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Message started by robinp on Aug 10th, 2004 at 12:55pm

Title: JD Williams Catalogues: Fashion World/SimplyBe etc
Post by robinp on Aug 10th, 2004 at 12:55pm
I'm a new member today and I don't know if I am doing this correctly, since this is my first experience with forums. Does anybody have alternative numbers for "Simply Be", a part of Fashion World. I have 0870-606-8000 for Ordering and 0870-602-2602 for Enquiries. I would welcome and advice on how to use this forum efficiently. Thanks.   Robinp



~ JD Williams thread merged by Dave

Title: Re: Simply Be (a part of Fashion World)
Post by Dave on Aug 10th, 2004 at 2:35pm
A search shows Simply Be to be part of JD Williams. JD Williams number is 0161 2382000. See if they will put you through.

Title: Re: Simply Be (a part of Fashion World)
Post by DaveM on Aug 10th, 2004 at 6:42pm
I already tried that and they said NO WAY!  0161 2382000 is the Buying Offices so maybe they worked out we have the alternative number for all the catalogues & changed it !! Start looking for another people !

Googled around for the other number 0870 6022602 but couldn't find it anywhere.    :'(

Robin -
  • For future posts, I suggest that you put the company name you want a number for in the Subject: field to make it easier for everyone to see the basic request.
  • If you want to rectify errors or omissions in a post, you can go back and Modify your original.
  • Check your information as best you can. The 0870 6068000 is for JD Williams (from what they tell me). The Order line for Simply be is 0870 6033603 - couldn't find alternative YET !  :-/
  • No need to sign, unless you want to put a unique signature in your profile. Your info is on the left.
  • Edit your profile with "a little" info. See what others have done to get an idea.

Hope that helps. Anyone else got any more tips for Robin ?

Title: Re: Simply Be (a part of Fashion World)
Post by robinp on Aug 11th, 2004 at 7:29am
Thank you Dave for trying, and thank you DaveM for all the advice, much appreciated. However, my wife has checked the recently received catalogs from Simply Be and Fashion World, my original 0870 numbers are the same for both companies and are definitely correct as I stated. I have 20 pages of 0800 freefone nos. accumulated over the years, some probably out of date, any use? Thanks to you both again

Title: Re: Simply Be (a part of Fashion World)
Post by DaveM on Aug 11th, 2004 at 1:29pm
When I rang 0161 2382000 from our listing again, they told me that 0870 6068000 is the Simply Be Order line and 0870 6033603 is Customer services, from which you can place orders for any of the catalogues. I also found that you can't do much else on  0161 2382000, so we need to find the Geographic alternative for 0870 6033603 to replace the one we presently show for all the catalogues. :-/

Concerning the 0800 list. Yes please. We would love to add it if it replaces 087*/084* numbers. It may take a while to add them but all donations gratefully received.

I will send you an email address to send them to by instant message. ;D

Title: Re: Simply Be (a part of Fashion World)
Post by Dave on Aug 11th, 2004 at 3:54pm
Worth a try!

These companies are part of N Brown Group and the number is listed as the JD Williams switchboard on their website.

Thing is "Simply Be" is a common phrase, so Google finds loads of rubbish.

I've tried Fashion World in Google and all I can find is 0161 236 9911 for orders and 0161 236 5511 for enquiries, but both are out of service.

The numbers we are looking for may be 0161 236 ???? or 0161 238 2???. A Google search of these prefixes throws up nothing.

Title: Re: Simply Be (a part of Fashion World)
Post by pauldavidtz on Aug 14th, 2004 at 12:28am
You could try:

Fashion World
Catalogue Shopping & Mail Order
Admiral Way, Doxford International Business Park, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR3 3XW  

Tel: 0800 142143  

If it does work, could you please add to the database.

Title: Re: Simply Be (a part of Fashion World)
Post by robinp on Aug 14th, 2004 at 7:30am
Hi pauldavidtz, Thanks for trying, I called 0800-142-143 which is the no. for Naturally Close Underwear. They just gave me an 0870 no. for Fashion World/Simply Be. This is proving to be a difficult one to crack! My wife called 0161-238-2000 yesterday to place an order and asked to be put through to Fw/Sb, they refused & when my wife complained about the cost of 0870 nos. they kept on insisting it was the usual National rate, when my wife disputed this, the girl on the other end said: "Nobody's forcing you to place an order". So much for British sales promotion. My wife then used the 0870 number, and the guy who took her order was furious when she related what had transpired, but said he didn't know any other no. to contact them. I think some of these firms are keeping their staff in the dark about these non-geographical nos. robin

Title: Re: Simply Be (a part of Fashion World)
Post by Dave on Aug 14th, 2004 at 1:42pm
If you like using Simply Be/Fashion World so much, write to them and explain your disatisfaction at having to use 0870. Explain that these numbers carry a premium and are therefore premium rate.

Title: Re: Simply Be (a part of Fashion World)
Post by Shaun Howard on Aug 14th, 2004 at 11:09pm
Why bother to phone when you can place orders with the JD Williams group of companie over the internet within the cost of your existing ISP fee. It saves speaking to their aggressive  telesales staff and you get a printoff on what you have ordered. Only problem is that you have to phone if you want any discount on offer currently quoting code GYKU2 gives you 10% off - worth using their 0870 number to get this ! SH.

Title: Re: Simply Be (a part of Fashion World)
Post by robinp on Aug 31st, 2004 at 6:38am
Hi ya'll, I accidently found the no. to call in lieu of 0870 606 8000 & 0870 602 2602 myself. It's a freephone no. 0800 316 0576 to Simply Be's switchboard. Thanks everybody for your efforts.

Title: Express Shopping - (Part of JD Williams)
Post by tompk on May 10th, 2005 at 1:20pm
Trying to find the Express Shopping - 08702382000 non non geographic number  ;D

Title: Re: Express Shopping - (Part of JD Williams)
Post by bigjohn on May 10th, 2005 at 3:20pm
As you havent given an address,postcode etc.
I am going to hazard a guess that you mean the Daily Express TV Shopping Channel.

This is run for the Express by J D Williams a big mail order company whose  Geographical No is
0161 238 2000.Let us know how you get on.

Title: Re: Express Shopping - (Part of JD Williams)
Post by tompk on May 10th, 2005 at 4:04pm
Well I got a rather unhelpful woman who tried to put me back onto the 0870 number but I am guessing since she knew the number she probably could have helped me with my enquiry! Thank you!

Title: Oxendales (Part of JD Williams)
Post by immacon on May 14th, 2005 at 11:14am
I recently discovered from your website that there was an alternative number for Oxendales (mail order co).
Their NGN was 0870 6099000  -  your website suggested 0161 2382000 as the alternative.

However, when the 0161 number was dialled I was told that it was a 'security number' whatever that is.

When I requested that I be transferred to the order department  I was told this was not possible and was given the original NGN (0870 6099000) to dial; so effectively there was no alternative number.
In fact it indicates that the B*****DS are on to us.

I now propose to send them an e-mail to the effect that they are about to lose a customer (a valued customer as they are always telling me!!) as a result of their devious methods.

I fear that it will have little effect unless hordes of people do the same: they might change their minds if they lose more money from disgruntled customers than they earn from using NGNs.

Has anyone else had similar experiences ? >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(

Title: Re: Oxendales (Part of JD Williams)
Post by Dave on May 14th, 2005 at 12:48pm
This company is part of JD Williams.

What time did you ring? Was it out of hours? That be out of office hours (09:00-17:00). I imagine the switchboard won't be operating then. Maybe OOH the main number goes through to security.

Title: www.simplybe.co.uk
Post by ROCH on May 5th, 2006 at 8:57pm
Hi i wondered if any of you could pls help me and give me the phone number for a catalogue company called "Simply Be" the phone number for them is  08701606100.
They are linked to many different companies one of them being J.D.Williams, have tried the numbers on the site for jdwilliams but could not get through to Simply Be customer services.
Thanks

Title: Re: www.simplybe.co.uk
Post by Dave on May 5th, 2006 at 9:03pm

ROCH wrote on May 5th, 2006 at 8:57pm:
Hi i wondered if any of you could pls help me and give me the phone number for a catalogue company called "Simply Be" the phone number for them is  08701606100.
They are linked to many different companies one of them being J.D.Williams, have tried the numbers on the site for jdwilliams but could not get through to Simply Be customer services.
Thanks

Try some of the numbers above. Please say which do and don't work.  :)

Title: Re: Simply Be (a part of JD Williams)
Post by ROCH on May 5th, 2006 at 9:18pm
Thanks Dave, i tried the 08003160576 and it is not a working number.

Title: Fashion World (part of JD Williams)
Post by IAVOID0870 on Jun 29th, 2006 at 9:57am
Hi all,

I have searched the site but with no joy....

I am looking for the GEO numbers behind the following:

Fashion World
Griffin House
40 Lever Street
Manchester
M60 6ES

Number: 0870 606  8000 (Order Line) *
Number: 0870 602 2602  (Enquiry Line)


On searching 0870 606 8000 I got "classic Confidence" off this site, they advise they are a switchboard and answer by saying "JD Williams" and can not put you through, (not a very good swithboard then?) and you MUST call the 0870 number.

After much heated discussion about the use of 0870 and profit making they are adament that there is NOT a Geographical number behind the 0870.

GRRRR !

Any help much appreciated !

Regards


Alan

~ Thread title edited by Dave

Title: Re: Fashion World (part of JD Williams)
Post by Dave on Jun 29th, 2006 at 7:08pm

IAVOID0870 wrote on Jun 29th, 2006 at 9:57am:
On searching 0870 606 8000 I got "classic Confidence" off this site, they advise they are a switchboard and answer by saying "JD Williams" and can not put you through, (not a very good swithboard then?) and you MUST call the 0870 number.

The switchboard number is given as the alternative for most of JD Williams' catalogues, and if you search for JD Williams in the Company Name field it will return a few alternatives to try.  ;)

Title: JD Williams Group
Post by wee scottie on Aug 26th, 2007 at 2:50pm
0871 231 2000 got me 0161 238 3558 geographical number.   Dialled this and got automated 0870 160 1941.   Can I get any further than this?   By the way, this website has been a godsend!!!


# Title amended ~ DaveM

Title: Re: J.D. Williams Group
Post by jgxenite on Aug 26th, 2007 at 2:58pm
Do you mean that it told you to dial the 0870 number?

Their head office switchboard number is also in the database - have you tried ringing and asking to be transferred? My guess would be that they have just changed the number to somewhere else in that range of numbers (35xx?).

Title: Re: J.D. Williams Group
Post by wee scottie on Sep 4th, 2007 at 8:36pm

jgxenite wrote on Aug 26th, 2007 at 2:58pm:
Do you mean that it told you to dial the 0870 number?

Their head office switchboard number is also in the database - have you tried ringing and asking to be transferred? My guess would be that they have just changed the number to somewhere else in that range of numbers (35xx?).


Yes.   They said "This is the Service Resolution Team.  Please redial 0870.160.1941".   I didn't redial it to see what I would get.   Thanks anyway.   Wee Scottie

Title: Re: JD Williams Group
Post by Kuddles on Sep 14th, 2007 at 10:41am
hi all

I've had similar problems with this lot.  My account is now in the hands of Reliable Collections Ltd which I am certain is the part of the JD Williams Group because the number is the same as the automated one for the Shoe tailor to Pay accounts 0870 160 1951

What is even more ludicrous in my eyes is the section on the back of their letter (the address is the same as JD Williams I think) is the notice as follows
Quote:
DIFFICULTY IN PAYING?  If you are experiencing financial difficulty Call our Debt Advisory Service  on 0870 161 6119


Even when you are trying to clear your debt you're getting hammered in expensive phone calls yet again!!

Title: Re: JD Williams Group
Post by Dave on Sep 14th, 2007 at 12:00pm

Kuddles wrote on Sep 14th, 2007 at 10:41am:
… My account is now in the hands of Reliable Collections Ltd which I am certain is the part of the JD Williams Group because the number is the same as the automated one for the Shoe tailor to Pay accounts 0870 160 1951

The thread for Reliable Collections Ltd is here. There is also a geographical number given for them.

Title: Re: JD Williams Group
Post by Kuddles on Sep 17th, 2007 at 11:37am
I didn't realise you'd started a thread for Reliable Collections 8-)

I've taken note of the geographical numbers but haven't used them yet.. another month before the next payment is due... Good on ya for those 8-)

Title: Re: JD Williams Group
Post by Dave on Sep 17th, 2007 at 1:14pm

Kuddles wrote on Sep 17th, 2007 at 11:37am:
I've taken note of the geographical numbers but haven't used them yet.. another month before the next payment is due... Good on ya for those 8-)

Please give feedback on the Reliable Collections thread about whether the numbers work or not.

Title: Re: JD Williams Group
Post by Kuddles on Sep 17th, 2007 at 2:53pm

Quote:
Please give feedback on the Reliable Collections thread about whether the numbers work or not.


Will do Dave ;)

Title: Naturally Close (p/o JD Williams)
Post by forna on Nov 5th, 2007 at 3:08pm
Naturally Close are mainly an on-line catalogue. Its seems Naturally Close is just one of many names used by the main company of Fashion World Ltd, a sister company of J.D. Williams. HOWEVER, if you actually need to speak to a human about you account /orders, all numbers listed are non-geo. The full address on correspondence from Naturally Close is listed as:-  Fashion World Ltd, T/A Naturally Close, Griffin House, 40 Lever Street, Manchester, M60 6ES.  Cant find an alternative anywhere, and all requests for an alternative number when calling for customer service, were answered with "there isnt one". With my last call lasting for 49 mins, (most of it in the queue), thats just not helpful!.

# Website URL added ~ DaveM

Title: Re: Naturally Close
Post by DaveM on Nov 5th, 2007 at 4:21pm
We would suggest that you try using one of the numerous Customer services numbers that we have in the database for JD Williams.

As you can see, most of the different Catalogue services are reachable through the same number, 0161 2382000.
Also try the Fashion World entry of 0161 2383587.

As it's such a large organisation, undoubtedly there will be others in the range 2000 - 2009 although some also may be Fax numbers.

Let us know how you get on.  ::)

Title: Simply Yours (p/o JD Williams)
Post by ecogeorge on Mar 5th, 2009 at 7:40pm
Cannot find a number anywhere for Simply Yours , the ladies fashion catalogue. Can anyone help.Legal address as below.

J D Williams & Company Limited t/as Simply Yours
Registered office: Griffin House, 40 Lever Street, Manchester, M60 6ES.

Registered in England Number: 178367
VAT registration number: 148 8796 03

Title: Re: Simply Yours number required.
Post by lompos on Mar 5th, 2009 at 8:04pm
If you search the database with their 0871 231 2000 contact number quite a few geographic alternatives come up, all in Manchester.

Please try them and let us kow how you got on.

Title: Re: Simply Yours number required.
Post by sherbert on Mar 5th, 2009 at 8:05pm
This is part of the

N Brown Group plc
Registered Office:
Griffin House
40 Lever Street
Manchester
M60 6ES

Registered in England No: 814103

General Enquiries:
Tel: +44 (0)161 236 8256
Fax: +44 (0)161 238 2662

As it is the same address as the one you gave, give it a try and let us know how you got on,

Title: Re: Simply Yours number required.
Post by Heinz on Mar 5th, 2009 at 8:06pm
Or, if you get free 0870 calls with BT, try:

J.D Williams & Co.Ltd Mail Order Company Order Line Tel: 0870 609 9000
53 Dale St, Manchester, M60 6ES

J.D Williams & Co.Ltd Mail Order Company Customer Services Tel: 0870 603 3603
53 Dale St, Manchester, M60 6ES

Title: JD Williams mail order
Post by obbijohn on Nov 22nd, 2009 at 3:21pm
If you ring the geographical customer services number 0161 238 3558 for JD Williams, given on this website as the alternative for 0871 231 3000, they refer you to an 0870 number.  If you ring the number given for enquiries/disputes - 0161 386 2009 - you get through to House of Bath:  but the House of Bath people will deal with JD Williams matters.

John

Title: Re: JD Williams mail order
Post by Dave on Nov 22nd, 2009 at 11:54pm

obbijohn wrote on Nov 22nd, 2009 at 3:21pm:
If you ring the geographical customer services number 0161 238 3558 for JD Williams, given on this website as the alternative for 0871 231 3000, they refer you to an 0870 number.  If you ring the number given for enquiries/disputes - 0161 386 2009 - you get through to House of Bath:  but the House of Bath people will deal with JD Williams matters.

Thanks John. I've replaced the 0161 238 3558 number with 0161 386 2009.  :)

Title: JD Williams (Fashion World, Julipa, Simply Be etc)
Post by Metadec on Jan 10th, 2010 at 12:08pm
Hello,
I have only today registered onto this site although I have been using it for some time now to find alterative numbers.  However, I have now been receiving numerous call (40+) from a site called Fifty Plus leaving a message for someone to call them and giving a reference number.  I do not want to call them cold on an 0870 number to try to stop these calls and I was hoping that someone a little brighter than me at using a computor could help.  
The number is 0870 1606119 and the site name is Fifty Plus.  Thanks.



~ Edited by Dave: Thread title amended

Title: Re: Fifty Plus (JD Williams)
Post by Dave on Jan 10th, 2010 at 12:31pm
Hi and welcome to the SAYNOTO0870.COM Forum.

Fifty Plus is a clothing catalogue operated by JD Williams. More information at www.fiftyplus.co.uk.

A search of the database for jd williams returns quite a few entries. I believe 0161 238 2000 is the main JD Williams switchboard. 0161 386 2009 is a order/customer services number, answered as "House of Bath", but listed for other catalogues, so they will most probably be able to deal with your enquiry.

Title: Re: Fifty Plus (JD Williams)
Post by Metadec on Jan 10th, 2010 at 2:32pm
That is most welcome.  Thanks very much for your swift help.

Title: Re: Fifty Plus (JD Williams)
Post by Metadec on Jan 10th, 2010 at 2:35pm
Are those numbers now entered onto the database for other users, or do I have to do that task.  Thanks again

Title: Re: Fifty Plus (JD Williams)
Post by Dave on Jan 10th, 2010 at 7:34pm

Metadec wrote on Jan 10th, 2010 at 2:35pm:
Are those numbers now entered onto the database for other users, or do I have to do that task.  Thanks again

I have added an entry for the 0870 1606119 number with the alternative 0161 238 2000. The 0870 number is answered as "Arrears Management Team".

Let me know how you get on, including which number you get success with, I can change the entry if needs be.


Also, if you find any other numbers in the database that either don't work or work and are unverified, or you have a number that you know of that isn't listed, please post on the forum in the Geographical Requests section and I will see that the database is amended accordingly.  :)

Title: Re: Fifty Plus (JD Williams)
Post by Metadec on Jan 11th, 2010 at 10:57am
I have contacted Fifty Plus this morning and managed to speak to their Fraud Department. Hopefully the calls will now cease but it may take 24/48hrs to go through the system. It is almost impossible to get them to give out an 01number but I have managed to get a couple more for the database.

0871 231 2000 - alternative is 0161 3862265 which is the fraud dept

0870 160 1950 - Credit Control Dept.  But unfortunately could not get them to give an alternative.

Thanks agaim.


Title: jacamo
Post by rippedoff on Feb 2nd, 2010 at 6:54pm
can anybody tell me a cheaper number for this company Jacamo.co.uk
0871 984 4000
(Calls cost 10p per minute from BT landlines but will vary depending on your phone company or if using a mobile).

Sander and Kay Ltd Trading as Jacamo
Registered office: Griffin House, 40 Lever Street, Manchester, M60 6ES.

Registered in England Number: 1060981
VAT registration number: 148 8796 03

Sander and Kay Ltd Trading as Jacamo is an appointed representative of J D Williams & Company Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Service Authority.

Title: Re: jacamo
Post by Dave on Feb 2nd, 2010 at 7:07pm

rippedoff wrote on Feb 2nd, 2010 at 6:54pm:
can anybody tell me a cheaper number for this company Jacamo.co.uk
0871 984 4000
(Calls cost 10p per minute from BT landlines but will vary depending on your phone company or if using a mobile).

Sander and Kay Ltd Trading as Jacamo
Registered office: Griffin House, 40 Lever Street, Manchester, M60 6ES.

Registered in England Number: 1060981
VAT registration number: 148 8796 03

Sander and Kay Ltd Trading as Jacamo is an appointed representative of J D Williams & Company Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Service Authority.

Hi and welcome to SAYNOTO0870.COM.

I have joined your posting to the existing thread for Jacamo which was started a couple of months ago. As you have said, this is a JD Williams company and there are lots of entries for them in the database.

sherbert made a suggestion above to andy554, but he has yet have the courtesy to respond.

Please let us know how you get on, what works and what doesn't. If you find a number that is a suitable alternative, I will list it for others to use.

Title: Re: Jacamo- Clothing company
Post by rippedoff on Feb 2nd, 2010 at 7:16pm
yes i found thread and it cost me nothing to speak to them tonight! thanks guys  ;D

Title: Re: Jacamo- Clothing company
Post by Dave on Feb 2nd, 2010 at 7:35pm

rippedoff wrote on Feb 2nd, 2010 at 7:16pm:
yes i found thread and it cost me nothing to speak to them tonight! thanks guys  ;D

Thanks for the feedback.

The 0161 238 2000 number is the main switchboard.

The 0161 386 2009 number is listed as alternative for many different catalogues even though it is answered as "the House of Bath" with menu options, so I have listed it as the alternative for Jacamo as well.

Title: Julipa (JD Williams and Co)
Post by CJT-80 on Nov 5th, 2010 at 6:31pm
Hi,

Just a quick note, my Mum tried to call Julipa on the 0161 number given as an alternative to 0871 231 2000 (standard JD Williams number) but it was answered House of Bath.

Now I know HoB are one of the JD Williams companies but they seemed unable to assist with the other company, which I found strange because if you check a few of the JD W companies ALL give the 0871 number.

Any thoughts?

Also if you type in 0871 231 200 (missing the last 0) by accident in your database, it gives 0871 231 2000 as the 01 alternative, it's unvarified. It may want removing.

Cheers,

:)

Title: Re: Julipa (JD Williams and Co)
Post by Dave on Nov 5th, 2010 at 9:49pm

CJT-80 wrote on Nov 5th, 2010 at 6:31pm:
Just a quick note, my Mum tried to call Julipa on the 0161 number given as an alternative to 0871 231 2000 (standard JD Williams number) but it was answered House of Bath.

Now I know HoB are one of the JD Williams companies but they seemed unable to assist with the other company, which I found strange because if you check a few of the JD W companies ALL give the 0871 number.

Any thoughts?

In general, companies like this operate under different brand names, but it's all the same people taking the calls. Perhaps they've got fed up with calls to the number and will not deal with non-HoB enquiries on it.

I will have a look at the JD Williams entries we have and tidy them up. In the mean time, the number 0800 072 8402 appears to be a direct alternative as it is answered with exactly the same IVR (menu) as 0871 231 2000. This is also the same as 0870 609 9000.



CJT-80 wrote on Nov 5th, 2010 at 6:31pm:
Also if you type in 0871 231 200 (missing the last 0) by accident in your database, it gives 0871 231 2000 as the 01 alternative, it's unvarified. It may want removing.

I've removed this entry.

Title: Re: Julipa (JD Williams and Co)
Post by CJT-80 on Nov 5th, 2010 at 9:54pm
Thanks Dave, I will pass the 0800 Number onto my Mum should she need to call them

:) :)

Title: Re: Julipa (JD Williams and Co)
Post by Dave on Nov 6th, 2010 at 12:16am
I've tidied up the JD Williams entries. They all have the 0800 number by them, with a note to say that the 0800 is the same menu options as the 0871 and that the 0161 386 2009 number is via House of Bath.

I suspect that further digging may unearth some other suitable alternatives. A quick look has revealed:

0161 386 2035-38 is for Crafting Direct
2033/82 Automated Payments Line
2075/76/78/84/85/90 Enquiry Line (Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat-Sun 8am-6pm)
2077 Helpdesk (internal)
2080 Marisota
2081 Mentions orders
2083 Menu: 1. Enquiry about delivery of item 2. All other enquiries (as 2075)


We now have entries for:

Ambrose Wilson
Classic Confidence
Fashion World
Fifty Plus
Heather Valley
Home Essentials
Home Shopping Direct
House of Bath
Jacamo
Julipa
Marisota
Naturally Close
Oxendales
Premier Man
Shoe Tailor
Simply Be
Simply Yours
Special Collection

Title: Re: Simply Be (a part of JD Williams)
Post by smileyeyes on Dec 4th, 2010 at 5:07pm
Hello everyone,


Today I needed to speak to Simply Be regarding an online order.
I can verify that a number listed in the unverified numbers data base, does work.
The chap who answered is Customer Services, and they ask you what catalogue you are enquiring about.

>> http://www.saynoto0870.com/companysearch.php  <<
0871 231 5000       >>       0161 386 2075  [smiley=thumbsup.gif]


Thanks for that!

;D



Title: Re: Simply Be (a part of JD Williams)
Post by Dave on Dec 4th, 2010 at 9:30pm

smileyeyes wrote on Dec 4th, 2010 at 5:07pm:
Today I needed to speak to Simply Be regarding an online order.
I can verify that a number listed in the unverified numbers data base, does work.
The chap who answered is Customer Services, and they ask you what catalogue you are enquiring about.

>> http://www.saynoto0870.com/companysearch.php  <<
0871 231 5000       >>       0161 386 2075  [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

There is a verified entry for Simply Be (0871 231 5000) which gives 0161 386 2009 as House of Bath. Did you try that number and find it wasn't suitable or did you go straight to 386 2075?

See above; I previously identified a few other numbers that may be worth trying.

Title: Re: Simply Be (a part of JD Williams)
Post by smileyeyes on Dec 8th, 2010 at 1:24pm

Dave wrote on Dec 4th, 2010 at 9:30pm:
Did you try that number and find it wasn't suitable or did you go straight to 386 2075?



Dave,  the above number that is in the unverified numbers list, was the first one I tried, and was lucky I found myself instantly speaking to a Customer Service advisor.

(sorry for the delay, hadn't been on the laptop for a couple of days)

:)*

Title: Re: JD Williams Catalogues: Fashion World/SimplyBe
Post by Dave on Dec 8th, 2010 at 7:53pm
Thanks again for the feedback smileyes.  :)

I only checked the JD Williams numbers off a month ago (see above). At that time, 0800 0728402 was answered with the same menu as 0871 231 2000 and other 0871 numbers.

Today it is answered with a recording which redirects House of Bath enquiries to 0871 984 2000 and JD Williams enquiries to 0871 231 2000. The same message is also on 0161 386 2009, which was the number I listed for most catalogues and was previously for House of Bath, but reportedly worked for all catalogues.

I have therefore removed the 0800 number and replaced the 0161 number with 0161 386 2075.

Title: Re: JD Williams Catalogues: Fashion World/SimplyBe etc
Post by samwsmith1 on Oct 20th, 2011 at 8:01pm
Just thought I'd let you know that the 0161 alternatives no longer work -  0161 386 2075.

They just play a message saying that you should re-dial the 0871 number.

But you can now request a call back from within the My Account page of the website.

Title: Re: JD Williams Catalogues: Fashion World/SimplyBe etc
Post by CJT-80 on Oct 20th, 2011 at 8:12pm
@SamWSmith

Have you tried the 0800 number previously mentioned?

Am just curious as to if it still works.

I guess JD Williams have got wind of the numbers being given out.

:(

Title: Re: JD Williams Catalogues: Fashion World/SimplyBe etc
Post by samwsmith1 on Oct 20th, 2011 at 9:49pm

CJT-80 wrote on Oct 20th, 2011 at 8:12pm:
@SamWSmith

Have you tried the 0800 number previously mentioned?

Am just curious as to if it still works.

I guess JD Williams have got wind of the numbers being given out.

:(

I tried 2, I can't remember which ones, one said please redial 0871.... the other said "Calls to house of bath may be monitored or recorded".

Title: Re: JD Williams Catalogues: Fashion World/SimplyBe etc
Post by CJT-80 on Oct 21st, 2011 at 9:46pm
@SamWSmith,

As Dave has previously noted House of Bath (HoB) are part of JD Williams and therefore they maybe able to help.

Neither I nor my Mum use them any longer.

Title: Re: JD Williams Catalogues: Fashion World/SimplyBe etc
Post by samwsmith1 on Oct 22nd, 2011 at 12:40am

CJT-80 wrote on Oct 21st, 2011 at 9:46pm:
@SamWSmith,

As Dave has previously noted House of Bath (HoB) are part of JD Williams and therefore they maybe able to help.

Neither I nor my Mum use them any longer.

I just used the live chat in the end as it was easier, as I said before this and a call back request form are available during office hours on the transactions page.

Title: Re: JD Williams Catalogues: Fashion World/SimplyBe etc
Post by Dave on Oct 22nd, 2011 at 1:49am

samwsmith1 wrote on Oct 20th, 2011 at 8:01pm:
Just thought I'd let you know that the 0161 alternatives no longer work -  0161 386 2075.

They just play a message saying that you should re-dial the 0871 number.

But you can now request a call back from within the My Account page of the website.

Thanks. I've replaced 0161 386 2075 with 2090 as suggested by one of the unverified submissions.

I've also added a note to each entry which says "Request a call back from My Account section of website".

Title: Re: JD Williams Catalogues: Fashion World/SimplyBe etc
Post by smileyeyes on Apr 11th, 2012 at 9:53am
Helloooo  :D

This is regarding Simply Be..
The main database lists JD Williams, Ambrose Wilson, Crafting Direct, Fifty Plus, Heather Valley, Home Essentials, Home Shopping Direct, Julipa, Oxendales, Premier Man, Shoe Tailor, Special Collection, and Thats My Style with these 2 numbers: 0871 231 2000  >>>  0161 386 2090

The un-verified database lists  Simply Be  >>  0871 231 2000 but no alternative number.

;)    I can confirm that the 0161 386 2090 number does also work for Simply Be.  My call was answered by a customer service person, they ask for your account number, and are able to deal with all of the above companies accounts.

{where are the little icons we used to be able to add, the thumbs up, wavey hands etc?  I really liked those  :(  :'(}

Title: Re: JD Williams Catalogues: Fashion World/SimplyBe etc
Post by Dave on Apr 11th, 2012 at 2:18pm

smileyeyes wrote on Apr 11th, 2012 at 9:53am:
This is regarding Simply Be..
The main database lists JD Williams, Ambrose Wilson, Crafting Direct, Fifty Plus, Heather Valley, Home Essentials, Home Shopping Direct, Julipa, Oxendales, Premier Man, Shoe Tailor, Special Collection, and Thats My Style with these 2 numbers: 0871 231 2000  >>>  0161 386 2090

I listed these JD Williams previously. Forgive me for not checking each catalogue's website now, but the 0871 numbers that were listed against respective titles are those which were published on their websites.

That shown on Simply Be's contact page is 0871 231 5000 and that is what is listed in the database with alternative 0161 386 2090. Have you found that Simply Be publishes the number 0871 231 2000 somewhere and if so where? I can add this to the existing entry if needs be.

It is perhaps worth noting that 0161 386 2090 remains in service; JD Williams having disabled numbers that we have published in the past. Has it had a change of heart and decided to accept that some customers can avoid the premium number?  :-?



smileyeyes wrote on Apr 11th, 2012 at 9:53am:
{where are the little icons we used to be able to add, the thumbs up, wavey hands etc?  I really liked those  :(  :'(}

Are these additional smillies? There used to be a link from the reply page for them and it seems to have disappeared.

Title: Julipia via JD Williams
Post by speedy on Sep 18th, 2013 at 3:49am
Tuesday I tried the 0161 386 2090 that I picked up on the Forum to contact Julipia via JD Williams for a neighbour to cancel her Account but was answered by recording saying 'sales, queries, accounts redial on 0871 number.

Has anyone found a more recent Geo. Number for JDW

Apparently Julipia keep phoning her up asking if she wants to Order so she wants to Close her Account completely.

I cant email to close account because obviously a different name.

Thanks for any help.


Title: Re: Julipia via JD Williams
Post by CJT-80 on Sep 18th, 2013 at 12:00pm

speedy wrote on Sep 18th, 2013 at 3:49am:
Tuesday I tried the 0161 386 2090 that I picked up on the Forum to contact Julipia via JD Williams for a neighbour to cancel her Account but was answered by recording saying 'sales, queries, accounts redial on 0871 number.

Has anyone found a more recent Geo. Number for JDW

Apparently Julipia keep phoning her up asking if she wants to Order so she wants to Close her Account completely.

I cant email to close account because obviously a different name.

Thanks for any help.


JD Williams are in turn owned by N Brown Group, they can be contacted here so your neighbour may wish to ring them and complain, and if they refuse to connect her or give out an 01 number I would suggest she advises she "cannot" call an 0871 number.

Alternatively you could try e-mailing them on her behalf, but I guess you would at least need her account number. More info here

I hope this helps.  Out of interest when did you try the alternative listed?

Kind Regards.

Title: Re: Julipia via JD Williams
Post by Dave on Sep 18th, 2013 at 11:39pm

speedy wrote on Sep 18th, 2013 at 3:49am:
Tuesday I tried the 0161 386 2090 that I picked up on the Forum to contact Julipia via JD Williams for a neighbour to cancel her Account but was answered by recording saying 'sales, queries, accounts redial on 0871 number.

Has anyone found a more recent Geo. Number for JDW

A more pertinent question than "has anyone found…" is "why haven't they posted…?" :-? ::)

I have just spent over an hour going through the entries for JD Williams. One number which was listed unverified against one catalogue title is 0161 386 2187 goes through to a menu with options. 0161 386 2030/3 goes directly to the Enquiry Line.

These numbers were in there waiting to be found! It appears that site users wish to sit around and wait to be spoon-fed. ::)

Title: Re: JD Williams Catalogues: Fashion World/SimplyBe etc
Post by speedy on Sep 19th, 2013 at 12:27pm
Sorry not to have posted back sooner.

I did a search of the Forum which was were I got the number I had noted earlier this year. On finding the result as I posted previously, I searched for JD Williams and found the JDW HO number 0161238 2000 which was answered by a lady and on asking to be transfered to Julipia she gave me an 0870 6033603 which I used because it is in my BT Anytime and carried out the required Account Cancellation. I know it is not a Geo. Number as hoped but I was able to carryout the task intended.

Thanks Dave for highlighting the Geo Numbers which I will note, and my apologies, I probably didnt use the Search properly.


Title: Re: JD Williams Catalogues: Fashion World/SimplyBe etc
Post by Dave on Sep 19th, 2013 at 4:37pm

speedy wrote on Sep 19th, 2013 at 12:27pm:
Sorry not to have posted back sooner.

I did a search of the Forum which was were I got the number I had noted earlier this year. On finding the result as I posted previously, I searched for JD Williams and found the JDW HO number 0161238 2000 which was answered by a lady and on asking to be transfered to Julipia she gave me an 0870 6033603 which I used because it is in my BT Anytime and carried out the required Account Cancellation. I know it is not a Geo. Number as hoped but I was able to carryout the task intended.

Thanks Dave for highlighting the Geo Numbers which I will note, and my apologies, I probably didnt use the Search properly.

Based on previous experience, I think that it is quite possible that these alternatives will be disabled. If that happens then we will have to replace them with the word "unknown" until such a time as a new number is found.

Title: Re: JD Williams Catalogues: Fashion World/SimplyBe etc
Post by CJT-80 on Mar 27th, 2014 at 9:30am
Good Morning,

Just to advise the alternative number given for Jacamo 0161 386 2187 now has a redirect recording giving out the number 0871 231 2000 it then cuts you off...

This may also be the case of other alternatives for JD Williams.

Title: Re: JD Williams Catalogues: Fashion World/SimplyBe etc
Post by Dave on Mar 27th, 2014 at 5:48pm

CJT-80 wrote on Mar 27th, 2014 at 9:30am:
Just to advise the alternative number given for Jacamo 0161 386 2187 now has a redirect recording giving out the number 0871 231 2000 it then cuts you off...

Thanks. I have removed this number and replaced it with 0161 386 2091, which answers as House of Bath. Clearly JD Williams are spinning it out as long as possible until it is compelled to give up its premium numbers by the CCR on 13th June.

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