On 2008-03-09 17:50:22 +0000, Adrian said:

Andy Hall (Andy Hall ) gurgled happily, sounding much
like they were saying:

Just placed an order with screwfix, which came to £45, and a few pence.

Realising that free delivery is for orders over £50, I was looking
around the for something about £5, which would essentially be free
(given the otherwise £5 delivery charge).

Then I spotted - vouchers, so I added a £5 voucher, which hey presto
takes me above the free delivery threshold, so I get the £5 to spend
next time.

You do realise that you are lending thm money, don't you.....

As opposed to just giving that money to them? Hiho.

Umm no.

If you give them money for goods, you will be getting the goods in a
day or two.

If you give them money for a voucher, they are banking it until you
take delivery of the goods at some point in the future.

This is known as lending money.