Nice people thread part 8 - worth the wait

PasturesNew

silvercar wrote: »

What are 'Ubs?

and where is NDG?

Slang for a site I write random articles on.
NDG also writes on that site.
So does mewbie.
And probably .... michaels, although I might have just made that one up.

GDB2222

silvercar wrote: »

What are 'Ubs?

and where is NDG?

I assume that's Hubpages? Write some guff, stick it on there with some adverts, and the pennies trickle in.

GDB2222

mystic_trev wrote: »

I did a 'Reserve and Collect" through Quidco. I later decided I didn't want the item, fully expecting the Quidco transaction to be declined. This morning I find out they've credited my account with £11 :rotfl: I then remembered this happening a couple of years ago, although on that occasion I went to collect the item and it was out of stock. The amount was only 50p so not worthwhile telling them about. They obviously don't bother checking these Quidco transactions, and it must be costing them thousands. I can guarantee there are people who realise they can abuse the system. It will be interesting to see what B&Q have to say.

It only takes a minute or two to reserve stock. So, I have 6 lawn mowers and 2 boilers reserved for collection tomorrow. I will be interested to see what happens next. There seems to be no obligation actually to buy the stuff, and I am happy to send any quidco money back again, but I am stunned to think that they just make the payment on reservation.

I rather assume that the cashback tracks but doesn't get confirmed, there being a gigantic difference there.

mystic_trev

GDB2222 wrote: »

I rather assume that the cashback tracks but doesn't get confirmed, there being a gigantic difference there.

Nope, the amounts have been credited to my Bank account. This is the third time, that's why I've alerted them!

PasturesNew

GDB2222 wrote: »

I assume that's Hubpages? Write some guff, stick it on there with some adverts, and the pennies trickle in.

I think, to date, my top performer .... obviously exceptional.... which was my first (and useless) piece of guff... has netted me nigh on £1k to date. Wish they'd all do that!

misskool

lemonjelly wrote: »

Am I the only one suprised by this?:eek:

I'd have thought that all board guides had an isa.

* contemplates having the cheek to insert a link to martins isa page, then thinks better of it... *

Have you seen how much they pay scientists in this country yet?

I'm only employed for another 8 months anyways so may need to be whacking it out and using it this time next year.

GDB2222

mystic_trev wrote: »

Nope, the amounts have been credited to my Bank account. This is the third time, that's why I've alerted them!

Well, my lawnmowers and so on have tracked at over £100.... :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

mystic_trev

GDB2222 wrote: »

Well, my lawnmowers and so on have tracked at over £100.... :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

You'll be popular down at your local store. They'll be phoning you up to remind you to collect your order

Spirit_2

PasturesNew wrote: »

There are some NPs near there who might be able to have a quick meet up.
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I could do a this side of the Solent on the way to the IOW meet up

lemonjelly wrote: »

Several don't have/can't afford passports, hence restricted to the uk, though that isn't a problem as we all like the uk.:)

Do you know of West Wittering LJ?

It has the most beautiful beach and is like a time warp, a cafe and good loos and that is it. The Beach is privately owned (google it if unfamiliar) and has a lovely grassy strtch beyond it for picnics, BBQs, frisbee & cricket. Not far from Historic Portsmouth for a HMS Victory/museums 'day out'.

Spirit_2

misskool wrote: »

Have you seen how much they pay scientists in this country yet?

I'm only employed for another 8 months anyways so may need to be whacking it out and using it this time next year.

Is this the end of a research project? Do you have another lined up?