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Archives for March 2009

Cadbury mini eggs
:p Decided to treat myself to choccy and noticed this today: Iceland sell the 100g bags of mini eggs for £1, these are what i'd normally get but for some (money saving expert) reason i looked at the 'tubes' and you get 120g for £1, more for your money, yum!:T
Topcashback question
Hi, I'm sorry to ask this question but can anyone explain a step by step process of going through a cashback site to get cashback? I know this has probably been answered a dozen times but i desperately need to know, I have searched and searched but can't find an answer to my question. I have this broadband from tiscali and…
Furniture Homes
My Mum has told me about this one. They are clearing loads of floor models at cost price. Mostly solid wood but have some mfi type stuff there too. Website is below but it doesnt show the clearance section. Not quite the MFI bankrupcy sale but my mums made up with her solid table and 'real' leather chairs - that I am…
Quidco Question
Am currently going through the painful process of buying and installing sky... now the £120 on quidco has been validated. If i cancelled Sky as it still hasn't been installed, what do you reckon the chances are of it still paying out.. Its been validated after all
ASDA Opticians - Good Value for Money
Hi Guys This is a followup to an offer I posted from ASDA Opticians in Tamworth. My wife had to go in for an appointment today. She has quite a high prescription but managed to get a pair of FCUK glasses including all coatings for £180. She also picked up some sunglasses with basic lenses for £10. If you are just looking…
Ink
Cheapest Ink for a HP Deskjet 1470 Printer? I seem to use loads of ink and its costing me a fortune wheres the cheapest place to buy it? Thanks
anybody ever used this site
has anyone ever used http://www.toystoreuk.co.uk/contact_us.php i want to purchase a ferrari but because its so pricy was wondering if anybody else has used them before. thanx
Has The Cashmere Company gone bust?
Have just tried calling The Cashmere Company on their 0870 number to get a message saying the number is no longer in use. Tried the 01369 number from the Say no to 0870 website and was told that they are no longer handling calls for the company. They gave me an email address. Tried going to their website and it is…
Cineworld cinema tickets with Tesco clubcard deals
you can now get cineworld tickets with your tesco clubcard vouchers. £3 clubcard voucher will get you one adult cineworld ticket. £2 will get you a child's ticket. not the greatest exchange, but not bad if you don't know what else to spend your points on. don't know if it will work with orange wednesday!…
morrisons
Hi, i usually do my monthly shop at tesco or asda, but now having no car i am thinking about going to morrisons, are the prices good at morrisons, do they compare to tesco and asda! my monthly shop at tesco is around £240 or asda £200 many thanks bride
Energy Saving Lightbulbs
We've been buying energy saving lightbulbs to save the environment. They're supposed to last for years and save energy. But, we find that they just keep on blowing. Have other people had similar experiences? Is it because I'm buying the wrong type of bulbs? Could it be because the electrics in this house are dodgy?…
Homebase 10% off day this Friday
Apologies if this has been posted anywhere else, but I was just in Homebase looking at some pots for the garden and a guy who worked there came up to me and said I'd be best waiting until Friday because it was a 10% off everything day. Not sure if its true - has anyone else heard this?
Tesco Clubcard Deals - Software Packages
Apologise, can't find Clubcard thread. Noticed today, they have software packages on deals page..
BedroomWorld.co.uk
Hi, I was wondering whether anyone has ordered from www.bedroomworld.co.uk. I am looking for a new bed and their prices seem really really competitive. I was just wondering whether anyone has had any experience with them and whether they could be recommended? Anyone who can help, I will really appreciate your input! Thanks
Whats your fave shop direct group??
(sorry if its in wrong area of boards) Additions? LIttlewoods? Grattan?? Out of all of the catalogues which are the same, which one is your favourite?? Mine is littlewoods because delivery is free....
Help -are Looking For A Particular Perfume
not sure where to post this really, am after a perfume called l'saint quelaint...i have googled for it,search throughe ebay, cant find it, not sure of the brand name as well just know its called l'saint quelaint
best 'changeling' dvd and blu ray prices
can you please post any good deals on this film as like to buy at best price, thanks.its out tomorrow 30 march
Condensor tumble dryers?
Hi all got a few questions about tumble dryers (condensor ones really). 1. When it states 4.8 kwh/cycle does that mean it uses 4.8kws per hour while it is operational? I.e if you shoved it on for 30 mins it would use 2.4 KW? Its a tad difficult to compare as some might dry clothes faster than others.... so actually be…
hp4280 all in one
i hae a hp 4280 all in one printer that after ages has now decided to ask for a refill for colou. a,where do i find e cartridges in the printer i cant seem to find them to realise what i need to replace. and does anyone know where it it cheapest to replace them but nit sure the make of refill i need sorry to be a bit vague…
M & S kids dress £1 pinafore £2
High street giant Marks & Spencer is helping parents through the recession by selling school dresses for just £1. The bargain price undercuts the budget supermarket chain Asda. M&S says it slashed the price of the dress from £8 to £1 in a bid to shift stock. The company’s website is promoting the dress, which comes in navy…

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