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Google Offers Launches

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Rob Lewis - 1 Comment

Google Offers, Google’s answer to Groupon, which ties in with its recently announced mobile payments solution, Google Wallet, has launched as a trial in the US.

Tagged deals, discounts, google, shopping

Tesco Clubcard Online Account

Posted on February 24, 2011February 24, 2011 by Rob Lewis - 1 Comment

Tesco has added a new section to their website to allow you to manage your Clubcard points and vouchers.

Tagged Money Saving, shopping, vouchers

Money4Gold In Liquidation

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

Remember the problems we highlighted with Money4Gold about 18 months ago? Well, that was by far the most commented post ever on Money Watch, with many of you giving us stories of poor offers for your gold, delays in returning your gold and general poor service.

Tagged consumer rights, gold, shopping

Starbucks iPhone App Easily Scammed

Posted on February 10, 2011February 9, 2011 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

The Starbucks app enabled payments by iPhone in nearly 7,000 stores in the US (as yet unavailable in the UK), but it has been reported that it is incredibly easy for it to be scammed.

Tagged iphone, mobile, scam, shopping

Facebook Launch “Deals”: Location-Based Discounts

Posted on January 31, 2011February 9, 2011 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

Facebook has launched “Deals” in the UK, its location-based service which rewards you for regularly checking into places such as shops and restaurants.

Tagged facebook, shopping

Collective Buying With Incahoot.com

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

Incahoot is a new website which promises to use the collective buying power of its members to negotiate market beating exclusive discounts on everyday services.

Tagged Money Saving, shopping

Retailers Expected To Raise Prices Higher Than VAT Increase

Posted on January 3, 2011January 4, 2011 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

Have you spotted any prices rising by more than the increase in VAT? If so, let us know.

Tagged shopping, Tax

Tesco Now Buying Gold

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Rob Lewis - 7 Comments

Tesco have created the Tesco Gold Exchange which not only promises you a decent deal for your unwanted gold, but you also get Clubcard points too!

Tagged gold, shopping

Social Currency: American Express Joins With Foursquare

Posted on September 27, 2010September 26, 2010 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

This is an interesting (and brave) move by American Express. They’ve partnered with location service Foursquare to produce Social Currency, an iPhone app that lets users share details about items they wish to purchase, or have purchased.

Tagged Credit Cards, shopping, social network

Spar To Start Taking Contactless Payments

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

Is this the contactless payment tipping point, or a misguided investment?

Tagged payments, shopping

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