Thread 10 - the one where everyone starts writing the bargain info *in bold*

[Reastie]

NEW INFO PLZ READ
**please post any bargain info IN BOLD to make it easier to scroll through the thread.

To make things bold you:
Put a star each side of what you want to make bold like this but without the space between the star and the writing *

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

Thanks reastie.
Cross posted with new post alert so in case it is missed.
You can adopt a Dinosaur from the Natural history museum. He could go and visit his own Dinosaur.

There is £5 off the Flavourly berr advent calendar if you pre order. £39.99 with free postage

25% off everything in the holland and barrat app using code APPY25 ends 4pm today

Don't know if it applies to advent calendars!

I'm new to mumsnet this year (mostly just reading) but I stumbled across these amazing bargain threads and have been checking in regularly

Copied from end of last thread...

Just a thought for the advent calendars could you by one of the Melissa and Doug stamp collections split then up over days maybe with some ink pads. Not sure if the do Christmas themed stamps

Oooo bold makes it feel shouty

One of my Penhaligons orders arrived today. Gorgeous gift boxes, free candle, 4 free samples, £15 off and 2 free tea cups! You have to love a sale that lets you stack discount codes! Also one of the perfumes I ordered was cheaper as it was UNBOXED, but I received a boxed one! YAY!

I got the £10 offer from Amazon for putting Mastercard as default payment. I don't have a mastercard, but I used my husband's card and that worked. I got the Rainbow High Amaya Raine Hair Studio for £25. For anyone, after this for Christmas, quite a few places seem to be out of stock now.

Very have 20% off lots of toys including Lego when you spend £150 on buy now pay later using code Q4RWT

Matalan codes

SMEE5-5RW-00F325-E3 £5 off £25

SMEE1-5ST-004ZHK-FC1 £10 off £50

SMEE15-5SX-008HRM-CB6 £15 off £75

www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08239W14S/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?linkCode=as2&linkId=b923a56c3c3295a5a61e6c8da95b1ed3&creativeASIN=B08239W14S&tag=mumsnetforu03-21&ie=UTF8&creative=6738

Baby born doll surprise is £6

Thanks to the poster on the previous thread for the Flamingo bag link. I'll take a look there. It's the one with lots of little flamingos I'm I'm after. Fussy teen!

Free Match Attax 20/21 season starter packs including the binder and some cards and free delivery - info here

M&S have some nice advent calendars says available from 3rd November but saw the beer and prosecco ones in store this morning.

Thanks for the new thread!

@TheRosariojewels the best deal I have found in a while, my order is due today.

How did you find the amazon link? It’s not on my banner (prime account)

@Lockdownhairdontcare

I found it on the Amazon homepage just below the smartplug deal banner.

@Grrrpredictivetex Have sent you a PM with the Lakeland code

@MsMiaWallace

Oooo bold makes it feel shouty

More Klaxon than shouty

I'm claiming that as my thread title

@ScoobySnacker

Thanks to the poster on the previous thread for the Flamingo bag link. I'll take a look there. It's the one with lots of little flamingos I'm I'm after. Fussy teen!

Don't think that's the one. There is this one although no idea how prices fare.

Thanks @Dovesandkisses managed to get a couple for my twins stockings before they sold out!

Ocado has some toys on clearance here

Guiness world records 2021 book down to £9 on amazon todayguiness records

Afternoon all! Love these threads every year-thanks Reastie for keeping them going!

Need pressies for a friend who loves running. Any ideas?

Also, no bargain but a question in case anyone knows. Have any of you ever ordered from Lush? I’d like to buy a few bath bombs but wondered how they’ll come packaged and whether they’ll be in a box or something ready to gift?

Thank you!

@ScoobySnacker

Thanks to the poster on the previous thread for the Flamingo bag link. I'll take a look there. It's the one with lots of little flamingos I'm I'm after. Fussy teen!

Is this Sophie Allport one any good? www.sophieallport.com/products/flamingos-canvas-wash-bag-large

Thanks to the next set of posters for the bath crayons, magic flannels and stamp sets ideas. I'm going to keep an eye on Facebook for deals on little figures but with all the rest of the suggestions this morning, I think I've got the advent calendar sorted!

I consider myself pretty good at thinking of gifts for people but I'm not a patch on you guys! Love these threads.

@Lockdownhairdontcare hopefully this link will take you to the £10 mastercard amazon offer

Mastercard