We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum... Read More » This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are - or become - political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

We're aware that some users are experiencing technical issues which the team are working to resolve. See the Community Noticeboard for more info. Thank you for your patience.

📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

Shop but don't drop

Archives for December 2019

IKEA Sale - Cycling Panniers
Seen in the Cardiff store, but may well be elsewhere. Reduced from £27 to £7. In navy (with grey interior) or yellow. Was originally Sommer 2017 range. https://photos.app.goo.gl/9GN7EvRmVsoqkJ6U7 (Apologies if this is a duplicate but I can't search the forums with this tablet's browser!)
Left store without paying for click & collect!
Hi all, I ordered a bunch of Christmas stuff from Waitrose (about £40 worth) and my mum collected it as I was at work. She said she collected it from the click and collect desk and they just handed it over and wished her a good Christmas. She then did her own shopping, paid for those bits at the self-service checkouts and…
Next Boxing Day sale 2019
Anyone going to the stores? I can’t decide which store to go to - a big one or a smaller one! Based bear reading
Got a Hotpoint or Indesit washing machine? Your rights as 100,000s of machines are recalled
Whirlpool is preparing to issue a product recall of up to 519,000 Hotpoint and Indesit washing machines found to pose a fire safety risk – here are your rights if your machine's affected...Read the full story: 'Got a Hotpoint or Indesit washing machine? Your rights as 100,000s of machines are recalled' Click reply below to…
M&S Perfume - follow-up to MSE email
Hi, Following today's MSE email I went to M&S to get a last minute pressy for my beloved. The email mentioned the "M&S New York" EDT spray for £18 that had fared better in blind tests than a Chanel equivalent costing £113. I tested it and it smelt lovely. Whilst on my way out I noticed a stand displaying the same EDT but…
next online vip sale
any ideas on dates and when slots will be opened to book?
Hermes Email?
Hi, does anyone know the email address to Hermes as I need to contact them about a delivery which I haven't received, I have looked for a phone number but I can't seem to find any contact number or email address for them, the live chat is useless as it's always busy. Thanks.
Yanchamarket - does this online shop look dodgy? Has anyone used it?
Hi Found something I've been meaning to buy for a while at a great price here: https://www.yanchamarket.com/ But can't say the website feels me with security. Don't know if I'm being unfair though... What do you guys think? Shop it or drop it? Cheers
Do Cashback Sites have a Future?
Interested to know subscribers' views about the evolution of TopCashback, Quidco and others: Having used one or more of these sites for some years I have noticed a trend - the cashback is taking longer and longer to become payable (6 months+ is no longer unusual); claims for missing, incorrect or declined cashback are…
Furniture village price history
Does anyone know how I can find out the Black Friday prices of furniture village products, specifically sofas? Thanks
£3 cashback on a FREE 3 month Tastecard .
Top Cashback are currently offering £3 cashback on a FREE 3 month Tastecard trial . membership is an ongoing subscription service and will automatically renew on expiry date. The first payment of £32.99 will be taken at the end of the free trial period. It can be cancelled at any time in accordance with the Terms and…
Everythingapenny
Hi, Just came across this website and wondering whether anyone else has ordered from it and received their order?
Does Amazon have SCAM accounts? Is this too good to be true?
Hi Came across these guys today: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?me=ATXHNOGKYZ9EV&marketplaceID=A1F83G8C2ARO7P They have some ridiculously cheap prices. Too good to be true in fact and alarm bells started ringing. Cookers we've been looking at at around the £900 mark they have for £300-ish. So I had a look at the Amazon page…
Nip + Fab £5 finds are back
https://www.nipandfab.com/5-finds https://www.nipandfab.com/nip-man One of my favourite brands. Dragon blood products are recommended especially. Free tracked delivery for orders £25 and above. Official MoneySavingExpert insert Tue 10 Dec: When we checked, there were 53 products in stock included in the £5 offer, but they…
John Lewis cashback Oct 2019 - details disappeared from site?
Hi all I bought a new TV in October and it was valid under a JL voucher cashback scheme - £125 worth for selected electrical items in July, for which certain Sony Bravia TVs were included. I bookmarked the JL page for the TV which had the offer on it, and now the offer has disappeared from this page and I can't find any…
Section 75 - 2 credit cards
My wife and I purchased a service online which cost an amount within the Section 75 limits of £100 and £30,000. The company providing the service then went bust. The contract was in my wife's name - she paid a portion of the cost on her credit card, with the balance being paid on my credit card. What does Section 75 say…
GHD customers charged multiple times for Black Friday orders - MSE News
Customers of haircare company GHD have reported being charged up to 11 times for online orders after its website crashed on Black Friday...Read the full story: 'GHD customers charged multiple times for Black Friday orders' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
Amazon won't take my money
Hi all, Purchased two items on Friday night from Amazon totalling 36 gbp. I had to cancel the card I used yesterday as it had been compromised somehow. The Amazon payment is still not showing on my statement. Amazon have stated several times and in emails they have authorised and received the money. The money came off my…

★ ★ ★ Meet your Ambassadors

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

MSE News

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.

View All

Shop but don't drop

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

🚀 Getting Started

Is this how you want to be seen?

Get our FREE Weekly email full of deals & guides - and it’s spam-free

Shop but don't drop

Discussion List

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

🚀 Getting Started

Is this how you want to be seen?

Get our FREE Weekly email full of deals & guides - and it’s spam-free