Poundland

[WendyB]

I know most people have heard of Poundlands, and some of us are regular shoppers there. For those of you who aren't, or who think it's just full of tat, I thought I would give everyone a nudge in the right direction.

Yes, there is a lot of tat. However, there are also some really good buys, which in these credit crunching times, are very useful

Colgate toothpaste, 3 different varieties - 2 for £1
Cans of pop (fanta, vimto, etc) - 4 for £1
Dogfood/catfood 3 for £1
various snacks (Frazzles, Monster Much, Quavers) handy for lunchboxes big packs (9 or 12 packs in large pack) £1
There are also dishwasher tablets, (I have used them and they are okay)
Comfort conditioner
microwave saucepans

and loads and loads of other stuff to be had for £1 or less. Even Typhoo teabags (100). and Nescafe coffee

this can only be good for the weekly budget, so put aside your pride and get down to Poundland.

[jules2008]

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nice one but the only thing is my cats wont eat cheap cat food they are so fussy but will give the other stuff a go!

[Paule]

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If youre an ebayer they can also be be a good source of stock.
You can usually pick things up like multi channel changers, Parker pens etc at a quid each and expect to at least double you money after taking out your postage costs.

If you find what will sell it can be a nice bit of pocket money that will build up slowly.

eg You could buy multi channel changers, those things that control tv, video, dvd, hifi etc for a Quid, stick em on ebay at 4.95 with free post (costs you approx a quid to post) so you make £3 on each one.
So you turn a tenner into thirty quid, buy some more stock out of the profit, and if you did it every so often it will slowly build up some pocket money.
just dont go and buy lots and lots of the same thing untill you find the best seller

[michael]

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nice one but the only thing is my cats wont eat cheap cat food

They will if they're hungry enough.

There's a credit crunch on and our cat has to make his contribution. If he doesn't like it he's perfectly free to bu**ger off. So far he hasn't.

[Guest]

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They will if they're hungry enough.

There's a credit crunch on and our cat has to make his contribution. If he doesn't like it he's perfectly free to bu**ger off. So far he hasn't.

I'm with Michael on this one. Why give the cats a choice, it's not like they can pick their favourite flavours is it? And even if they could, they cannot open the tins without your help.

Cats are despicable animals - the four-legged equivalent of a footballer’s wife; pretty, well groomed and clean but, fundamentally, only after your money.

[Xena]

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They will if they're hungry enough.

There's a credit crunch on and our cat has to make his contribution. If he doesn't like it he's perfectly free to bu**ger off. So far he hasn't.

PMSL....I have never understood this crap about family cats/dogs not eating what is put in front of them. Can they read "designer" labels?!

[jules2008]

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I know what you are all saying but i bought some cat food for £1 and they did not eat it at all they left it so they must know something we dont. If they did eat it i would buy it especially in these times!

[Xena]

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I know what you are all saying but i bought some cat food for £1 and they did not eat it at all they left it so they must know something we dont. If they did eat it i would buy it especially in these times!

Like Michael says they will eat it if they are hungry, if my children don't eat their supper tough..they have it for breakfast....

[michael]

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i bought some cat food for £1 and they did not eat it at all

Well of course they didn't. They're not completely stupid, they knew if they held off for a couple of days you'd soon cave in. Either the cats or you need a good talking to.

[Sapphire]

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No good for this house then my pussy's not well and the vet has prescribed 'special food' at £41 for a 5kg bag, and as I have 2 pussy's I have to feed both of them it.

75g per cat per day = 150g hmmmmm so how long will a 5kg bag last and what does that work out at, will have to get my calculator out.

[TANZARELLI]

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You could rub it into their fur, that way when they wash themselves they will get fed also LMAO.

[Amy]

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...my pussy's not well and the vet has prescribed 'special food' at £41 for a 5kg bag, and as I have 2 pussy's I have to feed both of them it.

Ever thought of the circus?

[michael]

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You could rub it into their fur, that way when they wash themselves they will get fed also

Good idea, I may try that with my kids. at least that way they'll get a nourishing meal once a week

[Sapphire]

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No good for this house then my pussy's not well and the vet has prescribed 'special food' at £41 for a 5kg bag, and as I have 2 pussy's I have to feed both of them it.

75g per cat per day = 150g hmmmmm so how long will a 5kg bag last and what does that work out at, will have to get my calculator out.

Blimey I've just worked it out and it comes to £1.23 per day for two cats, which is a hell of a lot cheaper than 6 or 8 pouches of whiskas a day plus Go Cat buscuit.

[Guest]

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No good for this house then my pussy's not well and the vet has prescribed 'special food' at £41 for a 5kg bag, and as I have 2 pussy's I have to feed both of them it.

75g per cat per day = 150g hmmmmm so how long will a 5kg bag last and what does that work out at, will have to get my calculator out.

"Special food" eh? Probably also purchased from the vet.

Many vets receive very little in the way of formal impartial scientific training in feline nutrition. However, what they do learn comes from the pet food industry, which also supplies them with free pet food. Marketing plans are directed at vets to encourage a lifetime of feeding particular "special" cat food. Cats are obligate carnivores, no vet would dispute that, so how is it that most vets prescribe and sell only "special" dry cat food?