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Archives for July 2008

Curry's & LCD TV
just wanting to get some thoughts on what you would do about our situation. We bought a 32" Philips LCD HD TV last july from Currys, however earlier this year we started getting a green vertical stripe/panel on the left hand side of the screen(you can still see the pic through the green part but its all green), which would…
wii fit for under £50 free p+p
hi been searching the web for a wii fit and came across this site offering them for £49.99 with free p+p http://www.ishopuk.info/search.php?search_query=wii+fit does anyone know if its genuine, its just seems to good to be true the cheapest i have seen it £69.99, and they are going for £95 + on ebay baron
Train compensation
I've been reading the forums for a while but this is my first post so please be gentle! I'm really fed up of train companies - not just one specific one, but several of them. Now what annoys me about them isn't that the trains are overcrowded, or run late, or the engineering works which make weekend train travel a virtual…
Another post office thread. re. exchange rates
I recently went to Corfu for my summer vacation. Post office in England offering a rate of 1.13 from sterling to euros. Out in Corfu 1.27 was freely available (no commission) - thats 15p in every pound difference!!! :confused:
Plumbworld. Good prices but terrible service.
I've read quite a few positive reviews about Plumbworld but most of them referred to price or speed of delivery. Be warned though, that their customer service isn't all it could be, especially if things go wrong. I ordered a glass bath screen which arrived damaged. No problem, these things happen. You can't contact them by…
Vax cleaners at Argos
i bought one of these 3 months ago and on Sunday it stopped working. I took it back to Argos who refused to replace it but wanted to send it for repair. on the handle it states 'Do not send back to the shop' now you dont know this until the item has been bought. What rights do i have over this?
Beware Clowns Afoot!!!
Ok, so I know everyone is worried about the New World Order (well not everyone but Alex Jones, David Icke and the ilk - who by the way is SANE and makes sense - he seriously does - google video icke and you will see he is but scary in what he says.) Where was I .. ah yes well all of that worry and stuff but what we should…
Phones 4 U misleading to get a sale
To cut a long story short... (ish)... 18 months ago, took out a contract with vodafone, also took one out for my girlfriend as she has never had any kind of loan/overdraft/mortgage etc for credit rating purposes... so they wouldn't let her have a contract phone (yes, lame i know) So i paid both our contracts since then,…
Body shop-love your body card
Just a warning. If you have reached enough stamps (in this case 4) to get £5 gift or money off please use it there and then. It was busy when I bought a lot of stuff during the recent 20% off members promotion and didn't go and get anything when told I could have a £5 gift as I was told I could use it next time. Went in…
Kaupthing Edge / Skipton Building Society
Like many other MSErs, Mrs Codger and I like to (need to) keep a close watch on our ten bob ISAs and half a crown's worth of savings. Also, I guess, like many others, we LOATHE the hassle which some institutions seem to delight in when it comes to opening new accounts. (Most recently, the Coventry Building Society, which…
So cheap, it must be a con?
A mate gave me this web address http://www.duy-td.com/ saying the stuff on there, (everything from engines to digital SLR's), was really, really cheap. He's right about that, but it's so cheap surely it has to be a con :confused: Anyone had any dealings with this site?
The Book People
Not only do The Book People offer great prices on the books etc in their catalogue, but they have fantastic customer service. When I made an order on-line a week ago, I somehow managed to arrange to have it delivered to my son's school address rather than our home address. On reflection I did have some books delivered to…
buy as you view/dunraven finance----HELP
this is a letter i sent to bayv/dunraven finance and await their reply. anyone care to give their opinion/ideas? 24 July 2008 Dunraven Finance LTD T9 Rhondda Forest View Business Park Llantrisant CF72 8LX Agreement Number: ************** To Whom It May Concern I am writing this letter in defence of the arrears on the above…
Bubbles in Heaven (or not!)
I purchased mini 'chill pill' bath bombs to use to make my wedding favours from an online shop called Bubbles in Heaven (www.bubblesinheaven.co.uk). I received the first batch which I ordered to see if this was what I would use. However, I then ordered another £25.50 worth which did not arrive. The seller said they would…
MatrressNextDay.com - Ooft
Hiya all Had a bit of a bad experience with Matress NExt Day.com. Was looking for a bed quick so thought ordering from them would be perfect as the bed i had wanted could be deli vered the following morning. Ordered the bed and specified delivery for the following AM. Everything seemed fine hmm and recieved confirmation of…
zara baby suit prestuds fell off first use!! guidance please
Hi all Am livid this morning and would like a bit of guidance before I vent my spleen at Zara. My mother in law picked up a couple of baby suits in the zara sale last week and I put on of them on my daughter to sleep in for the first time last night. This morning I go to change her nappy and 3 of the prestuds have come off…
My Child Magazine Subscription
This company were very quick to sign me up and take my money but.....the magazines have dried up and I cannot enter the subscribers area on the emails that they send my each week. Does anyone have any ideas, the phones arent answered the emails are unread and Im really fed up :confused:
Iron Maiden poor quality t-shirt.
My son went to see iron maiden this month and bought a t-shirt for £20. He was resting on his bedroom wall and when he pulled away the transfer was all over the wall and cannot be removed apart from painting the wall over. The t-shirt lettering has already faded on the front too. I expected better quality for that price.…
space kitchens
i notice in the paper today it says they have gone into adminastration,no wonder conisdering there bullying tactics
Hard Rock Cafe London - Low Paid
I was shocked to discover last week that those in the services industry (waiting staff etc) are exempt from the minimum wage on the basis it is made up with tips. One of those mentioned was the Hard Rock Cafe in London. I for one will try and avoid places that expect the customer to pay the staffs wages by way of tips.…

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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
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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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