Vouchers, Codes & Coupons. An easy way of getting discounts on all kinds of products and services is to use what are known as "vouchers" or "coupons". These are entitlements for discounts issued by companies for there products. The first coupons have their origins in the United States at the turn of the 20th century. They were used by companies as an aid for the marketing of breakfast cereals and the new Cocal-Cola drink. They were traditionally printed vouchers which people could cut and keep for part exchange of the physical goods or services at the tiime of transaction. The internet has seen the rise of "coupon codes" or "voucher codes" which are short codes issued by retailers for use on retail websites with the code entitling the user to a discount on the advertised price. Using your discount Discounts are applied at transaction time. Returned goods are exchanged for the price minus the discount - i.e. you can't make a profit by returning goods you bought with a discount. Some vouchers/codes are for use by certain individuals only and are not transferable. You could be breaking the terms and conditions if you transfer or sell vouchers or codes. Always check the terms and conditions. Always check the source of originn of the voucher/code. Look out for codes and vouchers in magazines, newspapers and the internet. A list of sites providing codes are: http://www.myvouchercodes.co.uk/ http://www.vouchercodes.co.uk/printable-vouchers.html http://www.promotionalcodes.org.uk/ http://www.vouchercodes.com/ http://www.vouchercodes.co.uk/ http://codes.co.uk/ http://www.vouchercodes.co.uk/printable-vouchers.html http://www.discount-voucher.co.uk http://www.shopcodes.co.uk/ http://www.hotukdeals.com/all/vouchers/hot Tip: If you're shopping at a specialist retail store, such as say a clothes shop, before using your voucher to get the discount, go in during a quiet period and ask for a discount greter than the value of the voucher. Very often retailers will give discounts if they're not too busy - basically they need your business more than you need them. They can only refuse. Either you get the discount as well as getting to keep your voucher to use again or get the stated discount using the voucher. Trading coupons It is possible to trade coupons and codes throgh sites such as Ebay : links However be sure of the t&c of the coupon before you use it. Green & Blacks 10pc off all orders at greenandblacks.com, code GBVAL09 (ends March 1) Dorothy Perkins 15pc off all orders at thebodyshop.co.uk, code DHAD000262 (ends Feb 24) Millets 15pc off all orders at millets.co.uk, code 15off (ends Feb 27) The Fragrance Shop 10 off all orders over 120 at store.nike.com, code NS192 (ends Mar 1) Bunches Flowers 10pc off orders at toppstiles.co.uk, code topps-saver (ends March 31) Tights Please 5pc off orders from tightsplease.co.uk, code TP5 (ends Mar 25) Marks & Spencer 5 off all orders over 50 - marksandspencer.com, code WEBS24S11 (on-going) Jessops 50 free digital prints when you sign up to Jessops JPICS - jpics.co.uk, code 50FREEPRINTS (ends Feb 28) Littlewoods 10 off the Weight Watchers three-month plan - weightwatchers.co.uk, code 4-16-133-18680 (ends Feb 28) First Choice Save 10pc on all orders over 20 - waterstones.com, code US5924 (ends March 1) PRINCIPLES Save 10 when you Spend 40 or more - www.principles.co.uk, code NEWYEAR3 (ends Feb 28) Superdrug 10pc off all orders - superdrug.com, code abbey100809 (on-going) Papa John's 15pc off all orders over 20 - papajohns.co.uk, code JJ25OFF (on-going) Mothercare 10pc off when you spend 120 or more - mothercare.com, code AF8 (on-going) PRINTABLE VOUCHERS H&M 20pc off one purchase with printable voucher if you subscribe to H&M's newsletter - https://shop.hm.com/gb/newmarketsnewsletter Burton 10pc off next online purchases if you subscribe to Burton's newsletter - www.burton.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StaticPageDisplay?storeId=12551&catalogId=20553&identifier=br1pc20newsletter http://www.hm.com/filearea/corporate/fileobjects/pdf/en_GB/SALEACTIVITY_W7_PDF_1233583678751.pdf http://www.prezzoplc.co.uk/offervoucher.pdf http://www.thatsbella.co.uk/ http://www.bordersmail.com/taomail/images/e34/voucher.pdf (possible store restriction) http://www.stradaoffers.co.uk/ (via email) http://www.fullers.co.uk/rte.asp?id=244 (via email) http://www.pizzaexpressplumbaby.co.uk/ http://www.youngs.co.uk/dine-with-wine.asp 26 feb http://www.burgerking.co.uk/offers http://www.brainsoffers.com/twentyfivepoundromoffer.html http://www.barroombarmail.com/vouchercodespdfs/feb241offer.pdf 28 feb http://www.harvester.co.uk/voucher_page1.htm 21 March , free ice cream http://www.brasseriegerard.co.uk/offers.asp 10 , 28 feb http://www.chezgerard.com/offers.asp , 15 Richer Sounds free sennheiser headphones http://www.richersounds.com/images/vouchers/phonesVoucher.gif http://www.autotrader.co.uk/CARS/mot/evoucher.html 20 off MOT 25% off total bill at etrusca restaurants http://etruscarestaurants.com/index.php/offers-a-promotions/22-news-flash/185-25-off-your-total-bill

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