NOW LIVE: The Forum 'Ask An Expert' event. The theme is ENERGY. Please post your questions on bills, switches, alternative fuels etc. Our expert MSE Andrew will answer as many as possible

Shop but don't drop

Archives for December 2012

Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum for hair
Hi everyone, looking for a wee bit of advice! The one time i've gotten my hair done at a salon, the girl used Super Skinny Serum on my hair, looked fab and i went and bought a bottle and it has lasted me a few years and I love it! However, it is expensive!!! On the other hand the couple of other things i've tried didn't…
Boots 75% Sale
Here's the link to the old thread. http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=2970506&highlight=boots+75 SO, going of previous years : 10 Jan 2005 15 Jan 2008 14 Jan 2009 20 Jan 2010 19 Jan 2011 18 Jan 2012 16 Jan 2013 15 Jan 2014 The last 3 years it's been the 4th Wed after Christmas. Meaning 16th…
36 Spoke Reflectors 3M Scotchlite Seems a bargain cheaper than Aldi
long time user, first time poster. Found these spoke reflecotrs for £4.98 Delivered on ebay (item no. 160946212889) seems good value and cheap, please let me know what you guys think
Return Goldsmiths item bought with Tesco Clubcard
I hope this is the right place for me to be posting :) For Christmas I bought my husband a bracelet in Goldsmiths - I paid £60 with Tesco clubcard vouchers and £6 cash. The problem is the bracelet is too small for him and will have to be returned but I can not find the receipt anywhere. I had exchanged £20 of clubcard…
Does Mac make up do sales?!
I received a Mac Make Up gift card for Christmas of £30 but have noticed that I will barely be able to afford a foundation with that amount! Does anyone know if they have do sales, or whether they stick to their guns when it comes to their prices? Thanks p.s I apologise for the title of this, I meant do but my pickled…
Pixamania, European plug & refund
I know, this is what happens when you order from Pixmania and don't check on receipt. Still, we are where we are. I'm the proud owner of a set of headphones. They arrived ~ 1st Dec, were wrapped & then opened on Christmas before being unboxed to be charged today. The lead has a European plug (which is also a 12v…
SD Card bargain at Jessops
Looking for a new SD card and stumbled upon this: 2 x 16GB Sandisk (30mbps) Reduced from £99.98 to £19.99 I've had a look on eBay and they are on there for around the £15 mark each. http://www.jessops.com/online.store/categories/products/sandisk/ultra-16gb-sdhc-card-x2-bundle-deal-88464/show.html Can collect from store
Cheapest place to buy books
I usually go to either Amazon or Tescos (2 for £7), but the postage times from Amazon are very VERY poor (2-4 weeks as some of you may know), and the range that Tescos sell isn't the largest. Anyone suggest anywhere slightly better? I know WHSmith do a BOGOHP offer, but that still ends up costing a lot more than other…
24/7 Asda Petrol station open today?
It's an unmanned petrol station, and the website says 9-5 for the store today, but nothing about the petrol station
ASDA - Champagne Advertised at £1, RRP £30
I was just checking out with ASDA groceries online and noticed a graphical ad "£1 Bottle of Piper Heidsieck 75cl Champagne", originally £30. I - of course - added it to my trolley only to find that the actual price comes up at £15. I print screened the ad. Do you think if I bought this I would get a refund for the…
Homebase online order processing
I'm trying to complete an online order with Homebase and have been holding for over 10 minutes faced with the message of "We are currently processing your order . . . Please don't use back button, exit or refresh this page." If I give up, presumably it won't take the funds from my card. Is that correct? Is it safe to start…
Blaze Clothing Sale
https://www.blazeclothing.co.uk Boxing Day Sale starts today. Many items from £10 only Great outdoor and equestrian clothing retailer.
Any good 3D TV deals and HDTV With DVD Built in?
Please let me know if you find any, thanx.
Does anyone know when the TK Maxx sale is on ?
They have a clearance sale on at the moment but that has been on for some time. I don't think this is the "main" sale. UPDATE: Answered my own question by ringing them. Apparently, the clearance sale is all they're doing this year.
A website for sales searches??
Does anyone know of a website that you can search sale items for price compare? I was hoping to save searches and it would email me if an item becomes cheaper? if there is not one, anyone fancy programming one?
Superdrug sale?
Hi anyone know when the superdrug sale will start I store please
Online or in store?
Hi all, I have a long list of things I need to buy. Will spend almost £500 on after Xmas sale - buying essentials like coats, rain jackets, jeans, trainers, etc etc that me, my dh and our little one will need until next year... Is it best to hit the shops on Oxford street tomorrow morning or just buy online?
Shops open on Christmas Day?
Anything open today?
Amazon - The 12 days of Kindle
Just been browsing this festive promotion/sale. Every day until 7 January, 50 books (at least) will get added. Nothing has grabbed my interest today - have a few books I'm interested in and hope they get added (in particular the Stephen King novel 11.22.63) Would be good if they included recent releases in the sale but…
John Lewis - 'Never Knowingly Undersold' - untrue?
Here's the official John Lewis policy: "If we find a national high street competitor offering a better nationwide price for the same product, sold with the same service conditions, we'll lower our price to match in all our shops and on our website, including when a competitor is having a sale." In practice, though, it…

★ ★ ★ Meet your Ambassadors

MSE News

Last chance: Stock up on standard first-class stamps before prices rise by 14% next week
You've got just days left to stock up on first-class stamps before prices rise by 14%. From 2 October, the cost of a first-class stamp will be hiked to £1.25 – but if you buy stamps at their current price this week, you'll still be able to use them later.
'Unfair' standing charges need to go: MPs back Martin's and MSE's calls for energy bill overhaul
Energy standing charges unfairly penalise households on lower incomes and those looking to cut their usage, a cross-party group of MPs have said in a new report published today.
NatWest and RBS to close at least 134 branches in 2023/24 – here's the full list, plus alternatives
The NatWest Group will shut at least 143 of its bank branches throughout 2023 and 2024 following its latest announcement.
Bank of Scotland, Halifax and Lloyds to close 35 more branches in 2023/24 – here's the full list, plus alternatives
Bank of Scotland, Halifax and Lloyds, which are all part of the Lloyds Banking Group, have announced they'll close at least 35 more branches between them over the next 12 months.
Martin Lewis: Are you an E.on customer? Here's an easy way to cut what you pay for energy
E.on Next's 'Pledge' tariff could be an easy way to cut your bills over the next year, according to MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis.
Martin Lewis: Urgent warning for savers as base rate held at 5.25%
You should open a fixed savings rate NOW in case rates are cut, MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has warned.
Second cost of living payment to be paid from 31 October – here's who qualifies and how much you'll get
Over eight million households on certain benefits and tax credits will receive their second cost of living payment from 31 October.
E.on Next's Pledge tariff costs £50 less than the Energy Price Cap – should you switch?
E.on Next has launched an energy deal for existing customers that costs around £50 a year (around 3%) less than the Price Cap for typical users, making it one of the cheapest deals available.
Workers aged 18+ could benefit from a hidden pay rise in future as new pension auto-enrolment rules get the go-ahead
Workers aged 18 and above may benefit from a 'hidden' pay rise in future as the Government now has the power to lower the age limit to be automatically enrolled into workplace pensions from 22 to 18.

View All

Shop but don't drop

Discussion List