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Refund
Hi I returned some items that I ordered from Shein. (It cost me £8). They said they have issued me with a credit in my wallet on my account but it isn’t there. I’ve sent them a screen shot of the empty wallet but I’ve heard nothing back. They are not returning any of my messages and I cannot find an email address. Please…
M&S Furniture Sale?
Hi, My first post in a very long time, so apologies if this should be placed in a different forum. My partner and I are looking to purchase a number of M&S furniture items (sofa etc.) for when we move into our new house. We have finally decided on style and colour! However, upon returning to the website today there are no…
Halford card
I was given a £40 Halford card for xmas, I purchased a RYOBI one drill online and went to get a spare battery from a halfords close to where I work, I have tried 5 times in 4 weeks and the 2 Amp Ryobi One Battery is never in stock not has been in stock, I can buy it on line but you cannot use Gift cards online at Halfords,…
Amazon Family
Hi, I am unsure were to place this question so hopefully this is ok here. If I set up another person on my Prime account under the family option are they classed as 2 seperate accounts for orders, would I see if they order anything and would they see what I order and do they have access to my payment options? Thanks
Recent purchase enquiry
Hi all, I purchased a pair of trainers that were in the sale last Saturday from the high street store Selfridges. The Selfridges employee in the store told me I had 28 days to return them but for an exchange only. Once I got home and tried them on, I realised they didn't fit and I was going to return them. Curious about…
Tesco staff cleaning in small stores
Is it OK for Tesco staff to clean stores, rest rooms and toilets!! Then handle food? In small stores, it seems as though tesco thinks this is acceptable, I for one will not shop for food if this continues to happen. Do you think that this is acceptable?
Does Cex ever honour their guarantee?
I'm looking for a secondhand laptop as I can't afford to buy new. I thought the Cex site looked great but I'm a bit dubious about the 2 year warranty on everything. I'm reading reviews by people who say they never honour the warranty. Does anyone on here have any experience buying from Cex? I bought a digital voice…
Park hampers
I received a letter from park hampers saying that all types of hampers have been cancelled due to covid19 , I've spoken to them today and they are saying we will receive a cash refund or love to shop vouchers , this is OK but they are not delivering the service which they advertise they do , so is there a chance we could…
VAT cut to 5% for hotels and restaurants, but will you get a discount? - MSE News
VAT has been temporarily cut from 20% to 5% for hospitality and tourism businesses, and a number of big chains including McDonald's and Nando's are slashing prices as a result. But businesses don't have to pass on the tax cut to customers - we've full info below on what the change means for you... Read the full story: 'VAT…
Moved: Looking for active online shoppers for research project on Covid-19
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M & S Parcel - Redelivery help
Hi everyone Don’t laugh but recently ordered various items from M and S and did not notice I had used a very old address as shipping (yes I know) and was unable to change during order process - it went to a nursing home (!) who kindly held until a kind relative could pick up for me. My point is relative does not have a…
different phone number, like Google Voice
I'm about to advertise a car on Autotrader / Gumtree but am wary of using my own phone number as I just know I will get a torrent of insurance scam calls etc as soon as it is published. I'm aware that Google offer a service where they forward calls made to a number that is different to my own mobile number (Google Voice),…
Did I dream an advert for a new supermarket?
I'm sure I saw an advert a couple of times for a new supermarket company ove the last week or,but I can't find anything anywhere to find it's name. Does anyone know the name?
CamelCamelCamel!
I've used the excellent Camelizer plugin and price tracker for a few years, but the prices stopped updating when Amazon stopped letting third parties have easy access to the data (using the pandemic as an excuse). See blog post from March here: https://camelcamelcamel.com/blog I noticed that MSE recommended CamelCamelCamel…
M&S to revamp Sparks loyalty scheme - but how good are the new perks?
Read the news story: M&S to revamp Sparks loyalty scheme - but how good are the new perks?

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Barclaycard's cutting minimum repayments – you could be in debt YEARS longer paying DOUBLE the interest
If you've got debt on a Barclaycard, it's likely the minimum you have to repay each month will be cut from July. If you're unaware, and don't act, you could stay in debt for many years longer and pay possibly £1,000s more in interest.
NatWest, RBS and Ulster Bank to close at least 100 branches in 2024/25 – here's the full list, plus alternatives
NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and Ulster Bank, which are all part of the NatWest Group, will shut at least 100 of their bank branches in 2024/25, after RBS announced a further 18 closures.
Co-op Bank customer? You could be moved to Coventry Building Society in future – here's what's happening
The building society has today agreed to a potential takeover of the high street bank – though it's still very early days and the deal needs regulatory approval.
Got a text, email or letter from the Met Police? Don't ignore it – you may need to act to protect yourself from scams
If you got a text message or email from the Metropolitan Police between 4pm and 6pm on Wednesday 17 April – or you get a letter in the next few days – don't ignore it.
Save up to £1 on your takeaway coffee – while saving the planet
Many of us regularly reach for a cup of coffee or tea to give us a caffeine boost, but if you’re out and about and can't bring a thermos from home, the cost of this can quickly mount up.
Chase customer? Check if you can get its boosted 5.1% easy-access saver
If you have a Chase current account, you may be able to get a table-topping 5.1% easy-access savings rate to go with it, as the bank has launched a new, temporary bonus offer for some existing customers.
New online state pension boosting tool promised to Martin Lewis hit by delays – here's what you need to know
The tool was first promised to MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis on ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show Live last summer and was expected to launch before the end of the 2023/24 financial year.
Spotify to hike prices by up to £24 a year – here's what's happening
If you've got a Spotify Individual, Duo or Family account you'll see prices rise by up to £2 a month (equivalent to £24 a year) in a month's time, the music streaming service has announced.
Subway customer? You've got until 14 May to use your loyalty scheme points before shake-up – here's what's happening
If you're a Subway Rewards member, you have until the end of Tuesday 14 May to spend any points you've built up – or lose them entirely.

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