Buyer beware! Bought a sofa two weeks ago for £425, seller couldn't give me a delivery date then 3…read moredays later rang me in the evening, no prior warning, and said he had it on the van but he was working alone and needed help. I explained I was an elderly female living in supported accommodation and couldn't lift a sofa nor could any of my neighbours. He seemed nonplussed by that so suggested dragging some random person off the street to help him. When I said I didn't want a random stranger in my flat he took offence and said he'd get back to me. He didn't, so I called him and he agreed to a refund as I needed the sofa urgently, 10 days later, still no refund. I have contacted the owner several times but he just keeps making excuses. I have explained to him that I have had to buy another sofa so am seriously out of pocket, still no refund.

I love a good hunt through the British Heart Foundation charity shop! In this particular branch I…read morehave bagged quite a few goodies over the years including a gorgeous prom dress which originally would have cost £100+... and I paid the pricely sum of £5 for it! The staff is made up mainly of volunteers who are always very pleasant and helpful. That was my best buy but there have been others including Next jumpers, Topshop bags and belts, and other designer accessories. Not only is it good to know that you are getting a bargain but you also get that warm fuzzy feeling of knowing that your money is supporting a great, worthwhile cause.

A recently re fit store with dedicated volunter staff, many actual bargains to be had in these…read morecredit crunching times In Blandford street this one of many charity shops

I really like dorothy perkins because they have lovely fashion items at high street prices. their…read moresales are super and but its best to hold off buying until the sale nears the end becuase they reduce things even more - like from 50% to 75% the last week of the sale. the petite department is also fabulous because you can get the fashionable pieces in shorter lenghth which is waht i really need. sometimes you get really ugly petite clothing but dorothy perkins is fab!

I love this store, the jeans are good for the price. I can get myself a pair of jeans for £12.50…read moreand they fit perfectly and that is a rare thing. The quality is good and so are the prices and that is all that I ask for in fashion. They also do a petite range.