Money Saving Polls - results & discussion

A question about : Real-life MMD: Should I change my eBay feedback now the seller's replaced my item?

Money Moral Dilemma: Should I change my eBay feedback now the seller's replaced my item?

I bought an item via eBay, but found it was very poor quality when it arrived. Since leaving negative feedback, the seller's offered me a free, more expensive replacement if I change my negative feedback to positive. I feel my comments were valid and serve as a warning to prospective buyers, but the seller is clearly trying to rectify the problem. Should I accept the offer?

A question about : MONEY MORAL DILEMMA. Should Janine profit from a Freecycle telly?

Here's this week's hypothetical situation for you to cogitate on:

Should Janine profit from a Freecycle telly?

A question about : MONEY MORAL DILEMMA. Should you continue to send birthday presents?

Here's this week's hypothetical situation for you to cogitate on:

A question about : The Great 'biggest financial fear' Hunt Revisited

The Great 'biggest financial fear' Hunt Revisited


Money has always been top of many people's worry lists, and even more so in recent years. So whether it's credit card debt, not having enough savings for when you retire or just the day-to-day struggle to live, we want to know what you fear the most when it comes to your finances.

A question about : Is it right that some must sell their homes to pay care home costs?

Poll started 25 Mar 2014

If someone needs to go into a care home, the value of their assets, including their home, is usually used to calculate what they pay. This doesn’t apply to couples when one is still living at home.

A question about : MoneySaving Poll: What wouldn't you downshift on?

Poll started 8 Apr 2014

Our Downshift Challenge is all about trying dropping one brand level, as the savings can be huge. Often, you can’t notice the difference, but that’s not always the case. And if the quality’s worse, going cheaper can (on occasion) be a false economy.

Which of these 18 common downshifts WOULDN'T you skimp on?

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A question about : The Great 'What do you regret skimping on?' Hunt Revisited

The Great ' What do you regret skimping on?' Hunt


We're all for keeping costs down where possible here at MSE, but some things really are worth paying more for (a hostel with hot water and a decent haircut are just a couple that spring to mind). We want to know what you've skimped on in the past, then wished you hadn't.

A question about : Should inheritance tax be scrapped?

Poll started 1 Apr 2014

The Prime Minister has said he’d like to raise the threshold at which you pay inheritance tax to Ј1m (currently, it’s Ј325,000 or Ј650,000 for a couple, as allowances can be transferred).

Which of the options in this week's poll is CLOSEST to your view on inheritance tax?

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