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Archives for February 2005

I am a 1 year old mse.comer
I joined this site 1 year ago on the 28 Feb 2004. During this time I have got the following FREE Nights in hotels Manicure Hair Cut Facial Pedometer Hair Colour Pet Food (Don't worry I did give it to the dog :D ) Shampoo Bubble Bath Calender Coffee/Tea Maker Tea bags Recipe Book Boxes & Tins of Sweets Razors Tights…
Great Tesco savings
I've saved £35.00 in the last 3 weeks using the tesco's online codes some lovely person provided on this site. Managed to get the £15.00 off this week and used it to buy my daughters 21st Birthday cake from Tesco's. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Di
All time top chat topics (22/2/2005)
Those topics without hyperlinks are no longer on the forum. Argos Clearence Sale Mark XXII = 97533 191 LXDIRECT.COM CODES POSTED HERE! = 80041 Unlocking mobiles = 69282 Magazines offers - 3 for £1 or less = 68837 TRY ME FREE HUNT = 62196 Dell System for £185 = 54801 M&S Further reductions = 51125 4.1 Surround Sound System…
Daily Top Chat Topics for w/e 27/2/2005
Note: These stats are a rough guide as the official stats are unavailble due to the server upgrade. Hopefully, these will become available over the next couple of weeks. Sunday 27/2/2005:- Magazine offers - 3 for £1, free gifts etc II = 1256 ARGOS CLEARANCE SALE MARK XXII = 1052 Free headset no P&P total cost 0p = 1046…
Lucky dishwasher tablet!
I found a gold wrapped tablet in the box, thought I may have won something. Sent it back to 'Finish' with a nice covering letter. Unfortunately the reply stated that it was the end of the roll of packaging, thus the gold colour. But they enclosed a voucher for £4.00 for my time and effort. Did a weekly shop at Kwik Save,…
All time top topics 15/2/05
Those topics without hyperlinks are no longer on the forum. 191 LXDIRECT.COM CODES POSTED HERE! = 77769 Unlocking mobiles = 67560 Magazines offers - 3 for £1 or less = 64678 Argos Clearence Sale Mark XXII = 64550 TRY ME FREE HUNT = 61369 Dell System for £185 = 51404 M&S Further reductions = 50698 4.1 Surround Sound System…
Daily top chat topics for week ending 20/2/2005
Daily totals for week ending 27/2/2005 can be found HERE Sunday 20/2/2005:- E-? soon Nokia 3510i (PAYG) colour screen phone for £19.99 = 4300 * views The Great 'Boots Bargains' Hunt = 2028 Sainsburys PS2 BOGOF - loophole? = 1925 Great 'disguised Own Brand' Hunt = 1605 Walkers Crisps 2p a packet!!! = 1043 Get Stuffed!!! A…
£32 savings on Tesco Shop!!!
Just wanted to say thanks so much. Just had on-line order for £80.27 (inc delivery charge) and only paid £48.29 using £10 discount code from MSE, and by sticking to 2 for 1 offers. Could have saved another £2 if I'd had it delivered on Tuesday, but my delighful grand-daughter came to stay with me today for half term, so we…
Got my 18.9 APR card changed to 0% for 9 months!!!!
Thanks to the advice from Martin in his book and on this site, I called my credit card company (still nameless til I get the card in my hand!) to complain about the APR as I had the card for 6 years. They said there was nothing they could do and it was tough! Wrote a letter that I would be leaving them in the next 2 weeks…
Recommending Mse
I'm not sure if this is where to post this but: Whenever I am approached by those annoying canvassers in supermarkets or the high street etc, to sign up to their electricity/gas/phone deal, I tell them I could save them money and give them Martin's website. They usually get very interested, write it down and thank me,…
cant wait to start saving!!
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I feel humble
Ive just been reading some of the threads below of how people have been in so much debt (which in todays society is so easy) and thanks to this site are making huge headway with their life and finances. I have been very fortunate in my life that with every financial crisis Ive had.....i.e. being a lager lout teenager,…
All time top topics (8/2/2005)
Those topics without hyperlinks are no longer on the forum. 191 LXDIRECT.COM CODES POSTED HERE! = 75279 Unlocking mobiles = 65103 TRY ME FREE HUNT = 60310 Argos Clearence Sale Mark XXII = 57603 Magazines offers - 3 for £1 or less = 56918 4.1 Surround Sound System = 49822 leather office chair £29.99 +free sandwich toaster =…
Daily Top Chat Topics (w/e 13/2/2005)
Note: These stats are a rough guide as the official stats are unavailble due to the server upgrade. Hopefully, these will become available over the next couple of weeks. Monday 7/2/2005:- 1. Free Orange Sims 07.02.05-09.02.05 = 2436 2. ***** Free Orange Sims ***** = 1438 3. Dell system for £185 incl. VAT = 845 4. The Sun…
Daily Top Chat Topics (w/e 6/2/2005)
Monday 31/1/2005:- My apologies - yesterday these figures were inadvertantly put in last weeks post!!!. 1. more Boots £5 vouchers = 2955 2. M&S Further reductions online now! = 2676 3. Dell system Including 17" CRT for £185 incl. VAT !!! = 1935 4. double duvet sets from £2.50...but be quick = 1579 5 Viking Direct post it…
All time top topics (1/2/2005)
Those topics without hyperlinks are no longer on the forum. 191 LXDIRECT.COM CODES POSTED HERE! = 73798 Unlocking mobiles = 62868 TRY ME FREE HUNT = 59574 Magazines offers - 3 for £1 or less = 51363 4.1 Surround Sound System = 49486 leather office chair £29.99 +free sandwich toaster = 49406 GREAT 0% BARCLAYCARD HUNT! =…
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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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