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  • Beat The Credit Crunch

    Posted on September 5th, 2008 Paul No comments
    Every day we hear the words “credit crunch” and we are continually bombarded with news of doom and gloom. Yes we are all feeling the pinch but there are ways to shop to make your money go further. Treating yourself to something new always cheers you up and is a great moral booster.
    Shop around and do your research, internet shopping is easy to browse and there are some great websites offering great prices. It’s much easier than trekking on foot from shop to shop and you have a huge choice at your fingertips. Compare prices and go for the best price. Quite often buying cheap and cheerful items is a temporary stop gap but sometimes it’s a false economy. The better the quality the longer they last. Designer Labels can be expensive but they do last and can be used year after year. Freshen up your garden by adding some low voltage deck lights. Perfect for decking, gravel, paths and garden borders, the easy to install set consists of 6 LED lights, 3cm in diameter complete with cables and an indoor transformer. They are energy efficient and economical to run, and are tough and hardwearing enough to be walked over. Ideal for highlighting decking edges and steps. Always check out a websites return policies as you don’t want to buy something that you cant get your money back if you dont like it. Check out P&P costs to make sure there are NO hidden extras, AND go for sites that offer great value.

    Bear in mind if you are shopping on websites outside the UK your money is not going far, if you spent 500 Euros a few months ago your cost would have equated to about £385 now its costing you about £413, and if you spent $500 on a US site a few months ago it would have equated £251 now its approximately £272 so my advice is stick to UK sites as a UK buyer. Obvioulsy EU & Non EU buyers its a great time to shop on UK websites.

    Poplar Tree Garden Centre is a great place to find gifts and other gardening products at unbelievably low prices. Here you can get great gardening tools and sundries at very competetive prices that won’t break the bank. Our sale goods selection has some great mark down prices to compete with any high street shop. You can “buy it, try it and if you are not 100% happy with it – return it” with our 100% satisfaction gurantee .

    So what are you waiting for don’t let the credit crunch get you down visit Poplar Tree Garden Centre now!

    If you dont believe me, then check out these bargains for yourself. Only while stocks last:

    Garden Tool Cabinet & Tool Set – Only £50.00 (Limited period only)

    Suncoast Palermo Garden Furniture Suite Black – Only £499.00 (Limited period only)

    Suncoast Compact Folding Chair – Only £8.99 (Limited period only)

    Suncoast Renaissance Table – Only £54.99 (Limited period only)

    Bermuda Libra Water Feature inc Lights – Only £49.99 (Limited period only)

    Gardman Low Voltage Deck Lights White – Only £19.99 (Limited period only)

  • Time to buy British

    Posted on September 5th, 2008 Paul No comments
    British FlagWith the downturn in the UK Economy and the WEAK Pound, now is a great time to shop on UK Websites. The conversion rate from the pound to other currencies is making UK Websites great value for both UK Buyers and those Buyers outside the UK.
    For UK Buyers shopping outside the UK it’s a bad time for your money as everything will cost you MORE! If you spend $500 on a US site it will cost you approx £274 whereas only a few months ago it would have been approx £251 and if a UK Buyer spends 500 Euros in todays exchange rate its approx £409 whereas a few months ago it would have been £396 so definately the UK websites offer the best value for money.

    For NON UK buyers the weak pound is making UK websites great value for money and for those websites offering VAT Free Prices for non EU buyers there has never been a better time to shop in the UK. £500 spend on a UK site for non EU buyers is now only $910 whereas a few months ago it would have been $995 and if you get VAT free prices you can save another 17.5% on that figure approx $770

    Poplar Tree is a great place to buy gifts for any occasion such as birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, new homes & Christmas. With a massive range of low cost products it is easy to find something. Poplar Tree has recognised the changing of the times and has responded by offering high quality products at affordable prices with FREE Nationwide delivery on all items over £50 and if orders are processed before 2pm they will shipped that day to arrive with you the next working day.

  • Beat The Credit Crunch

    Posted on September 4th, 2008 Paul No comments
    Every day we hear the words “credit crunch” and we are continually bombarded with news of doom and gloom. Yes we are all feeling the pinch but there are ways to shop to make your money go further. Treating yourself to something new always cheers you up and is a great moral booster.
    Shop around and do your research, internet shopping is easy to browse and there are some great websites offering great prices. It’s much easier than trekking on foot from shop to shop and you have a huge choice at your fingertips. Compare prices and go for the best price. Quite often buying cheap and cheerful items is a temporary stop gap but sometimes it’s a false economy. The better the quality the longer they last. Designer Labels can be expensive but they do last and can be used year after year. Freshen up your garden by adding some low voltage deck lights. Perfect for decking, gravel, paths and garden borders, the easy to install set consists of 6 LED lights, 3cm in diameter complete with cables and an indoor transformer. They are energy efficient and economical to run, and are tough and hardwearing enough to be walked over. Ideal for highlighting decking edges and steps. Always check out a websites return policies as you don’t want to buy something that you cant get your money back if you dont like it. Check out P&P costs to make sure there are NO hidden extras, AND go for sites that offer great value.

    Bear in mind if you are shopping on websites outside the UK your money is not going far, if you spent 500 Euros a few months ago your cost would have equated to about £385 now its costing you about £413, and if you spent $500 on a US site a few months ago it would have equated £251 now its approximately £272 so my advice is stick to UK sites as a UK buyer. Obvioulsy EU & Non EU buyers its a great time to shop on UK websites.

    Poplar Tree Garden Centre is a great place to find gifts and other gardening products at unbelievably low prices. Here you can get great gardening tools and sundries at very competetive prices that won’t break the bank. Our sale goods selection has some great mark down prices to compete with any high street shop. You can “buy it, try it and if you are not 100% happy with it – return it” with our 100% satisfaction gurantee .

    So what are you waiting for don’t let the credit crunch get you down visit Poplar Tree Garden Centre now!

    If you dont believe me, then check out these bargains for yourself. Only while stocks last:

    Garden Tool Cabinet & Tool Set – Only £50.00 (Limited period only)

    Suncoast Palermo Garden Furniture Suite Black – Only £499.00 (Limited period only)

    Suncoast Compact Folding Chair – Only £8.99 (Limited period only)

    Suncoast Renaissance Table – Only £54.99 (Limited period only)

    Bermuda Libra Water Feature inc Lights – Only £49.99 (Limited period only)

    Gardman Low Voltage Deck Lights White – Only £19.99 (Limited period only)