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Archives for October 2012

Tesco Clubcard Points
Hi! can someone tell me if the points you earn on the Tesco clubcard get deleted if you don't use them? I have a card that I use just occasionally (over the past few years) and have never ever claimed the points. When I looked at my account it had just 11p and I am sure when I looked last it was something like £22 of…
Buying a new TV - But how?
Evening all, The flat I rent has a relic of an old TV which looks something like this; http://is01.thegumtree.com/image/big/150015053.jpg I am looking to buy a nice new Samsung UE40ES5500 40" I went to view in Comet, and decided that to take them up on their £449 over 9 months option. It's be 10% up front (£44.49) and the…
Debenhams Return Policy (Xmas)?
Hi just emailed debenhams asking about their returns policy over Xmas, as nothing mentioned on their site. They just said ' [FONT=tahoma, arial, sans-serif]Unfortunately, for the order placed online or via our Customer Contact Centre we are unable to override our 28days returns policy'. [/FONT][FONT=tahoma, arial,…
TV shopping channels - are they for real?
I have no idea if this is in the correct forum and I searched the forum to look for an answer but had no luck - so apologies if this has been asked before and I've missed it. I was watching Gems TV today and I was wondering...are these prices for real? Am I missing something? Is there anything I should beware of? 1.60g of…
Tall Freezer
Help! My tall freezer has died on me. Not good when I'd stocked up on meat, Christmas food and home-cooked batch cooking! Does anyone know of any codes or offers around just now? Thanks!
what the max u would pay
hi im going to start massage treatments from home (living room), whats the max or ideal amount u will pay for full body - 75 mins full back - 30 mins hot stones full body - 75mins full back - 30 mins full body inc. (not in order) legs, feet abdomen, chest, shoulder, neck, scalp, face, arms, hands, back, buttocks full back…
Lovelinks Just in time for Christmas
Not to everyone's taste but I like them rebaboutique.co.uk Have a 20% off love links of London items AUTUMN20
just give suggestions
I hope the post is right here.! I have the following problem,and I want to buy a products in this mode:akkus-adapter.com/dell-xps-l501x.html Since last Saturday, my Mac Mini has become extremely slow. He is consumption determined 30 minutes before he started up. May, if he is ready then it takes forever to open, I mis a…
Sample sales
For a full list of current Sample Sales see the Regularly Updated: Sample sales page If you've spotted or heard of more Sample Sales... please tells us with as much details as possible, including where you heard about it and any entrance costs. We'll then check out whether its legit and if it is put it all in the sales…
argos £5 off £50, £10 off £100?
hi does anyone know when these vouchers start at argos?
CandyFloss Maker - help
Just ordered one online. But having problems finding the colouring to make it pink...Anyone able to point me in the right direction?
Tesco Double Up
New one starts Thursday 1st November, looks similar to previous one. Also CC vouchers now dropping through the letterbox, have full info as well as some money off £40 spends vouchers which should be combinable.
250 Extra Clubcard Points with Now 83 Pre-Order
At Tesco Entertainment get 250 extra clubcard points when you pre-order Now 83. Release date 19.11.12, great christmas stocking filler. :j http://www.tesco.com/direct/music/?catId=4294894397 The link takes you to front page of entertainment where the banner showing offer is. :)
Very advanced warning - Amazon Black Friday
I know it's almost 3 weeks away, but if you're thinking about ordering something from Amazon it might be worth hanging on. http://www.amazon.co.uk/b?node=161428031 "Black Friday Deals Week 2012 will run on our Today's Deals page from November 19 to 25 and will be powered by Lightning Deals--time and quantity limited offers…
Google nexus 7 32gb
The new Google Nexus 7 32gb is advertised as being a sellout. They are on sale from tomorrow at the moment in currys and pc world. I have just reserved mine at £199.99 bargain!
asda yankee candles. same or not?
just ordered some yankee candles from a yankee site. But i just found out asda do them. Are they the same yankee candles with different jars and name or are they not yankee candles?...anyone know?…
Tesco price promise change online
I see the price promise has changed and you now have to have minimum 8 different items in your basket. Another big con I suppose as they always say so many items are n/a which can't possibly be true.
WHITTARDS OF CHELSEA - 10% off plus free gift
Whittards are offering 10% off your order for new customers, plus if you spend £15 you get a free container of christmas pudding flavour hot chocolate worth £4.50 http://www.whittard.co.uk/christmas_gift_shop/stocking_fillers_1
Christmas Tesco Clubcard Goldsmiths Vouchers
Hello I don't venture on here very often so apologies if this question has already been asked, or if this is in the wrong section. I want to buy some jewellery for Christmas presents, and have £30 on my Clubcard in points. I remember last year we could get 4x the value in Goldsmiths vouchers - does anyone know if this will…
Watt brothers fab Xmas crackers
Just bought gorgeous Xmas crackers for £4.99 . Box had a Yankee candle Xmas cookie worth £6.99, 20 gold napkins, table cover, name cards, wee name card holders and gold n turquoise crackers with a mixture of gifts Fab buy

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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
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
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 low-income 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.
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
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
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
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
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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