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WTB unusual size boxes or baskets
Can anyone help? I'm looking for some storage boxes or basket, but they have to be a specific (non standard) size. 35cm across the front by 30cm high and deep - I can cope with say a cm smaller, but no bigger. I'd rather not have plastic, but open to anything else (inc cardboard as I can fabric cover them). I need around…
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Cheap postage stamps
An advert for55% off postage stamps keeps popping up on Facebook. It offers 80 2nd class stamps (barcoded) for £25.90. Is it safe to buy them?
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Westfir4
I've had my current Westfire woodburner for over 14 years and am wondering whether I should replace it with a newer model. My problem being that I have recently completely renewed the entire flue so ideally I would like the new Westfire to be straight forward swop over. Does anyone know whether there is such a replacement…
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Corner Sofa Bed with Storage
Hi, I was wondering if anyone had recently purchased a corner sofa bed with storage? We're looking to add one for our snug. Needs to be firm and not loose its firmness over time. We have looked in DFS but heard mixed reviews. Not sure if anyone has bought from an online company they can recommend? I'm a bit weary of buying…
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Buying a microwave
I'm a college-trained former chef. My husband is the son of a Royal Navy chef. Since we moved in together, we have always cooked from scratch. My parents gave us a cast-off microwave and it was only used for hot chocolate and heating up cold coffee, so we got rid of it. Now that my husband has been diagnosed with chronic…
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7 tog duvet
Im looking to buy a 7 tog duvet now its getting cold. I find a 10 tog too hot Any recommendations ? I dont want to spend a lot, it wont be used for long in a year, Wants are that its breathable and preferably machine washable. I see John Lewis do one but the reviews seem to say its too hot and makes you sweaty
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As anyone used this website
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Where can I buy those cellophane bags they sell potted plants in?
I want to buy some of those clear cellophane bags, the type you would get when you buy a plant in a supermarket. They don't need to be the massive ones as they will be holding cups/mugs filled with sweets for Christmas. i looked on Ebay but they all seem to be the cone shaped ones which are no good or the little ones for…
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M&S Beauty Advent calendar
I’ve made a qualifying order including this online today. I’ll probably keep what I bought to make up the £35 spend. What is the situation if I want to return one or more items? Do I have to return the Advent Calendar too?
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Where to buy Kids Man City Haaland shirt?
To my despair, my son wants a man city shirt for his birthaday. Kids, blue, Haaland. Not been able to find for less than £75 rrp. Does anyone know any retailers offering a promotion?
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Best way to get a deal on a new phone
Hi all About 4 years ago I got an absolutely spectacular black Friday deal on a Samsung S9. It was the best mobile phone deal I ever got was about a 50% discount on the regular price for that phone. I purchased 3 kept 1 sold 2. Amazing deal. I want to purchase outright not be tied into a contract. The black friday deal I…
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Payment of VAT and/or import tax on an item being purchased privately from France
I am considering buying an item from an English resident in France. The item was originally supplied by an English company and VAT was charged and paid on the item at the time of purchase. The cost of the item is approximately £17k. This is a private sale and purchase and commercial companies are not involved. As VAT was…
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Biotex Stain Removing Powder or an effective non-bleaching equivalent?
Today 13/12/21 I phoned Unilever's Consumer Careline https://www.unilever.co.uk/ on 0800 010109 (the manufacturer) as I can't find Biotex Stain Removing Powder in the shops, and they told me they've recently stopped selling it in the UK, apparently due to lack of demand. It's the only effective product I've ever found with…
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Bathroom Scales
Can anyone recommend some electronic bathroom scales which are accurate, dont consume batteries like they're going out of fashion and durable. Only want to weigh myself in Kg or lbs, dont need body fat monitors, bmi monitor , blue tooth wifi etc. Thanks
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Apps for tracking Black Friday Prices?
It's Black Friday in a month and I've got a wish list of new computer components that I want to buy. However, I want to get the absolute best Black Friday deal and not get ripped off. Are there any sites or apps that people could recommend for automatically watching the prices of the products In my "wish list"?
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Brandy and lemonade
A couple of days ago, my Lady Wife mentioned that when going out of an evening with her mates, she used to enjoy a brandy and lemonade. So I've just bought some brandy and some lemonade with which to give her a little surprise. Only problem is, I haven't a clue how a pub might make a brandy and lemonade! Does a single…
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iPhone 15 Pro - Better to buy direct or 'upgrade' existing deal
I'm currently on a Sim only deal with EE (around £25 a month with loads of data I never get near to using) I have an iPhone 11 I want to upgrade to iPhone 15 Pro - what is the best way? EE are offering me upgrade offers etc (new contract) Or should I just buy from Apple on 2 years interest free repayment?
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Are identical looking mattresses from 2 outlets likely to be the same mattress?
After a lot of searching we found our ideal mattress in a regional chain store (Sussex Beds) but somewhat over budget at £1500. For the following year I monitored the price and missed out when it dropped to £1100 in a sale and now its in another even bigger sale.... At almost £1800. Before completely giving up I did a…
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Lost £50 love to shop voucher
I need help please.I did a covid study late August early Sepember & had to submit stool samples & throat swabs.I think it was a uni study into the after effect of covid & whether is survives in the gut.Well to cut a long story short I received the e voucher but went abroad to my sons wedding came back & the email has been…
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is buying on finance always a bad idea? (new washing machine)
hi all, I was taught to only ever buy things outright and avoid loans where possible, plus I am a commitment phobe, and so I have never bought anything on finance, but some people have pointed out to me that in some contexts, paying per month is better for cashflow. I want to buy a new washing machine that is more…