Chortle Chook Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I got my first Meerkat today (from comparethemarket.com). I'm in my 50s and don't have any children around to love him but I'm rediculously chuffed He is Alexander complete with red dressing gown and is a lot better made than I'd thought he'd be. He's now sitting up in my study to keep me working hard I did save an amazing amount on my home insurance (had been with the Pru for 24 years but clearly a change is a good thing), but am almost as delighted with my meerkat as I am with the saving I also loved all the letters about his impending arrival including a priceless one about how he had fallen into a cannal in Holland and got his fur all wet Whoever thought it all up really knows a thing or two about human nature. I hope that they got a good reward and it did not all go to some seniour manager somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I got mine last year after buying car insurance. I was desperate for Alexander but ended up with the school teacher who was not nearly as nice! I will be looking at the site again over the next week or so to renew the car ins so maybe taking delivery of another Meerkat! The boys loved tracking the Meerkat all over Europe and hearing about her adventures - all good fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I have got 4 now My niece is a HUGE fan of meerkats, so I gave them to her. The last one I received was left in the shed by the postman. He is great and always leaves parcels there when I am out. He will then leave a message on a letter letting me know. The last message said 'Meerkat in shed' I have no idea how he knew, as the box is blank. I got email updates from Postkat, telling me where he was! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I want one! I got my insurance through them late last year but not heard anything about a Meerkat yet; I guess its early days, how long did yours take to arrive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 DId you apply for one Lewis? It takes around 4 weeks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Ohh, I didn't know I had to apply for one Will have a look at the website! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 You have to give details of the insurance you took out and then you will get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Done! Didn't realise you had to apply for one Thank youu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Ah that would be where I went wrong then. I also switched insurance through comparethemarket and kept wondering when my Meerkat was going to arrive! Over a year ago now so I think it might be a bit late to apply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbug Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 No harm in trying! Lb. Worse they can say is it is too late! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 If you are soooo desperate to get a meerkat, there are lots on the famous auction site or you could knit one! I want the little one with the rusksack that skips along the wall on the Corrie ads. However, I didn't use that price comparison site for my car insurance, so can't apply for one. Hope yours arrives soon Lewis! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 Just done a credit card balance transfer so another Meerkat on his way This could become as addictive as collecting chickens I'm really lazy about changing suppliers as I used to find it all so stressful (all the forms etc) but these comparison websites really take the stress out of it and collecting meerkats has spurred me on to sort out all kinds of things. I mean why pay interest on a credit card when you can transfer it to another and get '0 % interest' for up to 23months OH chose Vasili this time round. I'll have to switch another thing as I want Sergei. Perhaps I'm losing the plot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 If you are soooo desperate to get a meerkat, there are lots on the famous auction site or you could knit one! I'm not that desperate really Besides which I expect the dog would get hold of the poor thing and de-stuff it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Just checked. £169.00 plus £12 P&P for the set of 6? I'm getting mine back from my niece! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 Just checked. £169.00 plus £12 P&P for the set of 6? Why on earth would you buy them when you can get them for free and get good deals / save yourself pennies at the same time ? I've saved £600+ on my credit card loan and more than that on my home insurance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 I have excellent deals on all my insurance needs, car, home etc etc & I don't have a credit card or any loans. So I can't use Meerkat site for anything to get one! I'm going to sit & sulk in a corner! Ha ha! Second thoughts, I could just go the zoo & see a whole family of them. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted January 23, 2013 Author Share Posted January 23, 2013 Good idea about the zoo but do they speak with silly Russian accents there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I've only just seen this post! If you like meerkats, you should visit the Animal Experience at St Ives in Cambridge. My boys were given 'the experience' as a christmas pressy and they had a fantastic time! The boys in the meerkat enclosure - click on the picture to see the video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Having spent countless hours over the past week (4 alone today ) I have finally managed to work out and buy, after much to ing and fro ing with the company concerned the best deal with Compare the Market........... and so have a Meerkat on the way! Gobsmackedto find that you can CHOOSE which one! Last time it was pot luck and got the school teacher so flogged her on local free ad site as she was a bit boring Sooooo,now have Alexander travelling overland to us, much to the delight of E and Y S! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 I wasn't given the option to choose! I got Vassily in a leather jacket, wanted Alexander... but then I think everyone does Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I ordered mine on Saturday and have not heard anything yet....last time I got endless postcards from the Postcat; maybe he is on a 'go slow'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 Just got Vassily today As I was feeding my chooks the postman said 'I've got one of those furry funnies for you'. Guess they are delivering them all the time or how else would they know what was in a sealed cardboard box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Not having heard anythingfor awhile and assuming that the Postkat is on strike I logged in to check delivery times. It seems that the information needs to be veriifed with the Company that you have bought from and this can be from 21 to 90 days!!!!! And thats until despatch not arrival! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 Yes, they won't actually send you a Meerkat unless they know for sure you have gone through with the deal. Guess that makes sense or they would be sending out even more meerkats than they do already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
