Thread 3 - the one with the pink fluffy foreskin

[Reastie]

Thank you @nickdrakeslovechild for thread title.

Just a reminder you can watch the thread by clicking on ‘watch this thread’ at the top of the first message. It’s much easier for everyone than so many place marking every time which can use up a fair chunk of each thread to scroll through

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

Open double square brackets
No space
Paste link
Space
Name of link
No space
Close double square brackets

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

For more links etc see message 2

If any link doesn’t work or you want to add something please let me know by @ing me

Referral link here . Use this to post any links where you can refer a mner and you or both of you get an incentive. For ease and fairness please don’t post these on the main thread.

Cash back sites. You can order through cash back sites like Quidco and topcashback. It’s really simple, you just create a free account and then when you’re purchasing anything online you search on the cash back site the lace you’re ordering from and see if they do cash back and if so follow the link to place the order. You usually have to earn £5 minimum to cash the money back but it easily adds up. Go to the referral link page to join if you haven’t before.

The summer holidays 25% off at Tu was due to start next week, but has been at the least postponed, and probably cancelled. The next one is then usually October half term.

camel camel camel is a great page for price tracking amazon

A great website for looking up items of specific price so you hit the £20 free delivery at amazon here

Sockeatingmonster’s age old but very useful top tips for using aliexpress (note these are also relevant for wish website and anything shipped from China on Amazon and Ebay - you can usually tell by the estimated delivery time and multiple same pictures but different companies. Although you can filter search by country on Ebay. - thanks scrappydappydoo for that bonus point).

“1. Check reviews

1. 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
2. Aliexpress refund/complaints procedure is actually way more straightforward than eBay, and stacked in the buyer's favour
3. 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
4. I don't trust dress up clothes to be flame retardant, although I don't believe this is UK law anyway?
5. 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.
6. 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)
7. 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)
8. 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.”

Bargainmax here

Laser cut outs which have been popular on the thread here

Lisa angel is a very popular site with great regular sale discounts on jewellery etc here

Toysforapound has some well priced items here

I can't remember who posted looking for llama gifts but these have come up for £6.99 plus 10% off for new customers and free delivery with code 3DELIVERY. Someone else was looking for nice lights for their DD so this might be helpful site for them too: lights4fun LLAMA LIGHTS

Reposting in case it's missed on the old thread. Thanks @Reastie

Also this llama night light llama night light

Thank you for the new thread Reastie although I feel I should sit on my hands and not spend anything else

Reposting this here as didn’t realise there is a need thread!

@thelegohooverer have a look on Cult Beauty for presents for those really into high end beauty. The beauty starter kit is a great buy for anyone into beauty. It’s £30 and has about £100 worth of high end gifts in it. I’ve put a referral code on the referral thread (although it won’t work for the starter kit, only works if you spend £50 - but would get us both £10 off).

Bought some "Lego" tape from toys for a pound which is quite good. Random colours they sent so I got a black and a pink. They also have at the moment funko rick n morty blind bag good for older kids plus I got a ready build it robot. These are usually between £3-5 so good bargain. Basically a mystery box where u make up a robot, kind of an alternative to lol dolls etc good for boys 7+ although this is for my 12yr old lol

Also on Rex London I got some stocking fillers for good prices. Bubbles, sheet mask, erasers, crayons all under £1 plus I got this wooden pop gun (£3)

Checking in thanks for the new thread!

Blatant place marking

Thanks for the new thread @Reastie

Just to re-post in case it got missed - £5 off a £40 spend at River Island with SHOP5

Couple of good amazons buys.. thanks for a new thread, they fill up quickly.

If anyone wants a Lakeland code £5 off when you spend £30 or more it's LAKE8MYX7MCHNVR valid until 14th September first come first served....

Excellent thread title 🤣

The code sorry20 gets you 20% off the hype website. Not too sure how long it's valid for, just received an email today about it.

There’s a few bits in the Matalan sale - travel eye mask for £1/£1.50 that look fun and good for stockings.

Do Naked Marshmallow do discounts? Or a referral scheme? They look amazing.

Thanks teackae89, I got DS a Hype clothes lucky dip for £56 (worth £230) with your code!

Thanks @Scanner20 I bought that for ds for his birthday and at 10.99 its a really good price...so hes getting it again for Xmas

A bit random but do people remember benefit doing a perfume called maybe baby? It was my fave perfume when I was in school/college yeeeeears ago. Turns out they've brought it back! I just bought a bottle for myself and a bottle for my sister for xmas. 15% discount applied at checkout via boots atm on certain beauty stuff. Think it was just over £33 for the 2 after discount x

My Somerset company stuff came today. Really nice and good value. Thanks

@theleghooverer it’s the naked marshmallow company. I got DD one last year... different flavour behind each door plus a hot choc spoon on Christmas Eve. Only thing is if you want the toasting candle it is purchased separately.

@48thelegohooverer
The M&S advent calender usually has good stuff in and previously has been on offer if you spend a certain amount in the shop when buying it. They do sell quick though.

Neon Sheep have some good bits in their sale including some Christmas themed stuff. Might be good for stocking fillers

@UselessInDisguise

I can't remember who posted looking for llama gifts but these have come up for £6.99 plus 10% off for new customers and free delivery with code 3DELIVERY. Someone else was looking for nice lights for their DD so this might be helpful site for them too: lights4fun LLAMA LIGHTS

Reposting in case it's missed on the old thread. Thanks @Reastie

Ooh I just bought those llama lights and they were £4.99 and 3DELIVERY got me .... free delivery . I don’t know who they are for but I love them

That smasher egg is already back upto £18 will keep an eye as my youngest would love it for his 6th bday in Nov

Oh yes sorry I've posted the wrong price. The llama night light is 7.99