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Archives for December 2013

OXFAM: 100 NECTAR Points PLUS 2 Nectar Points per £1 for donated item sales
I've just received an email from Nectar on-line, advising that for every £1 raised from OXFAM charity shop sales, the donator will receive 2 Nectar points... :money: PLUS 100 NECTAR Points for signing up here: https://www.oxfam.org.uk/donate/dona...ift-aid-signup :money: "Every time you Tag Your Bag and donate goods to…
Bigger High Street Sales On The Way?
Debenhams have just posted their financial results for Xmas, and they are very downbeat, and they have stated that they will need to shift stock this month to catch up. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-25559780 word on the street is that M&S had a poor Xmas too. So it sounds as though bigger discounts are immenent :j
Base.Com Any Good?
Hi I'm treating myself to some Blu Rays and Base.Com keeps coming up as the best price. I've not used them before and wondered if anyone has oreded from them? Many thanks
Sports direct sale ?
Official MSE Insert: If you've arrived from Google, you may find our regularly updated Sports Direct codes and vouchers page helpful. Back to the original post... Anyone know if sports direct will be doing the sale with free delivery ?....they have for the last 2 years but as yet there seems no sign of it.
MSE Team Blog: I braved Next’s 6am Boxing Day queue – but left empty-handed
Hi all, this is the thread to discuss the MSE Team Blog post: I braved Next’s 6am Boxing Day queue – but left empty-handed "It wasn’t my first time queuing in the early hours for the sake of a bargain, but this year I hadn’t intended to queue at all..." Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum…
Currys/PC World Gift Cards
Hi All, Hopefully I've chosen the right place to ask this question. I currently have some Currys gift cards, and unfortunately the item I was planning to spend them on is no longer available in store (only pay and collect or delivery) I don't believe I can use these online (If I'm wrong let me know as this would be the…
How safe is en.ofweek.com website/Chinese?
It is a Chinese wholesale and manufacturers site It has wholesale prices; but who has used it? Is it a reputable site to purchase from?
Worth waiting until January (Sofas)?
Although most shops start their January sales on boxing day, are there bigger reductions beginning of Jan? I went to DFS today and most sofas in the sale are still really expensive, normally you see loads around the £300 mark.
What to do with 107,992 Nectar points...
Yes I know - first world problem and all that :) But seriously, is it worth hanging on to them? I've been collecting for years and have accumulated most from the Amex Nectar credit card. 107,992 points is worth £539.96 I used to take advantage of the VUE deal which made going to the cinema in London half the cost of a cash…
Section 75 & Buying A Bed
I would be really grateful if someone could please clarify something for me. I've read the article regarding Section 75 claims but I just want to make sure I've understood it correctly. I've just ordered a new bed & matress, total cost before delivery is £1299.98. I paid a deposit of £277.47 on my credit card, and intend…
Anywhere I can buy a laptop from with interest free credit?
Ideally, I'd like to pay it off over 6-12 months without any interest. Any ideas?
Trying to chose white goods, Are Indesit a decent brand?
I'm trying to chose a (slimline) tumble dryer and a table-top dishwasher. I have little idea of what is best to look for but do have a price limit of £200 for the dishwasher and £250 for the tumble dryer but obviously would like them to cost even less if I can. I need the tumble dryer to be a condenser type and would like…
SCS Sale end date/best time to buy?
I'm posting in the hope someone may have inside info on an end date for SCS's winter sale [i know, i know, the sales ever end!] I'm currently looking at a pair of sofas totalling over £1000, so want to make sure i'm buying at the right time. If the price is unlikely to go down any further i'll buy now, if i can save…
The January sale myth??
I'm confused. Is the 'january sale' a myth? Originating from them olden days when it was literally, the sales during the month of January, before which everything was full priced. Rather than the pre-Christmas sale, followed by the Boxing day sale leading into the January sale. So are there different grades of sales? Are…
"Fake" sales-what cons have you noticed this year?
Amongst the 'sales' this year I noticed: A French connection skirt at 50% off for sale at 32.50-with a 'was' price of 64.00-hmm funny I saw the same skirt in the York branch for 52.00 prior to Xmas. A shoe in kurt Geiger labelled at 'was £105 then £39 now £25-with a proper price tag underneath of £39-I doubt it was ever…
unbranded High Street clothing on Amazon - including Reiss, Next
I know there's lots of resellers about but I've discovered an Amazon seller called 'Anastasia' who sell completely unbranded stuff including some current stock. What they've got is a bit hit and miss and it's not all rock bottom cheap but I've found a few bargains. Link:…
iPad 3 £250 at John Lewis
I got an amazing deal from JL.... An iPad 3 for £250
DKMA.co.uk? Cheap Nike Shoes?
Hullo all Has anyone heard of Dkma.co.uk? Www.dkma.co.uk They are selling v cheap Nikes but worried that they is not kosher! LittleMayBeSaferToKeepMyMoneyInMySockBill
Poundland sale?
Hi everyone. Do you know if Poundland are likely to have a sale for all their Christmas stuff that has been left over? Thansk
Fossil sale?
Does anyone know if Fossil has a sale?

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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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