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Archives for April 2006

How do you work out overtime if you have a salary??
Okay..I'm abit stuck... i thought to work out your overtime @ time and ahalf you would divide your salary by 52 weeks, then 35 hours (that what I work).. and then times by 1.5.. but this fig doesn't seem right!! Anyone know who to work it out?
5 yr extended warrenty money back if no claim made.help needed :(
2001 I purchased a tv and video + a 5 yr extended warrenty. I purchased these items from Northern Electric (which went into administration I think). The warrenty stated that if I never cliamed on it within 5 yrs, I could claim back the full warrenty amount. The warrenty ran out on 16/11/05, and I never needed to claim on…
Cheap Acuvue Contact Lenses ?????
:j :j Does anyone know of any cheap contact lense websites where I can buy daily Acuvue lenses? Any suggestions would be much appreciated!!!!:j:D :j
i wanna buy sony KDL40V2000U can u find cheaper
i wanna buy sony KDL40V2000U can u find cheaper its £1,928.06 at empiredirect with 2% off with quidco 1889.50 is there any other discount u can get, with credit cards or codes
need help with garden and sewing
hi all im trying to find a good cheap place for sewing stuff like lace also doing garden up and found these but they in amercia anyone know anyone over here who does them here the link t the page http://www.starstones.com/html/stepping_stones.html
I wanna: Cheap photo storage Device
As the title says, does anyone know any. I am still gutted from missing out on the flashtrax. Are there any deals to rival it?
I wanna: Dress like this one....
Does anyone know where i can get a dress just like this one. I would really appreciate your help as i have no idea where i can find this info out. Thanks, Carrie
I wanna : white wardrobe
Hi, I am looking for a plain white wardrobe, the type argos used to do...ie cheap ! Its for my daughters room . Argos only seem to do the coloured ones now, with drawers at bottom would be great though! does anybody know where I can find a very cheap white wardrobe , very simple one ! thankyou !
Cheap bulk toilet rolls & hand soaps...
I live in a shared rented house and am responsible for supplying the toilet hardware i.e toilet rolls and hand soaps. Until now I have just been buying 4 pack toilet rolls and the tubs of moisturising hand soap from the supermarket whenever it as run out. However, these items seem to run out quicker than expected so I need…
Hanging plastic storage hunt.
Hi all, I hope somebody can help with this one :) I'm looking for a product exactly like this, found on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CD-DVD-wall-tidy-plastic-hanging-storage-pockets_W0QQitemZ4870625740QQcategoryZ52473QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem It looks like just the thing for storing odd cds and other random bits…
Single futon
I'm looking for a single futon to free up some space. Can anyone recommend one that is reasonably priced and of good quality? Thanks! Spinner
Wheelbarrow - with ball or wheel
I want to buy a whelbarrow as cheaply as possible. I dont mind what type it is but must be cheap and cheeful. Any suggestions?
Looking for a Croatian football jersey
Hi, Anyone have any suggestions where to get an XL sized Croatian football jersey? I'm looking for the cheapest one either on line or in a shop, and ideally the current one but happy with an older one as the design doesn't seem to change too much. I had a look on eBay and there's only fake ones that look fairly poor.…
whats best lcd tv for under £2000
Sony KDLV40A12U / 40in HD Ready LCD Sony KDL40S2010U / 40in HD Ready LCD is there much difference, betwwen the 2 that u would notice Pioneer 43" High Definition Ready Digital Plasma TV that currys are offering this weekend is it any good compared to sony lcd
cheap bank holiday laptop
I have searched the forums but cannot find any good current deals for a good cheap laptop (dell has finished) but I figure someone must have seen a good bank holiday deal! I need one for my daughter who is off to university this summer, must be wireless and have a dvd/cd wrtiter any ideas? sub 500 quid
I wanna sony psp
I wanna Sony PSP for my son.Any good deals going????
When to Cancel Blockbuster Free Trail?
Hi, Does anyone have any tips on when to cancel the blockbuster free 2 week DVD rental trial? Maybe the day before is okay or earlier. I took out the offer on the 18th april (tuesday), so was thinking of canceling tonight or tommorow. When would they usually take out the first payment? Also I returned the DVD's last Friday…
Is this 2 good 2 be true?cheap glasses
Hiya follow money savers I found this site 2 do with glasses http://glassesdirect.co.uk/ has anybody used it? is it a good as it looks? If it is i could save over £60 on a pair of glasses i need:T thxs for any info u have mark
DVD Player/Recorder
I want to buy a good quality, modestly priced machine but know very little about what is a good technical specification. Help please
Boys red school tie wanted for holy communion. urgent.
please help!!! my nephew is making his first holy communion next weekend and he needs a plain red tie to complete his outfit. his mom has seen one for 12 quid which seems rediculous for an hours wear. we're in the birmingham area so if anyone has any ideas you would be helping us loads. thanks. :confused:

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