Bargain thread 1 - Christmas shopping on the hottest day of the year!

[Reastie]

Title inspired by the sweltering heat today but I’m still planing Christmas!!!

Thank you to chips for keeping the seat warm for me.

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@NoWordForFluffy yes I'm signed in & signed up. I'll keep trying, thanks!

@lucysmam try signing in to your account then check that you are signed up to the John Lewis card in your account. They don't always tally up if you only sign into your account and the code won't work without being signed up to the loyalty card.

I didn't know that @hiredandsqueak, I just presumed they'd be linked automatically. I'll check, thank you

I'm so confused about the JL code. I have a card but I am not really clear on what qualifies so far deposit trying lots of things from the home section the most I can get off is £4.50.....

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Hi all!

I've joined in on these threads on a previous name before.

Thanks to @Reastie for getting us going again.

Thanks to the poster who posted the JL code - I've bought a Chilly's food pot to help with the lunch situation at work once we're back (teacher).

JL code also 15% of beauty with MYBEAUTY and 20% off School Uniform (but includes some items that could be gifts) with MYJLSCHOOL

JL code for 20% off Women’s clothing, shoes and underwear MYFASHION

Valid until 23 August. Shop on the app or online.

When signed in to MyJohnLewis

Thanks for the JL code, got myself a chillys bottle as it’s on my own Wish list

Code worked first time although site was very glitchy. Using mobile whilst feeding baby.

Finally got round to using the John Lewis code, thank you! Bought a fancy spoon that I’ve had saved since last year so that’s another pressie ticked off the list for £10 :) thank you!

[quote NoWordForFluffy]@NightOwl19, have you signed in and checked that you're signed up to My John Lewis? Also, keep trying. It took about 10 attempts to check out when my DH did his purchase (gardening gloves for me!).[/quote]
I double checked and I wasn't joined up to my John Lewis so I joined and tried a few times over the night but still wouldn't work for me. Thank you for the tips though

Not sure if this is any use to anyone but I have a code for Buyagift.com it's for 23% off full and discounted packages but I think it's a one time only code so if it's of any use to anyone here it is

VC2LK8RK8JJ9

20% off orders directly off the Adidas website with this code

SRGX-M26R-RQX9-GCSFC

Thanks for the JL code just ordered some Edinburgh spiced apple gin to put away for Christmas.

Hello, any ideas where I can get a bargain price police fancy dress uniform for a three yo boy? Just had a seller let me down in ebay

Loving all these bargains- managed to get the avengers mask for £9.99 instead of almost £50 and just got two new lamps from JL for £17!

@UselessInDisguise I can recommend this one from Sainsbury's which is £13 but you could wait for a 25% off? Quality is lovely though.

That looks great @WisestIsShe I wonder when the next one will be!

Those of you looking for alternatives for Book People, have you seen Books2door.com? For some reason they remind me a lot BP. I ordered two collections for DD few weeks ago and had no problems with them.

@NightOwl19

20% off orders directly off the Adidas website with this code

SRGX-M26R-RQX9-GCSFC

Thank you so much for this! I have had my eye on the spiderman stuff for my little boy who will be 4 in September. Just saved me a fortune. Love these threads !!

Glad it was useful Sunfl0wer20

Thanks for the JL code. Managed to order Harry potter dobble last night.

@WisestIsShe I'm not sure how true it is, but I have heard Sainsbury's aren't doing the 25% off (it's usually now) due to stock levels and covid.

Have you tried tk maxx?

Thank you for the smart plug recommendation from amazon. Brilliant idea regarding the Christmas tree lights. 🎄🎄

I can't remember who was looking for Exploding Kittens but Amazon have it for £14.90 here
CCC seems to suggest that isn't a bad price?