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I got a bargain

110frankie
110frankie Posts: 415 Forumite
in Shop but don't drop
Not sure if this is the right place but anyway...
Went to the caravan show at gmex today - last day of a four day show.
There was this 12 volt wheel wrench that I have wanted for a long while.

Usual price £64.99 (no!), website price £54.99 (get real), show price £39.99...

So, I took a big breath and said "So how much, for cash, now, to save you loading the van tonight?"
He laughed and said £20!

Then, best of all, the beloved said "I didn't get you much for Christmas, I'll buy it" and handed over the money!

Yesssss...

Comments

  • Js_Other_Half
    Js_Other_Half Posts: 3,116 Forumite
    :money: Well done!
    The IVF worked;DS born 2006.
  • Fur_coat_&_no_knickers
    Fur_coat_&_no_knickers Posts: 82 Forumite
    Well done !

    If you dont ask you dont get. good on u !
    Lightbulb moment January 2006 ..This spendings got to stop..things can only get better :T
  • b1g1an
    b1g1an Posts: 128 Forumite
    Is it one of these...

    http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/7506686.htm

    or something different?
  • 110frankie
    110frankie Posts: 415 Forumite
    same idea, but the watts and torque are about four times as much.
    These little ones might, and I only say might because I personally wouldn't take the risk, manage small car wheel nuts, but for Land Rovers we want a load more wattage and torque.
    Particularly as we regularly change all four wheels.

    When you are talking about electric motors you always want the highest wattage and torque you can afford.
  • ljonski
    ljonski Posts: 3,337 Forumite
    Martin. What about "Moneysaver Gold awards" for "outstanding achievements to Moneysaving" such as this poster ?
    "if the state cannot find within itself a place for those who peacefully refuse to worship at its temples, then it’s the state that’s become extreme".Revd Dr Giles Fraser on Radio 4 2017
  • MSE_Martin
    MSE_Martin Posts: 8,268 Money Saving Expert
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    we have post of the month awards, but if i could award a gold star i would
    Martin Lewis, Money Saving Expert.
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  • 110frankie
    110frankie Posts: 415 Forumite
    <blush> thank you
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