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Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis' Deals of the Week - halve the cost of perfume and aftershave, find the best prepaid card if you can't get credit and receive a free letter from Santa!
Slash the cost of perfume and aftershave!
If you're planning to buy perfume or aftershave as Christmas pressies, order them online now and you'll cut the price by a huge whack. This is because specialist online stores can often be half the price of the High Street. Though you'll have to be quick as last delivery dates are in the next seven days.
For example teen favourite, Britney Spears' Curious perfume (100ml) costs £38 at Boots, yet by using a perfume comparison website you can find it online for just £14 including delivery – a 65% saving. Plus, if you're happy to buy a fragrance without its original box, you could save further ££££s. Afterall, all it takes is a pretty ribbon or cheap craft box to make it look special.
For full details on how to find the cheapest fragrances, for both men and women, read the cheap "Perfume" guide in the 'useful links' section.
Grab the best prepaid card if you can't get credit or debit facilities
Many people can't access the cheaper deals often available online because they can't get credit or debit cards; yet there's now a new breed of plastic that offers a solution: prepaid cards.
You simply load these cards up with cash, then they can be used to spend anywhere that accepts Visa or Maestro. This is perfect for those who are usually rejected for credit cards, plus there are special options for teenagers too.
For an explanation of all the pros and cons, and the top picks, read the "Compare Prepaid Cards" guide in the useful links section.
Get a FREE letter from Father Christmas
Shamefully there are companies out there charging a tenner to reply to children's letters to Father Christmas. Yet you can get a reply completely free. If children post (with stamp) a letter to: Santa, Santa's Grotto, Reindeerland, SAN TA1 before Friday 12 December, Royal Mail says he'll write back before Christmas.
For more festive MoneySaving solutions, use the useful links section.
