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I know computer games aren’t covered in the Smyths sale but do they do any deals on them later in the year, does anyone know? I’d like to get dd some games for her switch as she saved really hard to buy it and it’s under used.

Are second hand games ok to buy or are they susceptible to damage? I’m really clueless.

thanks for the inside out tips!

@Unihorn a Poundland near me had good dinosaur stuff in recently might be worth checking it out if you have a big one nearby.

No choc oranges in my Tesco

@Barbarara I am not sure about sales but Smyths often have pre order deals on where you can save £5 but obviously that depends if there are any games coming out your DD may want

I can’t see Argos giving up the 3for2 they must make a bomb. Saying that last year was the least impressed I’ve been ever with Amazon and Argos for prices. I think my best bargains for toys came from Very and Smyths.

does anyone know when the Smyths £10 off a £50 spend runs to?
probably won't be able to make it to a store till Saturday or maybe Sunday and want to get the LOL Glamper

I need adult ladies joules pyjamas - three pairs for my girls - anyone know of any joules offers/vouchers??

I went into my local Superdrug today and the Olay cream is £34.99, they said it was not reduced and no plans to do so. It is obviously only in certain stores.

To the posters searching for Our Generation doll clothes, I get them from Amazon - search 18" doll clothes. They come from China so you need to order early. We have had no issues whatsoever with quality - we have bought outfits, shoes, an umbrella and a backpack and all have been perfectly fit for purpose. The doll now has more clothes than me!

@MooPointCowsOpinion thank you for mentioning Rex LONDON. I already got some really cheap stocking fillers in this summer, and having been prompted by you tonight just got several more plus lots of gifts for various children, such bargains and lovely things!

Top tips would be the folk bird washing up sponges, long matches, initial hooks and party lights.

Someone asked for a gin club referral, have just popped a link on the referral thread, £20 off your first box (gives me points in my account).

Have had some lovely gin from them.

I also buy 18 inch doll clothes from China via Ali express. I've never had any problems.

@WaitWhatOh Code for Joules - NEWYOU will give you £20 off orders over £80. Failing that 20% off orders for new customers with code VBOX20.

M&S Sparks Card holder up to 50% off sale preview until end of today, Monday 23rd.

Ended up buying some gifts in between cluster feeds! Most things are 50% off. You can only access by clicking on sparks card in their app and it takes you to their sale page.

I had clothes in the basket yesterday and didn’t checkout, so cane to do it now and noticed price had gone done. So pleased I got sidetracked!

Beccaroony I got it from the kitchen section of our amazing garden centre. However, it can also be got from Amazon
Just here

Boots have 20% off 20 brands on their website (ends today)

Includes No7 and Soap & Glory

(Cut glass cocktail shaker)

Any ideas for toys for a 6yo boy? He only really plays with magnatiles and sometimes Lego at the moment! I’ve noted Octons from an earlier thread, any other ideas?

@daphine2004
I can only see 20% off branded hair care on the M&S app?

I checked my Sparks on the app and I'm still waiting for new offers... @daphine2004 maybe you've got more Sparks points? Leaving the things in my basket for now!

You do have to have a certain amount of points for early sale access, yes. I've got it, but can't see anything I want / need!

When you click on the Sparks button in the middle you should see this if you have access. Just doing wife work and seeing if there's anything for MIL

@Notasyoungasiwas and @IveGotALovelyBunchOfCoconuts I think @NoWordForFluffy might be right. I hadn’t realised it was point dependent. Sorry!

Loads of stuff is out of stock anyway so you aren't missing much!!

Trying to keep up with the thread so hope it's not been mentioned but Sasse & belle sale is on. Lots of unicorn stuff and llamas and rainbows link

And in the time it took me to do school run the three things I did have in my basket went out of stock