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  • Dizzy_Ditzy
    Dizzy_Ditzy Posts: 17,471 Ambassador
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    Morning all :)

    It would seem that I have made the ultimate rookie mistake and I should probably consider handing in my elite badge :o

    It would appear that I have allowed my home insurance to auto renew :o:o:o

    I can't log in to my account because they apparently don't recognise my email address - they recognise it enough to send me emails though! To be fair, they did email me a month ago but my mum was about to go into hospital so there were things that were more important :o

    And their blimmin call centres are closed today ...!
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  • izzeyb
    izzeyb Posts: 5,265 Forumite
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    Morning all :)

    It would seem that I have made the ultimate rookie mistake and I should probably consider handing in my elite badge :o

    It would appear that I have allowed my home insurance to auto renew :o:o:o

    I can't log in to my account because they apparently don't recognise my email address - they recognise it enough to send me emails though! To be fair, they did email me a month ago but my mum was about to go into hospital so there were things that were more important :o

    And their blimmin call centres are closed today ...!


    Hopefully you may be in the 14-day cooling period ?

    I nearly got caught out one year but fortunately I had lost my bank card and was issued with a new one and the 3 digit code on the back changed, so they were unable to take payment. Only when they were chasing payment did I remember. I had already done the insurance with another company.

    I noticed the auto-renewal on my last house insurance and I emailed them and asked them to remove it and they emailed back confirming they had done. Now I try to remember to send an email soon after renewing house, car and holiday insurance.
  • Dizzy_Ditzy
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    edited 2 January 2017 at 9:58AM
    izzeyb wrote: »
    Hopefully you may be in the 14-day cooling period ?

    I nearly got caught out one year but fortunately I had lost my bank card and was issued with a new one and the 3 digit code on the back changed, so they were unable to take payment. Only when they were chasing payment did I remember. I had already done the insurance with another company.

    I noticed the auto-renewal on my last house insurance and I emailed them and asked them to remove it and they emailed back confirming they had done. Now I try to remember to send an email soon after renewing house, car and holiday insurance.

    I'm on the phone to my bank now who hopefully can stop then taking the payment.

    I'll b straight on the phone to the insurance company in the morning though - I'm not having it!

    My bank have put a stop on that merchant so that makes me feel better :)

    Now to go sort out some home insurance, my way!
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  • cjj_2
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    Morning all hope everyone is well.

    Thanks izzy, so Schwartz work out at 10p per packet and buying 24 keeps apg under £10 (£9.60). Is this right ? Need someone to check my maths lol xx
    Cherish those you have in your life because you never know when they won't be there anymore.

    No matter how you feel, get up, dress up & never give up.
  • TrulyMadly
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    izzeyb wrote: »
    Morning, Happy New Year :)

    Quite a few offers ending today:

    Various choc bars (Galaxy/Cadbury’s/G&B/Lily O’Briens/Teasers) 2 for £3.00

    https://groceries.asda.com/promotion/2-for-3/ls87561

    Best comparison is Galaxy - £4.18 v £3.00 Tesco/Sainsbobs/Waitrose
    Maltesers Teasers £4.00 v £3.00 Tesco/Waitrose
    Lindt bars should compare to Tesco 2 for £3.00 offer. £3.98 v £3.00.

    G&Bs would have to buy in 6s for small APG. Should compare to Tesco/Waities 3 for £5.00 offer. £11.40 v £10.00

    No good comparisons for the Cadbury bars and Lily O’Briens only sold in Asda.

    http://www.mysupermarket.co.uk/asda/bundle/661178_1807373.html


    Schwartz packet sauce mixes - 85p each or 4 for £2.00.

    https://groceries.asda.com/promotion/4-for-2/ls87416

    Most compare to Tesco’s 2 for £1.00 offer. £3.40 v £2.00 :j
    Check on mysupermarket for comparisons – the Indian range not on offer in Tesco.
    The Rogan Josh, Balti & Korma on offer in Morries 4 for £2.00 (as we know Morries offers not always reliable)

    http://www.mysupermarket.co.uk/asda/bundle/661216_1738788.html


    Capri Sun £2.98 or 2 for £5.00

    https://groceries.asda.com/promotion/2-for-500/ls87769

    Most compare to Sainsbobs and Morries where they are £2.00. £5.96 v £4.00.

    http://www.mysupermarket.co.uk/asda/bundle/661186_1906175.html




    And all depend on whether prices drop after update. Unlikely the offer showing on SELs in most stores so check what item scans through till at.

    The Galaxy choc gives £1.48 back on a £3 shop. That's £1.52 for 2 bars. 76p each:T


    The Schwartz offer looks good v T.

    £1.60 back on a £2 shop.
    4 packs for 40p:T

    The Capri suns give £2.36 back on a £5 shop
    £2.64 for 2 packs:)

    Thank you izzey.....you've been busy:T:T
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  • izzeyb
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    edited 2 January 2017 at 10:02AM
    cjj wrote: »
    Morning all hope everyone is well.

    Thanks izzy, so Schwartz work out at 10p per packet and buying 24 keeps apg under £10 (£9.60). Is this right ? Need someone to check my maths lol xx


    I am hopeful that TM won't be too far away cjj - my sums are guestimates :D
  • TrulyMadly
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    edited 2 January 2017 at 10:19AM
    matty17r wrote: »
    Trulymadly - your whoopsies are amazing. Don't know how many yellow stickers are on your mince! Tip - always keep your wraps in the fridge. I guarantee they will not go mouldy. DD has put them in the freezer before now and said they are not very nice when they come out. I have been good and resisted going to asda for the whoopsies for the last few days. Seeing you mention a trifle reminded
    me i have a whoopsied one left from christmas which i think is still lurking at the back of the fridge - use by dates what are they?

    Forgot to mention. Yesterday in A there were loads and I mean shelf fulls of Finest Indian snacks...various and Finest Ham in Seville orange glaze....look out for the purple/ blue packs all dated today. I know it varies from store to store but might be worth a look:)

    Thank you for the tip about the wraps matty
    To do is to be. Rousseau
    To be is to do. Sartre
    Do be do be do. Sinatra
  • Nellie35
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    bubbs wrote: »
    Hey up Nellie :wave: :D

    Hi bubbs, sorry I wasn't ignoring you last night I just posted and ran, straight back to a pile of ironing :(

    Good morning everyone :hello:
  • TrulyMadly
    TrulyMadly Posts: 39,754 Forumite
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    durham05 wrote: »
    Hi all, just quickly logging in to say hi as have caught up after been away over xmas Internet was not very good while away to keep up, but did manage a Pandora order n next sale. So hi to all, hugs to those in need / want. Belated merry xmas, and happy new year for 2017 and hope all have a amazing year.

    Pleased you enjoyed it durham....hope it worked out well with the family:)
    To do is to be. Rousseau
    To be is to do. Sartre
    Do be do be do. Sinatra
  • ilovetoshop
    ilovetoshop Posts: 3,202 Forumite
    Good morning

    What a beautiful day, I feel human today and never want to feel that rough again, lesson learnt :)

    Thanks again izzey for providing glitchy info X

    Day one complete £50 intact and NFP :)
    One cannot change the past, but one can ruin the present by worrying over the future.
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