Money Saving Voucher Codes

Popular Voucher Codes now on Facebook

2011-12-15T10:09:00.000Z

If you're a Facebook user you can now access our most popular voucher codes of the day on our Facebook page! It's updated every day and should be extremely useful for getting a discount on last minute Christmas presents.

See them at facebook.com/moneysavingvouchercodes.

Send Us Your Photos and Videos

2011-12-01T10:36:00.000Z

We love saving money, but you could have guessed that from our name! We want to know how much you love saving money, or using voucher codes, especially when it comes to Christmas shopping.

Send us a photo or a video of you saving money, using voucher codes, or just showing how much you love our site and we'll put the best on our facebook page.

Have fun!

Infographic Winner!

2011-10-25T16:07:00.000+01:00

We're pleased to announce our infographic competition was won by Mariliis Illak of Pale Pixel Designs, based in sunny Spain. Well done Mariliis!

You can see our brand spanking new voucher codes infographic live on the money saving voucher codes site. It shows the process of using voucher codes to save money when shopping online.

Create a Voucher Code Infographic

2011-09-21T10:18:00.000+01:00

We've teamed up with Prizes.org - if you create an infographic about shopping online with voucher codes you could win $100!

Get Voucher codes by RSS

2011-06-15T16:14:00.001+01:00

You can now get all of the Money Saving Voucher Codes listed on the site by RSS feed!

You can sign up to a feed for all vouchers, or on a shop by shop basis. This means that you can see all of the new vouchers without having to visit the site. If you have a favourite couple of shops, sign up to our rss feeds and you'll always have an up to date list of the voucher codes available.

As they say, it's "really simple ..."

Find the voucher code rss here.

Five Money-Saving Tips

2011-05-20T12:02:00.000+01:00

Unless you've been 'living under a rock' for the last year or so, you can't have failed to notice the cost of living creeping up. Austerity measures include cutting back on public spending and increasing VAT. Add to that the rising price of oil, which has led food prices, energy bills and the cost of travel to soar and you can see how things are getting more expensive for everyone.

If you need to rely on credit to meet your monthly outgoings, it's time to consider readdressing your budget and/or getting financial advice from a professional.

You might also want to consider a budgeting account - a type of bank account that only lets you spend money that's left after your bills have been accounted for. One example is the thinkbanking budgeting account.

There are many reasons to begin budgeting. If you're carrying debts, you're probably going to have to live within a reasonably strict budget when you repay them.

Here are five practical money-saving tips:

If you travel to work, consider public transport if possible - it could be a fair bit cheaper, especially if there's a season ticket available. If public transport isn't an option, consider car-pooling with colleagues at work, which will save money on petrol and the wear and tear on your car.
Use vouchers for online purchases. Voucher websites can save you money on purchases you would have made anyway and can also help you get free delivery. If you are looking for a particular item and you put the research in by visiting different websites, you may find the price varies considerably.
When you do your weekly shop, consider signing up for a 'loyalty' card, allowing you to save up points which can be redeemed later on. You can also take advantage of promotions when extra points are offered on certain goods - make sure you need and want those goods, though, or it could be a false economy.
Get creative in the kitchen and consider cooking large amounts of food that can be frozen. This could save you time and money - when you consider that each individual visit to the supermarket is laden with temptations to buy non-essential items and treats, you can avoid that situation if you have food prepared for the week already.
If you make purchases on a credit card, do you always repay the full balance? If you consider that a typical credit card's APR is around 18.5%, that means you could be paying 18.5% in interest over 12 months on that item.

Budgeting doesn't have to be difficult, but it takes determination not to borrow money - and only spend what you have coming in.

A Fifty Inch 3D HD Telly for under £700?

2011-01-26T11:00:00.000Z

Are you longing for a 3D TV but are waiting until the prices some down a little? Then wait no longer. Dixons have a superb offer on a 50 inch plasma HD ready 3D TV, it's just £699 today! Never before has TV been so immersive.

And remember, you can also use Dixons voucher codes to save even more money.

How to be Frugal this Festive Period

2010-12-07T20:54:00.001Z

It is so easy to lose control of spending during this wonderful time of year! Gifts must be given, homes decorated and parties thrown, and adverts everywhere remind us of all the new, expensive things we need to do so.

Fortunately it is possible to give generously and have lovely celebrations without spending a lot of money. These few festive frugal tips will help you to keep the spending down and the spirits up during the holidays:

1. Set a budget.
It’s far too easy to walk into a store and come out with far more than we intended. Before stepping foot into a shop this season, set yourself a reasonable budget - and stick to it.

2. Use voucher codes.
All it takes is a bit of extra time to go online and search for voucher codes for your favorite shops. Why spend full price on an item when there very well might be a discount code? Make a list of items you are hoping to find and search for codes. You may be surprised by what great deals you find.

3. Make decorations and gifts.
Some of the most special gifts do not come from a shop. Putting thought and energy into creating a special item for someone shows how much you care for them, and the added bonus is that it often costs far less to create a gift yourself than to purchase a store-bought item. Frame a favorite picture with a second-hand frame, bake a batch of your favorite biscuits, or sew an ornament.

Decorate your home with items from the outdoors. String popcorn on thread for festive garlands. A child's artwork is always a nice way to decorate the home for the season.

4. Simplify parties.
It is tempting to go over the top when hosting a party during this time of year, but even the most elegant of gatherings can be done in style and for less. Borrow extra table settings from friends, or use mismatched, but complementary pieces from the charity shop. Several candles placed throughout the room are less expensive than fresh flower arrangements. Rather than offering several mixed drink options, simply mix one delicious cocktail and offer it when guests arrive. Rather than an elaborate spread of expensive foods, offer your favorite appetizer and a simple, comforting, one-pot meal.

With a bit of extra time and some perseverance, you can remain frugal, even at this time of year!

Why Free Delivery Voucher Codes are Your Favourites

2010-12-02T21:50:00.001Z

Shopping online is the easiest way of finding and obtaining good deals on the things you want or need to buy. Buying online gives you a great opportunity to compare prices between multiple stores without having to commute between different stores and tracking all of the prices mentally or on paper. Best of all, buying online gives you a chance to find easy to use voucher codes and save even more money.

Voucher codes have different offers for discounts or bundles that help you buy more with your money. Some offer a percentage discount that can reduce the cost of the things that you want to buy and let you buy more. Others offer buy one and get one free types of discounts that can make it worthwhile to buy certain items to get more free. Your favourite voucher codes, however, are the ones that provide free shipping on your purchases.

Free delivery voucher codes are very popular with our site users because they scale up to whatever it is that you want to buy. Shipping prices are dependent on distance, weight and speed and can often add an additional twenty to thirty percent to the price of your purchase. A free shipping voucher code takes away the hesitation of buying and worrying about how much extra you'll have to pay at the end of your purchase and frees you to buy more with your money.

Free shipping voucher codes also give you an option to opt for faster shipping at a lower price, getting your purchases to you within days without paying the exorbitant overnight or 2-day shipping rates. Voucher codes for free shipping provide the best value of all voucher codes by eliminating the added costs of shipping and enabling you to buy products of all weights from distant places as easily as buying from the store, but with the benefits of easy price comparison and shopping from home.

Before you shop online, make a stop for a money saving free shipping voucher code from Money Saving Voucher Codes and save money on whatever you choose to buy. Shipping is always an added cost of online shopping, unless you have a voucher code for free shipping.

Warning: Saving money can turn you into a Scrooge

2010-11-25T16:08:00.003Z

Our modern financial culture is simply made. It is actually usually seen as a good thing if you are wasting money and a terrible one if you are taking the time to save your money.

The culture has gotten everything backwards, and it seems that more and more people are doing the same thing. Luckily, you have come to this site, this means that you may not be one of the spending crazed majority.

If you are planning on trying to use online voucher codes to save yourself some money then pat yourself on the back. You have denied the popular culture in favor of making a rational choice to save some money. This means that you are going to find that you are able to save more money towards the things that really matter.

It is true that one online voucher code is not going to make that big of a difference. You might be able to save a few pounds here or there, but who really cares most would say. The thing about this is that you have to look at it from a more long term view. While it is true that those few dollars make little difference today, they begin to add up over time. Before you know it, you are able to save a lot of money just by using things such as online vouchers. Some have been able to save as much as hundreds of pounds. Certainly no one would argue that this is not some money that we could all use.

The best argument to make in favor of using online vouchers and saving money is that it costs you nothing more than a moment of your time. If you are able to tear yourself away from your online purchase for just a moment, then you are going to be able to save yourself money on that purchase. Make sure that you don't get so caught up in the moment of buying this item that you forget basic personal financial sense. You need to make sure that you are saving as much money as you possibly can at all times. Don't let your guard down just because you are online.

What Kind of Voucher Code Shopper Are You?

2010-11-23T22:27:00.003Z

Have you ever used a voucher on anything that you have ever purchased? If so, then you are a voucher shopper on some level. Some people are going to take it more seriously than others, but most people in the world are voucher shoppers. It is a good thing to be since it will save you money on the things that you are going to have to buy anyway.

For some reason there is a stigma against people who take their voucher shopping too seriously. One does not want to be seen collecting up their vouchers to go make their purchases. This is an unfortunate thing about society since using vouchers to shop is actually something that is very enriching for the person using them. They are saving themselves money that can be put to much better uses. Why pay full price on something when you don't have to anyway?

Those who are able to resist the temptation to be like the rest of the crowd are going to find that they are able to save hundreds of pounds by just using vouchers. Remember to that these vouchers are given out for free. That means that it costs you nothing more than a moment of your time to save that kind of money. Most of us can agree that this is certainly a rational trade off.

The next time that you are shopping for something for which their might be a voucher available, keep this in mind. The rational personal financial choice is to use the voucher today so that you can save money for the future. There are a variety of different things that you could put it towards. Retirement, marriage, or a university education are just a few of the things that come to mind when thinking of ways to spend this extra money.

It is very difficult for human beings to look past short term pleasures to long term gains. This is something that you are going to have to work at to make yourself more able to become a better voucher shopper. In order to encourage yourself, it is advisable for you to keep progress on how much money you have been able to save by doing this. This is often enough to encourage many people to stick with the program once they have gotten involved with it. See if this works for you today.

Are You Ashamed to Look for Vouchers for Christmas Gifts?

2010-11-22T17:14:00.001Z

Buying Christmas gifts can be expensive, especially when you have many people that you're buying for. One way to lighten the load is to use voucher codes for Christmas gifts.

ith the internet, codes and other types of vouchers can go a long way towards lowering the cost as you make purchases on gifts for friends and family members. The end of the year is often the time when many people let their finances slip, which causes problems at the beginning of the next year.

Using and Finding Vouchers

You can find vouchers online, in magazines, in newspaper flyers and simply by walking into stores. The easiest to use are shopping codes that you can use while you're shopping online. You can simply decide what you would like to get for your friends and family members and then, type in the item to find voucher codes that will bring you a discount. This can be a great way to save money on gifts that you're buying in the holidays.

You can also use the vouchers to find discounts on ornaments and other decorations to make your home more inviting as the holidays roll around.

What Types of Online Vouchers are Available?

Online vouchers can be used for almost every product imaginable, including clothes, electronics and beauty products.

When you type in the name of the product you're searching for, a whole array of vouchers pop up, along with their expiration dates.

Types of vouchers include free delivery for products ordered online, a percentage off of the cost of gifts or a specific amount off the price.

Should You Use Vouchers?

Some view using vouchers, especially on Christmas gifts as tacky or embarrassing. However, there's no reason to be embarrassed about saving money.

Consider it this way: for Christmas, you probably have a set amount of your finances that can go towards gifts. You've decided how much you can spend on each person and might have a general idea of what you can get them.

Using vouchers will enable you to save a set amount so that you can spend less on your gifts while still purchasing products you think they will like and having the ability to purchase a better-quality project or additional items that you might not have been able to afford without using the voucher.

The end result? You can get more for your money or have extra funds. Visit Money Saving Voucher Codes and get saving!

Too Many Voucher Codes?

2010-10-11T12:46:00.000+01:00

We love voucher codes. Of course we do, it's in our name. But can you have TOO MANY voucher codes? Looking at the 24-7 Electrical voucher codes page shows they currently have over 100 voucher codes!!

We understand that retailers use voucher codes to track sales, and performance, but is this going too far?

Convenience of Shopping Online makes it harder to Save Money.

2010-07-29T12:24:00.001+01:00

Online shopping is the ultimate convenience. Being able to shop from the comfort of your home instead of battling with the crowds on a Saturday afternoon can save you time and a significant amount of stress.

Instead of trawling around the shopping centre you can relax as you browse through online brochures, casually add products to your shopping basket and pay for everything at the end with ultimate ease.

Too easy?

Of course this is where the problem lies in when it comes to sticking to a budget and saving money. The ease and simplicity of the online proposition means that shopping doesn't feel as 'real' as it does when you do it in person. Whereas on the high street the physical act of carrying your chosen goods reminds you how much you're planning to buy, when shopping online it's all too easy to click 'add to basket' and build up your total spend. Online retailers are also very savvy when it comes to tempting visitors to buy more. Purchasing histories are often stored and used to present customers with special offers and products that they know they are more likely to buy.

Online returns?

Customers are far less likely to return unsuitable or unwanted goods when shopping online. With items that have been purchased in a physical store there is usually a clear return and refund policy in place. Customers know exactly what they need to do to get a refund or exchange as the procedure is generally the same from store to store. Taking unwanted goods back to a shop might be a pain, but it is an established and accepted part of high street shopping.

When buying over the internet however, the process for returning unwanted items becomes far less clear. Different websites have different policies, most of which will involve filling out forms and taking parcels to the post office. Working out what to do can be confusing and sheer inertia means that many online purchases are never returned whether they are actually suitable or not.

The solutions

Although it is easy to fall into a trap of over-spending on the internet, shopping online can offer massive savings if you follow a few easy tips. The first trick is to take advantage of the many discount and voucher codes that are available. Another good tip is to buy online via a cashback site - simply clicking through from your account will give you a percentage saving on your total spend. Try to stick to a budget and be ruthless about what you are spending your money on. Be clear too about refund policies and consider whether they are simple enough for you to use them should the item turn out to be unsuitable. Many larger stores offer a free collect at store option which allows you to return goods to a physical store - this can be a good way to save time and money if you happen to live nearby.

Cash for Goals - Currys World Cup Promotion

2010-05-15T10:53:00.000+01:00

Have you heard about the fantastic Currys World Cup Promotion?

You can get £10 cash for every goal England scores when you buy any TV priced at £599 or over.

Anyone who buys any TV at £599 or more at Currys.co.uk between 29 April and 11 June 2010. You will then need to go to www.cashforgoals.co.uk within 3 days of purchase to register. After 12 July, the customer then posts their registration certificate and a copy of their receipt to a given address which must arrive no later than 7 August.

Visit Currys.co.uk and cheer England on in the World Cup - the goals could be more vauluable than you imagine!

Buy a TV and get your money back if England win the World Cup!

2010-05-10T21:51:00.000+01:00

That's right, Buy a Toshiba TV before 10 June 2010 and get your money back if England win the World Cup!

Buy ANY Toshiba TV from The Co-operative Electrical Shop between now and June 10th 2010 and not only will you get a great deal on a top brand Toshiba LCD TV, you’ll also get your money back if England go all the way and win the Cup this Summer!!

Pizza Hut Discount Voucher Alert!

2010-05-06T21:29:00.000+01:00

Staying up late watching the election results? Pizza Hut has released a printable discount voucher that will give you 2 pizzas for the price of one in May. Find it here: http://vouchers.pizzahutoffers.co.uk/2for1may

Does asking for a discount really work?

2010-05-04T12:22:00.001+01:00

The British are not exactly renowned for being great hagglers. The very idea of asking for a discount in a crowded shop would cause many Brits to blush! Attitudes are slowly starting to change however as customers start to realise their buying power in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

Too embarrassed?

Some retail situations have traditionally been more amenable to bargaining than others. Examples of transactions where haggling is considered standard practice include auctions, car boot sales and private sales between individuals. Buying a house is just one situation where the buyer and seller are expected to negotiate the final purchase price. Until very recently though, few people would have dreamed of haggling in a traditional shop. Whilst a few canny consumers have been brave enough to haggle when buying large ticket items like sofas or TVs, most of us are just too shy to ask for a reduction in price.

Ask for that discount!

According to consumer experts, people power is on the rise and asking for discounts is becoming more socially acceptable. If you'd like to give haggling a try, there are a number of examples where you stand a better chance of securing a deal. Damaged or shop spoiled goods are often sold at a discount, as are end-of-line items. If you do negotiate a better price on a deal like this however, make sure you understand how your rights will be affected if you want to return or exchange the item at a later date.

Where to start

Warehouses and bulk purchase stores are a good place to discuss discounts as staff are often more used to negotiating with trade buyers. Some supermarkets offer deals on bulk buys such as multiple cases of wine - ask to find out what is available. If you are buying a car, you should expect to haggle and get a discount. Be prepared to walk away if you don't! The customer is king in the current economic climate and many retailers are desperate to shift goods. Use this to your advantage to get the best deals.

Large ticket electrical items are also a good bet for beginners to bargaining. Both small independent retailers and large chains can usually offer flexibility on price. Ask for a discount if you complete the purchase there and then, or ask if extras such as an extended warranty or accessories can be thrown-in for free. It is also often possible to knock the price down further on ex-display and sale models as retailers are keen to shift stock and make way for new products.

Start easy

If even the thought of asking for a discount is enough to make you blush, ease yourself in gently. Start with online retailers such as eBay sellers - you can ask the question in the knowledge that they will have been asked many times before, plus they won't be able to see if your cheeks turn red! Once you have succeeded in negotiating a bargain you will never look back, so be brave and give it a go.

Ten things you didn't know about voucher codes

2010-03-18T09:49:00.003Z

Discount voucher codes are now such a proven sales tool that any retailer worth their salt will include them in their marketing campaigns. Countless websites have been created to satisfy our insatiable thirst for voucher codes, many of them willing and able to deliver new codes into our inbox on a daily basis.

Voucher codes have quite simply revolutionised the way restaurants and shops do business and quite simply changed the way we shop for good. So we all agree - we like voucher codes, a lot! But do you know everything there is to know about them? Maybe not. Here are 10 things you didn't know about voucher codes.

1. The very first coupon was created in 1887 by the Coca Cola Company, who gave out free coupons to their employees to distribute to their families. Within ten years, one in nine Americans had received a free drink through a complimentary coupon, putting Coca Cola very firmly on the map.

2. In the USA, coupon collecting is a way of life and has been since before the second world war. Any retailer not offering coupons will struggle to build a loyal customer base.

3. Retailers in the USA often use discount coupons to promote new products. This is the exact opposite to the UK, where new products are generally sold at a higher price.

4. There are lots of great voucher code forums online where users share voucher codes and provide feedback on best buys.

5. 58% of British shoppers said they used e-vouchers when Christmas shopping in 2009, according to a survey commissioned by website Voucher Hub.

6. According to the same survey, nearly two thirds of UK shoppers would be happy to use e-vouchers if they knew more about them, while 40 percent said they weren't sure where to find e-vouchers in the first place.

7. Customers seem to feel more comfortable knowing exactly how much discount a voucher code will give them. For this reason, voucher codes offering a fixed discount like £10 off are more popular than percentage discounts.

8. Most voucher codes have a shelf life. To avoid disappointment, always check the expiry date before you try to use one.

9. The majority of online shoppers like to make their purchases at the start of the week. Statistics reveal that online shoppers are most active on Monday evenings. Despite this clear shopping trend, most retailers release their best voucher offers on Friday afternoons as a way to try and boost weekend sales figures!

10. Voucher codes are now available on smart phones, meaning there is no longer any need to print off a paper copy. Save time and paper by downloading a code to your phone, then just show it to your waiter or sales assistant to claim the discount.

With demand for discount vouchers on the increase, retailers are constantly coming up with new ways to use voucher codes and customers just keep on devouring them.

Buying Gifts For Your Mum For Mother's Day

2010-03-10T17:30:00.002Z

If you are anything like the thousands of other sons and daughters around the country, you will be heading for the supermarkets and florists later this Spring to pick up that annual bouquet of flowers for Mother's Day.

The celebration of Mothering Sunday has its roots in the 16th century, when it became traditional for people working away from their town or village to return home once a year to their 'Mother Church' on the fourth Sunday of Lent. As the tradition took hold, it evolved to be thought of as the day when child workers returned to visit their families, picking flowers along the way to give to their mothers. And so Mother's Day was born and grew into the occasion we dedicate to thanking mothers all over the world for their love and sacrifices.

There is no doubt that we do splash out on Mother's Day gifts. The flower industry certainly does well out of the occasion, selling almost 4 million bouquets, which adds up to 40% more than at any other time of the year. Mother's Day gifts have always echoed the freshness of Spring, the season with which the occasion coincides, so flowers have remained the obvious choice for centuries, the most popular blooms being roses, tulips and freesias. We need only see the sea of bouquets placed strategically at the entrance of our supermarkets in the days running up to Mother's Day to appreciate the demand. That doesn't mean, however, that we can't be more imaginative and search for alternative gift ideas that may be more lasting or appropriate to her personality.

As an alternative to real flowers, why not consider one of a range of gorgeous silk flower arrangements set in their own display pot or vase. Artistry with silk has reached outstanding levels of quality and allows for the most exotic of flowers to be represented, as well as the types of flowers that would normally wilt inside a centrally heated home such as hellebores and lilac. Some of these arrangements look so lifelike they fool even the most green-fingered experts and they make fabulous centrepieces that can be carried from room to room as the mood takes you. They may be pricier than standard bouquets but they ooze class and their timeless beauty will last forever.

If you've decided against flowers this year but you're lacking in imagination, there are plenty of Mother's Day gift ideas to choose from online. Specialist gift websites have taken the hard work out of that gift search and are now offering everything from pamper kits for stressed out ladies to inflatable zimmer frames for the mum with a sense of humour. You could even choose from a wide range of experience gifts and treat your mum to a once in a lifetime chance to do something she has only ever dreamed of. From abseiling to white water rafting, kayaking to microlighting, the world will be her oyster if she's blessed with an adventurous spirit. It's certainly worth opening your eyes to new ideas you are guaranteed never to have considered in the past. For inspiration, simply Google Mother's Day gifts and let the experts take the lead.

Shopping online but buying local

2010-02-17T11:15:00.000Z

Amazing isn't it, how the internet has changed the way we live our lives in the last 15 years? If you are old enough to remember back to the days when we relied on the library and the yellow pages for our information, you will know how the world wide web has put life into fifth gear, enabling us to get a window on the world at the click of a mouse.

As a nation of shoppers, the internet was sure to have a profound effect on the way we source and buy the objects we need, but in those early days, who could have predicted how far it was to take us? As shops and stores began to set up websites and present us with images of their products, we could never have envisaged how progress in internet technologies would eventually enable us to order and pay for goods online, relying on them to turn up the next day on our doorsteps. Then so it was that independent retailers, high-street stores, internet auction sites and supermarket giants all jumped on the bandwagon. Now even the agoraphobics could possibly get by for weeks without leaving the front door.

However as much as we will admit that it is fun to buy online, thankfully our love of the high street is an enduring one. More than just a way of getting the objects we want, going out to shop is more a part and parcel of our way of life, with thousands of women listing it as their favourite hobby. Nothing beats whiling away an afternoon among the bright lights of a chic shopping arcade, or rummaging through the sale rails of our favourite boutiques. Who would want to trade the euphoria of snaffling that purchase that we have had our eye on for months when it is finally been reduced in the end of season sale? Then there is the banter, those treasured moments with friends, trying on clothes together then making your all-important decisions over a cosy coffee.

So has online shopping really become the scourge of the bricks and mortar store? How much of an effect is the rising popularity of internet purchasing really having on the high street? Well if we are to be pragmatic, it is probably having very little effect. Research shows that a large proportion of internet shopping searches happen on an aspirational basis, in other words, people are simply fantasising about items that they would buy if only they had the money. It also turns out that a growing number of savvy online shoppers, far from shunning the shops in favour of the virtual shopping cart, are largely using the net for research and price comparison. After reading the customer reviews, scouring the ranges for their preferred item, comparing prices and searching for the best offers, these bargain hunters are venturing out to hand over the money in store, where they can get a better feel for the item. Finding online offers even gives shoppers a bargaining edge, allowing them to barter with retailers to get the best deal at the right price.

Using the power of search engines, online reviews and voucher codes, shoppers willing to do a little delving are realising just what a useful tool they have at their fingertips. Whatever the future holds, there is no doubt online shopping will continue to prosper.

Shopping Online On The Cheap

2010-02-04T12:43:00.001Z

It is certainly no secret that more and more people are turning their backs on the hustle and bustle of the high street and instead doing much of their shopping online.

Last Christmas thousands upon thousands of people claimed to have carried out most - if not all - of their Christmas shopping from the comfort of their own home, settling down in front of their laptop or computer rather than fighting their way through the notoriously hideous Christmas shopping crowds.

Yet aside from the fact that online shopping is obviously rather convenient - unless of course you need something immediately or there happens to be a postal strike! - if you know a few handy tricks of the trade shopping from the comfort of your own home can also be much cheaper than heading to your local shops. With just a little insider knowledge you could soon be saving yourself some serious cash and before long fighting through crowds of shoppers and standing idly in lengthy queues will be nothing but a far distant memory.

Shopping with websites such as Play.com is also a good way to save money. They offer products such as books, DVDs and CDs at much lower prices than you would find on the high street and furthermore shipping is often free!

One of the most obvious ways you can save money by shopping online is by using price comparison services. There are many different price comparison websites out there, many of which specialise in different products or services (eg. insurance, flights, electrical goods and so on). The majority of these websites are simple and easy to use, making them a fast and effective way of making sure you're getting the best deal possible. Of course, if you search for a product on Money Saving Voucher Codes we'll compare it against other retailers, AND let you know if there are voucher codes available.

In fact, voucher codes are an extremely popular way of saving money on online shopping, and many of the vouchers can also be used in high street shops and restaurants too. Just type the voucher code in at the checkout when you are paying for your item. As with all special deals these voucher codes do expire and new deals will appear in their place, so it's worth checking such websites regularly to see which codes are available. All of the voucher codes on Money Saving Voucher Codes are ready to be used today.

Shopping online - it's where the best deals are.

Shopping Online - An Even Better Idea When It's Minus 11 Outside

2010-02-01T16:20:00.001Z

With many households owning computers, more and more of us are turning to online shopping. The recent extreme weather in particular, has encouraged many of us to stay at home and check out the sales online. This might be a new experience for some because of the following perceived disadvantages:

You can't handle and examine the actual items, increasing the likelihood of having to return them. This is especially important for fashion items and shoes, although new technology is enabling custom-tailoring of clothes offered online which is proving very popular.
Certain products have aspects to them that cannot be experienced online, perfume for example.
You don't get the same kind of shopping "buzz" or therapeutic experience which some people claim they derive from conventional shopping.
You can't have your items immediately and take them home with you.
You have to pay by card and people are afraid their card details will be misused. Careful selection of secure sites and common sense precautions should reduce this risk to almost zero.

Notwithstanding these disadvantages, many online shoppers now rate the online shopping experience more highly than High street stores and supermarkets. New online shoppers will no doubt come to appreciate the advantages of this least stressful method of shopping:

Online shopping means many more available options open to you if you know what you are looking for.
It is possible to easily compare different features, costs and delivery options. Canny shoppers might check out something they have seen in a retail outlet then go online to look for the best prices or comparable items. The opposite is true too, with customers searching for products on the internet then checking out the real deal in retail outlets, a kind of symbiosis of online and conventional shopping.
There is a paper trail in case something goes wrong and some online distributors offer "tracking" services so you can follow the progress of items from dispatch to delivery.
Many sites offer next day delivery if you just can't wait but this usually costs extra.
No time is wasted travelling to stores and shopping can be done at any time of the day or night; an insomniac's dream!
There are often special online offers and discounts available. And voucher codes, of course!
You don't have to carry items home.
Web site newsletters keep you up to date with offers and events both in-store and online.
You can read reviews of items posted online by other customers.
Certain rare or specialist items may only be available online
There are no parking fees.
Merchants don't have the same overheads and can pass these savings on to consumers.
There is less environmental impact; e-commerce uses less land, labour, capital and energy than conventional commerce. For example, Amazon.com uses 16 times less energy per square foot to sell a book than a regular store. Large volume logistics mean less carbon emissions per item purchased.

So by shopping online we're reducing our carbon footprint, this could mean less extreme weather in future, so no more exceptionally cold winters and we can all go out shopping again!

Should You Feel Guilty Using Voucher Codes To Buy Presents Cheaper?

2010-01-25T16:58:00.000Z

There used to be a time when buying something expensive was worth crowing about.

After all, that is the point of designer brands signing up lots of famous names at huge sponsorship costs, so we can all emulate the way they look and dress. It was self branding, a way to send a message to people about yourself, telling them that you are successful and able to afford luxury items.

Somehow it all changed when Primark cottoned on to the fact that as long as something looked good and was cheap enough, people would buy it and throw it away for another one a few weeks later. All of a sudden, cheap was trendy. It became the talking point of dinner parties about how cheap your dress was, or just how many uses you got from it before it was discarded for another just as cheap item.

Regardless of the fact that there may well be exploitation of third world labour, we are all desperate for the next bargain basement buy. It has stimulated the high street to go for cheap but stylish lines and as consumers, we are focusing on frugality over fashion. Even the designer brands have bought into this mind set now with their factory outlet operations offering substantial discounts on out of season or slightly defective lines.

So with cheap very firmly on the menu our insatiable appetite for a bargain has led to an explosion in discount voucher codes.

In the USA, discount voucher shopping has been in place for years. No matter, whether you are in an up market store or a local high street outlet, they will have issued discount vouchers to stimulate customer traffic. Today, thanks to the Internet, discount voucher coupons are now valuable must-have items for UK shoppers.

A recent survey showed that there are over 2 million vouchers used each and every day by UK online shoppers, looking to get better value. This has resulted in an average monthly saving for consumers of around £56 and a staggering £2.8 billion nationwide. The voucher code is a genius of an idea that has transformed the way in which we shop. Although we are content that we are enjoying substantial discounts, the truth of the matter is that we are actually spending more. It has made us almost desperate to use the vouchers in any way we can, because after all, we do not want to miss out on a bargain now do we?

We all love to receive gifts, no matter how big or small, so the fact that your present was only purloined through the artful use of a discount voucher should not in any way land your present giver in hot water. Quite the opposite in fact. You should let them revel in their contentment that they managed to grab the one thing you really wanted at such a great price. Rejoice in it collectively and then of course when it comes to your turn, you will also have no shame or guilt in responding by using your own discount voucher code to get your present.

12 best things I bought online

2010-01-21T14:04:00.000Z

A story from a Money Saving Voucher Codes visitor.

Feeling unusually peaky one day in in January, with a spotty chest that was definitely indicative of the dreaded lurgy, I popped in to see my GP. I found myself quite rightfully shocked when the diagnosis of chicken pox came back; this was after all an affliction that had managed to elude me for 37 years. Confined to the isolation of my own house like some animal in quarantine, I suddenly found myself dependent on the mouse, not only for entertainment but for my everyday needs.

Sadly for my credit card, the illness had done little to dampen my enthusiasm for shopping and I was horrified at being unable to drive to Dorothy Perkins to buy that perfect silk tea dress I'd spotted in the store three days earlier. Luckily, Dots came up trumps and delivered the dress free within two days. Although it was all set to be a summer stunner, I did find it didn't quite suit with the spots.

As the contents of the larder began to dwindle, hunger kicked in. And so it was that I turned to mysupermarket to stock up on the best of comforting ready meals, illness being the perfect excuse for laziness. Feeling particularly impressed with the Tesco Finest Range Mushroom Risotto, followed by a tangy tarte au citron, I kicked back and relaxed as much as one can when covered with stinging spots. Thankfully Tesco were also able to supply me with a generous bottle of calamine lotion to ease the itching to a manageable level.

I always find that keeping ones dignity by looking clean and smart while convalescing can lift the spirits no end, so imagine the frustration when my favourite hair straighteners finally gave up the ghost. With a host of haircare and beauty websites on hand however I had no problems ordering a new pair of GHD IV salon stylers. Being the best purchase of the decade for millions of sleek-haired women, they would at least have to qualify amongst my top twelve buys ever.

No time spent at home feeling sorry for oneself can ever be complete without the entertainment package and in my case this was adequately supplied by Play.com throughout the week in the form of music, books and DVDs. With Florence and the Machine and Paolo Nutini to wile away the hours spent snoozing on the sofa and Vampire Weekend to send me to sleep at night, all that remained was to switch on the DVD player. Being a sci fi fan at heart, it is no surprise thatMoon and District 9 have become two of my favourite films.

Shopping is of course all about finding what you are not looking for when you least expect it and towards the end of the week, while casually browsing B&Q's website, I happened to spot the most perfect set of outdoor furniture for my garden. With quality hardwood, a matching day bed to die for and fabric to match the red camellias, this was one of those must-have moments, when the desire to spend truly kicks in and the credit card shivers in anticipation. Delivery would be within five days. Fortunately, my GP was able to sign me off work for another week, so I was there for the grand delivery. Don't you just love it when a plan comes together.