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Thread 9 - There are lots of knobs at Anthropologie

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Reastie · 19/10/2019 20:41

Thank you @Bluewavescrashing for the thread title.

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Reastie · 19/10/2019 20:42

camel camel camel is a great page for price tracking amazon

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!

Also to add I’ve seen a fair few posts from fb this year from small businesses where aliexpress have posted photos of their products and photos without permission, so be wary and be warned the photo might not be exactly what you get.

Wibbletooth has a great gift idea:

Best received grandparent/great aunt etc stocking filler that I’ve done has been a personalised glasses cleaning cloth, with a photo of the grandkids on.

I did it on eBay - was much cheaper than many other places - and the quality was great. Cost them was about £2.50, there seem to be 2 or 3 on there that are about £3 now so guessing it was one of them - didn’t recognise either of the listings. At the time it was cheaper to go through the eBay page than their website. There were two sizes - seem to think it was worth the extra 30p or similar to get the slightly bigger cloth - not much of a difference but enough to make it feel a bit more substantial.

They were all in awe as had never come across photos being printed on fabric. Also meant they always had a photo of the grandkids with them at all times without needing to carry photos with them as they always had their glasses and this glasses case with them and alwaûs had a cleaning cloth in the glasses case anyway.

Think I teamed them with a mini cleaning spritz and mini glasses screwdriver to get 3 related stocking presents.

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Gardenworm · 19/10/2019 20:46

Another thank you for the HP Sprocket deal 😊

JaneyJimplin · 19/10/2019 20:49

Thanks for the cult beauty tip. Not that I need more makeup, but plan to keep the nars and huda things for myself, and split the others as xmas gifts.

MummaPI · 19/10/2019 20:50

Would love a code for the entertainer website please!

CosmicVagina · 19/10/2019 20:54

Yes! My code made the title!

Does anybody know if the initialed blankets from landsend are coming back this year?

IDontDrinkTea · 19/10/2019 21:01

Does anyone know if there’s any codes around for John Lewis?

imnottoofussed · 19/10/2019 21:07

Yay the Cult Beauty starter kit is back in stock so I've just ordered for myself Grin

Willow4987 · 19/10/2019 21:16

Babipur have 10% off with code BUDDY

It’s good for children’s wooden toys eg grimms etc

I think the code might work all the time but not 100% so I’ve panic ordered to be on the safe side Grin

TFSRM · 19/10/2019 21:17

Does anyone have a Balsam Hill code?

QOD · 19/10/2019 21:18

[santa]

SkintSanta · 19/10/2019 21:22

So we were in Ikea tonight, paying for lovely new kitchen, and happened upon the Christmas section. Lots of lovey goodies, didn’t grab pics but got DM a lovely Christmas tin of ginger biscuits for watching grumpy post vax DD for us. We got DD a large very cute chimp, but most importantly I spotted giant SHARKS! They were amazing. DH wouldn’t let me get her one on the basis it was bigger than her. Anyways. £10. And lots of other larger animals. Till lass told me there are also giant tigers but we didn’t see them!

Courtney555 · 19/10/2019 21:22

Does anyone's DC have a really good pogo stick? DS 11 is after one...the bargainous the better...

Givealittlebit · 19/10/2019 21:23

Sitting on my hands to avoid the cult beauty set! I have no one to buy it for, and 100% can't afford it for me 😂 not that it'd get anywhere near enough use with young kids about

PaddingtonBearHardStare · 19/10/2019 21:27

Did anyone else order the personalised rucksacks from waaaaaaaayyyyyyy back in the threads? I know it said 4-8 weeks for despatch but just wondered if anyone had started receiving them yet!

Sizeofalentil · 19/10/2019 21:31

Can anyone recommend any bargain men's wellies in a massive size 13 Grin

NotYourHolidayDick · 19/10/2019 21:33

Checking in

Notlongnow1 · 19/10/2019 21:33

Oh a John Lewis code would be lovely. Looking at the aquabeads or craft advent calendars there for ds. Just seen our half term holiday destination has an anthropologie... so tempting! My last (£11) order came in 3 separate deliveries - how are they not losing money?!

NotYourHolidayDick · 19/10/2019 21:33

Clicked too soon.

bighouselittlemouse have replied to your pm.

Biden code gone.

Awrite · 19/10/2019 21:33

@PaddingtonBearHardStare - my sacks arrived ages ago. Took 2-3 weeks I reckon.

princessbear80 · 19/10/2019 21:34

jammiebammie I’ve tried two different matalans for z initial stockings and haven’t had any luck. Tried last year too!

Was it from one of these threads that I got the idea to order a chocolate spoon mould? It was ages ago and still not turned up. Anyone else receive theirs yet? Amazon says it delayed.

Redwinestillfine · 19/10/2019 21:36

Another one waiting for Land End initialled blankets...

PaddingtonBearHardStare · 19/10/2019 21:38

@Awrite was that the Santa sacks? I have got those but it's the rucksacks from Gift Boxed I am waiting for

thaegumathteth · 19/10/2019 21:44

Thanks for the new thread

Just repeating myself that this slime set is really good value I think - got it for dd so not actually used yet but has good reviews and I have a £5 off tick box on amazon...

Thread 9 - There are lots of knobs at Anthropologie
Whatsername7 · 19/10/2019 21:47

Thanks for the new new thread [santa]

NotYourHolidayDick · 19/10/2019 21:51

I need that slime set but I have to wait until Friday for payday. I have £26 left of a huuggggeeee overdraft available so need to stop shopping 😂

Please tell me that I'm also not the only one who maxes the overdraft every month, pays off in full on payday then starts the cycle again Hmm