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Archives for March 2015

4 cans of Tuna - Half price only £1.75 in Tesco
This is in all stores - Oriental Pacific brand cans of tuna in spring water or brine. Was £3.50 now £1.75. http://www.tesco.com/groceries/product/details/?id=279684321 Offer ends 17/05/15
OPI shatter nail varnish £2 each!
Hello, Groupon have a deal, which I feel is pretty good- 5 OPI shatter nail varnishes for £7.99 plus £1.99 P&P Designed to create a cracked pattern when applied over a dried lacquer Designed by OPI Set includes: Pink Shatter, Super Bass Shatter, Black Shatter, Shatter the Scales and Silver Shatter. They look like 15ml…
iPhone 6 64GB
Hi all, Im looking to buy an iPhone 6 from play dot com as they have 15% off so its a great deal, however the seller is "ipodwarehouse". If the phone turns out to be dodgy or anything, if i pay by credit card, am i covered or not? And will play cover me or anything? Or should i just spend an extra £59 more and get it from…
Air conditioner 12000 btu - £206.95
For anyone who lives in a warm flat or house or is concerned about a hot summer this 12000 btu air conditioner on Amazon seems like a good deal. Trotec are a German company who also sell on ebay and have overwhelmingly good feedback. The dispatch time is listed as 3 - 5 weeks so I guess they are ordering them from China if…
I'm a bit confused
Apologies first of all if this isn't the right place - just tell me and I'll move. OK so I used to have a Love Film account, and when it was moved to Amazon I noticed the bill was split into two. One portion for Love Film by post, and the second portion to Amazon Prime instant video. With the articles about Prime on the…
Giordano wine
Hey forumites We've spotted a deal at Giordano that gets you 12 bottles of wine, a 12-piece porcelain dinner set, and 6 Italian 'food delicacies', all for £60. Check out the deal - http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/deals/cheap-wine-deals/#giordano We'd love to know if you have any feedback: - Did you like it? - Have you…
Need ideas for a (cheap!) 70th Birthday gift, ASAP!!
I completely forgot it is my dad's 70th Birthday on Friday. I did know it was his birthday and was planning on a card and something else but only just realised it's a 70th birthday and it will be a big deal to him. I'm flat out broke and will be until the 1st April. I had put aside £10 before realising it's the big 7-0. I…
Groupon (or similar) vouchers
Is it possible to buy an 'open' voucher, so that I can buy one for a friend for her to buy whatever she likes?
Amazon sellers can pick and choose their feedback
I recently bought an external video capture card from a seller on Amazon Marketplace. It didn't work properly. I'm very computer savvy with years of experience so I'm 100% sure I set it up correctly but the resulting video came out with awful results. I returned it for a refund costing me £3.50 postage I asked for my £3.50…
Sports Direct Ski Stuff Clearance
Do people know that Sports Direct have a Warehouse Clearance on at the moment? Some stuff is 90% off. I can't post the link, but anyone Googling 'sports direct ski clearance' will find it.
Scholl Velvet Smooth Pedi: better than half price at Boots
Found a really good offer on at Boots: better than half price for the Scholl Velvet Smooth Gift Set...not too sure how long it will last but it's £34.95 instead of £80! I have bought one as the Pedi is amazing! Can't put the link but if you google Boots Scholl Pedi gift set it will come up xxxx
Two ways to save money with eBooks
Just seen this article: http://www.pennygolightly.com/two-ways-to-save-money-with-ebooks-by-sainsburys/ Looks like you can double the value of nectar points and also get money off if you buy a book in store. Double up link: http://www.sainsburysebooks.co.uk/doubleup
Gardener's World, May issue has 2015 2 for 1 garden visit card in: cheap subscription
The May issue of Gardener's World magazine will have in it this year's card entitling two people to visit more than 300 gardens in the UK for the price of one entry ticket. It's out on 24 April, and a single issue costs £4.25. If you fancy 5 copies, though, for just a little more, and a guaranteed copy to your doorstep,…
New Amazon tool that lets you search Amazon worldwide
Hello! Has anyone used http://www.curiua.com/? It lets you search Amazon UK and compare it against the international Amazon sites, like France, Germany and Spain to see if there product you want is cheaper there. I'd love to hear from anyone who has used it or what you guys think about it? We're wondering if it's one to…
Lidl
From their April 2015 newsletter and available 30th March to 8th April. French Claret Bordeaux AOC 2012 & Italian DOC Classico 2013. Both £18 per case of 6 bottles = £3 per bottle. :j
Aldi
I bought a bottle of Cromwell gin in my local store on 17th March,And another on the 18th March,On 17th it was priced at £9.99,in 18th i paid£10.40.!! Why could this be? Anyone out there with an answer please?:beer:
Ikea Spanish vs English prices
Visiting Ikea in Spain I've been shocked by the huge difference in prices, e.g VÄRDESÄTTA Pressure cooker (English website) £45 (€62) vs Spanish website € 32,99 (£23!), which at nearly 3x the price seems outrageous. I tweeted about this yesterday @IKEA, @MartinSLewis and @moneysavingexp, just to find out why the huge…
Amazon EU - Moneysaving guide for UK residents
Aim of this thread - To develop and create a detailed 'dummies guide' for people living in the UK, that want to purchase an item from one of the other european Amazon sites e.g amazon.de, amazon.es etc. Why? Sometimes, if done right, you can save money. This thread aims to bring all useful info, under one thread for…
Spending Euros in UK on pre pay
I was browsing in the shops the other day and noticed several retailers have price tags in euros and pounds. Can I use mypayy Kalixa pre pay card to pay in Euros as it works out about 15 is percent cheaper due to the low euro rate at the moment. If so how do I go about it, do I ask them to ring up the price in euros?
Been refunded more than twice what I should have been!
I don't know where to post this! I think I have been refunded twice or more for clothing that I bought from a department store. I bought two items (same items, different sizes) using a gift card online. They were 'online exclusive' items and I had them delivered to my work address. I returned one of them to a store, and…

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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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