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Who has already started Christmas shopping?

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Heavenscent86 · 27/08/2016 09:31

I started a while back and am progressing well through my lists. My most recent delivery is a Wii U and pro controller. Probably this will be gifted as a family present. I'm struggling a little with what to get my 9 year old daughter as she wants toys but never really plays with them. How's everyone doing?

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Bluecarrot · 28/08/2016 10:40

Wouldn't normally have started this early but baby on the way and thought it would be better to be organised! We also have a birthday in December and one in Jan.

I have stuff bought for the 3dc except for the 2 older ones "wants" which will change many times before Christmas.

Only have my parents, an "honorary uncle" and a secret Santa for my friends circle to sort now.

Badders123 · 28/08/2016 10:49

I started on Friday Smile
Got the boys new iPads (to good a deal to pass up!)
As they are getting such big main gifts it'll just be stocking fillers as extras really so have bought a few bits like Star Wars tsum tsum screen wipers for £2.50 each Smile
They will get then usual pants, books and a DVD

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Heavenscent86 · 28/08/2016 10:52

Hi I used Amazon. They had one down to £229 a few days ago. I think it has gone back up now though. I chose the Wii U because I thought it was more of a family console than the Xbox or PlayStation. Also looking though the games on Amazon there was a lot more choice for her age on Wii. And it's backward compatible so you can play old Wii games on it as well which I was told you can't do with the other consoles.

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Heavenscent86 · 28/08/2016 10:54

Hope that helps.

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lollyj84 · 28/08/2016 11:10

I have bought two pressies for DS's that because they were on sale. Normally start september but i save all year.

lionsleepstonight · 28/08/2016 11:16

Yes it does, I like the family idea. Will get on camelcamelcamel now! Thank you.

ImperialBlether · 28/08/2016 11:18

Where did you get the iPads, Badders?

Badders123 · 28/08/2016 11:39

Actually got them from very.com
I don't usually use them so got a 10% new customer discount (KLLHN) til mid sept and the iPads themselves had £50 off.
So £170 saving on two and we can pay interest free over the next 3 months
Once we have sold the old ones (hope to get £180/200) and put that towards the new ones too then it will mean we will have essentially got 2 for the price of 1. It was the cheapest way I could do it. (They are iPad Air 2 btw)
hope that made sense!
We have to start early and budget so the paying over 3 months thing is great - and they will be paid for by Xmas :)

Badders123 · 28/08/2016 11:41

For those of you who need stocking fillers or more unusual gifts try dotcomgiftshop.com
I've always found their stuff pretty good and not expensive,

Stiddleficks · 28/08/2016 18:11

I just started mine in the Argos bid red sale, less than half price for some toys. Does anyone know if there'll be another 3 for 2 at Argos? I thought it was September so I missed the one they just did Sad

Haudyerwheesht · 28/08/2016 18:26

I bought Dd a pram today because it's exactly what I've been looking for and is also half price just now Grin

HungryHorace · 28/08/2016 18:28

Was that the Silver Cross one, Haudyer? I was tempted by that for DS (he loves the baby doll and also toys that need pushing!).

CaveMum · 28/08/2016 18:51

Bought my first gifts today, for DD (2.5). We've bought her a Nemo and a Dory toy from Build A Bear - they've got a 30% off sale right now plus another 30% off if you use the code FRIENDSAUG2 (only valid until midnight tonight). On top of that Quidco are giving 7% Cashback on purchases at BAB through them Grin

LittleReindeerwithcloggson · 28/08/2016 21:27

We've got a wiiu - great family fun with some brilliant games. (Also has bbc I player and Netflix on it so great all round)

LittleReindeerwithcloggson · 28/08/2016 21:28

You need to buy some older wii controllers if you're using old Wii games though but both the original games and controllers can be picked up really cheaply

Haudyerwheesht · 28/08/2016 23:13

hungry that's the one. It seems to have a really high handle which is just what I need as although she'll only be 6 by cmas she's very tall

HungryHorace · 29/08/2016 07:52

I'll have to think quickly about whether I'm going to get it!

BiddyPop · 29/08/2016 10:39

I have over 50 people to buy for, and have finished about 6 and part-done another 4. I have some ideas for another handful - but I am slightly behind where I'd hoped to be.

I'll get there though.///

Whitecovers · 29/08/2016 10:48

I ordered some wrapping paper and an led Christmas tree yesterday. That's about it so far.

DailyMailEthicalFail · 29/08/2016 10:53

Badders can I ask where your good iPad deal was, please???

I have so far bought chocs from M&S (choc fudge 'walnut' whips) and truffles. Both half price. Both dated till Jan 2017.

JiltedJohnsJulie · 29/08/2016 11:01

Me, I've started. Bought DSIL some lovely Molten Brown the other day.

QuimReaper · 29/08/2016 11:22

I bought a book for MIL but then remembered it's her birthday in October.

One step forward... Grin

Badders123 · 29/08/2016 12:30

DMEF...it was from very.com
New customer 10% off (code KLLHN til 12the sept) and £50 off each one so we got £170 off the two.
Also pay over 3 months interest free.
(We are selling the old ones too though so that will bring in about £200 to put towards them too.)

Badders123 · 29/08/2016 12:32

So for 1 iPad you would be getting £85 off

DailyMailEthicalFail · 29/08/2016 12:51

Oooh. Thanks. That's worth having :)