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Hi Neil,I seem to be in the same position about to start a small court action, but not knowing the correct way to go about it ,a bit of advice would be helpful, but the info on the thread mostly concerns the ones who have obtained the cruise,may be you could point me in the right direction if you proceed with the court case,mean while i will try marcus , as suggested.regards bucca.
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did you write to group legal dept and send them copies of the letters you recieved from them and any proofs of postage ? Did they give reason for turning you down,or was it just their stock letter saying they would not enter into any more correspondence with you?
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Forgot the times I written to the legal dept after posting them a copy of an allocation letter received from SR in 2004,and lately have threatened to get even with Don, also an on line court action, still have not heard a dickybird,is the rag still in circulation?,lol,regards.
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Hello Everyone

Following four letters to the Daily Express, the last two addressed to the legal department, i have just received the four page letter from them offering me a choice of five Mediterreanean cruises. I have now booked to go away on October 27th with Discovery/ Island Cruises on board Star. Is anyone else booked to go on this cruise?
Wishing others perseverance to keep going until they have their cruise.
Best wishes

Tallguy

:D :D
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Hi Tallguy and welcome to HT!

Congratulations on getting your cruise. You can read our reviews of the ship by clicking the link at the top of the page.

luci :wave
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Hi Tallguy,

I am going on that cruise 27 Oct Island Star.Hopefully there will be more of us on thereWill say hello to you,
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After getting the rejection letter. I wrote back suggesting i might take legal action. Surprise, surprise, i got a letter back three weeks later giving me the option of five cruises. Have i gone for Med Spirit on the Escape Sept 1st 07. Anybody else going.
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Hi Tallguy and all,
Am at last back on the net- four months with trying to get TalkTalk line established- what an absolutley lousey customer service they have! am now with Pipex- all sorted in just over 10 days!
Looks like thats at least three of us going on the 27th Oct, we should all meet up for a quick tipple or two!
I'll be flying from Birmingham, hows about you?
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Best wishes to all and keep up the fight

Pmad1 :twisted:
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Hi Guys. See you on the Oct 27th cruise - I can't be missed! I'll be flying out from Gatwick. Cheers Tallguy :!: :)
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Hey guys, remember to create your own HT luggage labels Please click here and you may be able to spot each other at the airport or on the ship if you attach them to your hand luggage.

luci :wave
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Hi everyone who going on 27th Oct Island Star. Im flying from Manchester(hope its not delayed, it has been lately) hope to meet you s on ship.
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Hi Bucca

I am also in the same position. I wrote to the legal dept giving them 14 days to respond before taking legal action enclosing past correspondence. I also gave them a deadline to respond but i have receieved nothing at all.

I am now going through small claims and like you want advice on how i should go about it. There are also other members in my family who applied too but they havent received anything. Should we claim together or individually.

Also is the fee for the on-line small claims court refundeble if the case doesnt go to court.

Someone pls reply soon or pm me. Thanks
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One last question before I proceed with my court claim. I successfully applied for 02 cruises and received 02 allocation letters. Has anyone else claimed for 02 cruises via the court. My only worry is the following clause:

"There is no limit to the amount of applications per household but strictly one application per envelope, per person/booking".

At the time I read this as I could apply for as many cruises as I liked as long as they were in separate envelopes. Is this the correct interpretation of that clause. I seem to remember another member saying he had had one cruise and went through the courts for the other one but can't find the post to confirm it.

Thanks for all your help and feedback in advance.

Energyuk :D
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I understand it the same way you do, that each application had to be in a separate envelope so you shouldn't have any problems with that.

All the very best of luck with your claim. Please remember to keep us updated on your progress.

luci :wave
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Goodness me! Lots of familiar names still abound. :) Just popped in for a quick look as I'm checking elsewhere for info on Fred Olsen cruise which is cursed with apparent legionnaires. (I am booked on very same ship in 10 days :roll: ) - not a lot of info except as on BBC. FO site doesn't say too much.....(that is Fred Olsen, not Foreign Office :wink: )

Good luck everyone still with the energy and persistence to fight for what is rightfully yours. It is well worth the effort, be assured! :) I really really enjoyed my cruise - GOOD LUCK!
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Hi
I applied for 2 cruises and have now had them both, I spoke to senior members of marketing at Daily Express and the marketing company Director and both agreed that I could have 2 cruises. I did end up having to wait for the second cruise and managed to get it by giving Group Legal at Express another chance to look at my paperwork and save themselves the £80 court fees. I only sent copies of the paperwork for my outstanding cruise, and recieved an offer of 10 choices with 14 days.
There are a few on the site who have had 2 cruises Marcus see his postings on page 233 and wallecan also lavenderlill and possibly others.
Good luck , my cruises were fantastic and worth the persiverence.
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Energyuk - I believe you are perfectly entitled to two cruises providing you applied in separate envelopes. I assume you also received two cruise allocation forms from the original travel agent too and these should back up your claim.

Allisu!!! Hello stranger! I read something on the Legionnaires outbreak on the Cruise Critic site earlier today. I believe there have been two people hospitalised but I understand the cruise has carried on. Enjoy your cruise!
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Hello everyone, just want to know, is anyone booked on the Island Escape 30th October, i am and would like to see if we can meet up on board,
Cheers
:D
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I have started a couple of Roll Call topics. If anyone else needs one started let me know or start one using the same format for the title.

luci :wave
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