Bargain thread 2 - the one where I panic and can’t think of a title

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Here’s Barbarara’s instructions from last year on doing clicky links:

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Like this
[[www.amazingbargains.com bargain ]] but with no space after/before the brackets.
If I do it again without the extra spaces only the word bargain will appear in blue

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@Adelais I ordered mine on 2nd August and also still waiting for delivery. It did say though that delivery is September for my order. However, I ordered something from them via Notonthehighstreet and that came really quickly.

I placed my Lisa Angel order on 29 July too. It says delivery 10-11 September on the email confirmation, so still waiting...

@Adelais

How long did everyone’s Lisa Angel delivery take? I ordered on the 29th July, should I be worried that I’ve not received it yet?

I'm still waiting for mine from 27th July. Order status still says 'step 1 of 5 - order received' 🤷.

I can't remember when estimated delivery was, but I'm not in a rush for them.

Thanks everyone, I’ll try and wait patiently for mine

@EvilHerbivore

Couple of amazon bargains - Melissa and Doug vet set and play doh bbq

Thank you @EvilHerbivore my DS will love the play doh set!

This Fisher Price Garage seems like a good price at £16.99 on Amazon. amzn.to/3jaPe77

Still no Lisa Angel delivery but I'm not in a rush.

Thanks @nocutsnobuttsnococonuts some good ideas there. She loves bath bombs and makeup so will be getting some of those and I have ordered some coloured clay and a rolling pin and board that a pp suggested. And one of those sticker books! There is no ‘big’ present but maybe she doesn’t need one with lots of quality smaller things.

Check your M&S Sparks account, I had a 15% off £35 spend but hadn't received any emails. It was only when I logged into my account today I spotted it.

Home bargains have some lovely bath bombs that would be good for children’s/teen Xmas stockings. They were around £1.50 and plenty of designs. Also lots of face, hair, foot masks. Kicking myself for not taking a picture for you all!

Bodum posh coffee pouring thing £13.20 at amazon

Phkat ball (well reviewed throwing toy) £7.99 at amazon

Instax instant camera £63 (look at other sellers though it is sold by amazon for some reason a more expensive one comes up first here

All best prices according to CCC

Just gone through my House of Marbles Order and my Poundtoy order and very pleased. That’s my girls stockings nearly complete and a couple of small presents each for my nephew and niece so I’m very happy.

Any ideas at all for an 8 nearly 9 year old who is growing out of toys but still likes the idea? ANY ideas at all very welcome. Thanks

@FrolickingLemon the Sanctuary deal
Is back in stock!

Waaaaaaaah the sticker books are back.up to £8.99. Very miffed to have missed those!

Recommend a trip to tk maxx, just picked up one our generation doll for 19.99. They had a great selection and some are £29.99 in symths and the our generation online store. They also had some other dolls a bit smaller with lots of outfits, glitter girls or something.

northprincess would kapla be of interest? Looks more grown up than brightly coloured plastic, get ready for mangled link Loofah styleee ... https://www.kaplaplanks.co.uk/product/kapla-200-box/

@friskybivalves

Waaaaaaaah the sticker books are back.up to £8.99. Very miffed to have missed those!

Me too! I’m not paying £8.99 as I wanted 3 of them.

Hopefully they’ll go on sale again soon...

I would really grateful if anyone has a recommendation of a weighted blanket for adults. I lurked on the threads last year and remember they were very popular.

Barbie dreamplane plus pilot is £38.51 (select set with pilot!)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Barbie-GDG76-Dreamplane-Accessories-Multicolour/dp/B07NC58H7P/ref=mpssa111?dchild=1&keywords=dreamplane&qid=1598299642&sr=8-1&th=1&psc=1

I saw yesterday that John Lewis sell weighted blankets. We got DS one from Amazon last year, I spent ages looking as wanted one that wouldn't be too hot

Yes, September for cards and wrap. They clear out back to school first.
I noticed last year a lot of places had cut back on how many designs they were putting out. Hope Covid doesn't affect things this year.
Re: Whittards, we still have some hot choc from last year and the sell by is Feb 2021. I bought in pre-Christmas sale last year.

These look good value. Not in stock for a bit but fab for a stocking.

@northprincessWhat about Schleich Bayala? They're nice enough to be collectables as well as toys, and a bit more grown up than usual toy unicorns and fairies. Or minecraft sets if she's into minecraft- there are some metal mini figures in Smyths, or lego minecraft?

@Adelais

How long did everyone’s Lisa Angel delivery take? I ordered on the 29th July, should I be worried that I’ve not received it yet?

I ordered on 9th July and mine arrived on 17th August.