As per subject.

This group now seems to be full of "where do I get this and that at the best 
price". Some of whom have done no investigations of their own. Anybody else 
noticed ?

I know Reestit Mutton is on paternity leave (as mentioned on his site) but 
was he the only one propping this group up ?

Sorry for the rant but I miss RM and the days you could find some real 
bargains in here.

how about we all club together to send his partner and family on
holiday.........................so he can update the website :o))
"EK"  wrote in message
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> As per subject.
>
> This group now seems to be full of "where do I get this and that at the
> best price". Some of whom have done no investigations of their own.
> Anybody else noticed ?
>
> I know Reestit Mutton is on paternity leave (as mentioned on his site)
but
> was he the only one propping this group up ?
>
> Sorry for the rant but I miss RM and the days you could find some real
> bargains in here.
>



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"EK"  wrote in message 
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> As per subject.
>
> This group now seems to be full of "where do I get this and that at the 
> best price". Some of whom have done no investigations of their own. 
> Anybody else noticed ?
>
> I know Reestit Mutton is on paternity leave (as mentioned on his site) but 
> was he the only one propping this group up ?
>
> Sorry for the rant but I miss RM and the days you could find some real 
> bargains in here.
>

I agree that all the group has turned into is people just wanting to know 
the information you mention.  If they posted where they had already looked 
it would save time.  I think a few lessons on how to use the Internet might 
be better for them.  Some people genuinely don't know how to use sites such 
as GOOGLE.  They don't even know how to look at famous high street shop 
websites, which always amazes me as they always manage to find this group!
It's down to a lack of effort sometimes because they know people will do all 
the work for them.
As for "RM", his bargains were good ones, but mainly phones from what i 
remember.  They were mainly based on cashback deals, but the way companies 
go bust these days they can't be relied on.  Always best to avoid someone 
that promises to give money back in 12 months!

"Barb"  wrote in message
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>
> "EK"  wrote in message
> news:430cd7be$0$13697$cc9e4d1f@news-text.dial.pipex.com...
> > As per subject.
> >
> > This group now seems to be full of "where do I get this and that at the
> > best price". Some of whom have done no investigations of their own.
> > Anybody else noticed ?
> >
> > I know Reestit Mutton is on paternity leave (as mentioned on his site)
but
> > was he the only one propping this group up ?
> >
> > Sorry for the rant but I miss RM and the days you could find some real
> > bargains in here.
> >
> I agree that all the group has turned into is people just wanting to know
> the information you mention.  If they posted where they had already looked
> it would save time.  I think a few lessons on how to use the Internet
might
> be better for them.  Some people genuinely don't know how to use sites
such
> as GOOGLE.  They don't even know how to look at famous high street shop
> websites, which always amazes me as they always manage to find this group!
> It's down to a lack of effort sometimes because they know people will do
all
> the work for them.
> As for "RM", his bargains were good ones, but mainly phones from what i
> remember.  They were mainly based on cashback deals, but the way companies
> go bust these days they can't be relied on.  Always best to avoid someone
> that promises to give money back in 12 months!


Which Reestit pointed out. The majority of his deals were through e2save
though, which is backed up by the giant Carphone Warehouse. Can't see them
going bust any time soon.

Marcus

what are you complaining about !!???

you NEVER leave any bargain postings - you are a hypocrite !!

"EK"  wrote in message 
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> As per subject.
>
> This group now seems to be full of "where do I get this and that at the 
> best price". Some of whom have done no investigations of their own. 
> Anybody else noticed ?
>
> I know Reestit Mutton is on paternity leave (as mentioned on his site) but 
> was he the only one propping this group up ?
>
> Sorry for the rant but I miss RM and the days you could find some real 
> bargains in here.
>


Try the forums on moneysavingexpert.com and rpoints

"JennyAdams1977"  wrote in message 
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> what are you complaining about !!???
>
> you NEVER leave any bargain postings - you are a hypocrite !!
>


It was an observation.

But you're well known for your trolling so I'm not going to get into a flame 
war here.

"Barb"  wrote in message 
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>
> "EK"  wrote in message 
> news:430cd7be$0$13697$cc9e4d1f@news-text.dial.pipex.com...
>> As per subject.
>>
>> This group now seems to be full of "where do I get this and that at the 
>> best price". Some of whom have done no investigations of their own. 
>> Anybody else noticed ?
>>
>> I know Reestit Mutton is on paternity leave (as mentioned on his site) 
>> but was he the only one propping this group up ?
>>
>> Sorry for the rant but I miss RM and the days you could find some real 
>> bargains in here.
>>
> I agree that all the group has turned into is people just wanting to know 
> the information you mention.  If they posted where they had already looked 
> it would save time.  I think a few lessons on how to use the Internet 
> might be better for them.  Some people genuinely don't know how to use 
> sites such as GOOGLE.  They don't even know how to look at famous high 
> street shop websites, which always amazes me as they always manage to find 
> this group!
> It's down to a lack of effort sometimes because they know people will do 
> all the work for them.
> As for "RM", his bargains were good ones, but mainly phones from what i 
> remember.  They were mainly based on cashback deals, but the way companies 
> go bust these days they can't be relied on.  Always best to avoid someone 
> that promises to give money back in 12 months!
>
>


Even Google has Froogle now and there are many other price comparison sites 
out there. It would be nice if somebody out there actually comes back once 
in a while and lets us know they've found a bargain.

For those that say "I've found a widget for 20, can anybody do better ?". 
How about telling us where you found the widget for that price ? It may be 
the best price around.

It seems that RM used to post a lot about phones but he also gave codes for 
Boots, Dell mis-pricings etc. and his examples on price savings were 
excellent.

"mark eldon"  wrote in message 
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> how about we all club together to send his partner and family on
> holiday.........................so he can update the website :o))



He deserves some kind of recognition. I always click on his affiliate link 
when he posts a good bargain.

EK wrote:

> As per subject.
> 
> This group now seems to be full of "where do I get this and that at the best 
> price". Some of whom have done no investigations of their own. Anybody else 
> noticed ?
> 
> I know Reestit Mutton is on paternity leave (as mentioned on his site) but 
> was he the only one propping this group up ?
> 
> Sorry for the rant but I miss RM and the days you could find some real 
> bargains in here. 
> 
> 

Personally I like the format of www.hotukdeals.com and they have some 
great offers posted.

"EK"  wrote in message
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>
> Even Google has Froogle now and there are many other price

comparison sites

> out there. It would be nice if somebody out there actually comes
back once
> in a while and lets us know they've found a bargain.
>
> For those that say "I've found a widget for 20, can anybody do
better ?".
> How about telling us where you found the widget for that price ? It
may be
> the best price around.
>

Maybe folk are reluctant to post a 'bargain' for fear someone else
will pop up with the item at a better price elswhere leaving them with
egg on their face.

Personally I'm more likely to know when something isn't a bargain than
when it is.  For example this weekend is 10 % days at Homebase, but
IMO they are already 10% higher than anywhere else and better prices
may be found elswhere.   But that's not the sort of posting wanted
here.

Roger R

"Richard"  wrote in message 
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> EK wrote:
>> As per subject.
>>
>> This group now seems to be full of "where do I get this and that at the 
>> best price". Some of whom have done no investigations of their own. 
>> Anybody else noticed ?
>>


I've noticed it very slack lately but I like to think I'm still doing my 
good deeds by posting anything that I reckon is a worthwhile bargain... OK I 
notice quite a few but only post ones that are unusual (where  (I) can't 
(find/found) elsewhere)

Only a few days ago I posted the Braun Multiquick but not one sole has given 
it a passing thought.

Generally the best bargains can only be bought S/H which I'm a big fan of 
and where I get my biggest smiles :-)

Steve