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No longer a place for odd bits and bobs, the typical Scots ‘stuff drawer’ is now a space occupied by valuable old and unused technology, including smart phones and laptops. With the ‘stuff drawer’ now often dubbed as a ‘tech graveyard,’ eBay UK is encouraging consumers to revive and cash in on their unused, second-hand tech ahead of Apple’s highly anticipated iPhone launch this week. In a recent survey, of 2,000 Brits, 58 per cent admitted to having at least one unused smart phone/iPhone at home, 46 per cent of which reside in so-called ‘stuff drawers.’ Sales spike following each Apple iPhone launch over the last two years, so now is the perfect time to try and sell your unused phones. The launch of the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR last year for example, prompted an increase in sales of older smartphone models, so much so that the platform saw 282 sales an hour, with the previous iPhone X re-selling for an average of £476. The … [Read more...] about Here’s how much you could make selling your old phone on eBay

There’s been quite a burst of broadband deals over the last few weeks and one of the best is coming to an end - tonight. New customers signing up to BT broadband have until 23.59 tonight to claim their free Samsung Galaxy A10 smartphone and a gift card up to the value of £110, reports The Express.   BT says this Galaxy A10 device is available to anyone who adds a SIM plan to their broadband. Prices for these deals start from £29.99 (Fibre broadband) plus £10 per month for the added SIM card. Get the BT deal here Here are all the price plans and what is included in the deal. Superfast Fibre Essential - £29.99 per month plus £10 per month for the smartphone SIM. Includes average speeds of 36Mbps, unlimited downloads plus BT’s Stay Fast Guarantee. The £10 smartphone SIM features 2GB of data plus unlimited calls and texts. Get the BT deal here Superfast Fibre - £35.99 per month plus £10 per month for the smartphone SIM. Includes … [Read more...] about BT broadband’s free Samsung Galaxy smartphone offer ends tonight

Everyone who has been for a job interview suffers from nerves and sometimes those nerves cause us to say or do unprofessional things. Not opening with a strong handshake, having poor personal hygiene and being dressed inappropriately are all mistakes which can be easily avoided. Being under-prepared, flirting with the interviewer and not looking your potential employer in the eye are also no-nos. Anita Tweats from The Finance People said: “Preparation is key for interviews. Planning what you’ll wear before the day and doing your research about the company is essential. “When it comes to the day, you should feel prepared and know where you’re going and take time to get in the zone. “You must always remember that an interview should be more of a conversation – you are also trying to determine if it’s the right place for you to work, after all.” These are Anita’s ten deadly interview sins: Unprofessional social media pages … [Read more...] about 10 of the worst things to do in a job interview

If recent weather reports are anything to go by, this winter is going to be a cold one. With the country braced with the fears of another Beast from the East , it's time to make sure your fuel bills are in order. The (little) days of sunshine are all but gone, and we're fast approaching dropping temperatures and colder nights. And, for some households, the idea of turning on the heating and facing higher fuel bills is just not possible. That's where the Warm Home Discount scheme comes in. What is it? The government run scheme - which takes place between April 1, 2011 until 2021 - is aimed at supporting those households who struggle to pay their energy bills. Electricity suppliers, like Scottish Power , will deliver the scheme and help qualifying customers by providing rebates on electricity accounts when bills may be higher - like over the winter period. You may be able to get the discount on your gas bill instead if your supplier provides you with both gas and electricity. Contact … [Read more...] about What is the Warm Home Discount scheme and how to apply

Hot on the heels of Sky TV’s latest subscription deals comes a cracking new offer from Now TV. The latest deal from the pay-as-you-go streaming service gives you a huge discount on four of its TV passes. It doesn't matter if you're looking for Entertainment, Sky Cinema, Hayu or the Kids pass, Now TV's latest deal has your viewing needs covered. The great thing about Now TV is that it allows you to access TV shows on some of Sky's premium channels without the hassle of a contract - so no extra costs.  And you’ll also get the chance to explore the new premieres on Sky Cinema or Hayu's top series for two months for the price of one . There's a pass to suit everyone, from big families needing to keep the kids entertained to couples looking to binge on the latest box sets. The deal expires on September 30, so there’s plenty of time to decide which is the right pass for you and if you’re not sure which deal to choose, why not try a 7-day free trial - you … [Read more...] about Now TV deal gives you two months for the price of one