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Archives for October 2007

Help needed!!
Can anyone help!! Need to find a Mummy make me better doll but searched and its out of stock everywhere. Didnt realise how popular it was! Can only find them on ebay where they're charging double for them!! If anyone sees them in stock anywhere please let me know!
Food/words for thought
I have posted this elsewhere here but feel it deserves more.... Name of present? :- Little book of the Soul by best selling author Ian Lawton Make it or buy it? :- Buy it Total cost :- £10 per box of 8 + p&P Details :- Strange but true stories that could change your life forever (author makes no profit) LINK :-…
Outdoor Toys by TP (Sherwood Deck)
I know that summer is long gone (if we ever had one!) but with that in mind I was hoping to secure a discount on the Sherwood Deck from TP Toys and some of it's components.(tp811,807,755,756,768,442) Does anyone have any ideas as to where this can be sourced cheaply out of season so to speak? Any feedback gratefully…
10% off at Choice Stationery
http://www.choicestationery.co.uk/ Just had an email from them. Code is HA3110. Valid till 4/11/07 Have used them a lot - very good company.
60 Free Photo Prints
You can currently get 60 free photo prints from Photo Box by going through amazon simply go to www.amazon.co.uk click on the 'books' tab there will be an advert under the search box simply keep refreshing the page until the 60 free digital photo prints advert appears, then click the link and register and you are ready to…
Ambi Pur 3volution
Any one know what type of liquid is used in these, can you get generic refills - large bottles that you can just squirt in to, or maybe some of the cheaper refills can be used?
Ambi Pur 3volution
Sorry, now posted in what I think is the correct place.
'Friends': Best Of Christmas: Hmv Exclusive
Only £3.99, would make a good christmas present for any fans of the show! http://www.hmv.co.uk/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=-1;5;-1;-1&sku=718914&DCSext.page=DVD-PBODY-DVD_HOMEPAGE_REC-718914
Sylvanian families hotel from Argos - what do you get free inside?
Hi, I have just bought a sylvanian families grand hotel from Argos (for christmas). The sticker on the box says "includes 4 figures and 70 accessories". I was wondering if anyone knew what the figures and accessories included were? I have opened the end of the box, but the accessories are packed in the middle of the hotel,…
Star Wars Lego
This is ridiculously pricey so I want to get as much of a discount as possible. I just missed out on the woolworths 25% off as they didn't have the model my son wanted until today - and the offer finished yesterday! We're looking for Sith Infiltrator and Trade Federation's MTT among others, but I can't remember their names…
3 for 2 Christmas gifts
Apart from Boots and M&S, is anywhere else offering 3 for 2 on their Christmas gifts? Am I right in thinking that Woolworths normally do 3 for 2 for a limited time? If so, does anyone know if there are any plans for them to do this?
Free Child Cinema Ticket with Bold washing powder
Bold currently have promotional boxes of 2 in 1 with pictures from the new "Rattattoui" movie on the front for ODEON cinemas only. There is a free ticket with each purchase - so even if you buy a small box of washing powder you get a ticket - so buy 2 small instead of 1 large and you get 2 tickets instead of 1. Valid 29th…
Bargain - Mesh Computers
I recently saved nearly 20% on a new system from Mesh. All that you need to do is view the system that you want online and then add components / customise as required. You then save your quote (just involves adding an email address and password). I did this but still wasn't sure about making a purchase but when I checked…
cd's and dvd's online?
Where is the best place for cds and dvds online? IS there a comparison site for just these? I have found bangcd. They seem cheap, but are they reliable?
Cheapest Ipod Nano??
Hello all, My husband just told me that he would like an ipod nano for Christmas and not being really in touch with technology I am not too sure about what it does but hey if that's what he would like ... Anyway does anybody knows of any cheaper Ipod Nano around?? I know that I missed the Tesco one at £68 or something.…
8ft trampoline where?
hi looking for a trampoline for a xmas gift for dd! think an 8ft with enclosure would possibly fit in the garden but looking for somewhere that has them on a decent offer/price any help many thanks
Digital camera advice please
I want to buy my son a digital camera for Christmas - price range about £60-£90. Don't really want to spend more than that in case he loses it, as he is away at university. Any advice on make, best place to look, etc would be appreciated. Thanks.
Sunday Times Wine Club wine offer - 24 bottles in time for Xmas
Hi all, This deal is for new customers of Sunday Times Wine Club / Laithwaite's. I've just signed up for it and felt compelled to share: Go to www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk/freecase, choose a case of wine from the 11 on offer (from £69.99 for 12 bottles), and get a 'Customer Favourites Case' (12 Mixed, All Red or All…
Ipod deals???
HI, i would like a cheap ipod to link up to my car? i'm not fussed if up to date but would prefer a newer version than the ipod mini. Anybody know of any good deals? thanks
got the wii - now what else do I need to buy?
I have finally managed to get a Wii (Christmas present for son). I have bought the basic Wii console with Wii Sports Game from Argos (£179). I'm not sure what else I need to get, apart from a couple of games obviously. Is it true that you need an extra remote to have a 2-player game? What is a Nunchuck, will there be one…

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