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Archives for July 2010

vat/duty on blu ray from overseas
I am after a blu ray from overseas in australia and its only available there,with postage i think i can get it for approx £27.50 which includes shipping, if i got this would i pay customs vat and duty and if so what would they charge me on this? I could ask them to send as gift,but if they did not do that and customs got…
Places in London where they have dogs... help
I was in Denver a while back and there was a place in the mall that has the oppurtunity for someone to sit in a pen and just play with small dogs/puppies is there a similar place in london anywhere that you can think of? please help
Best Buy Camera
I'm looking for a good camera - preferably Samsung, Sony or Canon - with live view, video mode and a decent zoom. Have £300 maximum to spend. Any ideas or good websites? :beer:
Internet DVD rentals...
which company offers the best deal and service? Are there any to avoid? Any help much appreciated! Many thanks in advance!
Is my Zavvi Card valid?
Hey all, I have stumbled across 2 zavvi (formerly virgin megastore) store cards (who knows how much money is on there). I understand HMV bought out Zavvi "recently" - does anyone know whether these 2 cards may be valid? if not is there any way of reclaiming the money that's on there? (maybe sending in the post to someone…
Want rabbi hat with attached payis
Going to a hat and wig party next week for a Jewish friends 40th birthday. OH wants to go wearing a Rabbi hat with payis (curly hair) attached. I cant find a hat with them on the net - can find a whole suit AND a fur hat with payis or payis without a hat but not the black hat and payis. Can anyone see one please?
Easy up pool??
Anyone know where they have any in stock no bigger than 12ft preferably with a pump and cover. Many thanks
I Wanna Cheap recordable DVD player
As the title says really cheapest I have found so far is £129 which is way out of my price range!! Or does anyone know if I can connect my laptop to tv and record from tv onto DVD rewriter on laptop?? Hope this makes sense!
Xbox Live Gold Codes???
Hi, I was wondering if anybody had any spare xbox live gold codes, even if it was just a 24 or 48 hour trial code, because i purchased the new xbox 360 a few days back and only just got round to looking at the prices off gold. i only need 2 more days till i get the money for it, but would appreciate it if anybody had any…
These boots are made for walking....
Hi, what's the difference in men and women's uk walking/hiking boot sizes, is it only that women's are a bit narrower in the toe area. The reason I'm asking is, I'm looking for a pair of walking/hiking boots, male 7 uk, checking out the sale pages of the outdoor shops, and maybe the male 7 is sold out in a particular…
I wanna buy 5kg bag of salt
Is there somewhere to buy 5kg bags of salt, or perhaps loose salt by the kg? I am in the Cheshire area, I suppose I could start with the salt producers of Middlewich and Northwich, but in the meantime does anyone know where I could buy sea/coarse salt from?:beer:
Stainless saucepans
I would like to buy some good quality saucepans and have seen Myers Rialto on Amazon for £40-reduced from lots more.Is there anyone who can advise me on these please or suggestgod alternative many thanks "Walmart warrior"
I want a anti glare eye protector for LCD monitor!
I want a anti glare eye protector for LCD monitor, does anyone know of a good one to get and where from? Thanks in advance!
I wanna buy something to move heavy good with?
I've no idea whats its called, I have only a vision of what I mean, but one of those things on wheels which helps you to to remove washing machines, cookers etc.
over night spa package/break?
hello, does a yone know of agood place that does reasonble priced spa breaks (just one night way) please? thanks
I want a kickbike
I've seen these before but I saw some in action in Amsterdam this week and now I really want one! There only seems to be one dealer in the UK - http://www.kickbike.biz/ unless I want to pay over £320 on Amazon Has anyone else ever seen these online - The city one is the one I want as it is the right size and it's only for…
Photo Developing
Anyone know of any deals on photos - I have a lot to be developed, never seem to get round to it but have a bit of spare time now so would like to get them organised. Thanks :money:
I wanna man (with a van) - Bradford area
I want to pick up a 2-seater sofa from my Dad's flat in Earby (Lancs) and bring it to our house in the Bradford area (West Yorks) - could anybody recommend a man (or woman) with a van who could do this next week? A couple of ones I've seen near me charge extra for going out of the county - would it be chaper to get someone…
Hi. Has anyone got a free spotify inviation code?
Please, I am sick of the open spotify with 20 hour limit. If anyone could give me an invitation code I'd be eternally grateful. Thanks.
Anyone bought vinyl tiles on line?
I want to buy vinyl tiles and have seen some good prices on line but don't want to be ripped of, any recommendations for a company that's good to deal with.

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