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Archives for June 2013

anyone know where i might get this cheaper
http://www.marksandspencer.com/M-S-Woman-Multi-Strand-Necklace/dp/B00565E78U?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_18&nodeId=56565031&sr=1-18&qid=1371831433 or something similar, its for a wedding outfit and i won't wear it again thanks
Pre Owned Video Games
Just wondering if anybody knows any places online where you can buy pre owned video games?? I heard about we buy but was wondering if their are any other places
Tesco Direct - 1500 points when you spend £250+ on a shed
Not for everyone, but helpful if you're looking for a shed :beer: http://www.tesco.com/direct/special-offer/collect-1500-extra-clubcard-points-when-you-spend-250-or-more-on-sheds-cabins-summerhouses/promo19820071.promo ..... but does anyone know when it expires ?
Nike + Sensor. £10 in Tesco
Down from £20. Bargain!
The Great 'What to buy/not to buy in pound shops' Hunt
Great 'What to buy/not to buy in pound shops' Hunt You shared your best pound shop buys back in 2008. In 2009, you shared the items you should avoid buying. But now more have opened, selling a wider array of products, we want to tap MoneySavers' collective knowledge on £1 bargains and rip-offs. Click reply below to…
Fat face sale
Does anyone know when the summer 2013 sale starts, please?
Preloved Full Membership Help or Advice :)
Hi all, I am looking to purchase the following from Preloved http://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/show/108391701 But as it is such a new advert I will have to upgrade my membership :( I wondered therefore if a kindly MSE'r might be able to PM me the details :A ...or give me their opinion on whether they have found paying for…
Halfords Sale Online; not in-store...
My son went to our local Halfords to get some new pedals for his bike. Online they are about £20 in the sale, but the local store told him they don't match their own website prices so he'd have to pay the full price of £40. He went home, did Click & Collect, paid online and picked them up moments ago. It seems a bit odd…
Carpet Washer
Can anyone recommend a good carpet washer that won't leave my carpets too wet, it needs to be light weight, easy to store and preferably not too noisy, I have been looking at Vax but there are so many models and mixed feedback on them all, I have around £100 budget and am always looking for a bargain but also know that…
Clinique CC Cream Price Match
John Lewis are selling the new Clinique Moisture Surge CC cream for £21. Supposedly this is 10% off (this is how it is marked on the site), but actually it is 25% off as it is usually £28. http://www.johnlewis.com/clinique-moisture-surge-cc-cream-spf-30/p421169?navAction=jump&colour=Deep Debenhams have it for £23.33, and…
60% sale - Online and in London, ladies high end fashions.
Furs, Leather, Sheepskins and high end outerwear. Obviously these items are top end so don't expect to pay high street money for these garment but they are of top quality. http://www.hockleylondon.com/collection/sale I have posted previous sale from Hockley but I am not associated with the company at all. Hope you like the…
curriy's price promise fiddles
i've just been shopping around for the best deal on a new fridge for my dad. i found a zanussi ZRG16603WA for a reasonable price of £199.99 at curry's. however a bit more shopping around and i found a ZRG16600WA at john lewis's for £179. so i thought great! i can knock curry's down on price and they'll beat it by 10% too.…
Mail cookshop
Some large discounts - but largely overpriced in the first place IMO. Worth looking at as a yardstick if you are after any of these goods.
Revenge Wears Prada Book
Hi, First time posting so hope i have done this right! I was after the new Revenge Wears Prada book (Sequel to bestselling Devil wears prada) by Lauren Weisberger. Picked it up for £3.99 half price in store instead of £7.99 in my local Whsmith, might be useful if anyone is going on holiday and fancies some reading :) I…
Next vip summer sale 2013
It's coming up to that time of year again:question: Anyone got any info on when it might be. I doubt I'll get one this year as I haven't ordered anything since the Xmas sale. :o
Hanro Sale: Up to 50% Off Many Styles
Hanro Sale: Up to 50% Off Many Styles Luxury Swiss underwear, nightwear and loungewear for men and women at Hanro UK. Includes boxer shorts, women's briefs, men's vests, spaghetti vests and more. Up to 50% off many styles. Also includes Free UK Delivery. Go to: Hanro website :A
Clearance shops for Good Quality Dresses
I am wondering if there are any clearance shops for quality dresses suitable for the mother of the bride. Am going to be visiting London, Liverpool, Glasgow, Aberdeen and the Lakes over the next few months so can make a detour to somewhere near there. Finding the prices rather high but not keen on going to normal high…
Matalan sale date?
Hey just wondering when matalan sale is this summer! Anyone got any dates?
George@ASDA Sale
Confirmed by Aberd**n staff today that the George summer sale starts at midnight in store tonight HTH x
SALE: Up to 50% off at RAMPANT SPORTING
SALE - Up to 50% off at RAMPANT SPORTING Lots of great savings at Rampant Sporting, fashion and sports clothing. Lots of tees, polo shirts, shorts, socks, hoodies and more. Go to: Rampant Sporting Website :D

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