Thread 8 - the one with bumming and ahhing

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Thanks @TheGirlWhoLived 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

Wow just spent 2 hours catching up.
Annoyed at myself for missing the bargain candles.
Thanks for the John Lewis codes heads up. Logged onto my account and they are there.
I have a large list of Lego I need to order but need to decide whether to order now or hold off for any bargains on prime day or Black Friday or even Smyths.
Are Lego advent calendars likely to go cheaper than the 20% off? Usually I buy them in the Smyths deal which they aren't doing.

Anyone who usually buys the matalan charity pyjamas for Alder Hey. They are out tomorrow and supporting Alder Heys child mental health services this year.

Just be careful of bargain Pokemon encyclopaedias. The older ones don’t include the newer regions that have been added in the meantime and it can be very disappointing for little fans not to be able to read about their favourites. Sometimes a bargain isn’t a bargain!

@PowerslidePanda thanks for the paint recommendation. I would never have thought to check out The Works. Shall be having a look this evening.

I'm not surprised Penhaligons have to have mega sales given the website. They probably sit there, smelling wonderful, going "funny we never manage to sell much online" Never seen such a wonky website for such a posh company. That said, there are £3 lipbalms hidden in plain sight.

[quote Tiggles]@ewock
Satchel - this might show how long ds has had some of his things. The one he has is like this www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264847809887. It now looks like they just have a belt that the balls clip straight onto.www.argos.co.uk/product/8154491?storeID=886&istCompanyId=a74d8886-5df9-4baa-b776-166b3bf9111c&istFeedId=30f62ea9-9626-4cac-97c8-9ff3921f8558&istItemId=ixxwitapp&istBid=t&&cmpid=GS001&_$ja=tsid:59157%7cacid:629-618-1342%7ccid:9563523558%7cagid:102231004750%7ctid:aud-641224041097:pla-891339154543%7ccrid:423314718152%7cnw:g%7crnd:13499185142956867617%7cdvc:m%7cadp:%7cmt:%7cloc:9045253&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=9563523558&utm_term=8154491&utm_content=shopping&utm_custom1=102231004750&utm_custom2=629-618-1342&gclid=Cj0KCQjwk8b7BRCaARIsAARRTL4bKsTLkhsSL_Ba1CZcnfniF3KC3f508X38srx5IsnHtoNrJIMljuEaApxnEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
I do remember with the bag having to keep an eye in the price and catching it when it dropped.[/quote]
Thanks so much. I've seen the belts but much prefer the satchel. Pokemon is like a rabbit hole so many different things! You have been so kind giving me these ideas.

@allatonce99 I think that has your name and postcode on, or whoever you last sent to. You maybe don't mind but thought I would mention.

@thelegohooverer

Just be careful of bargain Pokemon encyclopaedias. The older ones don’t include the newer regions that have been added in the meantime and it can be very disappointing for little fans not to be able to read about their favourites. Sometimes a bargain isn’t a bargain!

Good tip I wouldn't have thought about that.

@icedaisy I just reported it, oops!
Any idea how long they usually get until deleted?
Thanks

Re: weighted blankets ....

There are loads on eBay. The Brentford's one that someone linked to earlier is £21.99 delivered for the 6kg double size (IIRC the single 4kg for children was £18.99 delivered)

@Bluewavescrashing would you able to link to the beeswax wraps please? I have wanted some for ages.

[quote allatonce99]@icedaisy I just reported it, oops!
Any idea how long they usually get until deleted?
Thanks[/quote]
They are usually pretty quick, I did this on an earlier bargain thread and was less than 5 mins

I'm popping to the M&S food hall after school drop off, if anyone wants any prices checking then tag me in a post

Hoping to get the choc coins etc for advent calendars and maybe some Buck's Fizz depending on the dates

Where are you all finding the bargains on Penhaligons? Or is the website that difficult that I just cant see any!

@SweetPeaPods can you tell me what the John Lewis codes are? I’ve logged on my act and can’t see any & can’t find the info.

@LongWinterNights

Where are you all finding the bargains on Penhaligons? Or is the website that difficult that I just cant see any!

It's bonkers! I haven't ordered anything because it's doing my head in, I'll look later from PC but basically look at ALL their products, the search doesn't work properly, j know Penhaligons and some of their ranges don't come up at all. but then in their ordinary side drop down things show up (body creams etc) some down to £14 from £42 etc. Lipbalms I did find in "sale" search.

These are the codes. Hope this works!

For anyone that ordered the fake oodies from Amazon. I just contacted the seller last night and despite it saying despatched they have cancelled with no issues! Now to find some better ones to buy! I need 5, any deals?

Morning everyone, hope you don't mind me joining you, I've dipped in & out of these threads for years & always found them very helpful.

Thanks to the last few threads I've picked up a few bargains for the kids so thank you to whoever highlighted the marble run (which arrived this week despite a late Oct estimated delivery) & the Harry potter maurauders map book (which is much bigger & better quality than I expected).

I ordered raspberry gin truffles for dm to get the £10 for Prime day, the email to confirm was really quick & easy to add the credit to your acc. I'm after an Alexa in Prime day but no idea which one to get, if anyone has any recommendations I'd appreciate the help.

@Carrotcakeforbreakfast I don't suppose you import Trader Joe's stuff as part of your sideline?

@Carrotcakeforbreakfast

I am unsure how to DM on here (or even if you can!) but please tell me more. Do you import from trader joes? I clearly am the second person to hope you do! X

Gah. The period knickers have been cancelled from H&B. Has this happened to anyone else?

I have not imported stuff from there before but I can't see why not
I'll have a look.

I tend to go Bath and Bodyworks and Walmart.
I'll PM you if I can

@ArthurChristmas2 - I just checked the one I ordered from Amazon and it says it’s not due until end of Oct so I think I’m in the same boat as you. I’ve just contacted the seller and hope I too can cancel.