Everything Leads Into The (new year) Elite thread

jax.26

Jelly_Biactol wrote: »

A certain MSE forumite of my acquaintance who is expecting her first baby (due date yesterday:eek:) has found out (from mumsnet I think) that if a pregnant woman's waters break in certain shops, then those retailers will reward the new mum as a gesture of goodwill, with gift vouchers, free goods, discounts etc etc. According to her hubbie, she is now been planning which shops are nearest and which might offer the best rewards. Now that is dedication to the cause, in the unending pursuit of bargains and savings.:rotfl:

So, my question this afternoon is
What is the most outrageous or extreme thing you have done in the quest for a bargain?



I don't mean things like, say, using a coupon, going outside and taking off your coat and going back in to use another coupon so that the SA doesn't recognise you - that's for beginners. I'm thinking more of telling outrageous porky-pies, or missing an important meeting or family gathering.:)

I'm enjoying the answers to your thought provoking questions! :beer:

tigerwhite_2

Following on from the labour story. I'd felt a bit more tired that usual so stopped off in the cafe for a cuppa. Continued with my shopping and my receipt was dated 6 sept at 11.15am. Drove home, called OH and hospital and went in for 1pm. Having severe contractions but still checked my APG at 2.15pm (the great cereal glitch). Posted my results to confirm ...... And tigercub popped out at 455pm:rotfl:

jax.26

Queenriderbrekke wrote: »

Afternoon all x


Burgers still working as at 12:53 x

Is there any chance I could pick up the wrong ones, or is it the only burgers that are in the 3f£10 deal?

thanks

Call_of_Trouty

josie_ann57 wrote: »

Just about to go and collect a sada order. If I refuse the two ariels that aren't working and just get the colour one, will that stop me getting an APG as I then won't have 9 different items? Thank you.:)

You could accept just one of each. You only need 8 different items btw.

tigerwhite_2

josie_ann57 wrote: »

Just about to go and collect a sada order. If I refuse the two ariels that aren't working and just get the colour one, will that stop me getting an APG as I then won't have 9 different items? Thank you.:)

You need 8 comparable items for A. So if you have 8, including the Ariel colour (and refuse the others) you should be ok.

ilovetoshop

Afternoon

Few more little bits

Feather boa 10p
Mini sparklers 5p
Inflatable guitar 5p
Inflatable palm tree 25p
Moshi character encyclopaedia 75p was £7.50 :eek:
Also so had sequin cowboy hats 50p and gangsta hats 10p

CookieRaider

jax.26 wrote: »

Is there any chance I could pick up the wrong ones, or is it the only burgers that are in the 3f£10 deal?

thanks

It's Ts finest 3f £10 (4in a pack) that you need they worked for me about an hour ago.
All is well with m7s done 2 shops today.
Just need to return the ariel or take the hit only got an apg for £3.08 for 9 normal ones but can't complain as we are all doing great with other shops :beer:
PS. First m7s shop i got 2 meal deals and nobody authorised the wine so i can only assume that they can do it from the screen that monitors all the ss tills.

Mumto2monkeys

jax.26 wrote: »

Is there any chance I could pick up the wrong ones, or is it the only burgers that are in the 3f£10 deal?

thanks

There are a few varieties with onions, garlic etc
You just want the finest 4 british beef steak bc..(goes to look in freezer)
Ends 111661:)

jailea

Afternoon all Just finished my cleaning and list writing and off out shopping soon and T and then A... I was sure I had a PP somewhere so asked DP if he knew where it was, he went to his coat and got it out of the pocket, along with 15(!) mocs I'd given to him to use last week - either they didn't work or he forgot. Had to explain to him that some have pretty short expiry dates and if they don't work or aren't in stock I need 'em back for my next list, so hopefully that won't happen again! I was so close to the finish line but then had to get started on my T list all over again to add the new coupons Finished now though thankfully and looking forward to playing with the hand scanners very soon!

locarr

tigerwhite wrote: »

Afternoon. Just confirming that only the COLOUR Ariel works. Turns out that the other two bring me out in a rash;)



Yep, I went into labour in A. Is that extreme enough? Luckily I didn't leave a puddle though

Did they supply gift cards, nappies etc or is it an old wives tale!?:)

jax.26 wrote: »

Is there any chance I could pick up the wrong ones, or is it the only burgers that are in the 3f£10 deal?

thanks

just the standard finest burgers, not the chilli ones etc hth:D