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Archives for December 2012

Grestel
Hi, does anyone know where I can buy Grestel stoneware dishes from I had a lovely lasagne dish but broke it this morning, either mail order or I live in South Wales, thanks
Evening Glamour At a Good Price Too.
I'm looking for something to wear to a family wedding. Came across this website and the dresses look very glam and elegant and the prices are appealing too:):):) . Have chosen a few actually...has anyone ordered from this website before?? http://www.urdress.co.uk/best-seller.html
Charge for using Debit Card
Is this still legal? I was just in a shop, I got to the counter and produced my debit card, just to be told that there was a "25p charge for using a debit card for under £6"! I walked out. I don't accept that. I thought it was illegal. Is it not?
Get Christmas presents for next year, early!
One of my favourite shops, DotComGiftShop has a sale - 'nuff said. :) http://www.dotcomgiftshop.com/accessories-sale
Is there any benefit in pooling our Tesco clubcard points?
My wife & I have separate Tesco clubcards (actually mines credit/clubcard) and get seperate points/vouchers Is there any benefit in pooling our Tesco clubcard points (joining our clubcards)? I know sometimes a bigger spend means bigger discount as % spend £20 get £2 off (10%) spend £50 get £10 off (20%) just wondering if…
What time does WHSmith close on New Year's Eve?
I can't find out from Google when WHSmith closes on NYE And are there any other shops shut on NYE or close early?
Lawson's
Evening all. Has anyone used Lawson's before? I plan on ordering a few bits off the website
further reductions?
hi, does any1 know when further reductions are in new look,asda,teasco and matalan?:j:rotfl:
Revibia Pty Ltd...Crest Whitestrips...
Hi, I was just wondering if anyone had had any experience buying Crest Whitestrips online? The website looked professional, I googled the company behind the website which was Revibia Ltd and couldnt see any reviews, bad or otherwise so I went ahead and ordered. But all I got was a paypal confirmation of making a payment,…
Question re accessorize sale
Hi, Does anyone know when the accessorize sale will go to 70% off? I've seen loads of bits that I want to get as presents! Thanks!
Cheap single beds.. any suggestions?
Hi, I am looking for a single bed for my son as he has outgrown his cotbed. Ideally a wooden base I can put storage boxes under. Does anyone know any reasonable online or stores that I can start looking at? Many Thanks
Ideas needed for good value presents...please help
I am hoping you will come up with some ideas for me..... I need to buy the hubby a present, but I do not have a very big budget.. £100 ish To get some background he will be 34 and it a petrol head (is rebuilding a 205 gti at present. I just have ran out of ideas what to buy him?? For christmas I got him a worklamp for his…
Argos - will they accept a return for exchange without a receipt?
Hope this is the right place for this, but Our son got two items for christmas that were the same (Nikko Vaporizr RC car), one from us and one from a grandparent. Unfortunately, neither if us have the receipt, and they were bought with cash, not credit/debit cards. However, each item was bought from Argos, as each box has…
Free / 80% off certain android apps via amazon appstore
If you have an android phone / tablet (e.g. galaxy s3/kindle fire etc) you can download the amazon appstore (think of it as a mini play store) to get a free app a day along with 80% off certain apps. I have used it for a few days now and got a few decent games for free. www.amazon.co.uk/appstore I think it runs out on the…
Help choosing tablet with dockable keyboard.
I need to replace my laptop and quite fancied a tablet that has a dockable keyboard. I really like the look of the Asus Transformer Infinity (1920×1200 full hd screen, quad professor, 1.6 ghz...oh!!), but it's out of my price range of £500. The transformer Prime is a little cheaper with a slightly lower spec; however there…
Marks n sparks shoddy cloths
Has anyone else noticed that the quality of Marks and Spence's cloths has deteriorated. My Wife has bought half a dozen ladies cloths this year and she has now given up. She now walks 3 minutes down the road to Primark for underwear. Tights and the odd dress or top as the quality is better. I never thought i would say this…
Pandora sale?
Hello Does anyone know where to get pandora charms in the sale? I went near the pandora store and they had a tiny tag saying 'up to 40% off' but none of the prices were different in the shop I recently lost my pandora bracelet and was hoping to replace it without breaking the bank.
Any there any cheap bits in the sales atm?
I'm thinking about doing the Shoebox appeal this year and would like to fill a large amount and would like to know if anyone knows of any cheap bits in the sales atm? I know last year there was the 30p gloves and I've bought the 30p pens from the DotCom GiftShop sale, just wondering if anyone's seen anything cheap..
Argos (non) sale
Not sure where to post this - before anyone has a go at me. Was watching an item online at Argos on Christmas Eve, but "sale" starts Christmas Day so waited...now a tenner dearer? Anyone have any know-how on how Argos sales work? Keep checking price daily and its still higher - and its exclusive to Argos so cant go…
Asos Next Day Delivery Lie
I've discovered that there is a problem on the ASOS website which means that their "free deliver when you spend over £100" offer doesn't work when paying with PayPal meaning it gets sent out by standard delivery. This meant that Christmas presents I had ordered didn't arrive in time. I've complained and have been told that…

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