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The Marks & Spencer’s 12 days of Christmas thing is crap this year

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FizzyLaser · 09/12/2023 15:55

Last year they gave out gin and things this year I got a free Christmas tree bubble and then just loads of money off crap that I don’t want

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Petrine · 10/12/2023 06:48

Another percentage off something I don’t want. All I’ve had so far is lipsalve the rest have been ‘offers’… how is that a gift?

disappointing… why can’t they just give everyone the same as it seems some people have had actual gifts not invitations to buy.

OneMiniMincePieTooFar · 10/12/2023 06:54

TBF I think the Soarks offers are always a bit shit. I look in hope and am always disappointed.

pepperaunt · 10/12/2023 08:52

Free chocolate coins yesterday, but none at my local M & S. the rest has been crappy money off offers

Sallyingon · 10/12/2023 09:01

My only freebie has been a pastry. I don't think I've used my sparks card all year.because it seems so pointless so I'm probably not on their best customers list.

Lifeinlists · 10/12/2023 09:16

Free Emma Bridgewater Poinsettia here. I was given a Poinsettia last week and don't really want another, though the pots look pretty... but mustn't grumble. I'll probably give it to someone.

electriclight · 10/12/2023 09:18

I've had a bauble, a diffuser, Percy pigs and a packet of florentines. I'm quite pleased with it!

luckilysane · 10/12/2023 09:27

I've only had money off stuff until today- free bottle of gin, rum or vodka liqueur.

quizmasterr · 10/12/2023 09:50

Well I think the reason they don't give everyone the same is stock issues as already highlighted.

Maybe they have overreached in the marketing as expectations appear to be high!

greencheetah · 10/12/2023 10:17

It really has been shit this year 😡

NoAprilFool · 10/12/2023 10:41

I got nothing free last year - just discounts. This year I’ve had free hand wash and Christmas cake slices. Better than John Lewis where the freebies are out of stock almost immediately!

Diaria · 10/12/2023 10:44

luckilysane · 10/12/2023 09:27

I've only had money off stuff until today- free bottle of gin, rum or vodka liqueur.

@luckilysane

We have a winner!!

Drink Up, Me Hearties, Yo Ho!

ThePoshUns · 10/12/2023 10:49

Gingernaut · 10/12/2023 03:22

20% off beauty sets

I never buy beauty sets

Same. What a load of old shit.

Lavendersquare · 10/12/2023 10:49

I agree it's rubbish, I got the Apothecary room spray which I was really looking forward to getting. I made a special trip only to be told that my M&S was only sent 2 bottles which obviously went in a flash and there's no alternatives being offered. What's the point of a free gift if you can't get it, very annoying.

ThePoshUns · 10/12/2023 10:50

Yes @Lavendersquare that's why I won't be making a special journey to collect my free diffuser ,
Can't imagine they will have many in stock

BashfulClam · 10/12/2023 11:00

We had free chocolates which are usually £6, free bread, etc

Snackpocket · 10/12/2023 11:02

I’ve had mainly discounts but got a bag of free coins and took advantage of the 15% off to buy the triple chocolate panettone which I was planning to buy anyway. I don’t do that much shopping with them so I’m happy enough.

Orangesandlemons82 · 10/12/2023 11:26

I was following this thread as also have only had money off offers but today I have won a light up liqueur 🥳🥳 so there is hope!

fetchacloth · 10/12/2023 14:09

Diaria · 10/12/2023 10:44

@luckilysane

We have a winner!!

Drink Up, Me Hearties, Yo Ho!

Nice one 👍

Oopsadaisysgranny · 10/12/2023 14:13

Like many I’ve no had any freebies !! Just vouchers off things . As it’s 20mins to my nearest m and s doesn’t seem worth it for 10% off kitchen roll

FizzyLaser · 10/12/2023 16:08

Lol at orange liqueur

YOU BITCH

I did win today - some chocolate nibble things

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fetchacloth · 10/12/2023 17:26

ThePoshUns · 10/12/2023 10:49

Same. What a load of old shit.

Same here too and I never buy these.
I despair 😪

darisdet · 10/12/2023 19:29

I got the 10% off nuts yesterday. 😐 20% off gift sets today.

tenterden · 11/12/2023 08:11

I spend shit tons of money in M&S and so far, all I have is money off shit. If I don’t get some kind of freebie tomorrow I’ll be sending a haughtily worded email to them about Customer Bloody Loyalty!!! 😡😡😡

DisforDarkChocolate · 11/12/2023 08:15

Mine was an Emma Bridgewater poinsettia, none in my store. Total waste of time this year, full of offers that turn up all the time anyway.

Diaria · 11/12/2023 08:36

15% off CHEESE today!! 😭

I have a relative who wants the foodstuff discounts so going today…. And 🫰 I get the pig train picked up!