‘YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! I MADE THREAD TITLE! My life is complete’ Christmas bargain thread 28

[Reastie]

28th thread

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Note from Funkybutnot - if you see any bear and hare stuff in JL please KLAXON ALERT her

I have just phoned up Conde Nast (Glamour) and Hearst (cosmo and company mags) and cancelled all my subscriptions with absolutely no hassle whatsoever. I was expecting to be asked to return the free gifts like some have mentioned but I think that only happens when you email as they probably don't dare ask on the phone. Also I had cancelled with my bank first 2 weeks ago and Glamour said it was still active so thank goodness I had rung to cancel them too.

My Great Plains parcel tried to be delivered yesterday but I was at the gym so now have to queue for 1/2 hr+ in the rain to collect it, dammit

I put my Great Plains dress on last night just to check size... It was so nice and comfy I wore it all evening :)

Sangria, I bought a couple of Usbourne activity books, a photo album and a nice pair of gloves for db. Not so exciting. Am all finished. Though I do have a birthday present for a school friend of dd2 to buy for. The birthday is the 28th, so I should buy now. Off back to Amazon. .

Where do I email to cancel the magazines? Just their regular email addresses?

Ignore me, just found the email address!

Does anyone know when the John Lewis sale might start and if I leave things in my basket now will they still be there at the start of the sale?
i need to buy 2 knitted dresses and can't find anything in the size suitable for 2 girls anywhere else that is in stock.... and doesn't cost £££'s even these are a bit over my budget but I am hoping they may come down....

I wouldn't bother waiting in the rain for that long ElfOnTheShelf - the GP stuff is shocking! See through leggings, those cheap jumper dresses weren't even worth £4, a couple of dresses I got at £20+ are hideous beyond belief and it's all absolutely massive, so the sizes are all off.

I should have remembered this about GP - I ordered a maxi dress and top from them summer before last, stretchy fabric, got a medium/12 in both. I'm a 14 but had planned to lose a bit of weight - turns out even the XS were too big. The take vanity sizing to a whole new level - I'm still a 14 but ordered the cheap jeans last week in a 10 and they fit fine (they're ugly though ) . . .

Skimmed through quickly so may of missed it but anyone have any Argos codes?! Only spending £40 but would like to spend less

I have a 10% off code from Amazon to be used on a kindle if anyone will use it.

That's a shame Waitingforflo. I've had the opposite experience with GP. All my stuff is fab. :)

I've started a thread in Christmas by doubt anyone will reply in time...does anyone know....if I've booked to see fc at harrods at 11 tomorrow what time would be safe to book for lunch at planet Hollywood? I don't want it to be too late as hungry 3yo's are no fun!

ohhh spotty have a great time tomorrow.

Does anyone know of any deals on itunes cards? I've got at least six to buy.

Also buying DS a laptop, we're wondering if we'd be better off leaving it to the last minute to get a good deal. What do you think?

Thanks I'm excited and dreading it all at the same time! It's going to be long day (4 adults, two 3yo, one 12mo and a 4 week old!)

I think Game were doing £25 for £20 on iTunes vouchers

M&S have started their half price gifts / paper / decorations etc - and it includes the branded stuff so Ren, Emma Bridgewater . . .

I've done it now

I've only gone & succombed to Flavourly.

Oooh chestnuts which code did you use? Im so tempted .....

Use FOODIES10 for £10 of your first Flavourly box

or your 2nd under a new email address...not that I did that, no not I

Maybe you got a mislabelled pair Waitingforflo ? I got the cheap jeans in a 10 and a 12 as I'm between the two sizes. Mine are true to size - the 12 slightly big but comfortable (I'm wearing them now), the 10 just a bit too tight, similar to all my other 10 jeans from other shops. It's true they're not amazing, but they are comfy, and fine for round the house days. Back pockets are good too, well-placed.

I thought the £3 dresses were fine too, for £3.

Picked up the GP parcel, and the queue wasn't too bad and I was inside at least but still had to wait quite a while as only one person on the window - of course when I was served two more came to help but by then the queue was pretty much gone must remember to go at 12.30pm not 12noon as think they must have been on a break

Dresses are fine, yes quite thin but that's how I like them as I'm an eczema sufferer so feel the heat a lot with wool. The dresses are a bit generous (I'm a 8-10 but bought a 10 to be sure as want to eat lots over Christmas but still be comfy) so I've got away with it. So sorry your experience wasn't good Waitingforflo

Ahhhh seems the threads are really slowing down now we are so near to christmas
They have been great and so worth it.
Thanx to reastie for all her hard work and for everyone who posted.
Can't thank you enough for the money I have saved.

Because I am very far behind I will probably be monitoring this thread right up to end of shopping on Xmas eve lol.
Damm you work for giving me crappy shifts on run up to Xmas.
So keep the posts coming
Was at bluwater marks and spencer yesterday -many things a lot cheaper in store than they are on line including wrapping paper and biscuits ect.

Also till people at m & s have a 20% of gift card they they choose to give certain ppl as Xmas treat so 20% off the shopping you just did.
I was very pleased to have it. Guy behind me started to have argument with till person as he expected to get it. So was very greatful especially as didn't even know that was avaluable

Also picked up my free wrapping paper from wh smith and 02 aswell as free haribo from 02stand for all of those of you on 02 priority moments

Also Yankee candle store had great deal 2xmas candles £19:99 instead of £30

HMV was manic but picked up white christmas DVD for £2

Pick up £10 worth of boots points when you buy 3 fragrances .... Dosnt have to be really expensive ones and can be in sale. I bought 3 for £32 then got £10 worth of points which I went and bought another present with bargain

Just got my delivery of £100 worth of stuff from body shop that I only paid £40 with the 50%off code so thanx for whoever posted that.

Just got finger lights they finally arrived (was worried wouldn't get here in time) so thanx for posting

The zookeeper DVD only £3 on amazon
Epic DVD only £5 on amazon
Minecraft xbox 360 game £12.99 on amazon.

All free delivery and still promising before Xmas

Oh bloody bollocks, I forgot the Minecraft calendar in my mahoosive Amazon order this morning!

Thank you for reminding me inadvertently Elainey!

I am quite sad we are all slowing down...I feel like we should be linking arms and singing Auld lang Syne or something.....

I have all presents down from loft and poised to wrap tomorrow when kids at nursery. I'm a list geek and going to take note of presents I'm putting aside for birthdays so I don't buy even more stuff!

I've loved this thread so much reastie .

Shops were heaving at 10.30am today. I felt great wandering through the masses not needing to look for presents

Whoneedstosleep I would be very grateful to have the kindle code if still available. Thanks.