The ELITE Eggstra Easter thread

Evangeline1971

For info only - I don't know if this will glitch but there is a similar offer to the Doritos from last week that were £1 each or 2 for £3. Some of the showers gels are £1 each or 2 for £3
http://www.mysupermarket.co.uk/#/asda/bundle/194159_10558.html?Sort=Price

Edit: MSM keeps changing the details of this offer so it probably won't glitch, I'm sure they do this on purpose to catch us out :mad:

logie

Sarahdol75 wrote: »

Afternoon all,

Could anyone answer my friends question please:-

She has some Tosco vouchers come through and she wants to do an online shop, on the back of the vouchers it says enter the code X, TDX, GR or GC at checkout, we have searched the vouchers and the only codes on them are under here name lots of xxxxxxxx and then a four digit number, but putting all these xxxxx and number in doesnt work, and also had some exculsive coupons sent through various 35p off apples and 25p off milk, etc but these have no numbers other than the barcode number down the side.

Can anyone help???

All of the CC coupons i've had can be used either online or instore. I've altered my preferences on my CC account so that I get sent online ones to use against our deliveries. It sounds like your friend has ones that can only be used instore.

discowill

£7 King size duvet
http://www.tesco.com/direct/tesco-standard-cotton-cover-king-size-duvet-135-tog/204-4629.prd

Via
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=504258559611707&set=a.208709642499935.45866.207695419268024&type=1&theater

logie

tigerwhite wrote: »

Afternoon.. Hope everyone is well. I got sent a few moc's from S for weaning tigercub. There was also a coupon for a half price weaning kit. In store, it was £10, reduced to £6.66, but the voucher takes £5 off :j so £1.66 to pay. It's a purple bag and inside it has:
A bowl
2 little bowls with lids for the fridge/freezer
A plastic bib
2 spoons
A non spill cup with lid

http://www.sainsburys.co.uk/groceries/index.jsp

Ooh thanks for this I've got a voucher too but hadn't bothered as didn't think it was worth the £5 it'd still cost me. Forgot S had their baby event on

tigerwhite_2

Bananababe wrote: »

Morning all.

Well its not been a good start.One of the girls in my office has felt the other members of staff have been picking on her. I havent seen it. I have heard about it and have tried to stay out of it where possible .But be supportive where possible. I dont like conflict but i can be a bit blunt.

I had told her report it, I told her that I thought she was a great person and other things.

This morning she took a hairly mental on me and frankly I have been crying since the changeover at half ten.

She said one thing that contradicted the other and since she left been sending me text messgages with half apology half accusation. Which is even more confusing.

Mean while another colleague been in(we are one man office) but its payday. Seen what a state I was in and now the whole team will know.

Anyway sorry guys I dont know how to deal with this. My usual is to bury head in sand and avoid someone. I was friends with her sort of before I worked here. She is late forties. I guess i expect more from a grown up. Roll on end of shift

:(

AngelsMadv wrote: »

All I would do is send a message saying you'd like to help her out but you're upset with her tone. If she'd like your friendship and help, you'd like a proper apology. Then leave it at that. Hope it gets better for you - head up!

Hi bananababe - sorry you're having a carp time. I agree with Dr V but if she can't be nice to you then just ignore her texts. Even if she is having a bad time, it's unfair to take it out on you. Xx

squilliondollarbaby

I've been PM'd to post the pension contributions stuff from yesterday, again. Here goes.

1. Get the serious state pension statement here though you need to enrol first https://secure.thepensionservice.gov.uk/statepensionforecast/default.aspx
You'll need to enrol with the Govt Gateway to get a proper ID.
2. A quicker way to find out how many years pension contributions you have is to phone up and ask (you'll need your NI number). 0845 60 55 999
They will also tell you if you have missing years available to buy back. Get in before the end of the tax year is my advice. We bought 2 years for my wife recently and they'll cash your cheque in 4-5 days so there's plenty of time if you act now.
Voluntary contributions and topping up:
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/ni/volcontr/
3. Apply online for a statement of your National Insurance account:
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/ni/intro/online-statement.htm

Pensions Q&A

What are the key changes?
From April 2017 [TODAY THEY ANNOUNCED THIS WILL NOW BE EARLY 2016] there will be one single pension set at £144 a week in today’s money, rising to £155-£160 in four years’ time. This new ‘single-tier’ pension will replace the basic state pension, currently £107 per week, and various “top-ups” or additional state pensions. However, it will be tougher to claim the full state pension under the new rules.

A maximum of 35 years of national insurance contributions, up from the current 30, will be needed. Anyone with less than 10 years’ contributions, such as immigrants, will not receive a pension. The savings credit element of the pension credit will be abolished along with “contracting out”, which will mean bigger tax bills for millions of private and public sector workers.

How is this better than the current pension system?
Simplicity and fairness. The current combination of basic and earnings-related additional pension systems is confusing; many people have no idea of what they will get from the state when they retire. The new single-tier pension will be set just above the current pension credit level, which means less means-testing to top up benefits. Low-earners and women who have taken time off work to care for family are the main beneficiaries.

Will everyone get the full state pension of £144?
No, £144 per week is the maximum. To receive the full weekly rate an individual will need a full 35 years of national insurance contributions or credits, with a proportionate pension paid to those with shorter contribution records. Those with less than 10 years receive nothing.

I am already receiving the state pension. Will I benefit?
No. Only those reaching state pension age after the reform is introduced in April 2017 will be entitled to the new single tier payment. There are currently 11.5m people claiming the state pension.

I was expecting to get more than £150 per week from the state pension. What will happen to the benefits I have built up?
The government says that state pension rights accrued under the old system will be recognised, so nobody will lose out on any pension they have earned.

I am due to reach state pension age before April 2017. Can I delay until after 2017?
No. Anyone reaching the state pension age before April 6 2017 will automatically receive a pension under the old rules.

I am “contracted out” of the state second pension. What will happen to me?
Those paying into a workplace pension instead of the state pot have paid less NICs than those who are not contracted out. But, after April 2017, many will be brought back into the state system and will pay full NICs. This will mean an effective tax rise of 1.4 per cent, or £250 a year, for workers earning £25,000, or £500 a year for those on £40,040. Some will benefit from special arrangements for moving back into state system.

tigerwhite_2

logie wrote: »

Ooh thanks for this I've got a voucher too but hadn't bothered as didn't think it was worth the £5 it'd still cost me. Forgot S had their baby event on

Hey Logie :wave: I managed to pick up quite a few bits with free baby food pouches or 50p mocs. I'd never buy the weaning kit, even for £6.66 but the cup on its own is worth it. Hope you manage to get one Hope things are ok with you and you are putting your feet up while Baby H is behaving himself

viv0147

Always wear your reading glasses

A few weeks ago while shopping in Iceland I noticed they had for sale fish in Parsley sauce £1 for a packet of 4, which I thought, was a fantastic bargain so I bought 3

Last night I decided to have mashed potato, peas and carrots and the fish I always have two so once cooked I snip the corner to pour the parsley sauce over the veg then complete the cut and put the fish at the side I have two because I then have a good covering of parsley sauce and of course more fish

Well to my horror when I snipped the packet and poured the parsley sauce over the veg I fully cut the packet and there was no fish and this happened with the two of them I thought maybe the fish had disintegrated into the sauce anyway I ate my meal and realized there was no fish.

So first of all I am fuming thinking that was no bargain I have been stitched up then revenge came into my mind I thought Watchdog then vouchers popped into my mind if I informed Iceland what had happened I may have an apology and some free vouchers as compensation.

So I wrote an email to Iceland which I must admit was an understanding email just saying it was probably a production fault and I don’t hold to store to blame but I would like to be compensated for the inconvenience so I went to my freezer to get the barcode number with my reading glasses on and this is what I saw
4 individual packs of Parsley Sauce just add to your favourite fish!
WELL I ROARED LAUGHING

tigerwhite_2

squilliondollarbaby wrote: »

I've been PM'd to post the pension contributions stuff from yesterday, again. Here goes.

Thanks for this SDB - I saved your post from yesterday and its on my to do list. I need to opt back in to my personal pension ASAP :eek:

meandmebargains

dipdap wrote: »

Afternoon all.
Gonna have a catch up in a bit.
Just been writing up my Ts shopping list for tonight and I'm confused by something.
On the As website it advertises Coke at 2 for £2 (says valid from 14/3) yet when I click the link it shows no products and also it's not showing on MSM when I'm signed in.
I'm nowhere near an As at the moment but wondered if it is on offer in store (would be a great glitch if it is, they'd be paying us to take it away as it's 2 for £2 in Ts vs £1.98 each in As )

Hi, I brought coke zero and coke this morning, multiby showing on apg correctly I'm afraid

HTH