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What can I buy from Argos for £4ish to win a bet?

483 replies

Shocksandboooos · 23/10/2018 10:40

I have £4 worth of Argos vouchers that run out on Friday.
Dh tried to throw them in the bin this morning, saying that I wouldn’t be able to get anything worth having with them without adding a lot on.
I need to win this bet as I lost the last one and haven’t lived it down.

I thought I’d cracked it when I found a pair of slippers but you have to pay online for TU clothes and the vouchers can’t be used online.
We have a 2 year old so stocking filers are a possibility. Please hit me with your best suggestions so that I can wipe the smug look off dh’s face. Grin

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LonelyOversharer · 23/10/2018 18:48

Oh god now I've reserved one! And I had to explain it to dp as he asked what I was looking at!

I'm imagining queuing up for him tomorrow, and there being 4 other people also waiting for their ravens...do we smile knowingly at each other, or pretend it's a legit haloween decoration?

Eliza9917 · 23/10/2018 18:47

Beyonce the metal chicken is hilarious, I've just cried laughing. And read it out to DP who thinks I'm a nutter.

Just wait til I come home with a fucking raven

SoupDragon · 23/10/2018 18:45

56 ravens have been ordered in the last 48 hours 

I would say 56 ravens have been ordered in the last 8 hours or so 😂

AviatorShades · 23/10/2018 18:44

GrinGrinGrin

mrsm12 · 23/10/2018 18:34

56 ravens have been ordered in the last 48 hours 

Rockbird · 23/10/2018 18:32

Reserved my raven. Rocky.

CarryOnScreamingValenta · 23/10/2018 18:19

Set of 12 teaspoons for £3.00. Very useful if you live in a house of magical disappearing tea spoons, like I do.

mrsbear81 · 23/10/2018 18:14

I happen to have just reserved a Raven for collection in the morning!

Raven88 · 23/10/2018 18:11

Light bulbs

fourquenelles · 23/10/2018 18:11

No help to the OP at all but I bought a raven in Sainsbury's a couple of years ago reduced to £1.50. Good to know that I am ahead of the game for once

Beautifulblue · 23/10/2018 17:52

Please buy the raven Halloween Grin

DonttouchthatLarry · 23/10/2018 17:52

Thanks very much - that bloody raven's popping up on my facebook now!

Storm4star · 23/10/2018 17:40

I've reserved mine Blush Grin
I'm going to call him Mordecai.

dingdongdigeridoo · 23/10/2018 17:39

Having worked in online retail, I can tell you that someone in Argos will be looking at the site statistics and sales and will be most puzzled about why their raven is suddenly so in demand.

In our Monday meetings, we used to have a report of the top ten items for the last week. I hope the Mumsnet raven makes the list.

TyneTeas · 23/10/2018 17:37

The Raven has reminded me of Beyonce the metal chicken

thebloggess.com/2011/06/21/and-thats-why-you-should-learn-to-pick-your-battles/

Eliza9917 · 23/10/2018 17:37

Just bought one Grin

Everyone that gets one (and the Argos notification says it's a lot) should put them in an out of the way obscure place and anytime anyone but visits or they go to a house everyone can play spot the raven Grin Grin

SoupDragon · 23/10/2018 17:15

I actually think I have a plastic raven in the garage. I never thought to bring him out for Halloween.

soupforbrains · 23/10/2018 17:15

Mine is going to be called Mortimer.

Eliza9917 · 23/10/2018 17:12

It could even go in a cloche. On a branch.

Eliza9917 · 23/10/2018 17:12

I might have to get one and keep it forever more and it just be known as the Mumsnet Raven.

dontgobaconmyheart · 23/10/2018 17:11

Life lesson here to never help the neighbours Grin

Eliza9917 · 23/10/2018 17:10

There's a raven in stock near me. Can you use your vouchers to buy/reserve it and I'll post it to you.

soupforbrains · 23/10/2018 17:10

plenty available in my area.... where abouts are you. I'm sure I can get it for you....

SoupDragon · 23/10/2018 17:10

Raven still in stock in Croydon... for now.

nonevernotever · 23/10/2018 17:09

Lots here OP! If you really want one, PM me your address and I'll post you one tomorrow. What's more as my contribution to you wiping the floor with your DH, it will be my present to you!