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Lands' End... Did You Know?

By MissMoneyGuest Blogger(view all posts by MissMoney)
at 9:16AM Tuesday 16 April, 2013
under Product Reviews

Have you heard of Lands' End? I don't mean the place, I mean the clothing company. They consider themselves to be one of the UK's hidden gems but they are definitely gaining more admirers across the British Isles due to their affordable prices and unrivalled customer service.

There is a great deal I don't know about Lands' End so I assume you don't either. I thought I'd take
it upon myself to find out some interesting trivia: Read More »

Fact File: Currys

By CashCatcherGuest Blogger(view all posts by CashCatcher)
at 9:30AM Wednesday 10 April, 2013
under Product Reviews

If you're shopping for electrical goods there are lots of places you could try. For example, Tesco, Comet, Amazon and Maplin all spring to mind immediately. However, I'm personally a big fan of Currys! Why, I hear you ask? Well, it's probably because they have a number of policies that make shopping with them such a genuine pleasure. Read More »

Why Wonga tops the market

By CashCatcherGuest Blogger(view all posts by CashCatcher)
at 4:24PM Friday 5 April, 2013
under Product Reviews

Unless you have been living under a cave for the last couple of years, I'm pretty sure you will have heard of Wonga. They are probably the most well-known payday lender in the UK, but does that make them the best?

Well, personally I think that Wonga is awesome. Although I understand the viewpoint of people that are desperate for cash and end up in vicious debt cycles, Wonga isn't designed to support serious debt problems.

If you need cash in a flash, I would only think of going to one place...Wonga. But why exactly do they stand out from the crowd? 

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What is the Rakuten Marketplace?

By eflemingDealPro(view all posts by efleming)
at 12:45PM Friday 5 April, 2013
under Product Reviews

After hearing the news that Play.com closed its successful retail arm last month, I wanted to find out more about the Rakuten Marketplace. Although I've seen bits and bobs about it when doing my usual shopping, I have never really delved deeper – until now.

If you are – or were - a keen Play.com shopper, you might be interested in how it works.

The Marketplace is somewhat eBay-esque, as merchants are able to create their own branded shop fronts within the site. However, they will supported by a specialist team that helps with design, marketing and analytics. 

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Top 10 best value products for Spring/Summer

By MissMoneyGuest Blogger(view all posts by MissMoney)
at 1:42PM Wednesday 3 April, 2013
under Product Reviews

The advent of spring and the countdown to summer could hardly give us two better excuses to head out on a shopping spree and snap up those 'must-have' items that have been sitting on our wish list since the start of 2013.

But while we may be keen to fill every corner of our home with an assorted array of goodies, that doesn't mean we are prepared to blow the budget in the process.

Here are just a few items from Argos that can help us to stock up for the sunny season, without burning a hole in our wallets.

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My Dream John Lewis Purchases...If Money was no Object

By MissMoneyGuest Blogger(view all posts by MissMoney)
at 9:00AM Friday 29 March, 2013
under Product Reviews

For those who are fortunate enough to have Lady Luck smiling down on them on a permanent basis, the thrill of an unlimited shopping spree may have worn off some time ago but, for us mere mortals, the prospect of having more money on our hands than is sensible can still render us speechless. Combine this with the idea of a 'no holds' barred shopping extravaganza in John Lewis and you have pretty much described my idea of heaven. Read More »

My Dream John Lewis Purchases...If Money was no Object

By MissMoneyGuest Blogger(view all posts by MissMoney)
at 9:00AM Friday 29 March, 2013
under Product Reviews

For those who are fortunate enough to have Lady Luck smiling down on them on a permanent basis, the thrill of an unlimited shopping spree may have worn off some time ago but, for us mere mortals, the prospect of having more money on our hands than is sensible can still render us speechless. Combine this with the idea of a 'no holds' barred shopping extravaganza in John Lewis and you have pretty much described my idea of heaven. Read More »

Customer Service: The Best and the Worst

By Clodagh Foelster(view all posts by Clodagh Foelster)
at 4:32PM Tuesday 22 May, 2012
under Product Reviews

Rude shop assistants and bad customer service can turn a pleasurable shopping trip into a nightmare and now, Which? has compiled the ultimate list of the UK's best - and worst - High Street shops. If anything, it just reiterates why online shopping beats them all, hands down.

According to the survey of more than 11,000 people, the 'unhelpful and rude' staff at Halfords make the bicycle and car parts retailer the worst on the High Street. The survey, which gave shops a score out of 100, awarded Halfords a measly 51% based on product quality, price and service, along with customer comments on whether or not they would recommend the store to fellow shoppers.

At the other end of the scale, cosmetics company Lush scored top place with 83 out of 100, with consumers praising the high quality products and staff who are 'friendly and knowledgeable'. Read More »

Brand Watch: Weight Watchers

By MissMoneyGuest Blogger(view all posts by MissMoney)
at 2:55PM Monday 20 February, 2012
under Product Reviews

Weight Watchers is without doubt the most successful diet brand in the country, sparking as much love and adoration as it does fear and loathing among the population. Read More »

Brand of the Week: NICE Biscuits

By CashCatcherGuest Blogger(view all posts by CashCatcher)
at 6:11PM Thursday 16 February, 2012
under Product Reviews

Produced by various companies and brands, NICE biscuits is one sweet snack that has earned its right to this coveted award. Coconut flavoured and rectangular in shape, these moreish snacks have been in circulation for over a century. Read More »

Brand of the Week: Amazon

By CashCatcherGuest Blogger(view all posts by CashCatcher)
at 2:56PM Thursday 2 February, 2012
under Product Reviews

According to a report from last month, Amazon has once again topped the consumers list of favourite brands. This humble internet retailer sits amongst other major brands such as Google and Marks & Spencer, all of which are adored by the British public. So why is Amazon so popular? And what makes it such a great brand? Read More »

Brand of the Week: Typhoo

By CashCatcherGuest Blogger(view all posts by CashCatcher)
at 7:40PM Thursday 26 January, 2012
under Product Reviews

'You only get an oo with Typhoo' and this is why it has won our coveted 'Brand of the Week' title. An English brand of tea, this fantastic company has won our hearts (and taste-buds) with a series of catch jingles, memorable adverts and, of course, a great tasting product. Read More »