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Archives for November 2013

Tesco Clubcard boost and Lego offer
Not sure if this is the best place for this, feel free to move it if necessary. Tesco online are currently offering 1000 extra clubcard points when you spend over £50 on lego, expires 4/12/13 whats even better is a lot of lego is in clubcard boost where you can double the value of existing clubcard vouchers. I've just paid…
Morphy Richards Never Loses Suction 73411 vacuum for £89.10 (£84.60 with tcb)
Just bought for collection in store at Debenhams the Morphy Richards Never Loses Suction 73411 upright vacuum cleaner which is £89.10 with a further £4.50 off via TCB. Good reviews and this model also comes with a turbo nozzle. Amazon are selling these at £113. :T
IKEA sale- is it any good ??
Jumping right past Christmas to the January sales (!) can anyone tell me if the ikea sale is any good? In particular I'm looking at wardrobes but having never looked at or been to their sale I didn't know if they include these basics. Thanks
W H Smith postage stamps yet to arrive
Hi all Hope I've got the correct forum bit ... If not please move! I ordered some stamps from Smiths with the 5% discount after reading about it in the newsletter ... Thought I'd save some money on the Christmas card posting bill :-) They took the money from the credit card the day I ordered (21st November) but the order…
Item not delivered - Credit card dispute
Hi, Hopefully i've posted this in the correct place. I placed an order for a TV at the begining of November and I still haven't received it. The online store do not respond to me or my calls and the delivery date keeps changing. First it was due on the 23/11 then I get an automated email saying it will now be the 30/11 and…
Christmas gifts help!!!
Ive nearly finished my christmas shopping but im really stuck on what to get my dad, step mum and older sister! Any suggestions? Dont really want to spend more than £30 each. Thanx
iTunes £25 for £20 vouchers
Apologies if there's a thread already on this but couldn't find one. Wilkinsons are currently selling £25 iTunes vouchers for £20 Looking at hotdeals seems Boots, Co-Op and Asda are doing it too. Valid until 10th December.
For Nurses and those who work for Emergency services
https://www.bluelightcard.co.uk/ We just discovered this. It cost £5.50 for a year, but we got £8 of our meal at Handmade burger place a couple of nights ago, so paid for itself. You can transfer it to your phone as well, to save you carrying the card about. Police,NHS staff, Firefighters and Ambulance staff can all get…
Ebay US ugg boots $109!
it looks like you can get uggs delivered (not sure if they would be there by xmas) from ebay us for about £75-80 depending on conversion rate. $109.oo +$8.00 shipping! Not many colours or sizes left but worth a look if you want to save a few quid! I can't post a link as I'm a noob but it's easy to find! It's under the…
Other black friday deals?
We all know black friday is slowly making its way to the UK. Can we post other places that are having black friday sales besides the big ones we already know about? (IE Asda, Apple, Amazon, Tesco, etc). Surely there are some gems out there that we are missing out on! I am an american that have immigrated to the UK and love…
Is There Any Legal Action I Can Take
My daughter was sent an Iphone by 02 which she did not want. As she is not living here I sent the phone back to them by post today. I thought that recorded delivery was secure but my husband says not and thinks that the phone will be stolen in the post. I would not have sent it by that method if I had known and would have…
Anyone recommend a good cheap washing machine?
Mine is on its last legs. Thank you very much.
55% off Essentials subscription - today only
Sorry for the late posting of this offer which is for today only! 55% off subscription to Essentials magazine, making it 17.99 for 12 issues. Plus 5 pound Marks & Spencer voucher. http://www.magazinesdirect.com/daily-deal/?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=Internal+Data+List&utm_campaign=XES+xmas+dotd+281113PMSEND Discounts on…
Mens black leather gloves £7.00
Mens black leather gloves are £7.00 in Wilkinson (Wilko), a nice Christmas present perhaps?;):rudolf:
Zippo 6 Flint Dispenser
Amazon 89p delivered http://www.amazon.co.uk/Zippo-2406N-6-Flint-Dispenser/dp/B000EAEAHK/ref=sr_1_3?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1385503160&sr=1-3
Asda Black Friday rumour?
Don't know how true this is and even staff aren't sure what's going on but it is rumoured that Asda are having a Amazon style Black Friday instore and online...........advertisements are supposedly starting tomorrow. Anyone heard anything about this?
!!! Desirable Christmas List !!! For Him, Her & Them!
Hi there, I am working on my christmas list so I thought I would share items that I have bought so far for a few of the family. I started compiling this list over an hour and a half ago so I will finish/update this list with more additions tomorrow so please check back then! I've added some cheap and some expensive! Let me…
Can I claim cashback from a retailer and a cashback website
Ok I'm thinking of purchasing an ipad Air from currys/pc world. According to their website I can claim £50 cashback but I was just wondering if it is possible to claim this and cash from a cashback website? Tia ppl
MSE Blog: Why watching movies at home could cost A Fistful of Dollars
Hi all, this is a thread to discuss the MSE blog: Why watching movies at home could cost A Fistful of Dollars "Now isn't the best time for cost-conscious film and TV fans..." Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works, read our New to Forum? Intro…
3 for 2 offers
I'm currently having a frustrating email conversation with Hobbycraft, having bought 7 items in their 3 for 2 sale this weekend. The items were priced 3 * 4.00, 2 * 3.00, 2.50 and 1.00. I got the 2.50 and 1.00 item for free. I expected to get a 4.00 item and the 2.50 item for free. Unfortunately I didn't notice until I got…

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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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