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Deals Hunters Blog

We're the Deals Hunters and when we come across something special, find a glitch or a loophole or just a deal with the wow factor - we blog it here. Think of us as a modern-day Robin Hood.

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Deals Hunter 2021

Beauty & Make-up
Beauty Advent calendars are significantly pricier than chocolate ones, but they've become increasingly popular in the last few years as a way of bagging beauty products at a fraction of the normal cost. They often sell out early, but can also be heavily discounted later if they don't, so here's a round-up of some of the best I’ve seen.
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Rhiannon Moorhouse
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16 November 2023
Food & Drink Deals
With the 2021 supermarket battle of the Baileys heating up, here at MSE Towers we wanted to answer the ultimate question: "Are the cheapest Irish Cream alternatives just as good?" There was only one way to find out – a good old fashioned taste test.
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Fiona Vanier
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10 November 2023
Electronics & Gadgets
Three of the major mobile network providers incentivise customers through loyalty app offers, and in the last year, millions more can access these rewards with Virgin Media broadband customers now able to use Priority (previously just for O2) and Three launching its Three+ app for its mobile customers.
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Oli Townsend
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17 October 2022
Home & Garden
Valentine’s Day is next Monday and though romance is lovely, over-commercialised pressure to spend isn’t. So I’ve come up with a list of some free and cheap thoughtful MoneySaving activities you can do together with your partner, family or friends.
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Juliet Francis
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8 February 2022
Board games are an integral Christmas Day activity for many, as well as a good idea for a gift with plenty of mileage, so we've rounded up the best deals on some of the most popular titles. As some of us may not be able to physically play board games together still this year, we've also suggested how you can adapt a few of the most popular games to play virtually. 
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Laura Foulger
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21 December 2021
With QR codes being used more and more, and some venues starting to require vaccine confirmation for entry, keeping your phone charged up to ensure life runs smoothly has become more important than ever.
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Laura Berry
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5 August 2021
Food & Drink Deals
Where there's a will, there's a takeaway, and right now, staying in is the new going out. Of course, the cheapest way to eat is to cook it (I hear you 'fake-away' fans), but sometimes we just want a treat. If that's you, sink your teeth into this round-up of top takeaway and delivery tips.
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Becky Mott
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22 April 2021
Beauty & Make-up
Premium brands such as Mac, Charlotte Tilbury, Estée Lauder, etc are popular among beauty fans, but often come at a price. Beauty Pie is a luxury beauty ‘buyer's club’ that claims to keep quality high and costs low by selling products straight from the lab. But can having a slice of the pie, slice the price on your premium makeup & skincare buying habits?
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Becky Mott
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12 March 2021
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