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Lots of online retailers offer free delivery if you spend over a certain amount, and there are invariably times when your basket is a little shy of qualifying. What tends to be your response? Is the prospect of free delivery enough of a carrot to get you to buy more stuff? Vote in the poll then share your thoughts in the…
September is often a time for new starts and this week Forumites have been preparing for the next phase of educational and professional life, discussing name tapes for school uniforms, options for commuting to work and generally getting a better handle on personal finances. Read on for more about all that and the rest of…
This week Forumites have been giving thought to what happens when it's time to retire. MoneySavers have been talking about how it felt once they'd made their retirement date official, whilst another MSE Forum user is looking for tips on putting their affairs in order for a smooth transition.…
Please can someone clarify the Vinted QR Inpost shipping codes for me? I always printed labels before with no issues. The other day I tried just the QR code method for shipping and since Tuesday my parcel hasn't been collected from the locker. For what I understood, I don't attach anything to the package, I scan the QR…
Hello. I’m trying to help with the confirmation process of a family member and thought I had nailed the C1 form! How wrong was I - returned today but with no info on what was wrong with the form. Is it advisable to upload images here - I’m not sure if it is the wording or the numbers which are incorrect. No IHT is due, and…
Earlier this week I ordered a car battery from Tayna. It arrived at lunchtime (I'm working from home), so I unpacked it and put it on the floor. The instructions said "remove the black vent", so I removed it, then returned to work. After work I wanted to fit the battery to my car. However, I noticed droplets of acid and…
I’m hoping the tariff‑formula experts here can shed some light on an inconsistency I’ve encountered with Octopus. I have two properties, both switched to Octopus Tracker at the same time: Property 1 – placed on Tracker April 2026 v1 Property 2 – placed on Tracker 2025 v1 Both show the same contract end date: 14 April 2027,…
I have a Ryanair flight booked for 30 August which I now know I won't be taking. The fare was only £20, so I'm not looking for a refund and I'm quite happy to write the £20 off. What I find strange is that there doesn't seem to be any way to simply cancel/surrender the booking so that Ryanair can make the seat available to…
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