding charges as they are debited until you do.

 

 

Looks like you should now proceed with the final step

They have had the time given already and those deadlines have expired

 

go for it !!

 

[old bloke]

Looks like you should now proceed with the final step

They have had the time given already and those deadlines have expired

 

go for it !!

 

Hi, is it normal practice for them to ignore my LBA? Looking around I see some get an offer, but for me nothing as yet.

I do need to start the Moneyclaim process, but to be honest if they came up with a half decent offer, I may accept, as my loss of earnings will make a big hole in my refund .

Is it worth a phone call to confirm they got the LBA, or give them a letter giving 7 days to confirm receipt, and any offer they make,

Cheers,

OB

[Valley Boy]

Hi, is it normal practice for them to ignore my LBA? Looking around I see some get an offer, but for me nothing as yet.

OB

 

I didn't get a reply to my LBA. They made a goodwill offer of a fraction of the full ammount after I had already issued the claim to the court.

[old bloke]

Well it looks a though the stuff is going to hit the fan for them soon, will complete the Moneyclaim form and see what occurs.Pretty unprofessional not to send confirmation of receipt though, still nothing new there then.

Will post the outcome as and when,

OB

[Valley Boy]

Good on ya. I hope you get some good results, keep the pressure on fella. Best of luck to you.

[old bloke]

Thought I would call today just to confirm they got the LBA, spoke to a really decent bloke at Customer Service.

Yes they did and a letter is on the way (second class stamp I guess, must not waste the profits eh!) He kindly read the draft over the phone, saying, actual words here, blah blah etc, we are offering you as a good will gesture £600 or so.

apparently I get the chance to discuss this with them, maybe they would like to pay in full before the Moneyclaim goes in Friday??

Will keep updating as and when,

OB.

[Movingon]

Remember, if you're making calls about this, you MUST record them! Otherwise, you should keep all comms on this in writing.

 

If they make an offer less than the full amount claimed, I would personally accept it as a partial offer (accept NO conditions - or at least accept none that you're even slightly uncomfortable with) and explain that you're going to continue to pursue the rest of the claim.

[old bloke]

If they make an offer less than the full amount claimed, I would personally accept it as a partial offer (accept NO conditions - or at least accept none that you're even slightly uncomfortable with) and explain that you're going to continue to pursue the rest of the claim.

 

Sorry for my lack of experience here, did not realise I needed to record calls, the guy I spoke to just gave me the outline of the letter en route to me.I didn't make any comments to him personally.In future I will be more aware, thanks for the info.

Did see a few moments on TV tonight, the Trevor Macdonald program, made me feel proud to be part of this wonderfull action,none of which, I would have been aware of ,without this site.As soon as I see some returns, my donation will follow!

OB

PS Just noted this little gem!

Barclays Profits for the year to 31 December rose 20% to £4.6bn ($8.6bn), wonder what it would have been without all our £30's?

[maisielou]

Hi Old Bloke

Id like to know how they work out there "goodwill" offer im claiming £5269.63 plus interest and they made me an offer of £975.........needless to say NO DEAL .......

[old bloke]

Needless to say NO DEAL .......

Got the letter this Am, basically offering me £600, about half of my claim, better offer than some I have read of here.The person has "Kindly" given her direct phone number should I wish to discuss their offer, and a nice envelope to return my acceptance of the goodwill (My @rse) offer, with conditions!

Think its going to be a "no ta" on this one, Money Claim nearing completion, to be send Friday.

Will post any developments.

OB

[Movingon]

"Goodwill" my pink hairy arse.

 

You go blokey... I can almost feel the rage from here LOL. You're doing great and I'm looking forward to your "happy post" next week

[MARTIN3030]

Needless to say NO DEAL .......

Got the letter this Am, basically offering me £600, about half of my claim, better offer than some I have read of here.The person has "Kindly" given her direct phone number should I wish to discuss their offer, and a nice envelope to return my acceptance of the goodwill (My @rse) offer, with conditions!

Think its going to be a "no ta" on this one, Money Claim nearing completion, to be send Friday.

Will post any developments.

OB

 

 

PSML

 

Great fighting spirit............no ta should soon be ta ta.........along with the dosh you are entitled to.

 

Honest banks my @rs@ as Jim would say ..

 

 

[old bloke]

Honest banks my @rs@ as Jim would say ..

 

Thanks for the vote of confidence lads, a fellow "Royal Family" watcher too eh!

Do you think it worth my while to accept her kind offer of a friendly chat,recorded this time, just to see the reaction when I inform them of the MC waiting in the wings.

I am really quite calm most of the time, and yes, a grumpy old man, but this is starting to stretch my normal good nature.If they can offer half, surely the rest wouldn't hurt that much, now would it?

Let me know what you think please.

[Movingon]

No... I would stick to writing now. Tempting though it is, telephone calls make it too easy to get drawn into arguments, or to say things you didn't want to say, etc etc etc.

[old bloke]

No... I would stick to writing now. Tempting though it is, telephone calls make it too easy to get drawn into arguments, or to say things you didn't want to say, etc etc etc.

 

 

Point taken, will compile a nice letter to the lady tomorrow night.

OB

[old bloke]

I am in a bit of a "situation" right now, do I ,don't I ,accept the offer?

A friend in the same position as me, at present not registered here, has been advised his final settlement through the money claim process could take a "considerable time", after writing to Barclays to discuss their partial refund.

Does this mean Barclays are using the legal system to delay the inevitable?

Personal circumstances are making me think twice, as I cannot wait too long for a conclusion, and worried they may know something we do not.

Please reassure me I am doing the right thing to press on.

Cheers,

OB.

[bram stoker]

You WILL get your money. If you want the full amount due, it may take a little while with a little patience, but remember, you probably wrote this off long ago. Otherwise settle for less sooner. It really is your choice.

 

But almost guaranteed, (my opinion) they won't defend in court. They wouldn't disclose their costs to some governing body due to it being commercially sensitive information. Why on earth would they disclose it to your for your, as they would consider, measly amount.

 

Your choice. How brave do you feel? Do you want a FULL refund. Others have got it.