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Label printer with reasonably-priced refills?
My Dymo 1000Plus label maker has just died, and I'm looking for something to replace it with something similar, which has reasonably-priced replacement labels. I already have a Niimbot D110 label printer, but this will only print small labels, and I frequently need to use labels which are 7-10cm long. Does anyone have…
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Should i replace my fridge
Hi everyone, I am new to this forum and i wanted some advice. Recently, I’ve been considering replacing my fridge because of growing concerns about fire safety, specifically related to the plastic backing on many models. After researching the issue, I found that the plastic backing on older or certain budget fridges could…
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Glasses online description.
I bought 2 pairs of glasses from the online seller, Goggles4u. These were purchased some years ago and are no longer online. I have tried the chat thing on their site but did not get the answer I was looking for. The measurements of the glasses frame. I am aware that the temple size length, the total width, and the nose…
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Looking for some advice re coffee machines?
I'm looking to buy a coffee machine for someone who lives for Starbucks cold ice lattes but not wanting to spend crazy money, ideally under £100, is this possible? I know nothing at all about coffee, iced coffees or coffee machines, so any advice would be much welcomed.
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Bedlinen/Bed sheets
I'm after recommendations for nice / good quality (very subjective I realise) white bedlinen: fitted sheet, 2 or 4 pillow cases, duvet cover. Unfortunately the purchase will have to be online and can only go to £75 top tops. Can't trust Amazon reviews and even M&S and QVC don't escape bad write ups.
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New Pillows
I’m wanting to buy some new pillows, I bought several in recent years as both me and my husband suffer with Neck and back pain. We have just ordered a new bed and mattress, So thinking I might as well buy some new pillows as well. I’m looking at synthetic pillows, I’m happy to spend a bit as an investment but I have seen…
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Thin thermal gloves that allow typing and stuff.
Hi all.Wife works in an office which is shared by engineers who are always on the go - she, meanwhile, sits in front of a PC and does sales. It's bludy freezing. Well, it's probably around 18oC.She uses a leccy seat blanket which prevents her from becoming comatose, but fingers still get very cold - icy, chilly,…
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Parcel collection from Poland?
I need to have a parcel collected from an address in Poland and delivered to me in the UK. Does anyone know a service that will do this at a reasonable price? I have Googled for answers although the results are not the clearest. The parcel would probably be about 3KG or so.
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Buy now or wait for January sales?
A laptop I’ve had my eye on has been reduced by £246. Seems a genuine offer. Want for my daughter whose birthday isn’t until March so should I wait for January sales in case I can get a better deal?
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Printable Vouchers as a gift?
Hi. I've bought some Wicked theatre tickets as a gift. The tickets are digital. How can I give them to someone as a gift in paper form? I've seen some templates I can get from Etsy at a cost, but ideally I'd like to do it without paying - any ideas?
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John Lewis Christmas decorations
Hi does anyone know when John Lewis will reduce their Christmas decorations?
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Slow Cooker Advice
We're in the market for a new slow cooker. Our old one is over ten years old now and while it still works fine, our family has out grown it. It seems many are all multi functional and do other things, but one thing we thought would be useful is a timer to allow it to come on when we want - sometimes we want something done…
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Cylinders to fit Sodastream
Does anyone know of and independent service for Sodastream compatible cylinders? We use a lot of fizzy water and need to change the cylinder at least once a month. Twice now the cylinder we’ve bought boxed, as new, from Sains has actually been unsealed and empty when we open the box. Obvs no proof. So now looking for…
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Portable heater
My bathroom has a perfectly good central heating radiator - perfectly good except it only heats up one end of the bathroom. Does anyone have any advice on portable heaters? I've seen a best buy for £59.99 or I could get a little fan heater for around £15. Obviously there's no sockets in the bathroom but I could get an…
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Gift for a teacher - family member
I wondered if anyone here is a teacher, or has a lovely idea for a gift for my sister who has qualified as a teacher this year. Is there anything super useful I could get her for Christmas? Not interested in ‘best teacher’ type products, but more practical suggestions? Be good to get any insider perspectives 🙂
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Purchasing outright from very
I don’t want credit from very and purchased an item through there pay with card option, how do I know my item will be delivered as no confirmation email and payment been taken from my account when I tried to telephone the advisor was not helpful at all.
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Watch for 17 year old boy
Hi MSE, As part of a work initiative I need to buy a present for a 17 year boy who otherwise wouldn't have anything to open on Christmas morning. He has asked for a watch. I've got no idea what sort of watch a 17 year old boy would like, what is popular etc. I'd be very grateful if any of you with teenage boys can what…
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Wildlife tracker gifts
I'm not sure which board to post this on. Hope it's OK on here. Wildlife tracking bracelets, You get a bracelet and a code to track your animal of choice. Are there any genuine companies? I looked at Trust Pilot reviews for Fahlo, but the reviews seemed to be either very good or very bad and mostly about the quality of the…
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Cheapest place to buy iphone 256gb outright
Hi all my current iPhone 11 is close to packing it jn. I am looking for a iphone 15 256gb. Does anyone know the cheapest place to buy- I can find very at £750 which seems to be the best price but thought I would ask here on the off chance someone knows a better deal! Thanks
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What can I buy to test if something is Silver?
I have been left a lot of costume jewellery and amongst it are 50+ brooches plus hat pins and earrings. There are a few I want to keep but the rest Im happy to sell. I know very little of how to check for different precious stones, silver and what stone is real or paste. A lot of the brooches have lovely stones in them.…
