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Update for members with Quidclan Play.com expired codes

October 14th, 2008

*** 22nd October - Latest ***

Good news! We've just been advised by play.com that the unredeemed original voucher codes will now be valid again beginning tomorrow, 23rd October. They will remain valid until 00:00 on 12th November, so be sure to use them by then. (Please note this only applies to those codes that were not previously redeemed.)


We'll be doing a new blog announcement tomorrow after we've had a chance to test a code to ensure that everything's working okay.

Thanks again to all for your patience!

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This update is for those members who won a Play.com voucher in the Quidclan give-aways which was expired when they went to use it! We have been working with Play.com for the last 10 days or so (after loads of you contacted us about this) to get a fix. We haven't blogged on it yet because we were waiting on word about how exactly Play.com would correct the problem. So finally we have an update which is they will go through their records, give us a list of codes that have been redeemed and a second list of new codes. We will take this redeemed list and compare against the original emailed codes to find which members haven't redeemed yet. We will then email you a new code with a new expiry date.

Sorry for this big snafu and the length of time it is taking to sort out. It seems once the IT department gets involved things drag on a long time! Thanks for all your patience :)

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joolscrouch October 23rd, 2008 a 10:00 am

Order placed - note it's only 1 code per order for those lucky folk who won more than 1. Many thanks Quidco.

welshs1979 October 23rd, 2008 a 09:12 am

Thanks quidco, that worked.

jonathanwatts October 23rd, 2008 a 09:09 am

All sorted! Cheers Quidco!

bluwkd October 23rd, 2008 a 12:30 am

used mine.. thanks quidco, grandson wiill be delighted with his new mickey mouse dvd :-)

ittleteddy October 22nd, 2008 a 10:26 pm

omg i hope ive not got rid of my email!

ChrissyT October 22nd, 2008 a 08:52 pm

Cheers Quidco (to all involved) much appreciated. ;-)

ItShMe October 22nd, 2008 a 08:08 pm

Valid NOW! Just redeemed mine. Thanks for sorting it Quidco.

kingkoopa82 October 22nd, 2008 a 07:52 pm

Valid from midnight tonight? Or at some point tomorrow?

swaymyway October 22nd, 2008 a 04:26 pm

^ Oh ignore me, I see you said you will be doing a blog post tomorrow. I guess I didn't read that bit originally in my rush and excitement to go get my order placed.

Rock on Quidco :)

swaymyway October 22nd, 2008 a 04:25 pm

Dear Quidco, just used my previously expired voucher and it worked fine -- De Blob for £12.99, woo. Thanks so much for sorting that out, I am sure it was a huuuuge hassle.

I really really recommend sending out a mass email or at least doing a new blog post about it though, a lot of people will miss the update I feel!

Thanks again xx

ran2jeet October 22nd, 2008 a 11:39 am

@Quidco, I still havent got the new code....old code says expired, please let me know when can I expect the new code....thanks

Planty6 October 21st, 2008 a 11:26 pm

grahambellx99

Can I have your code then? LOL

ItShMe October 21st, 2008 a 06:49 pm

Is there a expected resolution date yet?

Galdino October 21st, 2008 a 03:41 pm

I also had my code denied when I tried to use it - when do you think this second round of e-mails with new codes will happen?

namildog October 21st, 2008 a 02:52 pm

I guess I was lucky - used mine immediately -goods delivered promptly. Hope you all get what you want soon !!

tissir1 October 21st, 2008 a 02:09 pm

me too waiting for the new one!

scattytracy October 21st, 2008 a 10:41 am

I haven't used mine yet either, so I'll get a new one?

golboring October 20th, 2008 a 08:12 pm

Only just seen this update.....hope it gets sorted soon! Thanks.

EssexGenius October 20th, 2008 a 04:31 pm

Yes, hopefully will be resolved soon as there is an item I'm hoping to get in the sale!

jojo1234 October 20th, 2008 a 04:09 pm

I have had the same problem stevilevi hopefully quidco will be able to sort it i'll be really disapointed if i loss my prize :(

stevilevi October 20th, 2008 a 04:00 pm

I did use the £5.00 voucher for £5 off a Daewoo 32in LCD TV, but Play.com cancelled the order. So, I thought "oh well! I'll use the voucher to purchase some DVD's", but to my disappointment it came up expired. After pleading my case with Play.com and getting fobbed off. They advised me get in touch with Quidco to re-issue me with the £5 voucher. So, Im pinning my hopes on Quidco who I'm sure will come good.

scottishrainbows October 20th, 2008 a 01:32 pm

Thanks Quidco.I told someone on MSE I was going to treat myself using the play.com voucher and was told to come here and read this blog first.I just couldn't wait, so ordered the 'singin in the rain' DVD anway for £4.99 and free postage.Once I get the new code I will buy myself another pressie.Thank you Quidco.

grahambellx99 October 20th, 2008 a 01:08 pm

Would not buy another thing from Play.com. They are based in Jersey but it may as well be Iraq in terms of getting any customer service. Not worth the effort.

minstrel83 October 20th, 2008 a 12:44 pm

good use of the word "snafu"

Sapphire1 October 20th, 2008 a 12:28 am

Oh and perhaps if your nitification email had stated an "expire" by date then it might have helped ? !

Sapphire1 October 20th, 2008 a 12:27 am

When will we get these new codes ?? My code had "expired" almost immediately and I'm desperate to purchase a download album !

akeela October 19th, 2008 a 09:45 pm

Excellent! I've been waiting for this to get sorted!

allelectric October 19th, 2008 a 09:09 pm

i havent used mine either, was hoping to get dvd set for dd for xmas, hope this get sorted soon, thank you

plivsey October 19th, 2008 a 07:49 pm

Good to know, I went to use mine a week ago and wondered what was happening!!

scousemanblue October 19th, 2008 a 07:37 pm

I look forward to receiving my new voucher.

jonathanwatts October 19th, 2008 a 01:28 pm

Thanks Quidco!

I've never used Play.com before.... ..So in my case, the voucher code was going to gain them a new customer! I tried to use my voucher - but simply abandoned my order when I realised the code didn't work!

Maybe they will get a new customer after all... ...fingers crossed that new codes are issued soon!

Thanks for your help - Cheers!

sonia01 October 19th, 2008 a 12:06 pm

Haven't tried to use my voucher yet so didn't know it had expired! Look forward to getting my new voucher code.

bakershake October 19th, 2008 a 12:38 am

Thanks quidco for sorting all this out, we're not entitled to it so I for one really appreciate you going the extra mile for us members. I'm looking forward to receiving my £5 voucher, might buy a nursery rhyme CD for my first born son (due in about a month!). Keep up the great work and thanks for everything you've done and continue to do for your members :)

Mattmeikle October 18th, 2008 a 06:58 pm

i got 1 and used it, Cheers Quidco!!!!

BadAngel80 October 18th, 2008 a 04:25 pm

I was planning to use mine, glad i read ths first, i'll await for the one to be resent

Many thanks

boojims October 18th, 2008 a 04:13 pm

Thanks, tried to use mine a couple of days ago, no joy, should have just read this!
Will have to use it against Christmas pressies now instead of my sons birthday!

DCLane October 18th, 2008 a 03:32 pm

Thanks - I've not used mine - so a re-sent one would be great. Thanks

maxtweenie October 18th, 2008 a 03:30 pm

Why oh why oh why don't you people read the whole thread instead of just posting. The last couple of posts could have been avoided if you'd bothered to read what others have put.

amalhi October 18th, 2008 a 03:18 pm

mine expired, just as i finally found something i wanted grrrrr

orochiguyver October 18th, 2008 a 12:31 pm

I have an expired unused Play voucher :-( Please can you send me a new one?

detailista October 18th, 2008 a 11:12 am

have the codes been issued? i've not had mine yet?

thanks

:)

Davidgh October 17th, 2008 a 11:38 pm

looking forward to the new code and thanks for resolving this

norbertsmum October 17th, 2008 a 07:21 pm

Thanks for getting it sorted out Quidco

quidco October 17th, 2008 a 05:27 pm

We're still waiting on them to give a list of who needs a new code.

Don't try the old one again - our understanding is they'll send us a list of new ones that we'll email to you.

ChrissyT October 17th, 2008 a 05:26 pm

Patience is a virtue. ;-)

swaymyway October 17th, 2008 a 04:02 pm

Dude, I just tried to use it AGAIN and it's still showing as expired. That's twice now I have gone to use it in good faith and been disappointed, och.

sgould October 17th, 2008 a 03:25 pm

Gary_rip, give them a break. Maybe they could send you the thousands of codes and emails to sort through?

gary_rip October 17th, 2008 a 02:52 pm

I would of thought we would of had our new vouchers by now... come on quidco hurry up!

Kazaimee October 17th, 2008 a 09:03 am

Thank you Quidco for sorting this out I'm looking forward to spending my new £5

sgould October 17th, 2008 a 08:36 am

bennett2kuk, I think greetham is posting here about his monthly payments not his vouchers. I dont think Quidco should have even replied to him here as it encourages others to post in these blogs about different topics. Greetham obviously cant read the help menus as setting up monthly payments couldnt realy be any easier.

bennett2kuk October 16th, 2008 a 07:39 pm

greetham you eejit. How are they going to send you vouchers via a cheque exactly?

And in any case it isn't your right to have these vouchers! They were an added incentive that Quidco worked hard to bring you, simply to encourage the clan section.

And anybody asking over and over again how do i get my codes, try reading the information at the top, then if you don't understand, read it again. I figured it out.

I'm just looking forward to them actually beginning week 4's giveaway, or should that be week 8? lol.

QuidcoCarol October 16th, 2008 a 06:17 pm

@greetham, in order for us to pay you, you need to select a payment method; either BACS or PayPal. Please see our Help Section under "All About Payments" for more detail on how to do this.

Stephen7372 October 16th, 2008 a 04:01 pm

I've two vouchers that have expired, will I be sent new codes ?

abx October 16th, 2008 a 03:49 pm

Aww at least youz are being v helpful about it! :D

martinps October 16th, 2008 a 03:42 pm

Shame Play have knocked their commission rate for PC and Electronics goods down from 4 to 0.5%. I wonder if that's to offset the cost of the new vouchers?

greetham October 16th, 2008 a 12:41 pm

I am totally confused as to how to receive my money. Your emails/passwords/details/confirmations are a nightmare. You have my address, please simply send a cheque to my address. Thank you
Martin Mason
Kindly acknowledge receipt of this e-mail with your intetions as this claim has been going on for a long time now

macgyver October 15th, 2008 a 07:28 pm

dk143: All the original vouchers expired even though there wasn't an expiry date, so you will have to wait for the new ones to be emailed to you.

dk143 October 15th, 2008 a 04:13 pm

If I don't receive an email from quidco, can I assume all of my 3 vouchers will work? (Yeah I know I'm a lucky sod!). What expiry should they have, and what expiry will the new ones have? I assumed that the original ones didn't expire, as the email didn't state an expiry date.

sajfarid October 15th, 2008 a 03:53 pm

I hope to recieve the new voucher soon, but dont have nay idea on what to buy yet so will start searching on play.com now, can we get cashback when we use the vouchers?

will probably end up spending a lot more than £5 so play.com fill yer boots

judin October 15th, 2008 a 03:13 pm

Thanks, I was a bit miffed by that! Thanks for sorting it!

vikashjain October 15th, 2008 a 03:07 pm

Thanks quidco. As they say - Better late than never...:) I will be waiting for the emails to come through and this time do my shopping on the same day as it comes in.

coollittlew October 15th, 2008 a 01:13 pm

Ooo good news.

Artonox October 15th, 2008 a 11:56 am

I take all that cheating thing I said in the other thread back. Well done Quidco for sorting it out :D

ChrissyT October 15th, 2008 a 10:48 am

Thanks Quidco, there is always something on Play thats good to buy, so when ever its all sorted, they will still be useful.

maxtweenie October 15th, 2008 a 10:13 am

@lceeee; Do you mean you had replacement vouchers from Quidco that worked, or you tried your original ones again and they worked?

Zyyb October 15th, 2008 a 09:03 am

Once this is sorted, does it mean we'll be getting weeks 4 & 5 giveaways?

lceeee October 15th, 2008 a 06:18 am

good news both of my vouchers expired good work quidco

k13wjd October 15th, 2008 a 02:15 am

yeah, and im sure that will get delivered..


NOT

jerrymartin October 14th, 2008 a 10:43 pm

or you could always buy James Bond Complete Collection for £9.99!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

kt72 October 14th, 2008 a 10:18 pm

Thanks for sorting this out quidco, i was gutted when i couldn't use my little win, now I'm looking forward to buying "The very hungry caterpillar " for my daughters !!

Oystercatcher October 14th, 2008 a 09:57 pm

I used mine and it worked. Lots of choice for £5 and free delivery. Thanks Quidco

ItShMe October 14th, 2008 a 09:42 pm

Thx Quidco for sorting this out, with Play who are at least honouring the voucher. It was very strange that the originals were given out without a expiry date. I look forward to receiving my new code.

quidco October 14th, 2008 a 09:31 pm

We will automatically send a new code to anyone who hasn't redeemed theirs yet. So if you had an expired one just hang tight and watch your email. It will probably be in a few days. We will update here when they have been sent out.

ittleteddy October 14th, 2008 a 08:54 pm

Thanx quidco..............I was very disappointed mine had expired within a few days

higgzz October 14th, 2008 a 08:36 pm

Will they just automatically resend, or do we need to claim please. I'm the same only just realised there was a prob as I was going to order...

Mike544 October 14th, 2008 a 08:18 pm

Mine doesnt work either =[
Hope they fix it!

computerbar October 14th, 2008 a 07:28 pm

"Situation Normal: All F*&^ Up"
oops I did not say that. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SNAFU

I had 2 voucher and both are expired.
do I need to send them to you? if which email address, or just wait for new ones.

regards

bluwkd October 14th, 2008 a 07:27 pm

didnt redeem mine as showed as expired on play.. thanks!

chloegrist October 14th, 2008 a 07:15 pm

What is a "snafu"?

pilchard October 14th, 2008 a 06:47 pm

Right, I'll keep checking this site. Thanks quidco.

agaveworm October 14th, 2008 a 06:10 pm

Thanks for the update.

Good luck......

mattshawuk October 14th, 2008 a 05:24 pm

ace - was just about to use mine :) will this be sorted before christmas??

jojo1234 October 14th, 2008 a 04:38 pm

Will week 4 give aways start after this has been sorted out? :)

sgould October 14th, 2008 a 04:26 pm

Im guessing it will be a while for play to get themselves sorted and then for Quidco to reissue vouchers to those who havent used them.

Im glad its not me having to go through this, how many thousand have you issued.

As long as its before Christmas I will be happy.

dipstick October 14th, 2008 a 04:20 pm

I didn't realise the code I won had an expiry date, as it didn't say it had I assumed it hadn't. When I went to use it it said expired, so thanks for sorting this out, much appreciated.

sueh20 October 14th, 2008 a 04:13 pm

Thanks for sorting the problem out, I look forward to getting my new codes.

maxtweenie October 14th, 2008 a 04:07 pm

I wonder how many people will post on here hoping to 'win' a £5 play voucher lol.

Gemtastic October 14th, 2008 a 03:57 pm

Thank you Quidco, I didn't know mine had expired. Great service as ever, thanks very much.

Daytrader October 14th, 2008 a 03:57 pm

yes mine showed expired when entered, thx for sorting it out, do we have to contact you if we have not yet ? or will you work out the people that have not used codes yet, thx

Daytrader October 14th, 2008 a 03:56 pm

yes mine showed expired when entered, thx for sorting it out, do we have to contact you if we have not yet ? or will you work out the people that have not used codes yet, thx

hilary1 October 14th, 2008 a 03:56 pm

great - I hope we get them soon though as theres things i want to buy

xx

kocicka October 14th, 2008 a 03:40 pm

Thanks quidco - good work!

quidco October 14th, 2008 a 03:38 pm

@gary_rip - Yes we will get an expiry date and email it with the codes.

gary_rip October 14th, 2008 a 03:36 pm

So will the new vouchers issued have an expiry on them?

tereza2000 October 14th, 2008 a 03:35 pm

Thanks Quidco

I look forward to receiving a new voucher.

Tereza

adrian2000 October 14th, 2008 a 03:33 pm

Thanks Quidco, I knew you would get this sorted as you are still the best.

Adrian

quidco October 14th, 2008 a 03:29 pm

"Wouldnt it be easier for them just to expand the expiry date on the vouchers that havent been used yet? "

That's what we thought they'd do first. Apparently it wasn't the easiest way for them in the end which is why we've kind of gone around in circles on it.

Didn't mean to slag off IT! It's more like in companies info goes up and down chains rather than just straight to the person who can solve it!

nick_aronson October 14th, 2008 a 03:28 pm

I didn't realised they had expired. I haven't used mine yet so thanks for sorting this out.

sgould October 14th, 2008 a 03:26 pm

Theres nothing wrong with IT departments. We take so long as we spend half of our time on Quidco and the other half drinking coffee and talking about what we have bought through quidco :)

Good news though.

Wouldnt it be easier for them just to expand the expiry date on the vouchers that havent been used yet?

bigguy201 October 14th, 2008 a 03:24 pm

well i did'nt get one anyway, so no problem

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