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Thread 10 - the one with Schrodinger's beanbag

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Reastie · 03/10/2021 16:31

Thanks for the last thread @MissCherryCakeyBun and thread title @OneMorePieceOfCheese and @room4onemore

If you’re posting anything specifically for me please do @ me or I may not spot it. It’s helpful if when sharing bargain info you bold it to make it easy for people to differentiate between chat and bargain links.

To follow the thread without using up a post to mark place you can click on ‘watch this thread’ at the top of the first post.

No affiliate links please.

Referral thread here to use for if you’re posting your personal referral link to others.

Vodafone codes thread here

Second message has a few links and info which I’ll slowly build up, let me know if there’s anything you’d like me to add to it Thanks

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Reastie · 03/10/2021 16:32

Thought I’d do a ‘how to’ for a couple of things people often post about not being sure of

To do click links you do this put link in here then a space then the name or phrase you want to go with the link . Don’t put a space between the start of the link or the last word next to the like I have or it won’t work but I had to to demonstrate.

Some top tips from thelegohooverer:

My tips are:
check out companies on trustpilot before ordering
be wary of companies that only have email/contact firms for customer services and no phone numbers or addresses (unless of course you enjoy meaningless replies from bots)
keep a list of what you’ve ordered so you can follow up if something doesn’t arrive. Sometimes it’s a numbers game where they’re betting on people not following up on missing orders.
check where things are shipped from, particularly if you need them quickly. I’ve got caught out waiting for the slow boat from China when I thought I was ordering locally.
I’ve started using Revolut to avoid putting in my main bank details (and it helps me budget)

Aliexpress have lots of stuff very cheap, order early as it’s all delivered from China here . Be aware some items are a bit knock off in quality and safety, check reviews and be aware. Clothes can come up v small and take the photos with a pinch of salt as a guide for what you will get.

Amazon free delivery tool here

Camelcamelcamel is a brilliant site that tracks prices on amazon here

Lisa angel sale is popular when on, apparently arrive nicely packaged too here

Magazine subscription offers here and here

Netpricedirect has discount toys and party bits here

Toys for a pound here

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clpsmum · 03/10/2021 16:39

Placemarking

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sittingonacornflake · 03/10/2021 16:42

Thanks @Reastie it's my first year on these threads and I've picked up some amazing bargains!

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Lellyo · 03/10/2021 16:43

Thanks for the new thread @Reastie

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Dogatetheleftovers · 03/10/2021 16:51

Placemarking

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TheBigFish · 03/10/2021 16:52

Thanks @Reastie.

Code sheerluxe20 gets 20% off everything today at cartilage cartel. I've had lovely earrings from there.

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MarshmallowsOnToast · 03/10/2021 16:53

Looking forward to the new thread. Thanks!

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DoucheCanoe · 03/10/2021 16:53

Wowsers, I'm sure we're moving quicker this year!!

I'm looking for a bargain on UGG womens slippers if anyone can help please Xmas Smile

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Sideorderofchips · 03/10/2021 16:54

Just sit my butt down here...

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TwinsandTrifle · 03/10/2021 16:55

Just noted a mention of the Dualit milk frother on last thread. We had one. It was pretty pants. Didn't give us that "ooooh this is nice" that you get from a barista hot chocolate. Just made tepid milk, with a foam head that was essentially a nuisance on top.

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IggyAce · 03/10/2021 16:56

Thanks again @Reastie the threads are moving quickly. Do you think we are going to beat last year’s total.

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GirlWithTheYellowHat · 03/10/2021 16:59

Thanks for the replies about the faulty Bank Attack. Amazon have dispatched a new one and a Hermes person will be round to collect the faulty one. Hope the next one works fine, the kids loved it 🤦🏻‍♀️

Thanks to the poster who said Lush are sold on ASOS, going to watch for codes now.

I remember there being chat on salt lamps, did someone recommend where to get one?

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MissCherryCakeyBun · 03/10/2021 16:59

Thanks @Reastie Brew

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5Minions2CallMyOwn · 03/10/2021 17:01

Thanks for the new thread!

Was there a deal for the Lego Gauntlet a few threads ago please? DH has just requested it for Xmas and I vaguely remember reading something but can’t seem to find it. Thanks!

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Jumpingintosummer · 03/10/2021 17:01

@GirlWithTheYellowHat

Thanks for the replies about the faulty Bank Attack. Amazon have dispatched a new one and a Hermes person will be round to collect the faulty one. Hope the next one works fine, the kids loved it 🤦🏻‍♀️

Thanks to the poster who said Lush are sold on ASOS, going to watch for codes now.

I remember there being chat on salt lamps, did someone recommend where to get one?

I couldn’t get DS’s student discount to work on Lush from ASOS.
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MissCherryCakeyBun · 03/10/2021 17:02

@GirlWithTheYellowHat be aware these need to be well out the way of pets, my cousin is a vet and has had quite a few cats and dogs who have had salt poisoning from licking them Confused animals love salty things and just keep on until they get taken away from them. I've seen a few salt lamps on Amazon, you can also get them as tea light holders if that's more your thing.

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Justonedayatatime11 · 03/10/2021 17:03

Placemarking

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2lostsouls · 03/10/2021 17:06

@5minions2callmyown

The Lego gauntlet is £39.99 at Costco here but I think you need membership. Not seen it this price anywhere else.

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lexloofah · 03/10/2021 17:06

@Alicesays thanks for metal garden art link on previous thread. Will order a robin spike for difficult to buy for MIL and a dragonfly wall hanger for me

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poohaloo · 03/10/2021 17:08

I'm in

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ILoveGroot · 03/10/2021 17:08

Think it was Costco, gauntlet @5Minions2CallMyOwn

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PoirotAndHisMoustache · 03/10/2021 17:09

I posted on last thread, but may as well re-post it.
Costco have Bonne Maman advent calendars for £17.99

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thaegumathteth · 03/10/2021 17:12

Thanks for the new thread

Amazon have a pack of 4 mini pink guns reduced to £9.99 which has good reviews . Can't link today for no discernible reason.

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thaegumathteth · 03/10/2021 17:12

GINS not guns ffs

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thesearetherichesofthepoor · 03/10/2021 17:12

Place marking. Thanks Reastie

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