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Archives for August 2015

Returning goods to Amazon under warranty
Can anyone tell me how to return faulty goods to Amazon under warranty because the instructions on their website are incorrect? They tell you to look up the original order then press "return item" and enter the reason for returning as Faulty goods. But when I press "return item" all I get is a message that it's too late to…
Argos
Not sure if this is in the right place but I have over £200 worth of items to buy at Argos so if I do the order on 2 separate transactions, I'll get 2 £10 vouchers. Can I use one on the second transaction and still receive one for spending over £100? (The second transaction will come to £104 after the first voucher is…
Sports Direct
I am having a real problem with Sports Direct with click and collect £5 vouchers. These are given when ordering by internet instead of buying in their stores. I have collected about 10 vouchers as i order regularly from them. However yesterday i went into their Leicester store to use my vouchers and to my astonishment they…
20% off Per Una & Ladies Dresses at M&S
Offer started today instore and online.;)
Anyone know which shops accept edenred giftvouchers
Thank you as mine are nearly expiring Thank you
Has anybody ever redeemed Compliment Vouchers at Argos?
I have £20 to redeem on Ipsos and one of the options is Compliment Vouchers: http://www.edenred.co.uk/spend-compliments-vouchers Both the Ipsos and the Endered site state that they can be redeemed at Argos. Can anybody confirm me that this is actually possible and they have done it? The staff at the local Argos are rubbish…
Free skincare gift with every bedding purchase
Hello There's a limited edition promotion running with finebedding.co.uk at the mo. Every purchase from their Sleeping Beauty bedding range gets a skincare set from Flint + Flint worth £75. The prices for a duvet and pillow pair start at £66. Sweet dreams!
Anyone know when next Homebase 20% weekend is?
As title suggests - does anyone have any idea when the next Homebase 20% weekend is likely to be? Got some decorating to do and would hate to buy all my supplies just before a discount weekend! Has to be Homebase as they're the only place that have the wallpaper I want Thanks in advance
Great Hunt: Do you work in a shop? Tell us if you're able to give discounts
What shops give you a discount just for asking? A former member of staff at a big DIY store told Martin they were able to knock 10% off to anyone who asked. So we want you to let us know if you work in a shop and are able to give discounts (and how much). We're compiling a list of which shops do this and how much is…
Buy from amazon.co.jp
My sister lives in Japan and wants me to buy here something from here for her birthday: http://www.amazon.co.jp/ How does it work? The prices are quoted in Yen. Is there an automated conversion facility from pounds to Yen? Do I know the exchange rate before buying? Is there a charge to buy? I bank with HSBC and Santander.
Currys clearance Manchetser
Anyone know if this is still open? It used to be on Central Retail Park Ancoats but told it may have moved or closed completely?
Sale alert tool
Does anyone know any tool where you can add an item from any website to track and when the item goes on sale it alerts you? I can only find American sites or sites that have shut down, does anyone know of UK ones? I've tried my supermarket and shop style and they work ok but would like to be able to do it with more items.…
Have I already paid for my wowcher?
Hope somebody can help. I saw a cracking deal on wowcher and immediately paid for it via PayPal. I am new to this so don't really know how it works. I am under the impression that it is paid for and all is good but I received a wowcher code right after. Do I need to do anything with this or just wait for the deal to…
Amazon and Collect+
For those of you who haven't seen the email yet. As of 24 August 2015, amazon will no longer be delivering to Collect+ stores. Link here.
Tesco Reviews
I have had poor experiences with buying online from Tescos - but they still invite a review of the purchase. The funny thing is, that when they get the adverse review - perfectly well written and not at all shouty or rude - they decline to publish it. Apparently, it does not meet the website guidelines. I wonder what could…
Good prices and free delivery
Link http://www.aliexpress.com/ HTH
Costs more to pay with Boots advantage points?
Hi, I wasn't too sure which board to post this in, sorry if it's the wrong one! I've managed to save £102 in Boots Advantage Card points and decided to buy a few things on the website with them as I'm a little short on cash at the moment... Anyway, the total after some offers is £35.95, but if I want to pay with points it…
Contact lens checks & prescriptions
[FONT=&quot]Where can I get a cheap contact lens check & prescription? Vision Express charge £35. Are they normally the same strength as spectacles prescriptions?[/FONT]
the works adult colouring books 2 pounds
popped into the Works and bought two adult colouring books for two pounds each!! creative colours is the brand and the titles are Flowers and design. both beautiful and lovely to colour!! also a book sale with books from 24p!! online usborne cololring book two quid but no others!…
Radio Times 12 issues for £1 (again!)
I did search, but couldn't find this mentioned anywhere recently :) http://www.buysubscriptions.com/tv-listings-magazines/radio-times-magazine-subscription?offerCode=RTCOMF15&utm_medium=brandsite&utm_source=radiotimes.com&utm_campaign=site-footer_RTCOMF15_Brand Doesn't appear to require code (link direct from RT online TV…

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