What cheeses me off

[TheRealTMA]

And not just car batteries - in recent times I've had a toaster expire 2 weeks out of warranty, a hairdryer expire 1 year out of warranty - which I know sounds bad, but I would be lucky to use it 3 times a year, so hardly heavy use, and an Aldi power tool give up the ghost a couple of months out of warranty. I tried on all of them - toaster was replaced, Aldi refunded on the power tool as they couldn't replace it which I thought was totally amazing, but hairdryer said no. I suppose technically fair enough, but really if a hairdryer carks it after no more than 5 uses, it is not really fit for purpose.

ACCC takes a consumer friendly view on devices that expire just out of warranty.

 

[p--and--t]

What cheeses me off is a flat battery in the car this morning.

Cheesing me off even more: the warranty on that battery ran out less than two months ago.

Warrantees are irrelevant under the federal act.

e.g. If a reasonable person could come to the conclusion that on average mobile phones last three or more years, the 6 or 12 month warrantee offered by a company is irrelevant and they should repair or replace after the 12 months is up. In addition it is the retailer that is responsible for making good, not the manufacturer, don't let them fob you off to the manufacturer to seek a remedy.

 

[TheRealTMA]

Warrantees are irrelevant under the federal act.

e.g. If a reasonable person could come to the conclusion that on average mobile phones last three or more years, the 6 or 12 month warrantee offered by a company is irrelevant and they should repair or replace after the 12 months is up. In addition it is the retailer that is responsible for making good, not the manufacturer, don't let them fob you off to the manufacturer to seek a remedy.

Yes, agree, but good luck with dealing with a retailer!

 

[Captain Halliday]

Yes, agree, but good luck with dealing with a retailer!

I guess technically in my case the retailer is RACQ.

And interestingly the bloke installed a new battery of the same brand and type which now comes with a three year warranty.

With a three year warranty, perhaps a reasonable person would conclude that the previous, identical battery should be expected to last three years!

 

[p--and--t]

Yes, agree, but good luck with dealing with a retailer!

I have done it before with David Jones, Officeworks and Appliances Online. Got new replacements for faulty purchases they tried to fob me off to manufacturer. Escalated up the chain from the floor staff to managers who understood the implications of the act.

 

[blackcat20]

When another kid pushes your kid over and it's costs her her front teeth

 

[Pushka]

When another kid pushes your kid over and it's costs her her front teeth

Were they becoming loose by now? Hopefully no permanent damage done to the ones behind.

 

[blackcat20]

Were they becoming loose by now? Hopefully no permanent damage done to the ones behind.

Nope, she's only four. But they are very loose now. Emergency x-ray tonight, dentist expects they'll fall out pretty quickly. And if they develop an abscess they'll have to be pulled. Fortunately they weren't pushed into the gum.

 

[Pushka]

Fortunately they weren't pushed into the gum.

That is indeed very fortunate as that's where the damage occurs. It would have hurt, a lot.

 

[blackcat20]

Now to navigate the process of being that parent that has to advocate for their child because this other kid keeps targeting her. Her 3yo kinder teacher was aware but I'm not sure that info was passed on this year. Its gone from flushing her hair clips down drains, to hitting her face with toys, and now pushing her off a step and damaging her teeth.

 

[Pushka]

Now to navigate the process of being that parent that has to advocate for their child because this other kid keeps targeting her. Her 3yo kinder teacher was aware but I'm not sure that info was passed on this year. Its gone from flushing her hair clips down drains, to hitting her face with toys, and now pushing her off a step and damaging her teeth.

I hear you. It's horrible dealing with school bullies. Had that with younger son. Pulled his finger back until it was almost dislocated at joint.. And too many excuses given for poor behaviours from others. We were told it was because the parents were going through a divorce. This kid was two years older than my son. Son's older brother sorted it out. . It seems to be escalating. Time for a parents meeting and if possible, both attend. And ask for a specific plan on dealing with it. The school/ kindy will avoid any interaction wherever possible so don't let them avoid the issue. Our kids school,just hoped it would go away. It doesn't.

 

[blackcat20]

I hear you. It's horrible dealing with school bullies. Had that with younger son. Pulled his finger back until it was almost dislocated at joint.. And too many excuses given for poor behaviours from others. We were told it was because the parents were going through a divorce. This kid was two years older than my son. Son's older brother sorted it out. . It seems to be escalating. Time for a parents meeting and if possible, both attend. And ask for a specific plan on dealing with it. The school/ kindy will avoid any interaction wherever possible so don't let them avoid the issue. Our kids school, just hoped it would go away. It doesn't.

It started when the other kid got a baby brother about 18 months ago. Before that they were besties. I know the mum has been spoken to recently about the kids overall behaviour but I don't think this issue has been raised.

 

[Seat0B]

Yes, agree, but good luck with dealing with a retailer!

There is a lot of arguing involved in my experience, and sometimes it’s easier to just give in.

 

[Quickstatus]

but good luck with dealing with a retailer!

Apple at the retail level excellent
Bing Lee also excellent

 

[RooFlyer]

Medibank Private "Priority member" Want to see how to submit claim for vaccination at doctors - on-line only allows pharmac_ . Phone menu alone takes 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 minutes to navigate. Almost impossible to select "talk to someone". Mis-select twice - 15 mins each time. Third call, 35 mins later, (starting at "20th in the queue") ... answer appears to be - send in a form.

 

[Katie]

Nope, she's only four. But they are very loose now. Emergency x-ray tonight, dentist expects they'll fall out pretty quickly. And if they develop an abscess they'll have to be pulled. Fortunately they weren't pushed into the gum.

One of our nephews fell at home around that age, and knocked his front teeth out. Turned out all his baby teeth were particularly weak due to some weird thing while he was gestating.
ANYWAY, he coped very well without his front teeth until the adult teeth came through.

Good luck to Miss TC.

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When you overhear a new colleague talking about another colleague who's in "Baran-KILL-a".

(First colleague has never met second colleague, or heard of them, and is only reading from some internal details in an email or some online system)

 

[Seat0B]

1. That if a medical specialist refers you to another medical specialist, that referral is only valid for 3 months, not 12 months like if a GP writes the referral.
2. That no one tells you this until Medicare rejects your claim and then there’s nothing you can do bout it.
3. That I need to keep getting a referral from a GP or specialist when the treating specialist says “come back and see me in 3 months”. Why should I even need a referral in these circumstances? I was referred to the specialist, the specialist wants to keep treating me . What a waste of GP appointments, and it costs me $60 out of pocket every time.

 

[blackcat20]

One of our nephews fell at home around that age, and knocked his front teeth out. Turned out all his baby teeth were particularly weak due to some weird thing while he was gestating.
ANYWAY, he coped very well without his front teeth until the adult teeth came through.

Good luck to Miss TC.

The x-ray found the teeth had no roots, likely due to a tumble when she was 1. So far the teeth are sticking it out, no colour change and they seem pretty stable, one is just on a bit of an angle.
And my chats with daycare yesterday established that she fell over all on her own (they checked their cctv footage)

 

[RooFlyer]

1. That if a medical specialist refers you to another medical specialist, that referral is only valid for 3 months, not 12 months like if a GP writes the referral.
2. That no one tells you this until Medicare rejects your claim and then there’s nothing you can do bout it.
3. That I need to keep getting a referral from a GP or specialist when the treating specialist says “come back and see me in 3 months”. Why should I even need a referral in these circumstances? I was referred to the specialist, the specialist wants to keep treating me . What a waste of GP appointments, and it costs me $60 out of pocket every time.

Very cheese-worthy. Have you asked if that referral can be 'perpetual' or whatever they call it?

 

[andye]

1. That if a medical specialist refers you to another medical specialist, that referral is only valid for 3 months, not 12 months like if a GP writes the referral.
2. That no one tells you this until Medicare rejects your claim and then there’s nothing you can do bout it.
3. That I need to keep getting a referral from a GP or specialist when the treating specialist says “come back and see me in 3 months”. Why should I even need a referral in these circumstances? I was referred to the specialist, the specialist wants to keep treating me . What a waste of GP appointments, and it costs me $60 out of pocket every time.

This is very irritating and a weird bit of Australian medicine (I can see the rationale but practicalities are a pain).The clinic staff should be doing their job ensuring you have an active referral. The next referral from GP should last a year.