We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.

This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

The MSE Forum Team would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas. However, we know this time of year can be difficult for some. If you're struggling during the festive period, here's a list of organisations that might be able to help
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
Has MSE helped you to save or reclaim money this year? Share your 2025 MoneySaving success stories!

Non-coupon related Drivel Thread 6

1…4546485051…510

Comments

  • secretshopper75
    secretshopper75 Posts: 1,285 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Quick question re wombling, I went to my local A last night and in my trolley there was a reciept, when i've checked this it would give me £2.00 off but does it matter that the original reciept was paid for on a card? Never done this before...
  • Aesop
    Aesop Posts: 23,773 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    secretshopper75 wrote: »
    Quick question re wombling, I went to my local A last night and in my trolley there was a reciept, when i've checked this it would give me £2.00 off but does it matter that the original reciept was paid for on a card? Never done this before...

    this is a personal choice secretshopper. I tend to go for receipts that are paid in cash. We did hear of an Mser who picked up a receipt that had been paid for by a stolen credit card. And the police contacted them because they thought they were using it. But that was once, and we haven't heard it again.
  • Aesop
    Aesop Posts: 23,773 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    MOrning all.....:hello:

    Clyndu! :A:A:A:A :kisses: thank you so much!
  • mrs_moneyspinner
    mrs_moneyspinner Posts: 425 Forumite
    edited 12 January 2012 at 8:29AM
    Morning everyone, just popping in so I don't turn into a lurker and to share my first efforts at getting back into money saving. Starting off small I used my pilgrims choice cheese voucher at T on the 1/2 price 50% less fat cheddar yesterday and felt very pleased. Have also used the Kingsmill at Iceland where they are doing 2 loaves for £1.70 then take off the 2 coupons. Have also remortgaged to save £156.15pcm and asked utility insurer yesterday if they could reduce my monthy fee and they gave 15% off for the year!
    [FONT=Verdana,Arial,Times New I2]Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale - Hans Christian Andersen[/FONT]
    2012 savings:remortgage £156.15pcm £5 pcm insurance reduced; 2012 Running totals: £10 goodwill requests/Grocery Coupons £12:T
  • jeferey
    jeferey Posts: 4,300 Forumite
    Mortgage-free Glee!
    Morning Mrs M, Aesop, SS75 and everyone else :D.
    Sounds like you've made a great start Mrs M - I'm hoping to get OH's car insurance for less than last year's record £102 after cashback - could be tricky!
    If at first you don't succeed, try, try, try - oh bu99er that just cheat :D
  • Aesop
    Aesop Posts: 23,773 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    jeferey wrote: »
    Morning Mrs M, Aesop, SS75 and everyone else :D.
    Sounds like you've made a great start Mrs M - I'm hoping to get OH's car insurance for less than last year's record £102 after cashback - could be tricky!

    I remember you doing that jeferey v exciting, let's hope you do.
  • Dr.Who-Who
    Dr.Who-Who Posts: 7,774 Forumite
    edited 12 January 2012 at 9:33AM
    Aesop wrote: »
    I remember you doing that jeferey v exciting, let's hope you do.


    Can't beat you on that Jeff. I'll be getting mine this Friday to start Sunday Multicar quote from Aviva 2 cars for £383 less cashback £20 = £363 divided 2 approx £181 per car.

    Aviva is doing 15weeks free insurance so in other words it was supposed to be £400+ but they discounted it to £383:cool:
    RIP my dear dear parent : Mum aged 62 (17/5/1990) & Dad aged 89 (23/1/2012)


  • Dr.Who-Who
    Dr.Who-Who Posts: 7,774 Forumite
    Blue are you still sulking? :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D wanna see how long it takes you to come out from your shell:p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p
    RIP my dear dear parent : Mum aged 62 (17/5/1990) & Dad aged 89 (23/1/2012)


  • Dr.Who-Who
    Dr.Who-Who Posts: 7,774 Forumite
    secretshopper75 wrote: »
    Quick question re wombling, I went to my local A last night and in my trolley there was a reciept, when i've checked this it would give me £2.00 off but does it matter that the original reciept was paid for on a card? Never done this before...

    Aesop & I have different idea:D for me it will be finder's keeper. We only use it to print APG so there is nothing wrong with it. Would you throw/ ignore £2 coins on the carpark if you find it?
    RIP my dear dear parent : Mum aged 62 (17/5/1990) & Dad aged 89 (23/1/2012)


  • secretshopper75
    secretshopper75 Posts: 1,285 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Thanks, didnt want to upset the wombling rules lol...but it is worth £2
This discussion has been closed.
★ ★ ★ Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 352.9K Banking & Borrowing
  • 253.9K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 454.7K Spending & Discounts
  • 246K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 602.1K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 177.8K Life & Family
  • 259.9K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.7K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.
Update Your Picture