A couple of years ago we bid, at the Auction, for a meal at the Yacht Classic and we got it. When we got the voucher, it had the Yacht Boutique on the voucher, which was crossed out and it said the Yacht Classic. We knew they were both the same company so did not say anything at the time.
We booked the Classic and went with our neighbours. When it came time to pay the bill. The waiter took the voucher and then came back with the Manager who told us the voucher was for the Boutique. We pointed out that The Boutique had been crossed out and the Classic put in. He was not having any of it. We tried to ring Chrissie and Pete, but they were not available. Next thing we knew the Manager from the Boutique was at our table and told us the voucher was for him. We were so embarrassed, particularly as we were with our English neighbours who we had been bigging up the Auction to. They had never been and had never had an involvement with the 3C's
Anyway, after much discussion and much more embarrassment , we had to take back the voucher and pay up.
We did eventually contact Chrissie and Pete who issued a new voucher for the Classic and we did have our meal there. However, I cringe now when I think about how bad we felt that night. It totally ruined the night for us.
This was obviously an error on the part of the 3C's and we would not blame them as they do such good work. Keep in mind mistakes happen and always double check the voucher you receive, for venue and when the voucher lapses. None of this would stop us bidding at the 3C's Auction, but we are now careful to check the voucher.