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Archives for December 2014

Anyone had any great After christmas offers?
Good after Christmas markdowns...... Last year boxing day and thereafter I got loads of great supermarket deals all at least over 70% off (luxury nut mixes, biscuit tins, snack food etc.). but this year has been dismal (for me anyway). All the decent stuff I want like, Lindt chocolate, Jacobs crackers, food within there…
Argos click and reserve.......
I have never used this facility and would just like to know; if you reserve something and then cannot get to the store to collect it or just change your mind, are you under any obligation to purchase? I am dithering about an item and would have to make a detour to collect it and just wondered what happens if I don't…
Red Spotted Hanky Loyalty Points Expiry
Remember to redeem your RSH loyalty points as they expire 31st December. We just found 600+ points on each of two accounts from RSH Grand Prix Game.
What courier do Cloggs use?
Bought some slippers for my mum for Christmas. They haven't arrived and the tracking information is curious- saying out for delivery on 20th, then mis-sorted by courier, then delivered all on the same day. Well, I have not received them. Either they have lied (maybe it's Yodel?!) Wondering if they use CityLink who have…
When are sales on in UK?
The January sales started yesterday in UK. What other times of year does stuff go on sale?
punkyfish half price sale
if you love punkyfish this is the time for shopping ,EVERYTHING HALF PRICE.
Anti Allergy Bedding Sale??
Hi, Just wondered if anyone had come across any anti allergy bedding in the sale. Desperatley need some good priced bedding for an allergic daughter. I need any of the following Duvets Pillows Mattress protector sheets covers and pillow cases Thank you
PruHealth/Vitality
Not sure if this is the right place to post this but: For those of you who don't know, PruHealth (changing to Vitality) offer loads of freebies and discounts for their members, including cinema and theatre tickets. I read somewhere that they are adding lots more stuff soon, and one of them was Starbucks. Does anyone know…
sports direct
RANT!!!! I have just returned from mcarthur glen south wales sports direct, I am soooooooo narked!! around a month ago I purchased some running tights, lovely fit £7.99, so having been given some cash yesterday to buy some more I returned to the shop and the BIG SALE,,,, to find the exact same tights are…
Lush sale?
Does anyone have any information on the Lush sale? Was hoping for it to be live at 9am like in the US! Any info would be appreciated.
Sales - bedding?
I'm after a few fitted sheets and pillowcases I want decent quality Is there anywhere with sales on tomorrow?
What shops are open Boxing Day?
Would quite like to get out the house. Anyone know?
Currys & Matalan opening hours
Hi, Anyone know what are the opening hours for Curry's and Matalan during Christmas/New year? Regards MS
Sportsdirect sale
Already started online but starting tomorrow there are going to be offers in store that you won't find online - limited to 3 per customer and a max of 2 per product type. Under armour locker tees (men's) £1.79 Adidas adi zero golf shoes (men's) £12.99 Puma Evo power football boots child and junior) £3.49 Puma evo power…
returning a electronic item bought on boost, what will i get back?
im thinking of returning a hudl 2 I bought while they were boosting Tesco direct stuff. if I return it will I get the original un-boosted amount of Tesco clubcard vouchers back or will I loose the amount I used, which was £31.5 boosted to £63?
Boots - half price or bogof???
Boots currently have a ticket on specialist skin care, the large writing says buy one get one half price however the small print underneath says buy any two and the cheapest is free! My local Boots did not honour this but I didn't push too hard should I have? What would you have done?
Amazon gift vouchers for Australia ?
My brother is currently living in Australia and I would like to send him some extra vouchers to use in Australia. Can I buy these online from the UK and can they be transferred ? Any help appreciated
M&S Sale
M&S Sale now online!:j:j
Money gram
Hello, I just wondered if anyone else has had trouble sending money via MoneyGram. On the 23rd Dec '14 I sent each of my 3 nieces a money gram with ref number but they have been unable to collect. Money has left my account. No joy from the company when I tried to make contact.??
Boots sale anyone else having trouble clicking on the basket?
Is anyone else having trouble? The helpline isn't open yet. I have added some stuff to my basket, I can see the total in there but when I click on the basket I get an error saying that we are sorry we can't find the page that you are looking for. I have tried on my laptop, the Boots app and the ipad. So I can't purchase…

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