Thread 3 - the one where things get serious

@HoHoJ0 I was after Kobo on the previous thread for the very reason of Borrow Box and I'm yet to find a bargain. Kindle works for libraries too if it's US registered but not UK.

As you can see from the picture I literally purchased this one a year ago. Used almost daily and still on the bulb it came with.

I have borrow box on my (kids) kindle.

Fortnum do gluten free biscuits. If the goal is making sure they know good ones exist I'd start there.

Bought 2 of the Fortnum’s flavours last summer for a special occasion - they were amazing! Definitely not a bargain though 😂

Thanks for the pillowcase bargain. Just the colour I was looking for!

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be quick only available until midnight!!!

Is this for Argos?

@Dreamingofwalden last week the V60 was free with an advent calendar from pact coffee. But it appears to not be now.

However this offer is still active.

https://unionroasted.com/pages/free-v6-coffee-brewer

Hi,
Components have jumped in price and a lot of
tech has gone up recently as a result. Eg iPad A16 11inch went up £100 in the summer which was huge considering it used to be around £329 and RRP is now £429.

Amazon has introduced a price history buttons so you can see if you are getting a good deal. I’ve always used Camel Camel Camel UK for this. It does the same thing tracking Amazon pricing but you can also set up email alerts for price drops without having an account with Camel. There can be a lag so I rely having items saved for later on Amazon around Black Friday for instant pricing. Great if you know something could drop and are in no rush.

Deku Deals provides the same service for Switch games. You can see if the physical or hard copy is cheaper and where to buy. You need an account for alerts and I’ve not tried this.

@ChristmasMad1

A lovely gluten free company is Honeybuns based in Dorset, they do a wide range of cake bars and are sometimes stocked by the till in cafes. They do lots of gift tins including Oat-free or Dairy-free. Not hugely bargainous but I think they email offers in their newsletter.

GF gifts

Kids crocs slippers for sale on amazon

https://amzn.eu/d/07ARqWZa

Got them in pink too maybe other colours.

If it helps, I have just given all three of our boys’ AirUps to a charity shop.
They are an absolute PIG to clean, with multiple parts, get mouldy in the mouthparts and lid very easily, are a faff to dismantle and reassemble, and the pods are ruinously expensive. Somehow the company got us all paying for flavoured air which is a marketing bonanza in fairness.
The boys were desperate to get them a couple of years ago but they (and I) couldn’t maintain any enthusiasm in the face of the maintenance effort and costs.

I’d second this. Absolutely terrible bottles and my son said it just tasted like plain water

The belgian chocolate white chocolate chunk cookies from Morrisons are devine and feel so indulgent for GF.

I am having major problems with Amazon too. I went to order something and my account has been suspended due to the high number of refunds processed and requested.....went into my orders and every item in the last 6 months has been marked as refund requested, no refunds in my account, i've not returned the items, i am on day 3 of chasing and waiting for Amazon to reach out.

Thanks for the info. She's not asked for one so will save ourselves the disappointment (and money).

More of a question I’m afraid, my son had spoken constantly about the Lego Harbour set (60422). Its way over budget really, just planning ahead does anyone have a clues/intel as to whether it goes under £100 on Black Friday etc?

As a retired set it can be harder to predict. As it may reduce or they may sell out

Ideally as it gets repurposed once she has finished with it.

but it’s definitely a food for thought.

Hi I already have it on camel camel.
and in my watch basket else where.

im kicking myself for not buying it last month.

i might hold out till apple so their gift card offer.

20% extra off outlet prices on both flannels and sports direct via their app.

20% off fragrances at Superdrug plus 11.25% cashback on top cashback

I know some previous poster were after Winnie the Pooh stuff, Poundland has things in.

Thank you all for the Gluten Free advice! I think I'll take your suggestions and do some sort of biscuit / treat basket! I've had a look in a few supermarkets but is there any online places (not supermarkets) which do some lovely GF products?

I had an email from Wonderbly today (lovely personalised books) telling me there was £10 loyalty credit in my account - I've only bought from them once before, last Xmas, so worth checking if you happen to have an account! I bought a personalised I Spy book for my 3 year old and then was emailed a 20% off code for next purchase - it doesn't look account specific if it's of help to anyone! WONDER26

@AllWasWellhad no idea it was retired, thanks for the heads up, might try and subtly persuade him to another purse friendly option.

@HoHoJ0 that was me thank you.

I have the borrow box app on my tablet and use it loads.
I have tried selling the Kobo to my DD that way but she is adamant she wants the kindle.

Can I ask did you get the cheaper one or the more expensive one?

Thanks for taking the time to respond previously, I do appreciate it.