Thread 18 - Remember, it's only a bargain if you need it or will use it, otherwise it's still a waste of money

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Welcome one and all, see post two for links.

Any referral links to go on this separate thread please

Ooh thank you Lego - might see if I can brace the ice-rink streets and get into town later today

My parcels have finally all arrived. So now have whisky for OH Birthday, and Flavourly and Beer52.com craft ale boxes for Christmas.

I still need other Christmas stuff for him but I'm clueless having used all my other ideas for his birthday.
Anyone got any bright ideas what to get for a late 30s bloke who has no hobbies, doesn't play sports. He does read but he has a stash of about 40 unread books already, and that's a fee years worth at his reading speed. He also listens to music but his library has 30,000+ songs already so it's hard to find something he likes and hasn't already bought. He's just bought himself a fancy sound system and a deezer subscription too. He's not into grooming and has a beard as shaving stuff is pointless. help!

Does anyone have a good Polarn o purer code. Have seen a coat for DS but it's £69 need to make it a bit of a bargain at least. Also I want to make Christmas rocky road and wondering if anyone has seen any red and green sweets. DH suggested buying m&ms and picking all the other colours out but I think I might pass on that idea!

@FucksakeCuntingFuckingTwats thanks, I think I will go for the boots one then as my budget is £25.

Was in sainsburys this morning and picked up Christmas jumpers and Christmas pjs. All clothes have 25% off.

I'm sure I've seen build a bear mentioned on here a few times, firstly they have a discount code today FESTIVE25 which gets you 25% off.

But as someone that has never used them, does anyone know why I can't get the charmander without all the ridiculous clothes? Guess what my 5 year old wants for xmas all of a sudden, a charmander teddy, agh. I just want the teddy!

@Fueledwithfairydustandgin I'm sure I've seen Christmas themed M&Ms, with just red and green ones in!

Re the code:
Have you tried any of the ones on HUKD?
Otherwise, when I've clicked on their page, they're offering me 15% off my first order.

Does anyone know how long IWOOT normally takes to deliver? I placed a order on thursday and really hoping it is here for Tuesday! Thanks

whyam what about some kind of musical instrument and a teach yourself guide for 30s bloke? cajon drun, Harmonica, ukulele

Did anyone take out the Hearst order with free HC chocs? Received my first edition but no chocolates!

3 have a similar thing to the O2 rewards but much more rubbish, called Wuntu.

I can get a £5 off code, no minimum spend, for Prezzybox. Not great, but could help wipe out delivery costs if anyone is already ordering. If anyone would like my code, PM me and I'll request it. It expires 5th December.

whyamIbored how about a Mojo subscription?

It’s december eeeeee!! I have a code here for 30% off your first box at craft gin club if anyone would like it :)

I got some Feel Unique codes in my recent Boohoo order for me. They look single use so if anyone is interested in 15% off £50 spend, or 20% off £100 spend, PM me

MissRainbowBrite - thanks for that recommendation for headphones, will have a look!

Catanddogmake6, you've reminded me that I bought one of those grid things, wondering if I should leave the travel stuff along but the suggestion of the panama hat from ItsNiceItsDifferentItsUnusual just might work! Or the lights, it's techy but useful. Off to Amazon with me!

Thank you so much, the relief that this shopping might end soon is wonderful :)

yumyum he bought himself a guitar about 18 month ago when reminiscing about his teenage band days. He's played it a handful of times and it just clutters up the lounge and falls over every time I vaccuum.

Traviata he used to have a mojo subscription but stopped it because it didn't cover much the sort of music he is into. (mostly improvised jazz or forrin stuff - he's not English)

Does anyone know About Snap Circuits? Are they the same as Cambridge Brainbix and John Adams Hot Wires stuff? TIA!

@Taffeta - FIL talks about nothing much to me, probably mostly about my kids or my folks. And no one wants them as a gift

Whyam what about tickets to see one of the bands he likes in concert or buy a nice hotel deal from itison and go have a nice night away together. Or flights for a weekend away together if you have kids and can get babysitters.

@AceyMcLaughlin is the flavour you code still free? I've been looking for a discount for my nan

fucksake that's what I'd like from him in an ideal world. But DD would go ballistic if we left her for a weekend so sadly it can't happen. And a weekend with kids in tow isn't quite the same
Concert tickets are difficult This is what I intended to get but because he mostly doesn't listen to Brit or American groups I haven't found anything by artists he likes. We are also quite a long way from any major venues so that reduces choice a lot.

Thanks firefly I don't get that message even though I've never ordered online before so I might try on DHs phone

Eeeek December. looks at piles of presents all over the house

Ordered a fire stick yesterday. No idea why but i got 20 euro off it.

Three boxes of 24 Ferraro Rocher just over a tenner at Amazon... maybe matching Waitrose deal?

www.amazon.co.uk/Ferrero-Rocher-300g-Pack-3/dp/B00IQ468IK/ref=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til?linkCode=w00&linkId=1bc81096c1925d7a7bdf2bc93f0446d7&creativeASIN=B00IQ468IK&tag=mumsnetforum-21

Any retro games from when he was a youngster maybe whyam - have a look on ebay? He could play them with your dd. posh gloves, nice food he likes, a promise to get him and a friend tickets for a festival? Having said all this I have bought my dp a nivea shaving set and that's it so far can anyone recommend obscure instruments that are easy to play my DP loves that sort of thing.