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Is this site legitimate?
Hi, I know there are a lot of websites popping up that are scams / misleading...especially during the time of Covid. I am wanting to buy a couch from the website homesofacompany.co.uk but am unsure of whether it is legitimate...Does anyone know or can tell how to find out whether it is? It looks quite new and below says c…
Credit on a Debenhams Gift card
Have a debenhams Gift card was given after I returned some items in store and didnt have the original debit card. I asked before she added the credit can it be used on line and instore and she said '' yes of course as long as it's before the company shuts for good''. She missed out the minor detail they stop accepting gift…
Online Shops and Display of Products
Hello!! I was looking for a dress for my daughter to wear for an upcoming wedding. I was browsing John Lewis and followed a link to an article about summer dressing. The article was headed with a pretty dress that I thought would be suitable for my daughter, however..... using the filters provided (neckline, sleeve length,…
Windows 10 Licence
I’m setting up an old computer for my daughter to use and don’t have a licence for Windows for it. Do I really need to put £100+ for a copy of Windows 10, or is there a cheaper way?
New Television
Looking for tv but confused re best for watching sport as hubby watches loads. Does OLED fit the bill or QLED? SIZE 50 INCH or over.Any advice pls.
NowTV- sport passes
Hi from a long time viewer, lapsed poster (lost old profile details).. Apart from occasional eB*y finds, is there any reliable way to get reduced day / month passes ? Assuming they even show my beloved BHAFC!
IMPORTING ALCOHOL FROM THE EU FOR PRIVATE CONSUMPTION
Prior to Brexit, it was possible to make considerable savings on spirits, liqueurs and other alcohol purchased by mail order for private consumption from EU countries. The goods would arrive by well-known courier/parcel service deliveries (not heavy haulage/palletised freight). Brexit hasn’t affected the prices being…
Looking for a bed & mattress with a click and collect option
Any suggestions on good value shops to browse for a bed & mattress? It needs to have a click and collect option as opposed to delivery. Only ones I got so far are Argos & Ikea. Thanks in advance.
Lord and Lady Titles - www.regaltitles.co.uk
Hi all, I recently bought myself and my partner Lord snd Lady titles from www.regaltitles.co.uk. Before anyone says anything, I know it’s all a bit of fun and I’m well aware I’m not now in line to the throne. We changed my husbands titles on his official documentation, driving licence, HMRC, companies house and HM Land…
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Contactless payment limit to rise to £100 from 15 October
The contactless payment limit, which is the amount you can spend on card without entering a PIN, will rise from £45 to £100 from 15 October, it's been confirmed. It comes after chancellor Rishi Sunak formally announced the plans in the spring Budget. Read the full story here: 'Contactless payment limit to rise to £100 from…
Anyone ever used this shop?
I'm searching for a George Foreman grill and found a site on Google selling the model that I want cheaper than anyone else but it's a company I've never heard of. They are called Brave Hestia. At least they appear to be trading under that name but are registered on Companies House as First Choice Domestic Appliance Ltd.…
Inexpensive handheld vacuum with brush attachments?
I'm looking for an inexpensive -but reliable - handheld vacuum cleaner with brush attachments. The Black and Decker Dustbusters are inexpensive, but don't come with any attachments. The only ones that do are: -Really expensive Shark / Dyson options -Cheap no-brand gear from China (so I have no idea how reliable they'll be)…
Looking for some bright multicoloured curtains. Any idea anyone?
I want to buy some curtains and want something multicoloured and bright. Ideally I would like a check pattern although I dont mind floral with greens, reds and yellows. I dont really want heavy lined ones so perhaps Im looking at the wrong time of year but I'm really struggling to find some. Its for a living room which at…
Amazon Business Promo Discounts
I had another banner posted above on my person account trying to get me to open and amazon business account. This time they are offering 20% off anything sold by them (that isn't digital) up to £40 discount (£200 purchase price). However, as with all things amazon it doesn't seem to work as it says in the advert.…
Avios conversion to nectar
I converted 750 avios points to nectar and the points have never reached my nectar.I contacted nectar after 10 days by live chat and phone and the points have totally vanished.The amount is debited on my british airways account but haven't turned up in my nectar. Nectar are blaming avios. The conversion was made to the…
BOOTS ADVANTAGE POINTS CAN EARN BUT CAN'T SPEND!
Has anyone else had the problem that when you want to spend your Boots Advantage Points it comes up on the till or online that you can earn points but can't spend them. This has been ongoing for me for a long time, and I have resorted to sending the CEO a polite letter, which he passed down to a manager, who seems to have…
Quidco attractions £20 boost
Anyone got any "trick" for this before i start searching. Basically says if you spend £10 at one of their selected "attractions" retailers, you get a £20 boost..... My guess is there won't be anything for less than £20 but I just wanted to check if anyone else has looked into this? Thanks Attractions Boost August 2021…
Underpants
I am an old bloke who has always worn the Y-front type of underpants and I have no wish to change. However, I recently bought a pack of Jockey Y-fronts and they're a waste of time: they look the same out of the box but if the material was any thinner, I could read the paper through them. The "elastic" is very limp too.…
A question about the battery brand
I found this on Google, has anyone used or know it? I feel that the price is very favorable and I want to try it. Named TINDLING, tindlingshop.com

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