Christmas bargain prequel thread 2020

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Hello!

Welcome to the annual Christmas Bargain Prequel thread! We run through till about September which is when Reastie takes over for the run up to Christmas

So feel free to post your bargains or questions here

Going back to the Raw Inventions kits, great customer service from Holland and Barrett today, one of the tins arrived dented and some of the essential oils had spilt, I sent them a couple of photos and they gave me a full refund without quibbling.

Has anyone happened to see the new Twilight book on preorder for any less than £14? Or is that a decent price for it?
I haven't bought a physical book in a long time & the recipient doesn't have a kindle

I can highly recommend the Lottie London makeup sets. The girly (slightly garish) colours will be gift wrapped as a bundle for teens in my family and I kept the more natural colours for myself. Eg a lovely brown and cream eye shadow palette. Good quality products.

Just hype code staff25sale valid till 8pm tonight

I’m a bit stuck this year thinking of what to get Dd(14) she’s got makeup but has lost interest. Has lots of technology and gaming stuff. Into books but also has a stash to read. Just getting into films if we can persuade her but DVDs seem a bit old hat now! Got manga pens etc. Very particular with clothing and doesn’t do ‘brands’.

Shying away from experiences too as we already have a backlog to get through when lockdown is properly lifted! Felt like I’ve ruled everything out which is partly why I’m thinking about it now.

On the look out for a Nintendo 2DS or reconditioned 3DS for DS birthday. Anyone seen a good deal on the 2DS recently? Would a switch lite be better (we have a regular switch in the toyroom)? He’s going to be a bit of a pain too for Christmas as neither have ever been into the latest thing which is great on one hand but not when you are looking for ideas.

Ooh I’m so pleased I found you, I was feeling it was about time I searched out Reastie

The Ollie and Nic sale is amazing.

@Theimpossiblegirl

Checking in. I've bought some gin so far but accidently opened a bottle.

Did you accidentally drink it? @Theimpossiblegirl

Just started thinking about beginning Christmas shopping so checking in! Last year was my first one on these threads and I got so many brilliant ideas and bargains! Plus, I was finished with shopping much earlier than usual, which was essential as I had a baby on 20th December! Hoping to be as organised again this year so I can just relax and enjoy it!

@GarlicSoup
Yes, I'm afraid I did.

I am waiting for my Rex and Smiggle sake deliveries. I’ve not told DH I’ve started bargain hunting for Chrimbo earlier this year. And it’s a bit harder to hide when he’s home 90% of the time now...!

The Smiggle sale is fab. Jenga set for £1.80 reduced from £12. Matching set including rucksack, lunchbox, water bottle and pencil case all for £15. Watch for £6.

I need a break from shopping now 😂🛒

I’m getting fed up with delivery costs on sales! Had £17 of stuff from Rex and £12 of stuff in sniffle sale but when you add on their delivery costs the bargains aren’t nearly as good. Maybe I need to bulk buy but can’t find enough stuff I will need and use for gifting.

@Reastie I feel the same regarding postage!

Yes, me too re postage! I think £30 is too high an amount to qualify.

The works have the Horrible Histories box set of books at £15 here
(Can't use promotion codes against them)

I'll often fill my basket, discover I have to pay postage, and abandon the website in my outrage 😬

I got a Rex London order the other day - just a few little stocking bits and crafty stuff (thinking I might put together craft boxes for the older kids this year - aged 3-almost 5).

Waiting for my Lisa Angel order, which almost exclusively includes stuff for me...

Reastie - me too!

So happy to find this thread. May the shopping commence!

I agree. Postage often puts me off. If smiggles postage had been a little more reasonable, I would certainly have placed an order. But a fiver is just too much for a few bits!

I have a socially distant garden birthday party to go to for a 3 year old but haven’t a clue what to get him! I don’t actually know him or his parents that well, he goes to the same nursery as my ds. I was going to get him some books but not sure if that’s a rubbish present or how much to spend? I love books and so does my son but I know some parents may not feel the same. Please help!

Just wanted to say an early thanks to everyone who add to these threads. I have followed along for a couple of years now. I'm rubbish at finding good offers (someone else has always already posted by the time i get here) but thought it was important to say thank you. I've already sorted some presents from Lisa Angel and Smuggle thanks to you

Hello everyone, longtime lurker on these threads but finally have something to add! Mickey Mouse's Vacation House Duplo set is £29.78 on Amazon right now. Currently retails in John Lewis at £45 and cheapest I could get it elsewhere was £37.99. Have bought one for the toddlers Christmas.

Postage is getting higher and higher and that's if they even post to me 🙄

I really need to join this year, baby due on Boxing Day and DH on furlough until autumn.

I need to get organised and save money!