Christmas Bargain Thread 1

[Reastie]

Welcome all to the 2018 Christmas bargain threads. Once it gets underway I’ll start compiling some of the main links to put in the next thread, if you have a link you’d like me to stick in please let me know.

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Try again broken link above! Here

Also winter duplo set on Amazon for £11.00 - not sure how much of a bargain this is but looks a fairly decent set here

Just spotted this, very good price for the Little Tikes Car in Asda!!

Feeling frustrated by Argos Clearance. Filled my basket and then discovered all of it out of stock for delivery and in stores within 100 miles. Their website would benefit from restricting the collection radius so you only see items in stock locally.

@Methenyouplus4 I think you can search for the clearance items for just your local store. If you put into Google 'your local Argos name clearance Argos' it should filter it for you

And massive thank you @BadgerFace I need two cozy coupe cars for my son and niece for Christmas so I'm am off to search all my local Asda stores

Got these for a green-thumbed friend who happily lives a long way from Aldi. They’re glass balls with a stem that you fill with water and stick in a plant pot to keep plants watered. They’re really pretty and I’ve seen much more expensive ones at gardening shows. They were with older gardening stock from a few weeks back. €5.99. Might help someone buying for a gardener

8 tubs of glitter play doh down to only £2.99 as an add on from Amazon, you have to spend £20 on items from Amazon but these are included in the £20. I've ordered a few for the present drawer for school friends.

Just been looking at the new Polly Pocket sets, I can't decide if I want them more than the kids!

Thank u for the natural history museum link. I got my dinosaur mad nephew a lot of stuff!

I agree that the west elm site doesn’t look glossy but it is where the pottery barn website directed me - hopefully the Christmas stuff will be good. Crate and Barrel do seem to still deliver to the UK. I keep checking Matalan’s website too as they often have good stuff.

Great to hear oneofthose!

Thanks for the thread @reastie!
Some great bargains already - I’ve ordered the flamingo Polly pocket (couldn’t resist)

The poopsie unicorn is definitely going on dd3s list. I know it sounds weird but she’s got a bowel condition and is autistic so she goes to play sessions and they work with dolls that poop and make slime etc, to help with understanding how the body works and alleviate fears etc so this would be actually perfect for her!
If I can get in the 20% smyths sale (hopefully they won’t be sold out) I may buy one for the children’s hospital too as they do a lot of great work and I know it will be popular there.

If anyone’s family are into scouting the online sale starts at 10p some great stocking fillers

shop.scouts.org.uk/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI47v64d_i3AIVLrftCh22UAGpEAAYASAAEgKlqvD_BwE

Thanks for the sling link TalkingOrmer. Just ordered for DD. All her baby doll stuff has to be real, so that´s great.

Set of 15 roald Dahl books for £21.99 at the works. Plus free delivery with best20

www.thebookpeople.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/qs_product_tbp?productId=410452&catalogId=10051&searchTerm=nroj&utm_source=social&utm_medium=ads&utm_campaign=fb+cpc+product+rrp+aug&utm_term=NROJ&utm_content=cf

We visited our local Sainsbury's today. They had lots of toys with 50% off and there was a large selection of arts and crafts discounted to less than £2 each. Perfect little stocking fillers!

My free gin arrived today from the magazine subscription mentioned in the prequel thread, anyone else had theirs? Now to cancel the magazine!

Thank you for those who helped answer my questions about Argos. Sadly the thing I really wanted is in stock at a 'nearby store 115 miles away.

Tempted by Polly Pocket but DD is already getting a doll for Christmas and I try to avoid the whole pink/gender stereotyping as much as possible. That said, she loves tiny little figures (animals/Pokemon etc) so think might like it. I'm torn!

Forgot to add, Tesco had Plum trampoline with enclosure (10ft) for £60! Gutted as didn't have means to transport it as wasn't at local store but a real bargain.

I’ll just place my place mark here if that’s okay.

The main problem with this thread is the risk of over buying!
Or just treating yourself, a lot!

Pmac remember, it's only a bargain if you need it

The Entertainer has the Playdoh Cake Shop for £8.75 allegedly reduced from £17.50. A quick Google suggests £12-15 is the more normal price. The Playdoh sets normally come in a reasonably large box
www.thetoyshop.com/arts-creative-play/dough-and-sand-modelling/dough-modelling/Play-Doh-Cake-Party/p/525536

Has anyone seen any Treasure Cove - Disney Set books in store or online anywhere? I got a set from Costco recently (10 books) and thought similar bulk sets would be easily available... But no luck, only single books. I'm hoping to get a collection on the go to build upon each year.

Also - any 'Weebles' toys? Found some on amazon but I'd like to actually see them in store before deciding to purchase.

Think I share this one most years (they’re local to me but no connection)
This is where you can get all manner of mdf decorations etc etc
This is where the crafters get their bits
Great items great prices
Brilliant for Christmas crafts with the kids
bargain mdf bits