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Archives for April 2007

Amazon DVD question
Daughter wants me to buy her a used DVD from Amazon, they all appear to be USA based companies. Will it be OK and playable? Final Fantasy Unlimited Vol I, if it helps. Thanks
Curtains?!?!?!?!?!?!?
I'm after curtains for our new house. 54" Drop and 305cm wide. I really like the Leonardo ones in additions and great universal. These are the ones: http://www.additionsdirect.co.uk/rf/add/navigation/product.do?spreadId=155582&linkId=2124005 Does anyone know where I might find more like these? Any good curtain shops on…
Kids 'Beyblades' great deals
I noticed at my local Toys 'R' Us in Deepdale, Preston, that Beyblade products are selling suprisinlgy cheap. If a child you know loves playing with them, this is the place to go, perhaps all the Toys 'R' Us atores nationwide will have this offer? Anyway... 'Beystadiums' (The plastic arena's for the Beyblades): 10p, 10p!…
Rpoints
Is any having problems logging into Rpoints?
25% off all Toys and Games at Boots
In Boots today, they had signs up saying there was 25% of ALL Childrens Toys and Games :D I am assuming this will be nationwide. Hope this helps someone. Plus if you spend £10 instore you get a free £5 skincare voucher Zippy x
johnsons multibuy
hi, i know there is a johnsons thread on here somewhere, but i cant seem to find it!! anyway..........can anyone confirm that if you buy 2 x 2 johnsons from t's you get 2 x 100 points? or is it 100 points for 2 or more bought at the same time? thanks in advance
Trainers
I really want these trainers, and I didn't mind the price, until they wanted to slap £7 for delivery on top of that. So can anyone find me them for cheaper. Bearing in mind that I haven't been able to find another site in the world so far selling them in this colour. They're not even on the K-Swiss website.
tk maxx sale clearout...how often??
Hi Is anyone here in the know as to how often and when tk maxx have there big clearouts?!?!?!? I sadly missed out on the last one....and have a feeling its a coming soon.. Anyone know thanks Hils
Designer Clothing
Just wondering what your favourite web sites are? bbclothing.co.uk seems to be the best i have comes across with regards to service, quality, and selection. Are there any other decent ones out there? Also what about eBay? are there any shops on ebay that sell genuine clothes for good prices? :beer:
Small LCD TVs - Argos
Argos have some good deals on LCD TVs at the moment. Widescreen 19" LCD HD Ready TVs for under £200. Does anyone know of any better deals, or if there is any catch with these? I read somewhere (might have been on here) about somebody buying an Argos TV & it could only be connected via a PC :confused: In the leaflet I have…
Kate Moss at TopShop
Anyone buying tomorrow (today at Oxford Street) the collection is on sale from tomorrow - are you buying? Do you think it will be a repeat of the Sainsbury bags, ie selling at daft prices on e bay? My dd wants the hotpants so I may get up early and go, and pick up a couple to flog on e bay. But I dont want to be left with…
5 Free Text Message A Day Widget (also works internationally)
Hope this hasn't been posted before If you have Windows Vista, Google, Yahoo or a mac you can download callwaves free widget (Gadget) http://www.callwave.com/landing/widgets.asp You have to register an account but I've been registered for a week now and not 1 advertisement (yet!). When you text you can send to any country…
crop top and shorts set
hi, can anyone please help!!! i need a blue or black (or both!) crop top and shorts set size 10-11 years. i have searched and searched on the net, and cant find one anywhere! my daugher needs one for her trampolining training sessions! please, any ideas!!!
yet another hayfever..eyes please
:cry: my eyes have started to stream and itch...... hayfever has started again :mad: i've looked at the old posting but cant seem to see many recommendations for eyes drops which ones do people use and wheres the cheapest to get them? cheers
Toddler/Child's extendable/first bed?
Apart from Ikea, which seem to be the cheapest, does anyone know of anywhere that i could buy a child's first/toddler/extendable bed with mattress? Or anywhere with a big sale/discounts on? Thanks in advance Angel
21" Crt Monitors
http://www.bigpockets.co.uk/product.php?lang=&product_id=22548&menu=&submenu=&session=02b0b78fc1922098adc281660add211b found these and wondered if anyone would be interested, I have just bagged myself a 15" one for a friend for £14.98 hurry while stocks last cw also…
2 packs of Huggies Pure baby wipes for £1!
Asda are selling these for £1 a pack. Toys R Us price match & they've got a BOGOF offer on so you'll get 2 packs for £1. Bargain! I've also got some £1 off vouchers so I'll be getting mine for free :D
Pampers babywipes at Morrisons
Morrisons currently have an offer on Pampers babywipes (63 - 72 pack) on BOGOFF, However a misprint in their current best buy's leaflet shows the TWIN PACK not the single pack! so they decided to offer the twin pack as a BOGOFF BUT INSTRUCTED THE STORE'S NOT TO PUT ANY POINT OF SALE OUT TO ADVERTISE THIS. This means if you…
Sony DCR-SR33E Camcorder
Dixons are selling this for £429 but I'm unable to find any specifcations or details on the Sony Website, or for that matter anywhere else! Does anyone know where I could find more info? Thanks
Ink Club
Has anyone used these? I was tempted by the offer from Quidco and trialled them by purchasing a single HP cartridge. I print a lot of photos for myself and friends and family and wanted to try them out first before placing a large order. 3 weeks later, I still haven't recieved it and their Customer Services have told me…

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