Categories: "In real life"
Are you paying much more than air passenger duty for flight taxes?
By Value hunter on Feb 22, 2011 | In In real life, Money chat, Bad business, Frugal wars | Send feedback »
I have been making enquiries into flight prices, travelling to the USA. Many "cheap" flights websites are quoting prices that are not available, they are also quoting prices that are "excluding taxes and fees" - which since 2008 under european law has… more »
Beware when buying flights/holidays online?
By Value hunter on Feb 21, 2011 | In In real life, Money chat, Bad business, Frugal wars | Send feedback »
This post could apply to any business, but has come to light now as I search pathetically for flights and or holiday accomodation on the internet. My aim is simple - to find flights to San francisco and return from Las Vegas. I'll need a hire car as we… more »
Car insurance - Customers are being ripped off!
By Value hunter on Feb 14, 2011 | In In real life, Bad business, What is the point? | Send feedback »
Without exception, I know of no one that I have ever had the pleasure of meeting, who thinks all is well with the world of car insurance! The reason why was brought home to me only this week. Back in October, I was driving towards my school, where I was… more »
Doorstep clothing collection scams - What's being done about it?
By Value hunter on Feb 11, 2011 | In Bad business, What is the point?, Quango watch | 2 feedbacks »
Charity backed leaflets and/or collection bags are being posted in letterboxes all over England. Most of the companies and/or charities doing the collections, do not have a license to do so, which makes even posting bags/leaflets a criminal offence. It… more »
Van insurance cover warning!
By Value hunter on Feb 7, 2011 | In In real life, Money chat, Bad business | 2 feedbacks »
An urgent warning for all people insured to drive a van - check your insurance covers you to drive any other vehicle! A friend of frugal ways came unstuck, when they discovered the fully comprehensive van insurance they had, did not cover them for… more »
