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Hi,

I am wondering if anyone out there knows of any stores that offer a credit facilty, ie like www.next.co.uk.

I am off work at the moment, and require some new things, however am on a reduced salary from work and cannot afford to buy things outright at the moment.

I look forward to hearing from anyone.

Thanks

Comments

  • Most of them do, of some description - eg BNPL, store card ,etc,
    But I would strongly advise going down that route, even if you were accepted (which is unlikely). Use freecycle etc if there's things you need.
  • What new things do you need? Have you looked at charity shops?
  • Thanks for the responses so far.

    I will consider them.
  • DCFC79
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    What new things do you need? Have you looked at charity shops?

    Also peacocks, the supermarkets, primark
  • I would echo the comments above - if you are on a reduced income, either save up what you do have, sell some other bits to raise funds (ebay etc) or reduce your expectations to what you can afford. I've found some cracking stuff in charity shops.

    Taking out what is usually very expensive credit when you have a limited income should be avoided at all costs!

    If you give people an idea of what you need, there might be some good ideas about how to get things...

    Good luck
    Some days, it's just not worth chewing through the leather straps....
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