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Re: At the other end of the rainbow....
I've seen people in my local jewellers getting a valuation, so much for cash or more for an in-house voucher. I'd prefer that to posting them off ...2 -
Re: At the other end of the rainbow....
Don't expect anything like the purchase price. You could get them valued - you should have them insured before handing them over - but that costs for both insurance and valuation. You could look…2 -
Re: The Top Regular Savers Discussion Thread
Yes, posted (think on the 20th), opened on 23rd and cheque payment showing online.1 -
O/S Daily Sunday 28th December 2025
Good morning all.14 -
Re: 16 year old's inheritance monies
As the OP's son is 16 and will ordinarily take control of the funds when they turn 18 regardless of any wishes the OP may have to the contrary, it might be worth actually discussing this with th…2 -
Re: 2025 DECLUTTERING CAMPAIGN MrsSD - The Joy of Decluttering
* Write a daily To Do list - only 3 tasks * Concerted effort to sort out sleep patterns - Realistic targets: bed by 2:00 a.m. & up by 10:00 a.m * Continue dealing with mail & email on a daily…18 -
Re: 2025 DECLUTTERING CAMPAIGN MrsSD - The Joy of Decluttering
Thinking of you and sending hugs @StickyTheStickInsect. It takes a lot of time to recover if it is your parent - mine died in 2006 and 2008 and I still find myself having problems. Take it slow and e…17 -
Re: £3000 Leccy Bill wrong
Congratulations !Celebrate the New Year by claiming compo and ditching BG.You may find you get a better deal by using different suppliers for gas and electricity. It's worth checking a few Ofgem…2 -
Re: Sealed Pot Challenge ~ 19
Result that’s brill! I keep looking out for roadkill. I’ve potted 1.80 today, change from my weekly petrol fill up. I use cash to keep in budget no11 £1.80 thank you3 -
Re: Payment a Day - Chapter 2025
I'll sort it now!2
