Christmas Bargain Thread 1

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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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Thanks for the magpie link, missed the BIG20 code though, what an idiot! Ah well, still v v bargainous!

Oh my goodness @CoffeeandEnnui!

I just had a wander over to Magpie and there's some bits on there I've been hankering after in a local gift shop, priced more than the RRP on that website!

My bank account is very grateful!

LilMadAgain yes it is the 2017 one but he's never had a hot wheels one so won't know or care lol.

I'm really pleased this year as all 3 dc have asked for calendars they've never had so it won't matter what year they're from 😊

Off to look at the magpie link now!!

www.boots.com/offers/bootsclearance

Link to the Boots clearance section, although I am not convinced there are any real bargains to be had.

Oh wow. My first year on mumsnet. Defo place marking here! My second ds is due in November so looking for bargains!

Raindancer wicked uncle is a great site for suggestions by age and interest. Not particularly bargainous so I use it mostly for inspiration and then shop around.

Thanks for the magpie link. Never heard of them before but just bought some lovely gifts!

Another thanking you for the magpie link coffee, some absolute bargains. I had to stop myself buying too many things 'just because' but I've got a big haul for just over £20 some gifts for me too

I can see a few things in boots!

The Waterstones summer sale still has a bunch of stuff on there which could be good for gifts www.waterstones.com/campaign/stationery-and-gifts-summer-sale-2018

I bought some bamboo plates from the magpie website last year, fabulous quality

Thanks for the Waterstone tip, I have stocked up a few things for my present drawer!

On the crafty theme - last year I done a few pre-Xmas craft gifts for my friend's kids using die cut wooden shapes from eBay and glitter / paint / ribbon etc from Poundland and scraps bin at a local haberdashery. I also got them bauble shaped decorations with their names in Disney font too (also eBay)

Stuff like this... (NB: I haven't shopped for the cheapest, so it's likely there's a better deal to be had)
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F281678244621

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F302525639540

Oh and I don't have kids so my friends might have actually just cursed me for the mess and hassle!

Also, another thanks for the suggestion of Magpie! Got some stocking fillers ordered!

This thread makes me so excited!! 🎄
Thought I'd throw a little one in myself: I was looking at getting my little girl a baby doll for Christmas (she'll be 18 months) and I found a lovely My First Baby Annabelle for £10 in Home Bargins. Checked online and it appears to be around £15 in most other places - not a massive saving but every penny counts!
I'm definitely following this from now on. 🎅🏻

Suspect it’s only in store but Sainsbury’s had reductions on board games. Got game on life for £7.50 reduced from £25 about £15 on Amazon

After seeing this on another thread I had to share.
A sprout snow globe was £17.00 now £6.50 on ASOS

I love these threads.

Has anyone seen any massive bargains on non-slogan boys t-shirts?

Hi everyone, I’m hopping on just to say I bought my first Xmas pressie in the January sales this year (Happyland Xmas train set for £10 reduced from £50)
Asda online have a sale on and some bits are a further 40% off once in your basket. I just bought a Lego Disney frozen castle reduced from £55 to £33. They’ve also got dressing up stuff reduced so might be worth a look?
Not sure if that’s been mentioned already but haven’t fully read thread yet just wanted to mark my place.

direct.asda.com/lego-disney-princess-arendelle-castle-celebration-41068/000781932,default,pd.html link to the Lego castle

First time on this thread too! Going to be a very skint Christmas this year so I'll be watching here!

Thanks for Waterstones tip a few unexpected gems on there

Thank you for the Waterstones link.

I was also very disappointed in the boots sale, some of the items were more then they were in the lead up to Christmas- especially the items that had been star gifts.

Also thanks for the Waterstones tip!

They had Playmobil advent calendars for £10, for anyone after those.