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Archives for July 2011

Do shops accept photos of receipts?
Instead of having piles of receipts to wade through, it would be much easier to have photos of receipts organised on computer. When taking something back, do shops (or anywhere else) accept print outs of photos of receipts, as opposed to the receipts themselves?
Groupon 5% Cashback on Quidco
I use Groupon a fair bit but never realised you could get cashback on the deals,on Quidco it's 5%. I'm not with TCB but if someone would like to confirm the rate on there please do :)
Pay the same but get less!
This year I have seen a few examples of shops keeping the price of a product the same but making it slightly smaller instead of putting the price up. I think this is a bit cheeky not to mention a bit offensive. I'm not stupid and can see straight through this although the companies obviously hope we won't notice. Here's a…
laser printer toner cartridges
Sorry if this is the wrong area to ask this question (my first post, been lurking for a while) :) Does anyone know where to get a good deal on toner cartridges for laser printers? It's for an HP Laserjet 1022. Don't mind buying in bulk as with working at home I get through quite a lot. Thanks for any advice :)
united carpets
Anyone know if these are going into liquidation or anything?I went yesterday and picked a carpet, and today had a guy round to measure it.When I rang up to pay my deposit both the numbers on the form were dead:eek::eek::eek:I don't wanna pay for anything I might not get IYSWIM:o:o
help skater shoes needed - vans, etnies, etc
hi teen sons really old enties have finally worn out and given him a bad blister. spent a couple of hrs online but cannot find anything OK. Needs to be mens would prefer to spend under £30 preferably mainly black and either vans or etnies. any help would be fantastic thank you as i have looked everywhere i can think of -…
Sofa Shops in Southampton?
Hi all, I am going to Southampton on Thursday to look for a new sofa and armchair. I wont have the car so want to stay fairly central. So far I am planning to go to John Lewis, Marks & Spencer, Laura Ashley, Furniture Village, Ikea and Next. Anybody know of any other good quality shops with a good selection of sofa's?…
B&Q and Quidco
Hi, I'm after a garden seat from B&Q, and saw that Quidco are offering 3.5% cashback for their reserve and collect service. I'm just wondering whether I can combine this with a 10% pensioner's discount when I collect it - anyone have any experience with this? Thanks :)
Baby Portrait
Hi all, hope this is ok to post here :o My friend is looking to book her toddler in for photographs and wondered if anyone has any advice / knows of any offers she may be able to take up? If anyone has used someone they can recommend. (She is in South Wales)
Sorry, duplicate
Sorry, duplicate
Garden furniture sales - B&Q/Homebase?
Does anyone know when B&Q and Homebase start their proper garden furniture clearances? I know there are some reductions, but wondering about the end of season ones...
When is the next summer sale ?
Might go for a few bargains :)
High End clothes - 50% sale
worth checking out this London store which sells leather, sheepskins and furs. It is high end so I know that, even with the reduction, it might seem expensive but, for those who want high end garments for the winter, these are second to none IMO. http://www.hockleylondon.com/
Consumer brands lose again
Seems that out of 14 foods they only preferred the brand on 4 occasions.
Beware: Amazon dupicates (of TSR books) could cost you money
I hope this is the correct place to post a shopping warning. I've been up and down the forums and can't see anywhere more logical. Do you want to pay £27.99 + postage for the, so called, "best deal" or do you want to pay £0.04 + postage for the real best deal? Amazon duplication by David Shepheard, on Flickr I recently was…
Any recommendations for new house phone?
My BT Verve 450 (18 months old) has given up and died. I've previously had 2 phones by iDect and they were pants so I'm not going back there again nor do I fancy BT again. Can anyone recommend a good brand and possibly model? I need a twin set and both need to be cordless, I don't have a huge budget £30-40 but I want…
Where can I buy REAL lellikellys online ?
There is loads of shops selling them but what ones are real and not fakes ?
Nail extensions offer
I found an offer by a mobile girl in rotherham for 50% off acrylic nail extensions exclusive to facebook users it makes them £14 It's Laura Jane Limited you will have to search for the page as I can't post links yet I don't know if it will be any good to anyone
Physically preventing myself from spending
Recently read about somebody hoping to lose weight who entered their house through the back door, therefore avoiding the kitchen, and avoiding the temptation of snacking. Anyone tried doing similar with spending eg only take the necessary cash out to the shops, and leave all cards at home.

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
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Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
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Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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