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eBay Sniping Tools

Posted on February 4, 2010February 4, 2010 by Rob Lewis - 3 Comments

If you’ve ever watched the bidding on an eBay item and wondered how some people manage to put the highest bid in just a couple of seconds before the auction closes, outbidding everyone else before they have chance to react, chances are they’re using some eBay sniping software.

Tagged Money Saving, shopping, Tools

Quidco Now Offer “In-store” Cashback

Posted on January 22, 2010April 1, 2013 by Rob Lewis - 6 Comments

In a new development for cashback sites, Quidco now gives you the ability to get cashback off products purchased in certain high-street stores.

Tagged Money Saving, shopping

Will VAT Increase Affect Your Shopping?

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

VAT is going back to 17.5% from tonight, but many retailers are eager to not let this put us off our post-Christmas shopping, in many cases “graciously” not passing on the increase to their customers.

Tagged shopping, Tax

Have You Started Christmas Shopping For Next Year Yet?

Posted on December 30, 2009December 29, 2009 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

You’re probably sick to death of Christmas shopping by now and are glad to see the back of the festivities for another year, but these days between Christmas and New Year can actually be great for getting your Christmas shopping for next year started.

Tagged christmas, Money Saving, shopping

Help Bitterwallet Track Sneaky VAT Price Rises

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Rob Lewis - 3 Comments

The Government’s VAT discount is due to end on 1st January, when it returns to 17.5% from 15%. Many retailers are using this as an added incentive to get you in their shops over the next few days with the promise of bigger-than-normal savings seeing as the prices will be rising on Friday.

Tagged shopping, Tax

PlayPennies: New Blog For Money Conscious Parents

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Rob Lewis - 2 Comments

A new blog, PlayPennies, has been launched, which aims to feature deals for money conscious parents.

Tagged deals, shopping

Zeezaw: Find Savings On Amazon

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

Zeezaw is a new website that monitors Amazon for price changes and aims to notify you when the item matches your chosen price.

Tagged shopping, Tools

Today Only! Apple Store Slightly Less Expensive

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

Apple are running a one-day sale online and in its stores today (27th November) but you still won’t find the best deals on all of its products.

Tagged shopping, technology

iPhone Coming Soon To Tesco

Posted on November 26, 2009November 26, 2009 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

Hold that decision on whether you should get an iPhone with o2 or Orange; there’s shock news that Tesco is also going to be offering it, and they’re hoping that it will be available before Christmas.

Tagged shopping, technology

Best Network For Your iPhone: Orange or O2?

Posted on November 25, 2009November 24, 2009 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

So you want to be one of the “in crowd”, and you’ve decided to shell out for a “jesus phone”, but now 02’s exclusivity agreement with Apple for the iPhone is over, you have to decide which network to choose.

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