The bargain thread where we all get back to lovely christmas cheer

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And that thread title's an order!

Thread 13 now, unlucky for some but hopefully lucky for us.

Keeping things same as last thread - if lost then see message 2 on the first page for the codes/info collated from previous threads (to save slow loading for those using phones).

Second message hasn't been updated with new offers from last thread as you are too chatty for me, will do better next time.

Letterbox are a pile of poo - non existent customer service.

5CTVUK Try that code to get 5% off too (i know- not much but every little helps and all that)

Sorry try 5CTVUK for 5% off at the entertainer!

Very/Isme have the Playmobil castle at half price, so its £75.00

That basically makes it £5 cheaper than Argos before anyone gets excited

I received letterbox items but had one item missing... It was checked off on invoice . Have emailed, tried to phone, left msg on fb page and opened a paypal dispute. Still nothing from them...

at cateline! I need to go to Ikea, I told DH but he just volunteered to go by himself if I gave him a list and scoff his own weight in meatballs, daime cake and hotdogs but I want to go.

Clr2014 - My Letterbox order also came with an item missing. When I checked my bank statement two items had been refunded.

It was a shame though as I really wanted the missing item - a pop up Atlas.

Thanks NannyPlum. Apparently shuttle is unavailable here. It's what I get for living in the sticks.

Cataline Chockywocky zipzap Pumpkintopf thanks for all the suggestions for Ikea - I might even be able to tempt DH to come with me if it involves a bargain breakfast.

Barbeasty thanks for the sailing suggestions - will definitely check those out.

Well I'm going to Ikea too.

Sadly I've missed the breakfasts, as I have to wait until after nursery but I shall be in my element.

Have a Isaac and get to work, you've been missed!

Oh thats a bummer dreamless! Maybe you have a friend that lives a driveable distance? i.e. under 3 hrs? :) postage on a penby can't be that much really. He's only a dot of a thing!

Can't get L'Occitane or Bodyshop codes to work either, the Bodyshop site is no good for IPad. Pah! Does no-one want my money today? Bargain DVD's and owl earrings have arrived, quality of earrings is a bit poo but have paid considerable more for same quality in Claire's Accessories are over priced so still a bargain.

Matalan were giving out vouchers this morning instore £10 off £25 spend online. The code is unique so I'm unable to share but if you're passing it might be worth popping instore for one.

Dreamless you can get click and collect to the Stratford Westfield store...which is about 30mins away from me...if you want to order it there and I can go and pick it up then post it to you?...£50 is a load off and item!

THEONEWITHTHEHAIR

Zulily have character slippers at the moment, £6.99 from what I can see

My printers said dispatching now so fingers crossed.

I've got a huge ikea about 15min away is it worth going? I like the look of the elf that someone linked to (sorry I'm rubbish at remembering NN)

Also is it worth going to sainsburys for the toy sale? There's a huge one here but the other side of town

Can everyone stop going to ikea please unless they can take me? DH refuses to do the Ikea day trip, even though he has been offered his weight in meatballs, hot dogs, ice cream and tea.

Sainsburys toy sale was very good in the past few years but everything here goes veru quickly as it's the only decent Sainsburys in a wide area

Excuse pitiful spelling and grammar, I'm running on 3 hours sleep and avoiding housework by looking busy on my phone

Farovertherainbow An IKEA just 15 mins away DEFINTELY warrants a trip there! I would travel for miles to get to one (whether I could persuade DH to go with me is another story)!

Hmm chocky I think your twisting my arm! I like the look of the elf

IKEA done! I got several of the red and white lanterns at £2 each, a red fleece blanket (gorgeous deep red, thick fleece and scalloped edge) for £3, giant pack of white napkins for £1.50 (not Christmassy but very handy and better than kitchen roll imvho!). I also got a lovely red fitted sheet in the bargain corner for £4. Christmas bedding for DS ends up costing more than I'd like as he has a double bed. I'm going to pop to Primark now to check out their Christmas bedding and may venture into Next although I am aware that will most certainly not be bargainous!

ALSO, I've just walked through Debenhams and they have all their luxury cracker and gift wrap sets at half price. They had some really lovely ones too! All their Christmas decorations appear to be 3for2. They also had a couple of designs of last year's charity Christmas cards at 70% off so now £1.50.
Add into that some 20% off stuff plus a few stands of 70% bargains- mostly kitchenware as far as I could see!

Ikea is definitely worth a visit. Use the family card and get money off certain items including the restaurant. Worth it for that alone!

On my way to ikea

I didn't get the IKEA elf as he was quite large, floppy and green. (Not qualities i want my elf to have this year!) Think he'd be perfect for those with younger DCs though. I did think the Christmas decorations were vastly overpriced but I usually do think that about IKEA. Same for their lights but I've realised that I bought IKEA lights 10 years ago and they still work perfectly so perhaps they're worth it?