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gusmac
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skippy41 wrote:
I wonder what total idiot or despot is doing it for £80

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Trip Details

Pick-up Time: 25/10/2010 04:00

Return Time: ONE-WAY

Passengers/Bags: 2 + 2

Pick-up Address: GREENGATE LANE, BIRSTALL, LE4 3JF

Drop-off Address: LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORT, HEATHROW, TW6

Distance: APPROX. 111 MILES

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Comments: WE NEED TO BE AT HEATHROW FOR 6AM APPROX SO I THINK IT WILL BE A TWO HOUR JOURNEY - THE BEST QUOTE WE HAVE FOUND SO FAR IS £80 BUT WE'RE LOOKING FOR SLIGHTLY CHEAPER.



YOULL LOVE THIS



So I sent a quote ---------------

£55

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Hi there,


I've just received a message and have seen your offer of £55 from Birstall to Heathrow - I will speak to my boyfriend today and see what he thinks and will get back to you later if the offer still stands? You had put a deadline of last night but I've only just seen the message,


Many thanks,


HA! - 110 miles, £55 and theyve gotta "think about it"...PMSL
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At least they got 6 days to think about it and find a cheaper quote!
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christopherwk wrote:
At least they got 6 days to think about it and find a cheaper quote!


told em mine was only available till last night tho
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wannabeeahack
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blow me, they must be going again..........

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Submitted On: 20/10/2010
Status: OPEN
Trip Details
Pick-up Time: 01/11/2010 04:00
Return Time: ONE-WAY
Passengers/Bags: 2 + 2
Pick-up Address: GREENGATE LANE, BIRSTALL, LE4 3JF
Drop-off Address: LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORT, HEATHROW, TW6
Distance: APPROX. 111 MILES

Comments: WE ARE LOOKING FOR A GOOD QUOTE - AROUND £60 IF POSSIBLE, WE NEED TO BE AT THE AIRPORT BY 6AM. PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU ARE AVAILABLE


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wannabeeahack wrote:
blow me, they must be going again..........

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Submitted On: 20/10/2010
Status: OPEN
Trip Details
Pick-up Time: 01/11/2010 04:00
Return Time: ONE-WAY
Passengers/Bags: 2 + 2
Pick-up Address: GREENGATE LANE, BIRSTALL, LE4 3JF
Drop-off Address: LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORT, HEATHROW, TW6
Distance: APPROX. 111 MILES

Comments: WE ARE LOOKING FOR A GOOD QUOTE - AROUND £60 IF POSSIBLE, WE NEED TO BE AT THE AIRPORT BY 6AM. PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU ARE AVAILABLE


Too much detail attached from the advert! Something is not right.

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thats quite the norm

not sure what you mean?
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grandad
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cabby john wrote:
wannabeeahack wrote:
blow me, they must be going again..........

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Submitted On: 20/10/2010
Status: OPEN
Trip Details
Pick-up Time: 01/11/2010 04:00
Return Time: ONE-WAY
Passengers/Bags: 2 + 2
Pick-up Address: GREENGATE LANE, BIRSTALL, LE4 3JF
Drop-off Address: LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORT, HEATHROW, TW6
Distance: APPROX. 111 MILES

Comments: WE ARE LOOKING FOR A GOOD QUOTE - AROUND £60 IF POSSIBLE, WE NEED TO BE AT THE AIRPORT BY 6AM. PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU ARE AVAILABLE


Too much detail attached from the advert! Something is not right.


Thats £20 down on last time as well!!!

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Maybe they didn't go this morning, because they think they can get it £20 cheaper if they put off their holiday and go on the 1st! :lol:
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well last time my offer was the only offer and they still didnt try booking me,....
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Maybe they're trying the same approach to getting flights.
Wanted 2 tickets to Florida for £20 each.............

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wannabeeahack wrote:
thats quite the norm

not sure what you mean?


The majority of punters are not that meticulous or for that matter knowledgeable as to what they actually want! How many do you know can tell you the mileage, half the time they think it is how long they are in the car.............like, can you drive a bit faster I have only got a fiver :roll:

Me thinks it is someone fishing to see how bad it is for drivers, and how much they will prostitute themselves for, or not is the case.

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wannabeeahack wrote:
thats quite the norm

not sure what you mean?


The majority of punters are not that meticulous or for that matter knowledgeable as to what they actually want! How many do you know can tell you the mileage, half the time they think it is how long they are in the car.............like, can you drive a bit faster I have only got a fiver :roll:

Me thinks it is someone fishing to see how bad it is for drivers, and how much they will prostitute themselves for, or not is the case.


the mileage is generated by the webpage once postcodes are inputted, its doubtful a punter would know how far the local tescos is never mind heathrow
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cabby john
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wannabeeahack wrote:
cabby john wrote:
wannabeeahack wrote:
thats quite the norm

not sure what you mean?


The majority of punters are not that meticulous or for that matter knowledgeable as to what they actually want! How many do you know can tell you the mileage, half the time they think it is how long they are in the car.............like, can you drive a bit faster I have only got a fiver :roll:

Me thinks it is someone fishing to see how bad it is for drivers, and how much they will prostitute themselves for, or not is the case.


the mileage is generated by the webpage once postcodes are inputted, its doubtful a punter would know how far the local tescos is never mind heathrow


Cough cough, where did you mention web site/page :roll:

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Its an enquiry via an online quoting system
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