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Where to buy an empty hamper?

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pigsinmud · 09/12/2014 13:55

I've left this a bit late. We're coming towards the end of some building work and I'd like to make the 3 main chaps a hamper for Christmas as a thank you/Christmas gift. I am buying the contents - mince pies, prosecco, chocs etc...

I need some good basket/tray recommendations. I need something fairly large and preferably not too pricey!

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Inthedarkaboutfashion · 09/12/2014 13:57

Home bargains has some in £3.99-£5.99 depending on the size.

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Owllady · 09/12/2014 13:59

Tkmaxx
They have basketware or decorative boxes

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Halsall · 09/12/2014 14:00

I say a tray-style hamper in a branch of The Works yesterday - that cheapish chain that sells discount books/cards/stationery. It included straw Grin. Can't remember how much but maybe about £3.99?

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Leeds2 · 09/12/2014 14:03

Our garden centre sells them, but they are much more expensive than others have mentioned.

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ChangedToday · 09/12/2014 14:07

Saw some in JohnLewis not so long ago, complete with some packaging materials - no idea of price but I suspect it might not fulfill the "not too pricey" requirement.
Otherwise yes TKmaxx, also look at bowls or other things in the homewares section, not just baskets.

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pigsinmud · 09/12/2014 14:08

Thanks for suggestions. Home bargains looks perfect, but don't have one near me and they've sold out online.

I could go to a TK Maxx tomorrow and have a look. I was really hoping for somewhere online.

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JontyDoggle37 · 09/12/2014 14:10

Amazon and ebay sell loads

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MrsMcRuff · 09/12/2014 14:17

Waitrose gift crate. The heart may not be appropriate? How much do you love your builders?!

www.waitrose.com/shop/DisplayProductFlyout?productId=377307

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Ludways · 09/12/2014 14:18

Or get a cardboard box in the right size and gift wrap it.

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SoupDragon · 09/12/2014 14:24

Hobbycraft have some I think.

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SoupDragon · 09/12/2014 14:25

Yes, they have a whole section called hamper making

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pigsinmud · 09/12/2014 14:35

Thank you. I had looked at ebay and had come down to either a jute bag - items stacked in bag - or a wicker basket with cellophane - items easily visible. I'm just so indecisive!

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curlingandtwirling · 09/12/2014 15:18

The Range have some.

Last year, I ended up gift wrapping an open box, which looked quite effective as a last minute effort!

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macnab · 09/12/2014 19:37

I am making a hamper tomorrow. I have a medium sized sturdy box which I will cover with lovely silver xmas paper I bought in Tescos last year reduced to 20p a roll! Then I'm putting some of it through the shredder and using that to pad the box. Then placing the items inside. In my mind it looks amazing Grin I will let you know the outcome tomorrow!

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ygritte · 09/12/2014 21:24

Waitrose give away their display present style cardboard boxes if you ask nicely.

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