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possible Very account?
Hi all! I was debating whether or not to get a Very account, but before this the only credit agreement I’ve had was a phone contract! Can someone please explain to me how exactly Very works and the best way to do it would be? My boyfriend and his mum both swear by Very but I’m not totally comfortable signing up to…
Canceling Amazon Prime
How Easy it is to cancel Amazon Prime it when you are about to pay for this subscription ?? I understand Amazon Prime is free for the first few months. After canceling your subscription how long do you need to wait until you could do free subscribtion again ?? Thanks
About-to-expire love2shop gift cards
Hey, sorry if this is in the wrong place - but I'm aware that Love2shop gift cards have a fixed unextendable expiry date, so I want to figure out what the best way to make unused credit last longer for food shopping is. Love2shop cards can be used in lots of shops but unless I'm much mistaken, only two of those shops are…
Is Black Friday a con?
A friend at work recently went to buy a kettle/toaster set from Currys which was marked as £20 off. She asked the shop assistant if it was likely to go down in price any further on Black Friday. The shop assistant told her that they would in fact raise the price just before Black Friday just so it can appear to have a big…
Hive, Echo and Installation
Been looking at this. Does anyone know if there is an additional payment to make for the hub or if its included in the price? Thanks in advance https://www.amazon.co.uk/Heating-Thermostat-Professional-Installation-Amazon/dp/B0743LJQG9?ref_=Oct_DLandingS_PC_db8a1e6b_NA&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE
Lidl Black Friday?
Does anyone know if Lidl will be opening early for black Friday next week? Thanks.
Electric blanket - ADSA beats Tesco by £3
Silent Night Kingsize electric blanket is only £27 in ASDA but is £30 for the same one in Tesco. Thanks (again) ASDA ....these big savings really help:xmassmile
Sainsbury's to run Nectar 'double-up' promo next month - MSE News
If you've a stash of Nectar points, you may want to hold off spending them until next month – as Sainsbury's has announced it will run its next 'double-up' event in mid-November ... Read the full story: 'Sainsbury's to run Nectar 'double-up' promo next month' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the…
Argos
does anyone know when Argos are doing their next round of free Vouchers when you spend over a certain amount please?
Refunds on items bought in Sainsbury's Double Up
T&Cs for the Sainsbury's Double Up say "Items purchased using a Nectar Double Up voucher may be returned within 30 days in accordance with our Returns Policy." Does anyone have experience from previous Double Up events as to what this means in practice - do you get the doubled value refunded or just the original points…
Evans Cycles customers still in the dark over gift cards two weeks after Sports Direct buyout - MSE
Evans Cycles customers are still being told gift cards and vouchers are "suspended" and can't be used for purchases, two weeks after the business was acquired by Sports Direct...Read the full story: 'Evans Cycles customers still in the dark over gift cards two weeks after Sports Direct buyout' Click reply below to discuss.…
Dehumidifiers
Just come across these. They look great and have massive savings and added extras. I have just ordered the 3850. Anyone got any experience with these? Ebac.com/dehumidifiers
Watchdog to investigate if your personal details determine how much you pay - MSE News
An investigation has been launched into whether online shoppers are paying different prices for the same items - depending on factors such as where they live and whether they are married...Read the full story: 'Watchdog to investigate if your personal details determine how much you pay' Click reply below to discuss. If you…
Free e-books for Kindle, Kobo & others
This is the place to discuss places to find free e-books, as seen in the guide: Free e-books There are 1,000s of free and cheap e-books available if you know where to look. Plus you don't have to have an e-reader to get them. If you've got any suggestions or questions about getting free e-books, please join in the…
Nectar Doubleup for TV
Now that Argos is in Sainsburys stores, do Sainsburys sell TV's ? Are they elegable for double up points? Thank you
Free £1.50 Revolut Credit + Free Card + Free Postage
https://www.revolut.com/promo/freebie When you sign up via the link you get the free card with free postage and also £1.50 in free credit which makes it a pretty amazing deal in my opinion You can spend the £1.50 credit anywhere, just use your card to pay for it which makes so many things at Amazon etc free!
Owners of Topcashback and Quidco agree merger deal - MSE News
The UK's two biggest cashback sites are set to be owned by the same group, in a proposed deal which has been referred to the competition watchdog...Read the full story: 'Owners of Topcashback and Quidco agree merger deal' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
MSE Megashopbot.com website: Discuss the MegaShopbot
The MegaShopBot tool has now been closed. The technology used for the site was relatively old and we've had to make the tough decision for our small development team to focus on more popular parts of the MSE site. Please see our Cheap Online Shopping guide for help finding the best prices online.…
Reserve your kid's bike for Christmas for £10
Thought this might help someone who would like to make sure they get their child the bike they want without having to pay for it just now. They'll store it for you until you want to take it home too which is nice as bikes are hard to hide! £10 Deposit for Kids Bikes
IKEA bedroom furniture?
Looking for the most suitable spot on the board for this question. Right place? Anyway we're in need of some furniture for the back bedroom and i was wondering about Ikea stuff - what's the quality like, what's the drawer depth like, how well (or not) does it hold up after a few years of use (wont be constant use but…

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Warning. Five holiday booking scams to watch out for as over £11 million lost to travel fraud
Booking your summer holiday soon? Protect yourself from scams by watching out for clone websites, fake deals and bogus cancellations, as fraudsters to continue to use a variety of sophisticated methods to trick holidaymakers out of their cash.
Santander Edge customer? It's axing its 1% cashback on spending
If you've got a Santander Edge current account, you'll no longer earn 1% cashback on supermarket, fuel and travel spending from 9 September. The bank has today (20 May) confirmed it's axing the perk, though it will continue to pay 1% cashback on bills.
Martin Lewis: I'm a bit teary – we just got a win on changing hideous Council Tax debt collection
Miss one monthly Council Tax payment and within six weeks you can have bailiffs at the door asking you to pay the whole year's bill, plus extra on top. But in a win for MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis and his charity the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute (MMHPI), the Government has agreed to investigate these "catastrophic" debt collection practices.
Buy now, pay later protection one step closer – but Martin Lewis urges caution as rules not yet in force
New rules to protect over 10 million shoppers who use buy now, pay later (BNPL) services are on the way to becoming law. However, MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) founder Martin Lewis, who has long-campaigned for BNPL regulation, is urging people to remain wary until the law changes take force.
Tesco shopper? You've less than two weeks to use £15 million worth of Clubcard vouchers – or extend them with our trick
If you've got a Tesco Clubcard, check if you have any vouchers close to expiring, as nearly £15 million-worth are due to run out on Saturday 31 May. Don't want to spend your vouchers yet? We've got a trick to extend their validity.
Martin Lewis: Just got a win on hopefully changing hideous council tax debt collection that hurts millions
"Catastrophic" Council Tax debt collection practices – that can see bailiffs at your door within six weeks demanding payment for the whole year despite missing just one month – are to be investigated by the Government. It's a win for MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis and his charity the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute (MMHPI) who've campaigned against this rapid escalation.
Martin Lewis: Mobile and broadband mid-contract inflation hikes are BANNED – but there are winners and losers
Inflation-linked broadband, mobile and TV price hikes have been banned. It means some will see bills rise by a specified amount in pounds and pence going forward. However, MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has warned that many WILL still see above-inflation rises in future despite the new rules.
'Catastrophic' Council Tax debt collection practices to be investigated by Government – Martin Lewis says move is 'brilliant news'
"Catastrophic" Council Tax debt collection practices – that can see bailiffs at your door within six weeks demanding payment for the whole year despite missing just one month – are to be investigated by the Government. It's a win for MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis and his charity the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute (MMHPI) who've campaigned against this rapid escalation.
MoneySaver's 'unbelievable' £675 refund from Complete Savings – how to check if you can claim too
MoneySaver Ray secured a £675 refund from Complete Savings after reading our warning about the 'cashback with a catch' site's misleading 'click to claim' ads. And Ray's not the only one, as we've been swamped with similar successes.

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