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Maplin goes into administration
One of the UK's biggest electronics retailers has collapsed into administration after talks with buyers failed to secure a sale. Maplin, which has more than 200 stores and 2,500 staff, will continue to trade through the process. The business faced the slump in the pound after the Brexit vote, weak consumer confidence and a…
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Buying TV from curry's online with gift card
I am looking to buy a sony tv which costs just over £1500. I can get a curry's gift card via my employer scheme with 7% discount. I'm hence thinking of purchasing a gift card for the exact value of the TV and then using it in full online to place an order. The catch is that after buying the gift card I cannot ask for it to…
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old £10 notes and self service machines
Hi there Just a query. I had a few old £10 notes - up to the expiry date I got rid of some in shops, and a certain shop in town, extended their usage till 10th March 2018. Then I thought I would have to deposit the remainder in the bank in my account. I was told when the old £5's went out of circulation, that you could not…
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MSE News: Argos cleared over increase in prices
The advertising watchdog has cleared Argos over claims it hiked a number of prices just before its popular 3for2 sale last September. But its investigation has revealed the store failed to include 'Was' and 'Now' labelling on more than 100 items in the run-up to the promotion...Read the full story: 'Argos cleared over…
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Next sale
Anyone know when the March sale is and when VIP nvites go out? Thanks
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Classifieds site
What are the top classifieds sites that you have used?
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What's good and what's not from Boots please?
Dear all, I've had a Boots giftcard for £50 hanging around in my purse for ages now but it's not a shop I normally use. I buy make-up/skincare/toiletries etc at Aldi or if I'm feeling flush, Wilkos. Can anyone recommend what's good and what isn't or if they have offers worth having? I used to like No7 skincare but find the…
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MSE News: Toys R Us trouble: Here's what you need to know
Fears are mounting over the future of the Toys R Us rescue plan after the UK Pension Protection Fund demanded a £9 million lump sum - if you're a 'Take Time to Pay' customer or gift card holder, here's what you need to know...Read the full story: 'Toys R Us trouble: Here's what you need to know'' Click reply below to…
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Amazon Charity Click-Throughs thread
This is the place for charities to add their special Amazon click-through links, as described in the guide: Amazon Tricks If you work for a legit registered UK charity, paste a link to the Amazon section on your website, so MoneySavers can click through and help their favourite causes. Please do not just post direct…
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Costco renew for free?
I received a letter last month saying i needed to renew membership, i can recall last year i re-joined in May. i queried this at the local Costco branch and was told yes i did renew in May but the previous years membership ran out in March so the renewal is from that date even though i have never visited Costco during that…
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Using Burger King Voucher
I normally see Burger King voucher in the newspaper a meal for £1.99 In London. Could I use this voucher in any Burger king in London? Could I use it in Burger King in the Stansted Airport, Heathrow, Gatwick? Thanks
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Urgent - Curry's gift card
Left this one to the last minute so hope somebody can help. My Employer offers 10% off Currys gift cards, and was going to use it order a present today for collection tomorrow. However I just realised that my employer only offers physical cards, i.e. I won't be getting it until next week but this is for a present I need to…
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Buying children's clothes from USA
I've just ordered a couple of t shirts for my children from the USA - not something I'd normally do but these are one-off limited editions of something they're both big fans of. The value of the t shirts plus shipping comes to around £38. That should mean that I'll have to pay import VAT on them. I'm wondering though…
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NECTAR - had to chase bonus points due ?
Each and every Nectar account holder receives Bonus Point offers attached to their accounts for multiple swipes at JS, purchasing from Local stores, purchasing Virgin Train tickets, Life insurance, purchasing BP fuel and many more. T&Cs usually state that these Bonus Points will be awarded within 28 days of the offer…
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Best quality online photo prints
Which company offers the best, in terms of quality and value in online photo prints. Also, is there a difference in the quality between the prints you order online and ones you can print off in store, for example at Boots?
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Toy r us - Take Time to Pay Agreement
For anyone in the midst of one of these agreements, please read this https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5762014 my post, no 8. I hope this helps people.
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Socks for a teenager
Can anyone tell me from their own experience where the best place to buy school socks for a 15 year old boy in dark colours that are decent quality but a reasonable price,I had been buying them on offer from the mountain warehouse but the school now wants only black or grey so that source is no good now,he would like them…
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Shopping Secrets guide discussion
Hi all, We've written a new Shopping Secrets guide and would love your feedback. How did you find the info? Was it useful? Do you have any other tips you'd add? Thanks for your help! MSE Jenny
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Vanilla Prepaid Visa gift card
Hi, Has anyOne had any experience with a Vanilla Prepaid gift card?? I have been given one in December worth £25 (plus my friend had to pay an extra £2.95 to activate it) and I haven’t been able to use it. When any cashier has tried to put it through the till (after they have all told me they don’t think they accept them)…
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Winter coat sales
Hi Looking to buy a winter coat, what time of the year are these generally put into the "sales"? Thanks
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