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Should I pay Import Tax on Item purchase from business in EU BUT... Shipped from UK warehouse?
Long story short There is an item of furniture (office desk) that I am thinking of buying from a company based in the EU but, it would be shipped from their warehouse here in the UK (I am in the UK also). They state on their website that buyers outside of the EU will be charged an import tax as set by their respective…
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Anywhere that does short sleeve t-shirts with long bodies for women
Ok 5ft 8 and find many clothing retailers t-shirts not long enough on the length. They keep riding up. Yes I can buy men’s clothes but want a low neck line. Most tops could do with an extra inch on the length and it won’t look silly on someone 5ft 4in tall
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McDonalds loyalty card + stickers
hi the article on 31/3/21 on MSE says Mcdonalds will be accepting the loyalty cards/stickers after today (30th June) for an as yet undetermined period......to be communicated nearere the time. well as the scheme 'officially ends today' i was expecting to have heard an update by now but nothing... i've tried contacting…
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Buying goods online from EU
I have in the past bought a certain brand of perfume from a French website and in the process saved a lot of money over buying it from a UK site. I would like to buy again from this site which will notionally save me about £55 after postage costs However, the big unknown after Brexit seems to be any additional custom…
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Graphic Tablets for College
My son is starting a level 3 Graphics Design Course at college - can anyone recommend a graphics tablet that will serve him well in college for the next few years. Looking at something easy to use but with capabilties to get a bit more indepth around £200 mark. Thanks
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Mattress Protector height
Hi I have the Sealy Nostromo Latex 1400 double Mattress and it is 30cm high. My last protector i purchased from bensons when i bought the bed so didn't take any notice of the size of the protector. Would a 30cm high protetor be ok or should i be looking at a 35 or 40cm high protector? Also my old protector fits the bed the…
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Chest of drawers help.
Good morning. I am looking to buy a reasonably priced chest of drawers, not flat pack (due to experience!) any recommendations please.
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Any experience of Ali-Express?
Hi, just wondered if anyone here has had any experience with Ali-Express? Some items there for good prices but I am concerned about returing if shoddy or outright faulty, do I have to pay the pstage n returning faulty items?
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Mattress Help
I have owned a John & Ryan Bespoke 004 dual tension mattress for 7 years that had cost me over 1k. However for the last 3 years it became really uncomfortable due to sagging and a lack of support that I ended up sleeping on the spare room mattress, that was a fraction of the cost (£250) yet far more comfortable. According…
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Vacuum Bags - Good for Duvets?
A friend of mine used some vacuum bags and said it made their duvet go all weird and wouldn't go back to normal. Have been thinking of buying a few for a few bits in the loft. Cheers!
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Induction Hob Mats
Considering buying a set of mats for my induction hob but I can't find any the exact size of the zone. Does anyone know if it is fine to get something slightly larger? Thanks
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Smell neutraliser
Hi Is there such a thing as a smell neutralise for the home, as opposed to devices which just spread a more powerful smell to cover another one up? Can anyone recommend one that really works and can be maintained?
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Weights and barbells
With gyms showing no sign of reopening soon - looking to buy some weights (was going to go cast iron for cost saving), squat rack/bench press combination and 7ft olympic 20kg barbell. I've been lifting weights for several years. I've checked a few times during covid and everywhere is sold out. I've been looking on eBay,…
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Nike Label - Does this look fake?
Hi, i was about to purchase a Nike tracksuit for the other half but then I saw the tag on it .. do this look fake to you? I know below they not lay have the sizing or whatever.. Or is it just a different style of Nike tag?
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Love2shop vouchers
Hi, I have recently discovered that my love2shop vouchers had expired. I contacted the company who said that they will extend them but have taken off £20 I admin charges (they said it was in their T&C). I explained that due to covid and the shops being closed and not being able to use them online, this was why they had…
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Fully automatic Coffee machine? But cheaper
John Lewis have this https://www.johnlewis.com/sage-oracle-touch-fully-automatic-bean-to-cup-coffee-machine/brushed-stainless-steel/p3336790?sku=237062475&s_ppc=2dx92700064039595321&tmad=c&tmcampid=2&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5PGFBhC2ARIsAIFIMNeV9DDt97Q1gnh_BaGPY0ArmYwo1aUFdQoC2TI58wODIgn_iIykr88aAkfDEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds But it's…
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EMS Shipping - EORI - Can No Longer Buy From Asia
HI, I have been buying items (mainly a few clothes) from China, Japan and other Asian countries, one or two items about twice a year just for myself (so not much) for a few years without any problems until now. I have now been told by a few vendors in Asia that since Brexit EMS shipping has made it mandatory for me to have…
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Best laptop outlet (+ is Laptopsdirect reliable)?
I'm looking for a brand new Windows laptop (medium spec: i5 processor, 8GB RAM, etc) and wondering if anyone can recommend a good outlet or website. I don't mind a model that's a few years old, as long as it's new. I've spotted laptopsdirect.co.uk, and wondered if anyone's had good / bad experiences with them? Some people…
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Adjustable bed
Are there any UK manufactured adjustable beds? If so - any recommendations? I am looking for a single Price is not as important as quality Thanks
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Boyfriend expects me to buy us a house
hi I would like some advice. I’m selling my flat so that me and my partner can buy a house together. He said we would get a house that we can renovate because he is in the business of renovating houses. So I am selling my flat which is a lot of £ and he has a flat and isn’t selling anything maybe possibly contributing a…
