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Alanhudson666
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Why promote spending money on a money saving site? The weekly email always promotes spending. It’s as though you have to spend money in order to save it!
Sales!... Get it while you can!.... Special codes!
It’s like a site that is against fishing informing you the best fish to buy.
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...but they do always say that you shouldn't buy for the sake of getting a saving and should only buy what you have to buy anyway.
Quote from the latest newsletter:-
"PS: Sales are great if you need something, but don't get sucked in by the hype. Before buying, remember Martin's Money Mantras: Do I need it? Can I afford it? Have I checked prices elsewhere? If the answer is no to any of those questions, DON'T BUY IT."Bob1 -
The headline of a money saving email is SPEND!2
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Yes because if you need something you will be spending but why pay full price, make savings if you can so therefore its Money Saving.Alanhudson666 said:The headline of a money saving email is SPEND!I’m a Senior Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Competitions Time, Shopping & Freebies boards, Employment, Jobseeking & Training boards If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.1 -
I'm inclined to agree with you.Alanhudson666 said:Why promote spending money on a money saving site? The weekly email always promotes spending. It’s as though you have to spend money in order to save it!Sales!... Get it while you can!.... Special codes!It’s like a site that is against fishing informing you the best fish to buy.
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