14/11/2009 by bill.

There are just 40 days to go to Christmas and PC World has some great offers on Laptops, Netbbooks, Desktop PCs, PC accessories, Printers, Digital cameras and Photoframes and a range of stocking fillers.

Check out the PC World Christmas Technology web page out for details.

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26/11/2008 by bill.

VAT was cut to 15% in the Pre-Budget Report to apply from 1st December but many big retailers have already implemented the cut.

These include Dixons Group Stores, i.e. Currys, Dixons and PC World, and Comet.

If you are shopping for expensive Christmas gifts before 1st December check that the price you pay has been reduced to take account of the VAT cut.

Christmas shopping tips from moneyjungle.net

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14/08/2008 by bill.

The Wrapit Gift List Company collapse has left brides without gifts and the purchasers unlikely to receive any compensation except those paying by credit card who can claim from the card issuer provided the purchase was over £100.

This highlights the dangers of buying on line or by telephone. It is generally safer to pay by credit card, debit cards do not carry the same protection. This should also be borne in mind when paying for air fares or holiday accomodation. It may be tempting to avoid the surcharge for creditcard payments but you also lose the protection offered for credit card transactions. Bearing in mind that worldwide 25 airlines have gone to the wall so far in 2008 it may well be worth paying the surcharge for the peace of mind this provides.

For more about credit and debit cards see moneyjungle.net

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