Categories: "Bad business"
Budget petrol price watch
By Value hunter on Jun 22, 2010 | In News, Money chat, Bad business, Frugal wars | 1 feedback »
Back in April 2010, when the government of the day announced their budget, they froze a rise in petrol duty. All the speculation in the media, was that petrol duty would be increased. One day prior to the budget, in my area all the garages put up the… more »
Less product for more money?
By Value hunter on Jun 22, 2010 | In Money chat, Bad business, Frugal wars | Send feedback »
Less product for more or the same price, increases costs on everyone. It is a great way to hide inflationary or above inflation price rises, from the average person. I will add to this post as I come across goods that show companies are taking the… more »
Direct line motor insurance
By Value hunter on Jun 13, 2010 | In News, Money chat, Bad business, Frugal wars, Product reviews | 2 feedbacks »
According to Direct line (motor insurance) the following events demonstrate how they "help" their customers: For 8 years with the same car (basic 1600cc), the price rises every year at the renewal, to a price above what the same policy would cost a new… more »
World cup cashback offers - BEWARE!
By Value hunter on Jun 11, 2010 | In TV, In the home, Bad business, Frugal wars | Send feedback »
Anything and everything has been promoted with a link to the world cup finals in South Africa, in a bid to sell you something. One of the most common so far, are the television cashback offers. The Time's reported on Saturday that those offering money… more »
How long to clear a cheque?
By Value hunter on Jun 5, 2010 | In Money chat, Bad business | 9 feedbacks »
If you are a customer of Santander/Abbey, you will know that paying a cheque into your bank account and having your funds cleared, is like pulling teeth! Three working days is the standard time for a cheque to clear, it is instant in bank accounts with… more »
