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Christmas Bargain Thread: The Prequel 2015

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SideOrderofChips · 28/03/2015 17:15

As someone else said on the other thread, its actually quite depressing trying to finish the one from December off.

So lets try and fill this one instead :D

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cookiefiend · 19/07/2015 22:57

Cosmetics fairy have three for two on and loads in their sale- eye dust powder in neon colours for 25p and hundreds of other things. Free delivery over £10. Great for teenager stockings or beauty hampers. I got a pile of stuff last year for someone and it was fine. Only thing is you can only order a max of four nail polish per order due to shipping regulations.

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Deedeecupcake · 20/07/2015 11:25

code for maxwell and Williams for an extra 15% off everything in the sale: COMP15

Zorion · 20/07/2015 14:37

Christmas jumper in size XS for only £4 with free delivery on asos!

Finlaggan · 21/07/2015 03:00

What's everyone's thoughts on Amazon this year? I've relied on it loads over the last couple
Of years using camel camel when items drop & had some fantastic bargains that way but postage now really makes it difficult to just buy one item if desired.

I usually start shopping sept/oct so I'm thinking about it now!

Kraggle · 21/07/2015 07:22

Finn normally I would create a new Amazon account to get free prime for a month, I usually do this for Black Friday though not just general purchases, but you can always set up a host of different emails and keep changing every time your free trial runs out.

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SideOrderofChips · 21/07/2015 08:03

Honestly? I just paid for the prime. Its worth it to me as i buy alot through amazon and it means i can carry on with my bargain hunting. And DD2 likes watching my little pony and thomas the tank engine on prime as well

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NewMrsX · 21/07/2015 12:44

My local Tesco has Frozen duvet sets down from £14 to £3.50. I think it's because a new design has come out but the older one is nice

IsabellaRoarsome · 21/07/2015 14:37

Just came on to post that newmrsx! Great minds! Wink Mine also has barbies for £7.

Finlaggan · 21/07/2015 20:28

Thanks will check out prime see if it's worth it. I'm missing amazon as I just don't order much now due to the postage charges.

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SideOrderofChips · 21/07/2015 21:02

Yes its a pain having to pay to get what used to be free but i see it as worth it for all the money i get to save long term

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candykane25 · 21/07/2015 22:26

Fisherprice rocker 13.99down from49.99

pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=361346153884&globalID=EBAY-GB

nickdrakeslovechild · 22/07/2015 14:16

Amazon and Asda have the Flutterbye Flying Fairy Doll £8.74 here and Marble Racer Galt at Amazon for a fantastic £7.73 here

nickdrakeslovechild · 22/07/2015 14:20

Oh also still lots of playmobil at half price including Pirates Take Along Treasure Chest for £14.99 and the berts bees decoration is back to £2.99

Questionsquestionsquestions · 22/07/2015 16:07

Thank you nick - just bought a load of decorations to give to teachers at Christmas!

nickdrakeslovechild · 22/07/2015 16:17

I hadnt thought of them for that Questions just been and got a few more Xmas Grin

xalyssx · 22/07/2015 17:52

4000 loom bands for £2 here

candykane25 · 22/07/2015 18:12

Thanks Nickdrake4 x burts bees baubles bought!

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SideOrderofChips · 22/07/2015 18:56

Thanks Nick Just ordered those as teachers gifts!

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Reastie · 22/07/2015 19:27

Must. Stop. Buying. Stuff.

My present cupboards (in the plural) are already practically full and it's only July Shock . I'm considering beginning wrapping in September to soften the blow of DD starting school to cheer me up.

nocutsnobuttsnococonuts · 22/07/2015 19:35

I find amazon prime worth it - we don't have a tv license so watch that and Netflix .

if u select 'no rush delivery' you get a £1 voucher to use against media purchases (rent a film, buy kindle books) it also works if u order each thing separately rather than a bulk order.
so on prime day when u got £3 per order I got £21 worth of vouchers. dd's were chuffed when we rented home for 48hrs and I bought an expensive kindle book rather than cheapo crappy ones!

works out about £6.50 per month which I often 'make' back in vouchers for kindle books and savings from buying deals as they appear. Grin

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SideOrderofChips · 22/07/2015 20:01

Reastie I softened the blow of DD2 starting reception....because im giving birth lol

And the boxes are starting to pile up in my room....

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candykane25 · 22/07/2015 20:03

Reastie I have already started wrapping! With paper bought in january sales obviously Smile

GirlWithTheYellowHat · 22/07/2015 20:13

Damn, missed the burts bees!

cookiefiend · 22/07/2015 20:56

I love wrapping usually, but with a newborn his year I will need to cut it back. Usually I wrap everything for everyone individually. So I am thinking bags and tissue papers. Bought £1 bags from dotcomgifyshop which are reusable shoppers for all the women and am now looking for a manlier reusable bag for the men. I will buy tissue paper to make it a bit more exciting and I will wrap everything for children- as unwrapping is soooo much fun. I am wondering now if I should just wrap things now!

Reastie · 22/07/2015 20:57

Chips when's the due date? Congrats

My Christmas paper is always January sales paper candy Grin . Worst mistake on that front was to get a roll of paper which I didn't realise until we got home had the year on it so had to use it all up on dd who was too young to work out why it had 2011 all over it when it was 2012!