Thread 5 - the one where they send you mouldy pants in the post

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I've ordered numerous things from BrandAlley and never had an issue with them, they have pretty good reviews on Trust Pilot, although do shop around as delivery is £5.95 and I have sometimes found things cheaper elsewhere.

I agree, I’ve shopped from Brand Alley for years, postage is expensive and some things have a long delivery date but this is told to you at checkout - not everything is available immediately. They are legit.

I'm looking for small Christmas figures to put in my daughter lunchbox. Found an angel cherub in home bargains but am looking for elves and other Christmas figures. Needs to be no bigger than an inch to fit all her food in.

Thanks @22Giraffes @Wtfdidwedo
Yeah I'm looking for the plane but only if it's that previous barglnious price that had been on amazon! Aiming for about £40 if I can get it

There was a Jacques of London Shut the Box game mentioned on an earlier thread but I've searched and can't find it. I now need one!

Can anyone remember how much it was please? CamelCamelCamel isn't being helpful with the lowest price and it's £15 on Amazon at the moment but I think it was lower than that when it was mentioned

Thank you - 2 jigsaws winging their way to grandma from The Works. GSG20 got 20% off with no minimum spend too.

@whoknows1230 I bought this one from Amazon in August for £11.99 here

muddle thank you

Typo have 20% off if you subscribe to their e mail. Socks 4 for £15 some quite funny ones.

Also got noodle bowl. Postage is £5 though unless your order is over £30

Some unusual tree ornaments in the sale too

Thanks for all the tips so far, working my way through my list! I was just wondering if anyone had any recommendations for a first cross stitch for a 7 year old and something marvel superhero for a 4 year old.
What apps is everyone using for keeping track of things. I know it was discussed before and someome mentioned an app which also allows you to make a note of where the present is stashed.

Thanks @TheSeedsOfADream I love that moisturiser and would have snapped that up but they must have gone!

@Smileatthesmallthings most of our jigsaws are RAvensburger very happy with them

I’ve done it! I’ve caught up. It’s taken me a week. One birthday to go next week and then I’m in the game. Only bought socks and bath bombs so far this year. Excellent self control!

[quote applepinkierainbow]@whoknows1230 I bought this one from Amazon in August for £11.99 here[/quote]
@applepinkierainbow thank you - I’ll keep watching and see if it drops lower again

@Merriwicks Santa's bag for iOS or gift list for android.

There's some great bargains on the Argos clearance. Filled my basket, and of 13 items, 1 of them is in stock anywhere near me! Damn it.....

@spam88 thanks!

Arghh I evidently need to be on here more frequently! Missed the Clinique deal and the two Argos mystery games are OOS everywhere at all nearby to me.

@whoknows1230 I saw shut the box for £2.99 in home bargains if you have one near you. It was wooden

Someone asked about grid ages ago. I've still got the all express ones and they are fab. What I can't recall is which seller.

Grid it that should say

[quote hoopdeloop]@whoknows1230 I saw shut the box for £2.99 in home bargains if you have one near you. It was wooden[/quote]
It’s not very close but I can definitely get to it. Thank you!

Haven’t caught up on yesterday’s posts, but Ticket To Ride board game is down to £25.49 on Amazon today. Sorry if already posted!

@Smileatthesmallthings

Another vote for Ravensburger being awesome. But jigsaws in the works are surprisingly good. Gibsons are really hit and miss, I would avoid them. If you find any by the mandolin company second hand they are incredible, but as far as i can't find them sold new anymore.

@merriwicks look in the Argos clearance sale. I got my nephew who is 3 and loves spiderman a cool bath set, cup and book. They have quite a bit of marvel stuff.