Thread 9 - My son's would have loved that not so much the kinky sparklyness

[Reastiepeace]

Thought I’d do a ‘how to’ for a couple of things people often post about not being sure of

To do click links you do this put link in here then a space then the name or phrase you want to go with the link . Don’t put a space between the start of the link and the and then last word and the like I have or it won’t work but I had to to demonstrate.

To follow the thread without using up a post to mark place you can click on ‘watch this thread’ at the top of the first post.

No affiliate links please.

Referral thread here

Second message has a few links and info which I’ll slowly build up, let me k ow if there’s anything you’d like me to add to it

Aliexpress have lots of stuff very cheap, order early as it’s all delivered from China here see sockeatingmonster’s useful tips on this site at the bottom of this post

Camelcamelcamel is a brilliant site that tracks prices on amazon here

Learning resources can have good bits in their sale here

Lisa angel sale is popular when on, apparently arrive nicely packaged too here

Magazine subscription offers here and here

Netpricedirect has discount toys and party bits here

Toys for a pound here

Zeek have discounted gift vouchers here

Sockeatingmonster’s top tips for using aliexpress

1. Check reviews
2. Be wary of plastic toys. There have been concerns about toxic plastics from China, and I have binned plastic figures for having very unpleasant smells. I no longer buy any 'low-end' plastic items (UPDATE: I wouldn’t buy squishiest either, for the same reason) and only ever from sellers with lots of positive reviews
3. Aliexpress refund/complaints procedure is actually way more straightforward than eBay, and stacked in the buyer's favour
4. Beware of mains operated electricals, many of which are supplied without fused plugs. Always message the seller first if in doubt, don't rely on the photos
5. I don't trust dress up clothes to be flame retardant, although I don't believe this is UK law anyway?
6. Clothes can come up very small. Quality can be variable (excellent to awful). Photos are often of similar items, so take them with a pinch of salt and check the reviews.
7. Actually, all photos on Aliexpress should be taken with a pinch of salt. Again, check reviews (where buyers often post photos of the actual item received)
8. I wouldn't trust toys to meet UK safety standards and wouldn't buy anything that could pose a risk (e.g. Paint might not be safe for children to gum, there could be sharp edges/choking hazards, etc)
9. Lego alternatives don't tend to stick together as well as genuine Lego. Minifigures are still excellent value, but the odd one might benefit from a few drops of superglue.

10. Barbie and other doll clothes can be excellent value, but check reviews for fabric quality and finish (UPDATE: Type “18 inch doll” for clothes that will fit American Girl/Our Generation/Designafriend dolls. Shoes are particularly excellent value. Wash dark clothing first as dyes can stain dolls’ limbs) 11. Stationery is generally excellent value, although paper quality can be lower than expected. Type 'kawaii' into stationery and be prepared to spend a fortune!

More of a Halloween bargain than christmas, but

2 packs of fake webbing for 56p
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00N5X412M/?tag=mumsnetforum-21

Does anyone know if Argos are doing another 3 for 2 please

Just placemarking with a moan about how after waiting for the much advertised Harry Potter range to arrive in Boots, half of it's out of stock already. Don't they KNOW how many Potterheads there are out there? DD has no idea she needs Hogwarts houses colour change lipsticks but she does!

Ola

Thanks, Reastie. Checking in!

(Get well soon too!)

Jeez IHeartKingThistle! Prices for those Boots HP things are steep too! Six quid for a single bath bomb (bargaineer passes out from shock)

Thanks for the thread Reastie. Sorry you are still feeling rotten. Keep us posted!

Thanks for the new thread

@Imustbemad00 should be this next week I think. They usually have their last one before xmas first week of November

Phew! Finishing a thread is more effort than it looks!!

Thanks for the new thread reastie, feel better soon 💐
Anyone remember the name of the German site to buy a micro scooter on?

Bomb cosmetics mistletoe box, down to £11.20 if you’ve got prime membership

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Place marking!

Amazon has Lego Darth Vader Transformation Construction Toy down to £14 from £19.99.

Not sure if it's been mentioned but there's also a promotion:

Free LEGO Classic set (£12.99 RRP) when you spend £50 on any LEGO toy(s). To claim: 1) Add £50 of LEGO toy (s) to your basket 2) Add the free LEGO set 'LEGO 10692 Classic Creative Bricks Learning Toy' to your basket for the promotion to be applied.

Placemarking. No bargains to add at present. Off shopping tomorrow so will update then!

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Footlocker have 25% off until Sunday with code VIPDEAL25

@IHeartKingThiste thank you for reminding me! DD loves Ravenclaw and no fucker ever seems to stock Ravenclaw stuff, so got her a bath bomb and comestics bag from Boots.

She will be super pleased.

@IHeartKingThistle

Fat fingers and teeny tiny keyboards do not go well together.

tinkerhell, I have a Ravenclaw at home too but strangely he's not interested in colour change lipsticks!

I appear to be done for the kids!

Been away for 1/2 term and lost you. Loads to read but sorry no bargains

Nothing to add at the moment, but a wave to fellow Ravenclaws (or parents of Ravenclaws)! I have Ravenclaws socks on today, but it’s a pain to try and find things with it on as Gryffindor and Slytherin are everywhere

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