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MSE Blagged special offer deals

Below are the latest MSE exclusive deals arranged by the MSE Deals team – we call them MSE Blagged deals. We include these and more of the best deals we've spotted in the weekly MSE Money Tips email.

4 current deals

MSE Blagged

Plus free delivery code. You can stack all three together

We've blagged a code which gets 40% off full-price items at online jewellery store Hot Diamonds*, as well as a separate code which gets an additional 50% off its already-reduced outlet.

There's also a free delivery code – and unusually, all three codes can be used together in one order until 11.59pm on Tuesday 17 November.

Here are the three stackable codes:

  • If you have full-priced items in your order, enter MSE40 at checkout for 40% off those.

  • If you have already-reduced outlet items in your order, enter MSE50 at checkout for an extra 50% off those.

  • For free standard delivery, enter JEWELS at checkout. Delivery's normally £4.90 for orders under £70.

If you're unsure if your items are outlet or regular full-priced stock, you can enter all three codes regardless to get the maximum possible discount.

Enter your code(s) where you see the 'Got A Discount Code?' message at the 'My Bag' stage – it's easily missed.

Examples of deals we spotted when using the codes include:

Some items, particularly those in the outlet, are likely to sell out, so it's best to go quick if there's something you want. The 'Silver Whisper' carded jewellery range is excluded.

Several postcodes aren't eligible for next-day delivery – see 'More info' below for details.

MSE Haris says:

This is the strongest deal Hot Diamonds offers, and it's valid on almost all items (necklaces, earrings, rings, bracelets, and so on).

This means if you've had your eye on something or are looking to get your Christmas shopping sorted early, now could be a good time to buy, especially as our deal beats Hot Diamonds' 30% off Black Friday offer from last year.

Check our Fashion & beauty deals round-up for more like this.

More info

Next-day delivery excludes the following postcodes:

AB10-16, AB21-25, AB30-35, AB39, AB41-45, AB51-54, ZE1-3, FK20, PA21-33, PA35-37, PH30-41, PH49-50, PA20, PA34, PA38, PA80, HS9, PA41-49, PA60-78, PH42-44, BT1-44, BT51-58, BT62-67, all JE postcodes, GY1-8, GY10, GY9, AB38-38, AB55-56, AB99, IV1-20, IV28, IV30-32, IV36, IV63, KW1-3, KW5-14, PH20-26, IV21-27, IV40, IV52-54, HS1-8, IV41-49, IV51, IV55-56, KW15-17, all IM postcodes, PO30-41, KA27-28, EH35-40, EH42-46, TD1-8, TD10-14, BT45-49, BT60-61, BT68-71, BT74-82, BT92-94, KW15-17, DD6-11, FK14, FK21, KY9-10, KY14-16, PH6-16, PH17, PH19, FK18-19, TR21, TR22-25.

MSE Blagged

New members only. Sign up by 13 November

If you're new to Topcashback, you can pocket yourself an easy extra £30 cashback when you spend £10 or more through it. Simply sign up to the cashback website via our blagged Topcashback* link by 11.59pm on Friday 13 November or before 5,000 new members have joined, whichever comes first.

You've then got six months from the date you signed up to make a qualifying purchase from one of the 5,500 brands featured on Topcashback and grab that bonus. There are some exclusions and need-to-knows, so please scan the following before you start shopping...

You'll need to opt out of 'Plus' membership if you don't want to pay for it. You're automatically a Topcashback Plus* member when you sign up. This costs £5 a year, which gets you top-ups, payout bonuses and exclusives. If you keep it, you'll still get the full £30 bonus as the fee will be taken from your annual earnings. To downgrade to free 'Classic' membership, see Topcashback's Plus FAQs* page.

You'll bag the regular cashback as well as the bonus. So if there's a purchase you've got in mind that you can make via Topcashback, this deal's a no-brainer. For example, if you're new to Tesco groceries home delivery and spend £50 or more on a shop, you'll get the £9 currently offered to new customers (£12 if you're a Plus member) who do that, plus the £30. Bonzer.

Max your earnings – spend the min. Just spend a tenner on something you're bound to use at some point, such as a 12-pack of Sharpie permanent markers from Argos or a three-pack of Diall LED spotlight bulbs from B&Q. Check that where you're buying from offers free click & collect close by so you don't have to pay delivery fees, which don't count towards the minimum spend.

Cashback's NEVER guaranteed. While it's not common, unfortunately things can go wrong. This might be your purchase not tracking (see 'More info' below) or the brand you bought from going belly up. This is why we always say cashback should be seen as a bonus, not a certainty. For more on protecting yourself, see our six MAJOR cashback safety rules.

Be sure you'll get the bonus before you buy. Some brands, categories, services and products are excluded from the deal – full list in 'More info' below. It's for new Topcashback users only, can only be used once and can't be used with the Refer & Earn scheme. You have to sign up via our blagged Topcashback* link. Full details in the Topcashback T&Cs* (scroll down to 'About this promotion').

And finally... is this deal any good? It's not as strong as those Topcashback has offered in the past – earlier this year it did an extra £30 cashback on a minimum spend of £5, while at the end of last year it did an extra £35 cashback on a minimum spend of £5. But if you've a purchase planned that you can make through Topcashback, we think making thirty quid back on it ain't too shabby.

Get more info on the top-paying sites and boosting your earnings in our Top cashback sites guide.

More info

These categories are excluded from this deal:

Broadband contracts, mobile phone contracts and takeaways (so sadly you can't get the bonus by diving into a Deliveroo order or Domino's Pizza).

And these brands, products and services are also excluded:

Affordable Mobiles, Animal Friends Insurance, Apple Certified Refurbished, Apple Store Online, Asda Money pet insurance, Autotrader, Confused.com gap insurance, Confused.com home insurance, Confused.com life insurance, Confused.com motorbike insurance, Confused.com pet insurance, Confused.com temporary car insurance, Confused.com travel insurance, Confused.com van insurance, Confused.com van, bike & car insurance, First Direct current account, Gocompare van insurance, Homeprotect landlord insurance, O2, O2 mobile broadband, Policy Expert home insurance, Purely Pets insurance, Quotezone, Skyscanner, So-Sure mobile phone insurance, Swinton landlord insurance, Three Sim contracts, Topcashback broadband comparison, Topcashback mobile comparison, uSwitch broadband comparison, uSwitch car insurance comparison, uSwitch home insurance comparison, uSwitch mobile comparison, Wealthify stocks & shares ISA, and Xe money transfer.

How long will it take to get paid?

Topcashback says this largely depends on who you make your qualifying purchase with because it has to wait for them to confirm it and pay up, which can take one to three months on average.

You should see your purchase appear as 'in progress' in your Topcashback account* within 24 hours, though it can take up to seven days. It can also take up to seven days for your bonus to appear there. You'll also be able to see an estimated payable speed* if you click/tap on your purchase, which gives you an idea of when you'll get the money.

The bonus "will be payable once your qualifying purchase is confirmed (shown as 'confirmed' in your account earnings)," according to the Topcashback T&Cs*.

What should you do if your qualifying purchase doesn't appear?

Give it seven days to get its act together. If it's still not shown up, you can get Topcashback to look into it for you by raising a claim. See how to do this on its Why didn't my purchase track?* page.

Please note: The Topcashback T&Cs* state that: "The cashback bonus may not apply where a missing cashback claim needs to be lodged to get your purchase to track correctly."

But in the three years or so we've been running Topcashback deals similar to this one, we've yet to hear from any users that this has been an issue.

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Download and read offline via app. For new & returning Readly subscribers

Readly* is to magazines what Spotify is to music. It gives unlimited access to 5,000+ magazines and newspapers including big names such as Hello!, Good Housekeeping, Women's Health, BBC Gardeners' World, Men's Health, Daily Express and The Guardian (see more of what's included below).

You can download and read magazines and newspapers anywhere offline via its tablet/phone app – perfect for long train journeys or flights.

It's usually £12.99 a month, but go via our special link* before 11.59pm on Friday 27 November and you'll get your first 100 days free – this is the longest trial Readly offers. Plus, if you decide to continue, this deal will get you a reduced price of £11.04 a month for 12 months instead of £12.99 a month.

This offer is available to anyone who hasn't had a Readly subscription in the past six months.

Important: After 100 days, you'll be charged £11.04 per month for 12 months (£12.99 thereafter), unless you cancel (you aren't locked in and can do this at any time). If you decide not to keep it, you won't be charged as long as you cancel before the end of your 100 days – you can do this online at Readly*.

What magazines and newspapers are available?

There's no limit on how many magazines and newspapers you can download. The 5,000+ titles include:

- National newspapers: Daily Mirror, The Guardian, The Independent, Metro, The Observer
- Regional newspapers: Liverpool Echo, Manchester Evening News, South Wales Echo
- Celebrity & entertainment: Hello!, Bella, Yours
- Health & wellness: Women's Health, Men's Health, Vegan Life
- Fashion & beauty: Vogue, Elle, Tatler, Cosmopolitan
- Food & drink: Easy Cook, Great British Food, Bake & Decorate
- News & politics: MoneyWeek, The Big Issue, The Week
- TV, film & cinema: Radio Times Magazine, TV Times, What's on TV, Empire
- Home and Renovation: Country Life, House & Garden, Livingetc, Good Housekeeping
- Gardening: BBC Gardeners' World, Grow Your Own, Garden News, Amateur Gardening
- Tech: Stuff, Tech Advisor, Wired
- Music: Rolling Stone, Mojo, BBC Music, Total Guitar, Uncut
- Crafts & DIY: Simply Knitting, Love Sewing, Crafting Specials
- Gaming: Retro Gamer, EDGE, Blocks
- Science & nature: New Scientist, How it Works, BBC Science Focus
- Puzzles: Family Crosswords, Sudoku Selection, Family Codewords
- Kids: Beano, National Geographic Kids, Kraze, 100% WOW

New issues become available at approximately the same time as they would hit the newsstands, and you can also look back over previous issues of some magazines. Of course, you won't receive the free gifts that sometimes come with magazines.

It's compatible with iPads, iPhones, Android smartphones and tablets, Windows and Apple Mac. One Readly subscription can be shared across up to five devices, so if you do decide to continue with a paid subscription, you could split it with a friend, or share with others in your household.

If you're also interested in books, see 16 tricks to access 1,000s of free e-books & audiobooks.

47 days left

MSE Blagged code

Been eye-ing up Calvin Klein prescription specs or sunnies? You can get a pair for £35 delivered (normally from £95) when using the MSE Blagged code MSE35CK via our SpeckyFourEyes* link. The code's valid until 11.59pm on Thursday 31 December.

The code only works on the Calvin Klein items shown via our link, and you'll need to enter the code in the vouchers box on the 'Shopping cart - summary' page once you've chosen your frames and lenses.

Need-to-knows for getting the cheapest price

  • To get them cheapest, pick 'continue with free lenses' when asked to choose your lens package (stage five of the checkout process), as thinner or scratch-resistant lenses will cost £15 to £150 extra. To avoid other extras and keep costs down, select 'skip step & continue' until you reach the checkout.

  • You can enter your prescription during the checkout process, or opt to send it later. Some frames aren't suitable for high prescriptions, so keep an eye out when choosing. Do note that only standard lenses are included in the price – you'll pay extra for bifocal or thin lenses.

  • Select 'Royal Mail Standard' delivery – our code will make this delivery option free (normally £6.99). SpeckyFourEyes says delivery usually takes 7-20 working days.

If you need to contact SpeckyFourEyes about your order, you can do so via this special contact page*.

MSE Georgia-May says:

It's tricky to compare prices for these exact frames, as many of them are end-of-line and aren't sold elsewhere – but I reckon £35 all-in for a pair of branded prescription specs or sunglasses is decent. They normally cost from £95 at SpeckyFourEyes, and when I checked on Wednesday 23 September, I found some for up to £190 at M&S Opticians.

SpeckyFourEyes may not always be cheapest, so do your own price comparison before buying. As ever, with branded items in particular, be sure to check reviews if it's a retailer you've not heard of.

See our Cheap Glasses page for other deals on specs.

More info

You can use the code more than once but you can only use one code per item, per transaction – so you'll need to make multiple transactions if you want more than one pair.

SpeckyFourEyes says there are good stock levels available, but all frames are subject to availability, so they could still sell out fast if demand is high.

Martin's Money Mantras

Use them

Before spending

If you answer 'NO' to any of the following questions, don't buy.

Are you

Not skint? Ask:

Will I use it?

Is it worth it?

Are you

Skint? Ask:

Do I need it?

Can I afford it?

Free protection for all shopping!

There's a little-known piece of legislation that turns any credit card into a financial self-defence superhero. 'Section 75' of the Consumer Credit Act means your plastic must protect anything you buy for more than £100 for free, so if there's a problem or the company goes bust, you can still get your money back.
And although Section 75 doesn't apply to debit cards, there is something else to fall back on if you've paid using a debit card, or used a credit card for a purchase under £100. Known as Chargeback, this is part of banks' and card companies' internal rules and not a legal requirement. Read full details of Section 75 or Chargeback, plus how to claim, in our guides.
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