Epinions Recent Reviews for jh1221

CLASSIC BAIT & SWITCH! BUYER BEWARE!

Sat, 13 Jan 2007 10:22:57 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author jh1221 - Aha! This is how Progressive can CLAIM to offer lower premiums than other insurance companies. If you later fail to jump through their hoops, the premium is increased after you buy their policy! Went with Progressive instead of GEICO because their...

Could be better . . .

Sun, 21 Mar 2004 20:18:18 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author jh1221 - Been a member since 1984 with mixed feelings. I like not having to deal with salespeople trying to rack up commissions by persuading you to churn, buy and sell, stocks. And I especially like not having to deal with ANY human beings since trading by...

First Union is now WACHOVIA

Sun, 21 Mar 2004 18:21:59 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author jh1221 - Before First Union, it was First American. Now it's Wachovia! If they weren't right on the corner with a drive-up ATM, would have closed the account long ago! Let's see how they do as Wachovia. Will wait and see before writing an Epinion on that...

The Epitome of Credit Union!

Sun, 21 Mar 2004 17:22:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jh1221 - Belonged to Pearl Harbor FCU for over twelve years, until I moved away from Hawai'i in 1990. Didn't have any problems with them, ONLY good experiences. Would not hestitate to recommend membership to a friend or anyone else in their field of membership...

Too Big & Impersonal/Biased against Officers?/NavyCorp?

Sun, 21 Mar 2004 16:40:15 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author jh1221 - You should see the PALACE Navy Federal built for itself in northern Virginia using members' (our) money! Turned down for a mortgage in the mid-1980s in spite of being members for ten-plus years, with the combined income of an O-4 & an O-5 and a...

Norwest: Norwest is now called WELLS FARGO

Sun, 21 Mar 2004 14:53:15 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author jh1221 - Haven't had any big problems with Wells Fargo (formerly Norwest). BUT they recently stopped returning checks sent to them as payment. Besides being monumentally annoying to a customer used to getting canceled checks returned, there is the potential...

Authentic Japanese Cuisine, A Bit Pricey

Wed, 25 Feb 2004 12:21:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jh1221 - Been to Akasaka many times and it's the best kept secret in a crowded, unassuming strip mall in western Alexandria. I lived in Japan for over two years and Akasaka food and atmosphere are very authentic. It's also one of the cleaner storefront Japanese...

Countrywide: Problems Galore!

Tue, 24 Feb 2004 22:13:48 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author jh1221 - Once, just once, I mailed the payment without a stamp. It set a chain of events in motion that pointed out how ignorant, intolerant and greedy Countrywide is. Had been a Countrywide customer for four or five years, paid regularly, NEVER incurred a late...

Been Waiting for This

Tue, 24 Feb 2004 20:41:42 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jh1221 - Years ago I wondered why they couldn't invent a machine that would record TV signals onto a computer hard drive instead of videotape. With TiVo, and now the Panasonic DMR-E80H, they FINALLY did it! The only thing missing, unless it's buried in the...

Not the First Class from Before Deregulation, BUT There Are Much Worse!

Tue, 24 Feb 2004 19:00:39 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jh1221 - Many years ago, before deregulation, while flying between Hawai'i and the Mainland, I was bumped a few times to First Class. I remember the large seats, the china, silverware, crystal, excellent food, attentive service, and abundant amenities, like...

First Class? What First Class? Why Have First Class If It's No Better Than Coach?

Tue, 24 Feb 2004 17:53:40 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author jh1221 - Flew First Class on Delta from Honolulu to DC National on Labor Day 2003. I don't fly very often any more and figured First Class would be more comfortable on such a long haul. Plus Delta was having a sale on First Class from Honolulu in late summer...

Charming, Comfy, Cozy, Costly, but above all, ELEGANT!

Wed, 24 Dec 2003 04:18:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jh1221 - Extensively renovated in 2001, the Williamsburg Inn was already excellent and now it's even better! On-line reservations are available at www.history.org/visit/stayWith
Us/williamsburgInn/.
Colonial Houses & How We Found the Inn If you...

Women Clients Treated Badly - Don't Get Me Started!

Tue, 23 Dec 2003 16:22:05 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author jh1221 - OK, I got started! Stand by for heavy rolls! After years of faithful payments, I was treated shabbily by USAA. They not only tried to gouge me, like some fly-by-night outfit, they even flat-out lied to me! I have NO use for liars or any outfit...

Great for Extended Visits

Sat, 13 Dec 2003 18:30:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jh1221 - On the beach at Honolulu's Gold Coast, in the shadow of Diamond Head, the Colony Surf was built in the late 1950s. It's no longer a hotel but a Co-op of privately-owned apartments, some of which are available as monthly rentals. It's a place where you...