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Elite 11+ shopping and chat thread part 2½

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  • michaels
    michaels Posts: 29,381 Forumite
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    zippydooda wrote: »
    Back a couple of years the visa gift cards turned into PayPal then back to cash and repeat paid for 2 P.O. cruises for me and oh

    Think the money launderers killed off those 3v visacards pdq - I remember when they had come in very short supply I found a big stash in a homebase but they were too old and wouldn't go through the till.
    TrulyMadly wrote: »
    Remembered Lidl today without any prompting from izzeyb

    Kitchen rolls.....my last lot were just about to run out:)

    99p for 4 rolls:)

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    Wish we had a Lidl nearer, not worth the trip for kitchen rolls but if anyone sees they have the rechargeable batteries on again a heads up would be appreciated.
    TrulyMadly wrote: »
    My shop from earlier

    A v S

    50p back on TCB for the Maltesars:)

    I always forget about the paracetamol:o

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    Hooked says buy 4 chocolate pouches at £1 each get a free online movie rental form nowtv plus the dvd (remeber them?) of movie shipped to you.


    Do you need multiple PCs to print of multiple rustlers for other family members?
    I think....
  • TrulyMadly
    TrulyMadly Posts: 39,754 Forumite
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    Whoopsies today:)

    I!!!8217;m particularly happy with the 4 avocados for 10p

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    To do is to be. Rousseau
    To be is to do. Sartre
    Do be do be do. Sinatra
  • Savvybuyer
    Savvybuyer Posts: 22,332 Forumite
    Eighth Anniversary 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    edited 25 February 2018 at 10:09PM
    Potential Avs S

    ASDA Apple & Blackcurrant Burst Lollies (6x50ml)50p N/A
    ASDA British Whole Milk 6 Pints (3.41L)£1.48 £1.50
    ASDA Digestives - Milk Chocolate (300g)44p N/A But non-comp. product in T may be cheaper?
    ASDA Great Shape Cereal Snack Bar - Zesty Orange Crush (5x20g)50p N/A
    ASDA Great Shape Meal Replacement Porridge - Original (4x37g)50p N/A
    ASDA Original Porridge Oats (10 per pack - 270g)79p N/A
    ASDA Original Porridge Pot (50g)39p N/A:rotfl::rotfl:
    ASDA Paracetamol 500mg Tablets (16)19p N/A
    ASDA Scottish Semi Skimmed Milk 6 Pints (3.41L)£1.48 £1.50
    ASDA Scottish Whole Milk 6 Pints (3.41L)£1.48 £1.50
    ASDA Smartprice Digestive Bar - Milk Chocolate (20 per pack - 380g)£1.33 £1.25
    ASDA Smartprice Mushy Peas (300g)20p 15p
    ASDA Smartprice Spaghetti (500g)23p 20p
    ASDA Semi Skimmed Milk 6 Pints (3.41L)£1.48 £1.50 This is British version.
    ASDA Spiral Scourers (4)£1.00 N/A
    ASDA Welsh Semi Skimmed Milk 6 Pints (3.41L)£1.48 £1.50
    ASDA Welsh Whole Milk 6 Pints (3.41L)£1.48 £1.50
    4xCadbury Curly Wurly (26g)+triggerAny 5 for £1.00 then £1.40x4 £1.00x4
    McCain Quick Chips - Straight Cut (4x100g)£1.00 N/A
    Nature Valley Biscuit Cereal Bars - Nut Butter Almond (4x38g)£2.89 £1.50
    Nature Valley Biscuit Cereal Bars - Nut Butter Peanut (4x38g)£2.89 £1.50
    Nature Valley Popcorn Bar - Caramel, Almond & Pretzel (5x20g)£2.89 £1.50:eek:
    Nature Valley Popcorn Bar - Peanut & Seeds (5x20g)£2.87 £1.50
    Quaker Oat So Simple Apple & Blueberry (57g)96p/Any 5 for £4.00:( 50p until 27/2
    Quaker Oat So Simple Caramel (57g)96p/Any 5 for £4.00 50p until 27/2
    Quaker Oat So Simple Golden Syrup (57g)96p/Any 5 for £4.00 50p until 27/2
    Quaker Oat So Simple Sweet Cinnamon (57g)96p/Any 5 for £4.00 50p until 27/2
    Quaker Oat So Simple Original (50g)96p/Any 5 for £4.00 50p until 27/2
  • curl_girl
    curl_girl Posts: 4,623 Forumite
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    W advice please.
    I'm excited to be near a w tomorrow....
    I've got meat, frozen fish and the Asian meal deal on my scruffy list.
    Is there anything else that's a bargain please?
    curl girl with a space - even though there is no space in my cupboard!!!
  • zippydooda
    zippydooda Posts: 16,121 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Photogenic
    Savvybuyer wrote: »
    Presumably because, if you buy 4 for £3, assuming that's four different ones that pick up T's offer, you need four other items to be able to do an APG comparison?

    and 2 x 4 is
  • Didn’t get the Boots thing either :(.

    I do remember the Quit Kits and buying lots of Plax, Johnsons baby talc and garlic capsules, and very long receipts! ;)

    Poundsinbucks x
    🥳🥳 SW -6st 3.5lbs 🥳🥳
  • curl_girl wrote: »
    W advice please.
    I'm excited to be near a w tomorrow....
    I've got meat, frozen fish and the Asian meal deal on my scruffy list.
    Is there anything else that's a bargain please?

    If you like the Bahlsen biscuits; 2 for 1, £1.55 I think :D

    Poundsinbucks x
    🥳🥳 SW -6st 3.5lbs 🥳🥳
  • zippydooda
    zippydooda Posts: 16,121 Forumite
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    michaels wrote: »
    Think the money launderers killed off those 3v visacards pdq - I remember when they had come in very short supply I found a big stash in a homebase but they were too old and wouldn't go through the till.


    it wasnt tesco that ended them. from memory i think 3v were taken over and they wanted peeps to get the other visa card at the time, for which you had to pay something for.
  • TrulyMadly
    TrulyMadly Posts: 39,754 Forumite
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    Anyone got a runny nose?:o:)

    Twin pack in T plus £1 back on GJ

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    To be is to do. Sartre
    Do be do be do. Sinatra
  • zippydooda
    zippydooda Posts: 16,121 Forumite
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    TrulyMadly wrote: »
    Anyone got a runny nose?:o:)

    Twin pack in T plus £1 back on GJ

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    so tesco is shut, (not scotland) gj change the offers at midnight. thanks for that :rotfl:

    assuming they are dearer in expresses
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