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Advantages: High level of interest
Disadvantages: None

I strongly recommend Carpetbagger.com to anyone interested in the latest campaign news regarding possible building society, life company possible windfalls. They have an excellent on line discussion forum that includes sections aimed at mobilising mutual members to club together to form an effective lobby group putting resolutions to the remaining mutuals. They also have an interesting section on free stuff, competitions and other special offers. ... Read review

Advantages: Good domain name
Disadvantages: Everyones gone somewhere else!

Carpetbagger.com used to be the main site for carpetbaggers. However most of the leading lights there left 6 months ago and set up their own site at http://www.themoneybag.com The Money Bag is more active, has more features and better contributors. Carpetbagger.com has been resting on it's laurels too long and it's ownership by Totalise PLC has not brought the expected benefits. However both sites have their followers of course. I would ... Read review

Advantages: Lively, Entertaining, widely recognised by TV + papers and makes you money!
Disadvantages: Controversial, considered unethical by some, mutual issues quiet at the moment but that may change

The site that is famous for taking on Britain's mutuals in attempt to yield windfall payments for members. Certainly one that gives rise to strong opinions, good and bad! Carpetbagger.Com is now focussing on other 'Windfall Opportunities' too, like free offers on the web, Stockmarket gossip, Internet Companies offering free shares etc Buildign Societies haven't been forgotten though, and there's an on-line database of all the remaining Building ... Read review