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Dizzy_Ditzy

I dripfeed info to selected people in work. I tell them the easy bit and then its up to them.

I cant be bothered explaining APG to them, or even PP if it comes to that. I give them simple glitch info and what they do with it is their problem.

I only tell one or two people about it anyway

karlie88

new bookmark 7281.

off to clinic.

karlie88

Classy_Chick06 wrote: »

Is this the new account that has been mentioned recently?
I thought it was to be launched at the end of the month.

http://www.tsb.co.uk/current_accounts/classic_and_classic_plus_accounts.asp?WT.ac=ADD-BAN-1

Can have 2 accounts and 2 joint on top.

MKS

hornetgirl wrote: »

Nenen, it definitely does make a difference, especially if you have a T near you. Just search back for posts by MKS to see how much meat they end up giving away. We're having free roast pork again tonight.


On the spelling and grammar thing, I do notice the mistakes and cringe at some of them, but then I work as a proof reader. When I'm on here I'm not working (although I sometimes should be ). As long as the message can be understood, all is well.

Gammon for me.

pippo

Nenen wrote: »

I really appreciate the warm welcome and all the help I've had while trying to learn about Elite ways to shop and I've already benefited from lots of shampoo, burgers and pork chops!
However, I've been struggling to keep up with this thread since joining a few weeks ago. I used to think I was reasonably intelligent but feel rather stupid, wasteful and incompetent now. :(:(

I also started to feel guilty about manipulating my shopping so that I benefit from glitches etc. and I'm very worried about getting trouted when I try to use APGs or ask for DTD.

My (adult) children think I've finally lost the plot and laugh at my attempts to explain how the glitching works - although I've noticed they are happy to eat and drink the proceeds!

DH is usually the kindest, most supportive hubby going but even he's losing patience with me as I try to get my head round glitches, comparisons, MSM, MOCs, multiple bank accounts etc etc etc. He told me yesterday (in a kind way) that I'd be far better off concentrating on finding a couple of extra paid hours work per week than spending endless hours both on here and in the supermarket, driving myself mad trying to save a few pounds.

I decided to take his advice and give up trying to shop the Elite way so, as I happened to be driving past Morries yesterday, I did some shopping there. It's rare for me to shop in Morries as my nearest one is 15 miles away but one thing I have learned from the Elite is that on comparison shops Morries is usually the cheapest overall so I thought I'd go and have a look round to see if it would be worth me driving the extra 12 miles (compared to 3 miles to my nearest Tosca) on a regular basis.

When I checked my Morries receipt I found that 2 different offers had not kicked in (orange juice £2.28 each or 2 for £3.50 & fresh herbs 79p each or 2 for £1). I went to CS and they politely refunded me the difference. As far as I know Morries do not offer any sort of recompense for pricing errors (other than to refund the excess paid if you are eagle eyed enough to spot their errors) but this got me thinking about how often supermarkets overcharge and get away with it.

I feel very torn now - on the one hand I don't want to drive myself (and dh) crazy spending endless hours trying to save a few pounds but on the other hand I am so angry that supermarkets seem to be continually overcharging me unless I am hyper-vigilant. :mad:

I suppose my question is - can shopping the Elite way really make a massive difference to our spending and, if it can, is it just me that finds this so difficult and time consuming to get my head round?:o

Nenen,
Yes, it can save money, in the long run.
I'm a relative newcomer to Elite shopping and am slowly building up a 'stash' so, for example, I won't need to buy shower gel for at least 3 years:j
But, you need to do it at a level that suits you, I don't obsess, but do check on here to see if anything I might use is glitching or very good value. You've learnt one good lesson already, always check your receipt.
Pip
x

cjj_2

DeeDee74 wrote: »

mine was an online shop it wont work instore.
cadbury nutty caramel 200g 2 for $3 iNo multi shows compare 4,50 v 3.00
the choc will work in store

Sorry to be thick here, so is Pepsi and Doritos online only glitch. Tia

miss_corerupted

grrr i can't find the 2 for £3 offer on either website now.

I took a screen shot but don't know how to put it up. If they are still on in store am I right in thinking that's a glitch?

rhosynbach

DeeDee74 wrote: »

Didnt shop in store as Dd ill hedged my bets on what would glitch.
pepsi £1 instore compares at 1.98
Dortos £1 instore compare 2.28 v £1 tescos
dips the same.

MKS wrote: »

Gammon for me.

gammon here to

cjj_2

Classy_Chick06 wrote: »

Is this the new account that has been mentioned recently?
I thought it was to be launched at the end of the month.

Just got cheque from cpp. Hth

JulieElizabeth

Nenen

Stick with us darling. I echo what others say, glitching is just too hard to explain to some folks. I get my bargain hunting personality from my mother, she was the type of person who'd walk a mile to save 10p on a bag of spuds

I don't run after every AGP shop either, I'm a fussy eater and I've only got myself in the house to think about. David. is right - I have stashed so many free or nearly free things that will do me for YEARS (fabric softener, fairy-up liquid, shower gel).

You are right about the time consuming part - I don't drive and get buses here there any everywhere chasing penny bargains - again I will only chase certain items - for example, I really do not need any teddy bears although I am raging I missed the candles.

I'm lucky in that I don't HAVE TO do all the above to save money. APGing and wombling for me is like any other hobby - like sewing or playing chess. There's a certain thrill in waiting for the APG to come through and a great sense of satisfaction in knowing that you've glitched and it works - and I do not feel one bit guilty about it!