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Archives for May 2006

Top 50 paperbacks .. Buy 1 get 1 free
WHSmiths shops have their Top 50 as B1G1Free. OK, so with a bit of searching you can always find them at half price on the internet, but nice to be able to just walk in and select them off the shelf. Poster says Thurs/Fri/Sat ONLY.
Internet shopping
when you are buying things on the internet what signs do you look for to be reassured that the site is secure and wont take your money and run
Bargain Website Topshop / High Street Shoes Bags etc.
I am definatly not advertising/spamminng - To do that I would have to have some sort of personal interest/gain from the website & I don't, I am just a customer who found a good bargain. Too much time on your hands by the sounds of it!
lager bargains at lidl
8 cans of carlsberg for£3.79 for u footy fans. will buy some even though scotland are no in the world cup. come on brazil.
Monsoon 75% off and BOGOF!
I was at the Freeport outlet, near pontefract/leeds yesterday. There is a Monsoon shop where they were selling everything bogof with up to 75% off! I got 4 items for an incredible £60 one dress alone was originally £150, i also got a cardi which i had seen only a few months ago. Sorry if its already been posted but i did…
Swapz website - for swapping stuff
I just found this website for swapping things. Sorry if it's been posted before, I did a search and didnt find anything. http://www.swapz.co.uk
Dixons price promise - now to online sites as well!
Hello all, Thought this may be of use to someone. I recently found a dvd recorder I wanted to get and saw Dixons price promise. I wanted to go through dixons as the other site I found it on (£50 cheaper!) didnt do quidco. So, I emailed using the price promise link and within 24 hours got a reply saying they would match the…
40inch HD Ready LCD TV for £979 + P&P
Does anyone know anything about this. Seems like a reasonable price for a 40" LCD with a Samsung manufactured panel (well according to MaxTV). However I've never heard of UMADA and have never used Max TV before. Any thoughts? http://www.max.tv/product-detail.asp?number=540GB
Current England Shirts £11.99
Went past Sport 'N' Soccer at lunch and the current white England Shirt is only £11.99! Not sure how long this offer is on for.
Comparing supermarkets
I'm sure I've seen a recommendation for a website that compares supermarket prices. I am particularly interested in comparing Morrisons to Sains, Tesco and Asda. The last 3 have their own websites so it's easy to check prices but not so for Morrissons. Does anyone know which website was mentioned?
What's Going Cheap - possible bargains
Found this site while browsing, they seem to be a clearance outlet for some of the big companies A lot of "challenge" products which I think are ex Argos The prices are very reasonable but the stock seems very limited Before anyone asks, no I am not connected in any way, I just hope that you get something you want cheaper…
LX Direct patio set from £39.99
Just received mini catalogue through the post from LX Direct. On the back page they have a couple of patio sets. 1st one 4 tubular steel folding chairs with polyester sling seats and pvc coated arm rests Round table with 5mm tempered glass top 6ft parasol with fitting and flap Patio set is in white only but looks kind of…
50% off Esprit
I have just been given this email telling me you can get 50% off all Esprit aProducts in the sale. Here is the link I hope it helps someone. http://www.brandalley.co.uk//vf_index.php?fID=14&bID=198
Mis pricing!!!
HELP!! advice.... Got dragged out on bank Hold to buy a carpet at carpet right. The carpet we saw was not in a sale, but the assistant asked the manager and he gave us a price. We like the price, paid the money .But today the store called and said it was not on offer . They want to charge us a higher price now...what can i…
Free Headphones and free pc game worth £30rrp(have to pay P&P)
http://www.savapoint.com/savapoint/productinfo.php?checkcookies=yes&prodid=2932&cid=99&page=index.php&AWin=3634]FreeHeadphones http://www.savapoint.com/savapoint/productinfo.php?checkcookies=yes&prodid=3231&cid=99&page=index.php&AWin=3634]Free%20PC%20GAME:%20Starsky%20and%20Hutch you have to pay P&P but you i would say…
Fraud risk
First time user here! don't know if I'm in the right place...... don't want to be a bore but there I was looking forward to getting my Tesco clubcard plus card and my registration document arrived asking for my name, DOB, address, bank details, password and original utility bill!!! and they wanted me to post it - i don't…
Trying to return incorrect hard drive
I bought a hard drive from EPCBUYER and received a hard drive with a different model number to the one I ordered. I double-checked on the order and emailed them twice asking them what the difference was between the one I received and the one I ordered. I heard nothing so bought the correct drive from somewhere else. I…
GPX Navigator only £50 at Staples
Not seen this posted anywhere but saw this in my local (Hayes, Middx) Staples: GPX Navigator GPS speed camera detector reduced from £149.99 to £49.99. It's a subscription-based service which would normally put me off, but you get 6 months free and then it's either £50 for another year or £100 for a lifetime sub which seems…
Mouse bargain for your new laptop!
If you're like me and don't like using trackpads you might appreciate this little gem. £14.64 with free delivery - mine arrived next working day. http://www.lowestonweb.com/Products/DisplayInfoMain.asp?e=534BB0AE-677F-41F1-8EA5-A1B070C31A21 It's an oem version, ie no fancy packaging and you have to download the driver from…
varta battery charger and batts 12.99
In boots today norwich...I noticed varta batterry chargers and 4 aa batts for I think £12.99 ( half price ) dont know anything else about them sorry

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