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Tips for shopping safely
Whether it's a retailer or restaurateur, airline or air-conditioner seller, computer shop or car rental company, there are always two main risks: either it's a dodgy company, or it's a legit company that has financial problems and goes bust.
The aim of these tips is to help you minimise the risks.
What happens if a company goes bust?
Quite simply, its customers are immediately transformed into creditors.
This hits hardest if you've ordered goods or tickets from them, and not had delivery, as then you are simply one of a line of people trying to get your money back out of the company's assets, and you usually get back much less than you paid in.
Even if you've had delivery, if the company you bought from goes under and there's a problem with the goods, it can mean you've no comeback.
While MoneySavingExpert.com endeavours to check deals are valid, we don't check companies' finances - even huge names like MFI and Woolies have folded - so it's very important you use the right strategies to stay protected where possible...
DO: Pay by credit card for goods over £100
Pay by credit card for something over £100, eg, flights, kitchens, sofas, and Section 75 laws super-charge your consumer rights.
Unlike debit cards, cheques & cash, pay in full or part (even just £1) on a credit card and by law the lender's jointly liable with the retailer. This means you have exactly the same rights with the card company as you do with the retailer, so if it goes bust, you can simply take your complaints there instead and get money back if no delivery.
Yet it's important you ALWAYS REPAY IN FULL each month, so there's no interest cost. See the Section 75 guide for a full guide and Cashback Credit Cards for how to earn cash on top too.
DO: Protect purchases under £100
Section 75 doesn't apply to purchases under £100, but there's still an option which can help. It's not a legal protection, just Visa rules, but it's a good secondary back up.
Spend on a Visa credit or debit card and, if the goods don't appear within 120 days, you can ask your bank to reclaim the cash from the seller’s bank. See the Visa Chargeback part of the Section 75 guide for full details.
DON'T: Use unfamiliar sites without checking
Bogus websites are often set up to cash in on popular products like Ugg boots and Tiffany necklaces, so be wary if it's an unfamiliar site. And don't think that because it appears on a reputable search engine, that makes it a reputable site - always check.
DO: Check the site's legit
Most folks know to look for a security padlock on a website's bottom right, but that doesn't mean the site's legit, just that payment's secure.
To find out who registered the site and when, search the Whois database. Reputable firms should also appear on the Companies House site, the UK Govt's official companies register. Be very wary of businesses with just a PO BOX or email address.
Study the site's worldwide web ranking on Alexa. Anything in the top 100,000 means it's reasonably big - a good, though not foolproof, indication of legitimacy. Do a quick Google search for other shoppers’ experiences.
DON'T: Let your anti-virus run out
Crucially, ensure your security's up-to-date - free software can be downloaded to your computer in five mins. Full details in the Free Anti-Virus Software guide.
DO: Know your distance selling rights
Many people are surprised to learn you've MORE rights buying online (or telephone/catalogue) due to the Distance Selling Regulations.
This gives a legal right to send most goods back within a week for a full refund (including outward delivery costs), even if there’s no fault. You'll usually need to pay for the return delivery. Read Consumer Rights for a full guide.
However, of course this is balanced by the fact that, order online, and that automatically means a time gap between ordering and delivering - when the company has your money. So if it goes bust in that time, the distance selling rights don't help.
DO: Understand sometimes there's no protection.
Ultimately, there is always a risk that a company can go bust. If the above routes don't apply, then you have to make a decision about whether you're willing to take the risk of parting with your cash.
Don't be overly scared of this: every day we all make transactions based on trust, and this is part of that, but do balance up the amount you're spending against the risk. Don't give large amounts of money to a company you're not sure of.
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In StoreTotally free Clinique mini mascara (worth £8ish)
In-store, from Sat 14 Jan 2012
| Discount: Free mini mascara | Who for: Anyone |
| Get by: Wed 1 Feb 2012 or while stocks last | Use by: N/A |
How: From Sat 14 Jan 2012, take any full-size old mascara of any brand (even if it's empty) to a Boots Clinique counter and you'll be given a mini Clinique mascara in exchange. There's a choice of two mascara samples: High Lengths (5ml) and High Impact (4ml). They're about half the size of the normal ones (7 and 8ml).
The detail: It's while stocks last. Clinique hasn't been able to confirm specific stock levels but has said it's ordered more stock than the last time this offer was on. Saying that, this offer's been mega popular in the past so it's worth calling ahead to check stock at your local store.
MSE Penny says: Based on the full-size versions, we estimate the High Lengths mascara to be worth £11.42 and the High Impact £8, so this is a great deal. See what forumites think of the deal in the Clinique mascara exchange discussion.
OnlineBenefit £5 off £20 with 60p Diet Coke
Spend to save online code
| Discount: £5 off £20 | Who for: Anyone |
| Get by: Sun 18 Mar 2012 | Use by: Tues 31 July 2012 |
How: Find a £5 off a minimum £20 spend at Benefit* code under ring pulls, on the back of bottle labels or inside multi-pack cartons of limited edition Diet Cokes. Promotional drinks will look like the cans in the image, right.
Before Sun 18 March, enter your Coke code on Coke Zone or text it to 88555 (you'll be charged your network's standard rate). You'll then receive another code to enter online at Benefit*.
The detail: Promotional Diet Coke drinks are largely available from major retailers, incl supermarkets, Boots and WHSmith stores, rather than smaller newsagents. It's one code per can/bottle or multipack. For those living in the Channel Islands, quote the code over the phone by calling 0800 083 1200.
In Store10p Superdrug toiletries
In-store only
| Discount: 10p toiletries | Who for: Anyone |
| Get by: While stocks last | Use by: N/A |
| How: Superdrug's knocked down the price of some toiletries to 10p, in stores only. Shops have clearance sections in different areas, but most forumites have reported finding them in bargain bins. Find your nearest Superdrug. | |
| The detail:
The sale is while stocks last so be quick. Superdrug's unable to confirm how much stock it has so don't make a special trip, but it is worth looking if you're near. Here are some of 10p the bargains reported:
For more or to report what you've found, see the Superdrug 10p items thread. |
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Magazine dealFree £8 Wilkinson Sword razor in £4.50 mag
Magazine freebie
| Discount: Free Wilkinson Sword 5 blade razor | Who for: Anyone |
| Get by: Mon 27 Feb 2012 | Use by: N/A |
| How: Pick up the Jan/Feb issue of Men's Health (£4.50, Mark Wahlberg on the cover) and with it you'll find the razor. | |
| The detail: If you were to buy the razor at a supermarket it would set you back £7.99, so this isn't a bad deal. | |
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Online OfferFree £20-30 health & pamper treats with £2 juice
Pre-book by phone
| Discount: Freebies with purchase | Who for: Anyone |
| Get by: While stocks last (1 mil available) | Use by: 31 March 2012 |
| How: Buy a promotional pack of Sunraysia juice (any flavour). Register on the Sunraysia giveaway site, choose a freebie and enter the pack's code. Print the voucher and phone them for an appointment. | |
| The detail: Beauty treats include a mini manicure, an eyebrow shape and a mini massage. Sports sessions include yoga and Tai Chi classes, gym passes and personal trainer sessions. Restaurant vouchers are also available but aren't as good as you can get many for free (see Restaurant Deals). Sunraysia juice costs around £1.99 to £2.39, depending on where you buy it (supermarkets tend to be cheaper). The free treatments and gym classes are available at 100s of UK and ROI venues - mainly independent gyms and salons - and are worth roughly £20 to £30 (if you booked direct with the venue). Appointments are subject to availability, so book early. One free treatment per pack. |
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Discount CodeFree £5ish Bourjois shadow for £2
Online code
| Discount: Free eyeshadow | Who for: Anyone |
| Get by: While stocks last | Use by: N/A |
| How: Go to Halfpriceperfumes and add the Bourjois Ombre Stretch* to your basket and enter the code freeombre at the checkout online. | |
| The detail: P&P; is £1.99 for orders under 300g. This is while stocks last. Only available on the green eyeshadow. Can't be used with any other promotion or codes. | |
MSE Penny says: The eyeshadow is worth around £5 (£6.49 at Boots and Superdrug) so it's not a bad deal.
Sales and Discounts
In store & onlineThe PerfumeShop sale incl fragrance from £10
In-store and online
| Discount: | Who for: |
| Get by: While stocks last | Use by: |
| How: Buy online from ThePerfumeShop website or in-store at your nearest ThePerfumeShop. | |
| The detail: UK standard delivery's free. | |
MSE Andrea says: ThePerfumeShop can't give stock levels but forumites have reported these and other fragrances going in and out of stock in the last few days so if you want it, go quickly. Read what they're saying about ThePerfumeShop sale in the forum discussion thread.
In StoreNails Inc £5 manicure
In-store offer
| Discount: £5 manicure | Who for: Anyone |
| Get by: N/A | Use by: Tue 31 Jan 2012 |
| How: Simply mention the '£5 special effects manicure offer' at your nearest Nails Inc counter. | |
| The detail: Valid on magnetic magnetic, crackle, glitter or neon manicures only. Booking in advance is recommended. Not valid with any other offer or loyalty card. | |
MSE Penny says: This offer gives you a mini magnetic, crackle, glitter or neon nail polish manicure, which lasts 10 minutes and would usually cost £17.50.
Discount CodeWahanda £5 off
Online discount code
| Discount: £5 off | Who for: New registrants |
| Get by: Ongoing | Use by: 1 month from registration date |
| How: Register to Wahanda* (you need to enter your email and postal address), and you'll promptly be sent a code to your inbox. The code's valid 1 month from registration date (enter in promo code box at the checkout). | |
| The detail: N/A | |
MSE Deborah says: Wahanda have a mobdeal each day, which is a group buying deal, but they also have spa listings for various treatments such as pedicures, facials or health passes for spas nationwide. You can list them from price low-high so if there's something for under £5 then you can get that free.
What are DAILY DEALS sites?
Sites that specialise in short-term, one-off promotional deals, usually on the condition that enough people sign up. Sometimes they are regional but usually you can buy a Manchester deal, for example, and still use it in London. The biggies include Groupon, Groupola, KGB deals & Crowdity.
They use people power to negotiate heavily discounted offers and in return the merchant hopefully acquires new customers with a deal that goes 'viral'. Just because it's on a daily deals site, doesn't automatically mean it's a good deal though. Some aren't good, the best will be in the weekly email.
What to watch for?
Daily deals sites are relatively new beasts and as the concept evolves we're learning more about what to watch for.
Q. Will the company put prices up?
This has happened once before with a Sunglasses Shop deal via Groupon (then My City Deals) where it put the price up on the day of the voucher which in effect diminishes the gain from getting the voucher.
We were furious (as was the daily deals site) and put many days into ensuring it was sorted for all MoneySavers. We always make sure we get assurances from the daily deals site that they have written confirmation from the company that prices will stay the same. Some even have legally binding contracts stipulating this point.
Q. If I change my mind can I get my money back on the voucher?
Most of the daily deals sites offer a refund. Eg, Groupon promises if you change your mind within seven days you can get your money back on the voucher.
The following is from its t&cs;, "5.4 Right to cancel: Once we send you the Voucher, you may cancel the transaction at any time within 7 working days from the day after the day that you receive the Voucher... by emailing support@groupon.co.uk".
Q. What if stock runs out?
Usually there isn't a cap on the number of vouchers offered within a deal, apart from time so the retailer is likely to be under heavy demand. Therefore be prepared if there's only one specific thing you want, especially if it's popular, there's a chance it may sell out and you'll be left with the voucher.
So before you buy a voucher check that there's more than one thing you'd be happy to use it on.
Q. What if I don't get the voucher?
Most vouchers are sent by email, so do check you junk mail first to see if it's gone there. Otherwise most sites allow you to download the voucher again when you log in to your account online. If you still can't get it after that, email the customer service department.
Q. Will I get spammed?
Part of the model of these sites is to market daily deals to you so expect your inbox to be bombarded. However to avoid this, simply sign up with an email address you don't use every day, there are plenty of free ones from Hotmail or Yahoo.
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Discount CodeHalfpriceperfumes.co.uk 10% off
Online code
| Discount: 10% off | Who for: Anyone |
| Get by: Ongoing | Use by: N/A |
| How: Enter the code hpp10off at the checkout on Halfpriceperfumes.co.uk*. Standard delivery is £1.99 for orders up to 300g, then £3.99. | |
| The detail: One use per customer. | |
MSE Deborah says: This is a great code as this site's already cheap for branded cosmetics such as Benefit and Estée Lauder. You can use it with other offers or codes too.
Loyalty Card DealSave up to 50% on beauty with Tesco Clubcard
Online
| Discount: Up to 50% off | Who for: Clubcard holders |
| Get by: Ongoing | Use by: Ongoing |
| How:
Spend Tesco points in-store and they're worth 1p, yet exchange them for Clubcard Rewards online and they're worth 2-3 times the amount. You'll double the in-store value by swapping them for BeautyExpert vouchers (tokens are sent within 48hrs). While you might be able to get other deals that triple the value, as discounts on posh beauty brands are rare, this is a good deal. The minimum amount you can exchange is £5, which'll give you £10 in BeautyExpert rewards. Use them on BeautyExpert by entering your token code at the online checkout. You can use more than one code per transaction and delivery's free. |
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| The detail: Not valid on GHDs, Phillips and Dermalogica. Reward tokens are not transferable. Your purchase has to equal or exceed the value of the token codes used, eg, if you have £10 worth of tokens, your purchase must be £10 or over. | |
MSE Penny says: BeautyExpert has similar prices to Boots online and even beats it for some products, so with 50% off, there are some great deals to be had. Eg, £5 worth of points can be exchanged for £10 worth of Rewards tokens - so you could effectively get a Caudalie facial spray for £6 instead of £11.
To find out how to reclaim lost Tesco vouchers (some have found £100s) see the Get Back Lost Tesco Points guide, or for more info on how to boost Clubcard points, see the Loyalty Points Boosting guide.
Who is BeautyExpert? It's a site that sells beauty brands such as Caudalie, O.P.I and Molton Brown. It specialises in skincare, body, bath and make-up products, as well as home and beauty accessories.
DealEyes Lips Face (e.l.f.) most items £1.50
Online
| Discount: £1.50 make-up | Who for: Anyone |
| Get by: Ongoing | Use by: Ongoing |
| How: Online at Eyes Lips Face*. | |
| The detail: Standard delivery for ELF is £2.95. | |
MSE Deborah says: Get lipsticks, glosses, foundations, bronzers and even eyelash curlers for £1.50 each.
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Although Section 75 doesn't apply to debit cards there is something else to fall back on if you paid on a Visa debit or electron card, or Visa credit card under £100 (otherwise go for Section 75). Known as Visa Chargeback, this is part of Visa’s internal rules and not a legal requirement. Full details of Section 75, chargeback and how to claim in the Section 75 Refunds guide.
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