Non-coupon related Drivel Thread 6

Dr.Who-Who

mrs_moneyspinner wrote: »

Morning everyone, just popping in so I don't turn into a lurker 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!

Morning Mrs M, welcome to our carp world:D

I know you from somewhere, was it from the moc thread before MT took over?
Or was it from DTD thread?

I still have nearly 2 years fixed rate to go before I can look for another mortgage lender with better rate. Mine was fixed for 5 years @ 6%:eek::eek: that time we did not know that Bank of England was going to reduce the rate so low after 2 years:eek:. I still have 9 years to go before I am officially release out of the Banking prison:D

Dr.Who-Who

secretshopper75 wrote: »

Thanks, didnt want to upset the wombling rules lol...but it is worth £2

What wombling rules? We make it up as we go along:D

Dr.Who-Who

You guys better talk to me or else I'll go into temporary lurking melt down.:p

Think I go do my 2nd lot apg list;)

jeferey

Dr.Who-Who wrote: »

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.

Still a great result, mine was £230 - £50 c/b so that makes £282 for the 2 or £141/car.
My car is much higher insurance group, bigger engine, etc.
Really can't see me getting it this cheap this year - we can try!

The other thing I've done recently is pay for Phone Line Rental with Plusnet up front for 12 months which made it £9.49/month.

I'm also stoozing a Barclaycard on 0% by buying everything on it and putting money in savings account. Made quite a lot of interest doing this over the years. I set up a direct debit to make sure there are no charges. Only worth doing if you can control your finances and aren't in debt. I don't do balance transfers cos of the fees involved.

Aesop

doc, I was replying on my phone and it is hard! plus I will probably show logged in a lot as I am reading off my phone a lot. but cannot always reply.

Blue not sulking, she is enjoying herself getting ready for birthday cake, you better send some to all of us MSERs and I don't mean virtual either!

lindos90

Aesop wrote: »

Morrisons have got 6p of a litre voucher when you spend £40 or more in store... wombles.....

Ive done this and they give you a token too that you have to hand in with the receipt when you get your petrol, how do you get round that?

Morrisons are also doing a 'get your shopping for free' this month, (similar to the one late last year where they have a daily draw and theres a barcode number on each receipt) So thats worth wombling for too (you lot are on the ball, so this is probably old news for you!)

http://www.morrisons.co.uk/FreeShopping/

Aesop

lindos90 wrote: »

Ive done this and they give you a token too that you have to hand in with the receipt when you get your petrol, how do you get round that?

Morrisons are also doing a 'get your shopping for free' this month, (similar to the one late last year where they have a daily draw and theres a barcode number on each receipt) So thats worth wombling for too (you lot are on the ball, so this is probably old news for you!)

http://www.morrisons.co.uk/FreeShopping/

ahhhh unless you have some friendly SAs who will give you a few extra tokens, don't think there is a way round it. They must read mse :rotfl:

yes unfortunately we already knew about that. Happy to report know of 2 MSErs who have won :T

Busylizzie

mrs_moneyspinner wrote: »

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!

Morning All!

Sometimes junk mail can be good! Had to renew my home insurance today. Tried several comparison sites and cashback options then found a leaflet from NatWest that I had stuffed in a drawer saying they would beat my renewal quote by £25. Rang them, Their quote was nearly double my renewal :eek: but they took £25 off my renewal amount AND let me pay in interest free monthly instalments. Worked out just £5 more than the best cashback option but with no huge payment now and no wondering/waiting months for the cashback. Very chuffed :j:j

Aesop

Busylizzie wrote: »

Morning All!

Sometimes junk mail can be good! Had to renew my home insurance today. Tried several comparison sites and cashback options then found a leaflet from NatWest that I had stuffed in a drawer saying they would beat my renewal quote by £25. Rang them, Their quote was nearly double my renewal :eek: but they took £25 off and let me pay in interest free monthly instalments. Worked out just £5 more than the best cashback option but with no huge payment now and no wondering/waiting months for the cashback. Very chuffed :j:j

:T BL! :T fab stuff. I have started reading all the junk leaflets that come through the door, just in case there is a hidden deal somewhere......

Dr.Who-Who

jeferey wrote: »

Still a great result, mine was £230 - £50 c/b so that makes £282:eek: for the 2 or £141/car.
My car is much higher insurance group, bigger engine, etc.
Really can't see me getting it this cheap this year - we can try!

I'm also stoozing a Barclaycard on 0% by buying everything on it and putting money in savings account. . I don't do balance transfers cos of the fees involved.

Either maths is not your strong point or I am reading it wrong:rotfl::rotfl:. I work it out that your quote was £230 less £50 = £180 & not £282:D

Anyway, what's your engine size? Car I mean:p

Mine is 1.8 Auto zafira & chevrolet 1.0 ( bought for my DD now its belong to OH) DD is not in my renewal insurance as she is @ Uni & she does not need car, will only insure her when she come back for summer holiday;).

Its so much.............cheaper not putting DD name's as the 2nd driver.

Ah ... Barclays I used to be Barclays customer for many years then when I found out that they sold the bank to the "Arab" me closed me accounts:rotfl: now I am with natwest.:p I get to speak to local ppl & not india call center:p