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

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A bit off topic - but where does everyone hide and store their Christmas bargains when this far ahead? And also keep track of what you’ve got?

In a massive cupboard that I at 5'8 need to stand on a chair to reach. I reckon I've got a while before my kids are tall enough as the eldest is only 5 but it does present issues for present wrapping after a few drinks. We have an old house with loads of impractical interesting cupboards.

@birdlady12 I live in Denmark. Some things are more expensive here but other are cheaper than UK so it balance out.

Has anyone got a Nintendo switch? Am thinking about one for 9 year old, she's played old fifa on an old ps3 and thinking about something decent but don't really want to get her massively into gaming so not sure about PS4/Xbox? Also do they usually go on offer?

25% off Nike, it doesn't say when it's valid until though BTS25

@Hophop26

A bit off topic - but where does everyone hide and store their Christmas bargains when this far ahead? And also keep track of what you’ve got?

We have one of these that was our shoe storage in a previous life www.dunelm.com/product/foldable-grey-ottoman-1000111410

It lives in our built in wardrobe and fits looooads in - definitely recommend it.

@steggyandrex

I've just bought a switch to give my son for his october birthday. What I've found is a lot of games being released atm are towards that console now. It's pretty much the new gen.

The ps4 is likely to go down in price with the ps5 coming out soon. Games are pretty reasonably priced as well and usually in offers, smiths tends to do 2 lego games for £30 for example or have games of the week that go right down in price.

If you dont want her massively into gaming it might it be worth saving the hundreds you would spend on a console and get an ipad/tablet instead for free game apps?

@nickdrakeslovechild I've bought the pink snood but it hasn't been delivered yet.

@Cherryrainbow was it the switch proper of the switch lite? Struggling to find stock of the lite in aqua for DS’s birthday next week and been looking for the past month.

I got the proper one in black, my local smyths only had 5 delivered last month all the black full consoles, no lites or the red and blue ones. I managed to nab one as they all went within the hour. Switches haven't been delivered in months to most shops and are still sporadic - it seems to be that when they do come into stock they're being snapped up quickly as people have been on the watch for them. I think smyths and argos are getting stock in about now so it's worth keeping an eye out on the websites regularly, its hard to tell which ones they will get in though x

I've just been into Lidl and successful got the farm animal duplo at £7 thanks to a pp. While there they had their wooden toy food sets in the clearance aisle. I picked up a pizza for £1 and a birthday cake and meat/fish set for £2 each! Probably just your luck though

Hallo 😊 Has anyone tried the Sanctuary hot cloth polishing bargain yet? I used mine today and my face has gone red and blistered, my gp doesn’t think it’s an allergic reaction but it has signs of being a very mild chemical burn. It’s probably just my bloody skin being its typical self but maybe it could be a good idea to do a test patch before using? Happy bargain hunting 😁

I am also window shopping dryrobes but baulking a bit at the price. Is there anything similar (waterproof outer, towel/fleece inner)?

20% discount at Disney here with the code DISNEY20 until 31st August.

I started a thread on stashing and organising gifts

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/Christmas/4001940-Stashing-and-organising-gifts

Looking on the the iker sali and saw this www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/lustigt-colouring-paper-roll-40385393/

@Windyjuly Lidl usually have some lovely wooden marble runs in the run up to Christmas. But I havent seen any recently.

Aldi had some nice books for tweens for £3 each, Anthony Horowitz and a few others. They also had Dear Zoo (and the other two like it) for £3.

Has anyone got a code for Footlocker please?

Jacques of London have moveable wooden cogs in a space theme with little figures that slot in too down to £8.99

Thanks @IggyAce

Assuming they might actually get to camp next year they are now fully kitted out with new gear including gilets. Should've been £160 - got 10% with newsletter sign up so £72 delivered. That'll do me

OMG I had no idea IKEA did home delivery! I've ordered the colouring roll and 8 glass tumblers for £14 Inc delivery. Excellent!

@Theimpossiblegirl I can give you a 10% student discount code if you PM me.

@bluewavescrashing That's awesome. It's a £35 delivery fee to my house!

I got the Sticker books from up thread today - they are awesome. Will be keeping my eye out for the others getting reduced!

Thanks for the heads up on Neal's Yard, just bought some bits for my childminder :)

I will try the Sanctuary cleanser tonight (kept one tube of 4 for myself) and report back. Definitely worth contacting amazon for a voucher or refund if you'vehad a bad reaction 😔