go bananas

Advantages: Good line and connection quality
Disadvantages: inaccurate call charges

Recently, I purchased a £5 go bananas card from my university's union shop.The poster stated that I would get 145 minutes to call to Malaysia.That's definitely a good deal! Without haste,I immediately proceeded to call back home.About 10 minutes into the conversation,there was a warning message informing me that the credit was low.A few minutes later,I was disconnected!What a rude shock!Confused,I called the customer service and was told that I was ...
...the same experience with the go bananas card.Furthermore,go bananas charges a connection fee.In the poster,none of these were mentioned! In fact,'no additional charges' was printed on it! Really,I expected 145 minutes and to be rudely disconnected within 10 minutes is just too much! I could have just called direct via the payphone with £5! What a rip off,especially for a student with a limited budget like me! ... Read review

Advantages: Cheap and practical way to make international calls without being billed
Disadvantages: None

...the cards to make as many calls as you like until your credit it used up) You then dial the international number (using the full code, for example 001 for the U.S.A.) When you finish your call you can either hang up or enter ## to continue using your card on the next call. I have found that this is one of the cheapest and most reliable cards I have used (2nd best perhaps goes to 'Go Bananas') First National also offer a deal on the Silver (£10) card, where if you use ten u can claim a free card.... Read review

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Advantages: Reasonable prices, vast product range
Disadvantages: Can be very busy

...in the supermarkets, but the extra 10% off makes a big difference. Similarly, dry soya mince is reasonable anyway, but even better with 10% off (rehydrate it with a ‘Vecon’ gravy and it will taste wonderful). Their vegetarian protein powder is a good investment if you aren’t sure of getting a good, regular supply of protein. It comes in a big green tin and costs £9.99. I use a scoop in my morning breakfast shake (with some seeds, soya milk and a banana). It sets me up for the day and keeps me going until lunchtime without getting the shakes or the munchies. Their magazine, called ‘Health’ by some uninspired dodo-head is pretty good. It’s 75p and packed with information and advice. It also contains money-off vouchers.... Read review

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Advantages: Great Selection - Always Low Prices
Disadvantages: Too big, can be daunting and always busy

...of getting those annoying "runaway trolly dinks" in your car. There is always a greeter at the door to welcome you, which is a very nice touch. I've never walked past without a hello, although in busier times, its a group hello, but its nice to see the effort none the less. The fruit & veg is of good quality, however i do find if you go late in the day you can never seem to get a bunch of bananas. They have a very wide selection of fresh baked goods, and the quality is always very good. Their hedgehog loaves of fresh bread are second to none. Although once again, if you leave it until too late in the day, the stock is nearly empty. The one thing i love, with being an expat, is that there's always a selection of products which i either can't get anywhere else, or are very hard to find without paying obscene prices elsewhere... Read review

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