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Ordering from Northern Ireland
Hi I bought an item on Etsy (photo print) arbout 4 weeks ago. Seller is based in Belfast, NI and her Etsy page includes most items free UK shipping. The day after I ordered I contacted her to switch to the larger size, she was very responsive. After a week, it still said ‘not dispatched’ so I messaged, after another week,…
Haier - good enough brand to drop £900 on a washer dryer?
We're going to need a washer dryer in the new house we're moving into due to space, and will need a larger capacity one (8kg+ dryer). The only one I've found that fits is the Haier HWD120-B14979: https://ao.com/product/hwd120b14979-haier-washer-dryer-white-76609-2.aspx But I've never heard of them before and £900 is a lot…
Cheapest courier sending expensive item
I am returning from Cheshire an electronic musical instrument to a store in London that I paid £2500. it's around 7kg. They have advised me to send with a trackable service with insurance to cover the cost of item. I usually use Hermes but they will not cover me for more than £300 so can anyone tell me my cheapest courier…
Emma mattress
The Emma mattress is on sale via Amazon with a significant reduction. According to some of the customers who’ve bought this before it’s because Emma often offer discounts, so Amazon offer it at a lower price all the time. However I can’t be sure if the mattress from Amazon is brand new. Has anyone ever bought an Emma…
Google Play Gift Cards
Hey! This assume community always has good ways of saving money. I'm spending a bit of money on Google Plag. Wondering if anyone knew a way of saving a bit on money- buying them through a cashback website or get so much % extra on the vouchers kind of thing? I already use Google Opinions Rewards but since lockdown you…
Storage box for panoramic size photographs
Hi, I want to get all of my old photographs organised. I've found suitable storage boxes for my 4x6 inch and 5x7 inch photos, but the vast majority of the photos I have are actually of the panoramic size that was popular 15 odd years ago. I've spent ages scouring the internet but cannot find anything along the right lines.…
Toddwoolf.com
Had an ad in spobsored in marketplace on Facebook called toddwoolf.com... is this a legitimate company as I feel as tho I gave been scammed
SHED
Hi there. I'm looking for a decent size shed but on a budget, has anybody seen any good bargains anywhere please?
Which split for fridge/ freezer for a single person.
What split for fridge/freezer should a single person go for ? I think 50/50 would be too small on the fridge side so Im thinking a 60/40 split would be better. How does one decide what split ? Any other posters out there who hbe been in a similar situation. Thanks
Stop glasses misting when wearing a mask
I hope someone who has had success wearing glasses and a mask can advise me, please. I feel as if I have tried almost everything, including different sprays, washing up liquid and better quality masks, but always struggle with my glasses still steaming up. Any suggestions or recommended solutions will be really…
microwave Russell Hobs
Hello. I want to buy a microwave oven I don't understand much, the main thing is the presence of a grill, design (black) and low cost. mainly a microwave is needed to heat up food, but can sometimes use the grill. chose Russell Hobs. what can you say about this manufacturer? never used before. thanks for any answer or…
which single mattress to go for?
I've seen good reviews of Nectar Memory Foam Mattress and Casper The Essensial but both are over £300. Can anyone suggest a lower priced single mattress that would be good?
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Mens 100% Cotton Joggers
Hi looking for a pair of mens 100% cotton joggers, not polycotton or synthetic fibres. Next used to sell them but they have switched to poly blends. Thanks James.
Nintendo Switch Controllers - Any compatable ones?
Have been looking for the best value and function switch controllers. Looking for any recommendations if you've bought some recently. Thanks CG
Vax blade
Can anyone tell me if the vax blade pet vacum is any good thank you
Where can I buy a mans padded jacket that doesn’t contain recycled products
I looked at M&S and there are a number of jackets that I liked, but they all contained recycled products, even a £140 jacket contained “recycled down and feather quilted lining for added warmth”. Recycled fabric is bad enough but recycled down in a jacket at that price is outrageous, what on earth are M&S thinking, no…
Small online retailer - Packaging and boxes
Small online retailer here, looking for cost effective packaging for my products. It needs to be either gift boxes or little bags ideally in black and kraft paper. I am struggling to find a supplier who has everything I need, any ideas?
Washer dryer
Hello . We are short of space and looking to buy a washer dryer . I know of people who hate and some that say they do the job . Opinions please , do they use more water and electric than stand alones and why? At the moment I have a small td on top of washer not ideal so noisy and moves a lot and has to be lifted off and…
Wellington Boots
Hi there I need to buy a new pair of welly boots as lockdown has just kicked in and walking through the forest will be my exercise. However, I can’t seem to find anywhere that doesn’t charge for returns and I know from my experience I might have to try a few before I get some that fit properly. Any ideas? Amazon sells but…

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