Is
Time Up For Rip-Off Ireland?
Angela Sammon looks at the ongoing price-hikes that have infuriated the
Irish consumer and sparked a backlash.
The Irish World, January 16th, 2004
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There are signs though, that the Irish consumer is fighting back. New
websites have started naming and shaming over-pricing culprits in a bid
to get better value and service for the Irish public.
Value Ireland was set up in August 2003 to give vent to the
frustrations of the Irish consumer. Customers are encouraged to report
their good and bad experiences in a bid to avoid rip off merchants and
get a better deal for consumers nationwide. "Better purchasing decisions
through better information" is the sites motto.
"I don't just want it to be a site where people complain. I want to
help people find good value as well", said Diarmuid MacShane, the sites
founder.
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