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M&S sale
I have just received another email stating that M&S are going into sale again http://www.marksandspencer.com/Sale/b/44110030?extid=em120930_ps_RM___&ep_mid=1809118&ep_rid=83689177
Joules Pyjama Bottoms £25 each (RRP £30) + Free Postage
Joules have some really pretty Pyjama bottoms at the moment - at £30 they're a bit steep (but you know they'll be good quality). There's a voucher which gives you £10 off a £50 or over spend (ends today!!) http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?p=56198477#post56198477 So if you buy two pairs (maybe as Christmas…
Harry potter boxset dvd £20
All 8 movies on dvd at hmv for £20 delivered! Good xmas pres
tesco clothes sale
hi guys, I was just wondering if anyone knew when tesco will have baby clothes on sale? Thanks
When are the UK spring sales 2013?
Hi all, I am planning a trip back to the UK in 2013 and would like to book tickets soon. I would really like to catch the spring sales while i am there and was wondering which dates the sales will be on for the high street shops. Basically, which period of days would be guaranteed for the spring sales? Thanks.
Guide: Get a discount from EVERY online purchase - Flubit Review
Some serious money saving here: I've been using a UK company called Flubit for the last few online purchases I've made, and they managed to get me 10-30% discounts from prices I found online and sent to them. All of the items arrived on time and there are no hidden costs (paid safely with PayPal). Here's how you do it: 1.…
catalogues - details passed on
Sorry but I don't know what forum to post this in. Has anyone got any experience with getting your name removed from a company's database that has passed on your details to other companies? A catalogue / online shop has passed on my details without my consent to other companies and every time I receive a catalogue I ring…
How long is reasonable for M&S soles to last please?
Hi I bought a pair of boot for £95 in M&S last Sept (have receipt). I've got them out and there are cracks in both soles. Timpsons said they can't really repair them as they will only crack again and that good boots should last longer. I have the boots in another colour bought a month later which are fine - and obviously I…
Does anybody know when Tesco Massive Sale is this year.
Hi. Does anybody know when Tesco Massive Sale is this year. Last year it was on Saturday 24th September and I got loads of great deals.
EMILIO PUCCI FLASH SALE tk maxx online!+
A fab purple clutch, some great jewellery and other bags too at very reasonable prices!
Morrisons Peacocks 20% flash sale
hi there is a flash sale on all peacocks kids clothing at morrisons, it started yeterday and ends tomorrow sat but the is no signs in the new fitted stores it just comes off at til
M&S - guarantees
M&S were giving 5 year guarantees on their large TVs (that appeared in the grabbit forum). Now that they are stopping technology items, does anyone know what is to be done if a TV set goes faulty?
Anyone help with Tesco online order please.
Hi I need some advice before I ring Tesco direct as we ordered 6 Disney DVDs on Bogof offer but when the order came there are 5 DVDs and we have been charged £13.99 for each DVD,total £69.99 my original total was £41.97. Am I now right in thinking I should get the overprice back ?. Would really appreciate a few tips on…
Am I right to be suspicious of Very?
Hi all I just opened an account with Very to take advantage of a £25 of first spends over £40 offer. I intended to open the account, place order, pay off full balance then close it once my order arrives. I've spent the past 30mins trying to make a payment. The online system won't work, the phone system won't work and I…
Sainsburys clothing
I bought 2 jumpers in Sainsbury in their 25% discount offer. They were priced at £14 each or 2 for £20. I expected to pay £16 but they took the discount off twice. The each price and the the bonus price so I paid just £13. Less than the price of one.:j
Tesco 500 points if buy 2 printer ink.
If wrong place please move. Tesco have an extra 500 points if buying 2 printer ink cartridges. Even better thay also have some double packs of b&w and colour which in my case worked out £5 cheaper than buying them separately.
Overpriced Kindle version of JK Rowling 'A casual vacancy'
I was looking forward to downloading the new JK Rowling book today, but am dismayed that the Kindle version is £11.99 compared to the cost of the hardback at £9 on Amazon. http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Casual-Vacancy-J-Rowling/dp/140870420X What on earth are Amazon playing at? Why is an electronic version of the book which…
MSE News: Royal Mail to start leaving post with neighbours
"Royal Mail is now allowed to leave certain items with a neighbour when consumers are not at home to receive them ..." Read the full story: Royal Mail to start leaving post with neighbours
Spill the beans... Shop assistants, what's your haggle policy?
Spill the beans... Shop assistants, what's your haggle policy? [IMGRIGHT]http://images.moneysavingexpert.com/images/spillthebeans2.gif[/IMGRIGHT] Do you work/ have you worked at a shop? Which one? And how much discretion did you have if someone haggled, eg, were you automatically allowed to give 10% off if someone asked?…
Join Amazon Family - Free 3 months prime next day delivery and more
Very handy with santa on his way free next day delivery £10 off when you spend £50 in our Baby Store FREE One-Day Delivery on millions of items with Amazon Prime** At least £50 worth of exclusive offers every month A further £25 off when you spend £50 in our Baby Store at the end of your free three months Join Amazon…

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