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Old 01-11-2005, 5:14 PM   #1
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Old 03-11-2005, 3:02 PM   #2
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Considering i dont really read books,with regards to the new updated money diet i can actually say this is one book i am looking forward to reading.
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Old 03-11-2005, 4:06 PM   #3
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Just ordered mine, I had a little bit of cashback on a credit card that had been sitting for a while so used that up with getting the book. When is the book likely to hit the doormat, Martin?


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Old 03-11-2005, 4:57 PM   #4
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Old 03-11-2005, 5:09 PM   #5
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Just so I know to stay home to retrieve it from the postie, before he attempts to unsuccessfully jam it through the letterbox.

Good time to release the book, just before Christmas, everyone can knuckle down after Christmas and recoup some of the money spent over the festive season, New Year's Resolution to save money, be more canny with your cash. I hope I can squeeze it into my handbag so I can take it and read it in Starbucks over a hot chocolate when the kids are out. My treat, don't drink, don't smoke so my Starbucks fix is my treat.


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Old 03-11-2005, 6:04 PM   #6
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Well, I've done my bit for "the cause"!! 4 copies took it over the £15 for free delivery, and I had a £5 voucher from a survey company too - so 4 copies for £2.50 each.


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Old 03-11-2005, 6:45 PM   #7
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just got email about new Money Diet book.


and i quote from Martin..............

"The MoneySavingExpert.com User offer

I pushed my publisher to allow site users to get the book 2 weeks early (14 Nov) via a special deal with Amazon. The price is £3.99 plus £2.75 p&p (recommended retail price £7.99). Yet Amazon's new policy means spend £15 and delivery is free, so if you're planning a Christmas shop anyway it's worth combining the two. This deal and price is for one week only. "

here's where the hmmmmmmmm comes in.................


"Amazon Shipping £2.16 + 59p per item. Free option if over £19 spent. "

above from bookbrain.co.uk


So £15 or £19 ?????????
can anyone shed any light on this, or am i just being daft???
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Old 03-11-2005, 6:45 PM   #8
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I have just ordered mine.

Great stuff Martin keep up the good work.
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Old 03-11-2005, 6:57 PM   #9
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Just ordered 4 copies. Gets me free delivery AND three useful pressies! Well done Martin. Can't wait to see it.
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Old 03-11-2005, 7:43 PM   #10
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Got mine but had to giggle at the "Perfect Partner" that Amazon have it down with - "The Two of Us, My Life With John Thaw"

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Oh go on then you've twisted my arm. Suppose I can always stick it on the Bay of E once read
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Old 03-11-2005, 8:05 PM   #12
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here's where the hmmmmmmmm comes in.................


"Amazon Shipping £2.16 + 59p per item. Free option if over £19 spent. "

above from bookbrain.co.uk


So £15 or £19 ?????????
can anyone shed any light on this, or am i just being daft???

It's definitely £15 stated on Amazon.

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Old 03-11-2005, 11:08 PM   #13
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Fantastic news Martin, this site has changed my life! I’m definitely a prudent money saver these days. Always reading the site and forums, telling my friends about the information available and proudly displaying your car sticker.

My sister has just started at university, and im worried she is going to make the same mistakes I did so this will make the perfect Christmas gift.

Anyway, my point. . .
Ive placed my order with Amazon (with a few other Christmas gifts for the free delivery) and received the following email:


Dispatch estimate for these items: 2 Dec 2005
Delivery estimate: 5 Dec 2005 - 7 Dec 2005
2x "The Money Diet: The Ultimate Guide to Shedding Pounds Off Your Bills and Saving Money on Everything!"
Martin Lewis; Paperback; £3.99


I thought we were getting an early dispatch before general release? I’m not sure I can wait a further two weeks; the anticipation is just too much.

Can anyone shed any light on this?

Thanks,
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Old 03-11-2005, 11:37 PM   #14
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just got email about new Money Diet book.


and i quote from Martin..............

"The MoneySavingExpert.com User offer

I pushed my publisher to allow site users to get the book 2 weeks early (14 Nov) via a special deal with Amazon. The price is £3.99 plus £2.75 p&p (recommended retail price £7.99). Yet Amazon's new policy means spend £15 and delivery is free, so if you're planning a Christmas shop anyway it's worth combining the two. This deal and price is for one week only. "

here's where the hmmmmmmmm comes in.................


"Amazon Shipping £2.16 + 59p per item. Free option if over £19 spent. "

above from bookbrain.co.uk


So £15 or £19 ?????????
can anyone shed any light on this, or am i just being daft???
I think Martin means spend £15.00 more to get the free delivery


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Hi all,

Just putting and order through,and when it got to the confirmation screen, just before I handed over my cash, it said expected delivery date 29 Nov.

That was following the affiliate link too.

How do we get the early delivery???

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Old 04-11-2005, 10:49 AM   #16
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see here for the £15 free delivery offer
You need to select supersaver delivery - maybe the £19 is for free first class.

paulmarks83, did you use the link in Martin's email to order? If you ordered any other way you won't get it early.
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I thought we were getting an early dispatch before general release? I’m not sure I can wait a further two weeks; the anticipation is just too much.

Can anyone shed any light on this?

Thanks,
Paul.
I've just re-read Martin's e-mail, and it does read as if we should be getting the books earlier than the release date - but I definately clicked on the link in his e-mail and have definately got a delivery date for early December. So gives the impression that they're not sending them out until after the normal release date of 1 December - unless the Super-Saver delivery is Super-slow?!

Not that it bothers me much - most of them are Christmas pressies anyway.


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Using the affiliate link at the moment isn't telling you that you'll get it early. :-(
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Old 04-11-2005, 3:56 PM   #19
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Have just noticed The Money Diet is #1 in Amazon's Hot 100 Books at the moment (beating Jamie Oliver and Sharon Osborne)! It's not released for a month!


student100 has now graduated, and is slowly getting used to the idea of being a businessman...
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Old 04-11-2005, 4:07 PM   #20
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Have just noticed The Money Diet is #1 in Amazon's Hot 100 Books at the moment (beating Jamie Oliver and Sharon Osborne)! It's not released for a month!
thats great news..
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