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Archives for May 2010

Tesco clubcard deals days out
Days out vouchers..... Says £2.50 increments, £2.50, £5.00, £7.50 etc says "for every £5 CV get £20 of rewards token (RT)" Does not explain if you leave it on £2.50 will you get £10 RT A better way of putting it would have been to say "for every £2.50 CV get £10 RT" Then everyone knows what the rules are. Nowhere does it…
ASOS leather flats
£15 in pink, thought they were really lovely and summery for somebody :) http://www.asos.com/Asos/Asos-Lucky-Suede-Point-Ballerina/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=714200&cid=8146&Rf79=655&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=20&sort=3&clr=Black Only left in a size 6
Wii deal @ Argos ****QUICK****
Got today from Argos - Wii Black Wii Accessory Kit Wii Just Dance Game All for £160.00 (and £10 voucher) You get the Wii for £160 and £10 voucher until 1/6/10 (the free stuff until 15/06/10)
Buying Contact Lenses Online
If this is in the wrong board, I'm sorry! I read the list of boards 3 times trying to work out where the best place to put this would be :D I currently have my contact lenses delivered by post from D & A. £30 a month for 2 sets of fortnightly lenses plus solution and a container which I don't use 'cause I don't like it. I…
Help buying DVD-R's
I've just really got into the backing up of Data and home video's etc, always used External hard drives up till I wanted to give friends hard copies of home videos. My question is, I can't seem to find any sites who sell a 50 caketub of DVD-R's or +R's for less then £7.50 including delivery, I saw a bullpaq tub for £5 free…
Bikes Direct 365- Anyone used them before?
Hi everyone, I've found a bike that I want to buy on Bikes Direct 365 website, but I've not heard of them before. Are they a reliable website? Anyone used them before? Anyone got any discounts? Thanks, C x
spotty tableware
We've just bought our first house - a little cottage and so need to buy everything. i would very much like plates/mugs/egg cups etc to look like the emma bridgewater polka dots collection but i really can't justify paying £15 for a single plate. the other collection i found that's similar to this is fairmont & main but…
Advice on buying cheap but good bikes needed
Are there any biking fans out there who could recommend good places / tips for buying a good new or second hand bike. I have an absolute maximum budget of £300 including other essentials like helmets and locks. Ideally I'd like a bike for going around town or parks - not interested in mega mountain biking bikes! Would…
Blackpool Pleasure Beach now charge admission £5
Just read this in the paper today. For the privilege of taking your kids to the Pleasure Beach you will pay £30 for their armband plus £5 for anybody accompanying them even if you are not going on any rides. £5 to walk around that chav-hole! It's a f%*$%&£G liberty!
Looking for books for my children
Have used all of the regular sites - amazon etc. But work out very expensive Was recommended a site by another mum where all of the books are below half price Tried it and have recieved loads of books for under £20 - great service and plenty of choice The site is:- childrensbooksworld.co.uk Great for books to keep kids…
All Sales Final - Rock & Republic Jeans
I've made an expensive mistake that I would like to warn others of. Recently purchased Rock & Republic jeans directly from them in USA. I registered on their website and left it a few days hoping they would send me some enticing offers. True to internet retailers form they did; 30% discount on the jeans. I was pleased as…
Tesco Clubcard Deals
Hi - Does anyone know of any specific clubcard deals that will give you an un-named voucher/ticket - i.e. I think the Merlin Annual Pass gives you a generic voucher to take to a themepark to exchange for a pass - any definete yes/no's about deals? Thanks! Sam
M & S underwear
Not sure if this is posted elsewhere so please get rid of it if it is. Marks and Sparks are offering £5 off any order for ladies lingerie over £25 at the mo. Just put the code 'perfect1' in the discount box. Hope this helps someone
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28 day money back guarantee
28 day money back guarantee I want to return a Vibrostation machine costing £895.00 after ONE day as I am unsure of its safety health wise. I have been told it will cost me £70 to return and I am liable even tho I wasn't advised this when I emailed about the 28 day money back guarantee. I am unemployed and was hoping to…
Rubbish PC - What rights do I have
In july 2009 I bought a PC from PC world. It's been nothing but trouble. Every time it reboots I need to put the recovery disk in becasue it says "Boot failure- can't find hard drive" I've put up with it so far but enough is enough. I haven't contacted them at all about this so far. Am I within my rights to go back and ask…
Costco Tent
Hello, Costco Bristol had a tent on offer earlier today. Sportura Fairford 4-6 person for £105. Seemed a good offer unless anyone knows different? R
Asda snaps up Netto
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1281877/Asda-snaps-Netto-778m--does-mean-end-budget-grocery-stores.html wont effect me in my area dont have either but does raise concerns over budget shops
help need to find xxl cothing for a prezzie!!
hi everyone i am wondering if anyone knows where i can get good xxl clothing for men that dosent break the bank!! my dad had a stroke a year ago and isnt mobile and on steroids. its his birthday week after fathersday and he wants clothing as he dosent fit into any he has any ideas ?? i noramly go to main in debs but im…
Ready Steady Cook Bistro 5 Piece Pan Set £24.99 at Tesco Direct
Tesco Direct currently have the Ready Steady Cook Bistro 5 Piece Pan Set for £29.99 for delivery to store. http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.205-8862.aspx This Ready Steady Cook Bistro set is a stainless steel 5 piece pan set which features oven safe handles. In a stylish chrome colour, the Ready Steady Cook pan set has silicone…

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