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Post by greenpesto on Dec 15, 2006 14:58:45 GMT 1
All these comments show one thing!!!!!
This current lot of pratts are living off the GOOD name of Hillarys!!!!!
Didn't this happen to M&S a few years ago when it was run by someone we all know?
Trouble is ... this company unlike M&S is too small to recover once the damage is done.
Oh! And another thing!!!!!
If this is your first Xmas with Sillarys, don't expect to have your commissions paid too soon.
Don't expect your commission to come in one payment either.
It'll all drip through a little at a time during January/February.
Happens every year!!!!!
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Post by dorblindfitter on Dec 15, 2006 15:01:32 GMT 1
It wasnt M&s it was Dixons.
look where thats gone!
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Post by greenpesto on Dec 15, 2006 15:03:46 GMT 1
I stand corrected!!!! 
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Post by blindsfitter on Dec 15, 2006 15:19:51 GMT 1
I stand corrected!!!! I SEEM TO HAVE EITHER MISLAID MY HILLARYS CHRISTMAS GOOD WISH MESSAGE / EMAIL/ CARD/ WHATEVER!! DID YOU GET IT BY MISTAKE?? BF |
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Post by desmorse on Dec 15, 2006 20:10:32 GMT 1
It wasnt M&s it was Dixons. look where thats gone! I believe J Risman was Dixons, Luc van de Velde was M&S. Add to that the marketing director we got from Index, and we have the dream team in charge  |
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Post by phugly on Dec 15, 2006 20:57:12 GMT 1
I stand corrected!!!! I SEEM TO HAVE EITHER MISLAID MY HILLARYS CHRISTMAS GOOD WISH MESSAGE / EMAIL/ CARD/ WHATEVER!! DID YOU GET IT BY MISTAKE?? BF I'm still waiting for last years |
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Post by advisorc proudly SA woman on Dec 15, 2006 23:40:34 GMT 1
I have been fitting quite a lot of wooden blinds this past two weeks and I don't know if I am stupid, or whatever, but I don't get the b....y returns to fit, that is if they were included! Any tips there? Do I order the valance as standard with returns or do I have to order the valance slightly longer with returns? I really don't know, I have ordered it both ways and I still can't get it to fit!! What is the secret ? I know this might not be the place to ask, but.............. I have about 3000 pounds of blinds to fit in 3 days, that is without the 2000 pounds I am fitting tomorrow, but is there anyone in the Berkshire area that will be so kind to offer his help? I have to finish my fittings on Wednesday, because of my child minder that is closing for Christmas!! Because of late deliveries they have stuffed up my fittings schedule, but I presume that is nothing new!! I am really stuffed and would gladly share my commission if anyone might be able to help. Hie hie it is not always a good thing to be so good at selling!!! Again as previously noted, one of the daftest things a FSM can say: [glow=red,2,300] Don't worry, I will sort it out, and call you back.[/glow] HAHHHH! Promises, promises promises!!!!!!!!!!! Mr. DB I might be only one of your supposedly 125 advisors, but really, you are suppose to be a manager???!!!  ? |
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Post by RED on Dec 16, 2006 0:03:34 GMT 1
I have been fitting quite a lot of wooden blinds this past two weeks and I don't know if I am stupid, or whatever, but I don't get the b....y returns to fit, that is if they were included! Any tips there? Do I order the valance as standard with returns or do I have to order the valance slightly longer with returns? I really don't know, I have ordered it both ways and I still can't get it to fit!! What is the secret ? I know this might not be the place to ask, but.............. I have about 3000 pounds of blinds to fit in 3 days, that is without the 2000 pounds I am fitting tomorrow, but is there anyone in the Berkshire area that will be so kind to offer his help? I have to finish my fittings on Wednesday, because of my child minder that is closing for Christmas!! Because of late deliveries they have stuffed up my fittings schedule, but I presume that is nothing new!! I am really stuffed and would gladly share my commission if anyone might be able to help. Hie hie it is not always a good thing to be so good at selling!!! Again as previously noted, one of the daftest things a FSM can say: [glow=red,2,300] Don't worry, I will sort it out, and call you back.[/glow] HAHHHH! Promises, promises promises!!!!!!!!!!! Mr. DB I might be only one of your supposedly 125 advisors, but really, you are suppose to be a manager???!!! ? Are you trying to fit the returns into a recessed blind? If you are then dont. The returns are supplied to fit on a exterior fitted blind to cover the ends and are not needed in a recess. Red |
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Post by Blind Scout on Dec 16, 2006 2:13:41 GMT 1
SNAP!!! Just spend an hour re-chaining a conservatory of 22 verticals ( masive big buggaire with two returns and an octagonal end --cost £3700 last December!) GUESS WHAT ---EVERY blasted chain on the sunny side had broken lugs---196 to be precise---and I broke about another 50 getting old chains off!!! And what do I get paid for this--SOD ALL Its a guarantee call love within the 12 months --down to you Blindsfitter It's under Hillary's guarantee, it is a service call, and should be paid. But we all know they try their best not to pay us for their problems, but deduct from our commission to pay for ours. |
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Post by Blind Scout on Dec 16, 2006 2:35:33 GMT 1
I have been fitting quite a lot of wooden blinds this past two weeks and I don't know if I am stupid, or whatever, but I don't get the b....y returns to fit, that is if they were included! Any tips there? Do I order the valance as standard with returns or do I have to order the valance slightly longer with returns? If the blind is a recess, the blind is made 10mm shorter than the width, headrail and slats. The standard valance is straight and should fit the recess measurement. If the blind is exact, the slats are the length requested, the headrail is shorter by 5mm each side, to allow the brackets to be fitted and keep within the exact measurement. The standard valance is supplied with returns and fits around the brackets. I dump the angled brackets now supplied to be screwed on the back, and just use a hot glue gun to fix the returns. Screwfix supply a 2 part instant bond (Joiner's Mate Mitre Bond, 63935) which has been mentioned on here before and some agents find very good. Note that the returns are never long enough to go back to the wall. I think they forget to add on the depth of the velcro fixing pads. Hope this helps. |
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Post by ascreaton on Dec 16, 2006 10:48:35 GMT 1
Hi all am at prsent waiting for my delivery to arrive,all my blinds for FITTING today should be on it but am now losing valuable time, my normal delivery day is Thursday but for some unknown reason due to XMAS has been moved to Saturday, good planning OK if comes early but when I rang service centre can't give me a time looks like there will be some dissapointed customers and one part time advisor working on Sunday to get the work load out ,Mean while back at Hillarys the PAYE salaried gang rubb their hands at all the lovely PROFIT they are making and STUFF the little man who makes it all possible for them just take another 20 pound off him if he makes a mistake STUFF HIM WELL BOYS
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Post by advisorc proudly SA woman on Dec 16, 2006 18:09:14 GMT 1
No, I am not fitting in a recess. That is for exact fittings on the outside of the window. Even if I measure the brackets to be exactly the precise position, I don't get returns in. The small bracket and screws to fit to valance takes up about 2-3mm and that moves the return out of position and it just will not fit. Thanks for the advise of the glue, will remember that. I just left the last 2 returns not fitted and the customer did not even see that. Luckily it was only one wooden but quite a long width and drop. Returns is definitely too short!
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Post by advisorc proudly SA woman on Dec 16, 2006 18:15:03 GMT 1
I have been fitting quite a lot of wooden blinds this past two weeks and I don't know if I am stupid, or whatever, but I don't get the b....y returns to fit, that is if they were included! Any tips there? Do I order the valance as standard with returns or do I have to order the valance slightly longer with returns? If the blind is a recess, the blind is made 10mm shorter than the width, headrail and slats. The standard valance is straight and should fit the recess measurement. Thanx for advise , I have taken note and will take my glue with me! I had no problems with standard valance for recess measurement. At least they fit in precisely! If the blind is exact, the slats are the length requested, the headrail is shorter by 5mm each side, to allow the brackets to be fitted and keep within the exact measurement. The standard valance is supplied with returns and fits around the brackets. I dump the angled brackets now supplied to be screwed on the back, and just use a hot glue gun to fix the returns. Screwfix supply a 2 part instant bond (Joiner's Mate Mitre Bond, 63935) which has been mentioned on here before and some agents find very good. Note that the returns are never long enough to go back to the wall. I think they forget to add on the depth of the velcro fixing pads. Hope this helps. |
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Post by advisorc proudly SA woman on Dec 16, 2006 18:15:49 GMT 1
Thanx for advise , I have taken note and will take my glue with me! I had no problems with standard valance for recess measurement. At least they fit in precisely!
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Post by advisorc proudly SA woman on Dec 16, 2006 18:20:29 GMT 1
Again as previously noted, one of the daftest things a FSM can say: [glow=red,2,300] Don't worry, I will sort it out, and call you back.[/glow] HAHHHH! Promises, promises promises!!!!!!!!!!! Mr. DB I might be only one of your supposedly 125 advisors, but really, you are suppose to be a manager???!!! ?[/quote] Ah, only one last thing, my sincere apologies if I offended you Mr. DB. |
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