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Thread 14 - the one where we definitely don’t ask IveGotALovelyBunchOfCoconuts’ dh to hide our presents

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Reastie · 19/10/2020 18:44

Hope you don’t mind the title @IveGotALovelyBunchOfCoconuts !

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 *

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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

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JoanneCofton · 21/10/2020 06:30

@sunnyday1976 was it you looking for the chilli’s bottle deal? I haven’t read the full thread yet but I ordered a SHO bottle which are the exact same, same price point etc that I had personalised. I had a code off of this thread for 50% off and they don free delivery, I can’t remember the exact code but it was something like new-sho but if you have a google it should come up. I had a look before and the reviews are on par with chillis and the 50% off makes them much cheaper even with the personalisation. They come in a nice box as well

1122christy · 21/10/2020 06:38

@slithytoveisascientist how annoying I bought that on prime day when it was reduced to £87 lol oh and warning for anyone who does by lego helicarrier it came unboxed. The delivery guy hid it for me while I ran to get a bin bag lol

Crowsandshivers · 21/10/2020 07:07

@TheGriffle thanks for sharing this. I will be getting that! Silly question- what tape do you use for it?

Crowsandshivers · 21/10/2020 07:08

WHSmith 10% off £20 and 15% off £30 with the code: SUPERSAVER

Twilightstarbright · 21/10/2020 07:28

Those of you with no HB/B&M nearby, have you see the hot chocolate marshmallow toppers or mug hugger biscuits anywhere either in store or online? I can only find them on eBay for £9 for two boxes!!

Crowsandshivers · 21/10/2020 07:29

Does anyone have a good recommendation for Christmas rubber stamps for wrapping paper?

Twilightstarbright · 21/10/2020 07:29

Also just a reminder that I'm happy to give a student discount code if anyone needs one.

buckeejit · 21/10/2020 07:35

Warning!!!

Sainsburys double up- I just remembered folk saying about going to a 'big store'. I believe they restrict it to if you've shopped there in the last 30-90 days. So if you plan to spend points at a big store, do a trip & scan your nectar card there now to allow you to seem a 'regular customer'

Brogues · 21/10/2020 07:46

Argh the shoes I want from Very are back in stock in the size I want but now the 20% off code has run out.

LostMyRubySlippers · 21/10/2020 07:53

@Brogues

Argh the shoes I want from Very are back in stock in the size I want but now the 20% off code has run out.
Try Q4RNN for 20% off Very- might be account specific though Says valid til 8th Nov
Icantfindanewname · 21/10/2020 07:56

Oh wonderful bargain hunters, please help with a non- Christmasy bargain. I'm about to finish chemo in about 3 weeks and would love to buy the chemo staff (nurses, HCAs, domestics) some lovely teas/coffees/hot chocolate etc to have in their well deserved breaks (they seem to get loads of sweets / chocolates so I wanted something a little different - I'm also open to any other ideas). Although they are definitely worth the full price, the bargain hunter in me wonders if there are there any bargains to be had?

newnamesameold · 21/10/2020 08:08

Amazon seems to have Sylvanian discounted, sorry I can't remember who was asking......

I8toys · 21/10/2020 08:13

Offers on Wax Lyrical again on Amazon. Candle Advent calendar for £10.99

Trumpton · 21/10/2020 08:15

@Icantfindanewname
When I finished chemo I took in a basket of lovely locally made handmade soaps and lip balms and hand creams for the team .
They were well received . I still attend every three weeks and various staff still mention them . Hospitals are always dry and their poor skin suffers .

pasinphoebe · 21/10/2020 08:20

I have seen loads of snowflake mallow toppers in my home bargains.
I found snowman mallow toppers in the range :-)

woodwaj · 21/10/2020 08:24

@Crowsandshivers if you want to design a personalised stamp try mamamakes on Facebook I think she does set designs too though

Crackery · 21/10/2020 08:29

Remind me... do M&S still do their 20% off days? Or is it friends and family codes only... and if so do we expect any out before Christmas?

myhobbyisouting · 21/10/2020 08:31

@buckeejit last year it was if you'd shopped there in the last 12 months

Focusanddetermination · 21/10/2020 08:32

I'd love one of the wooden Primark Harry Potter advent calendars, if anyone has seen them come in yet.. Don't fancy my chances of getting there in time if they're very popular..

Yeknom · 21/10/2020 08:32

@buckeejit

Warning!!!

Sainsburys double up- I just remembered folk saying about going to a 'big store'. I believe they restrict it to if you've shopped there in the last 30-90 days. So if you plan to spend points at a big store, do a trip & scan your nectar card there now to allow you to seem a 'regular customer'

I definitely wasn't a regular customer last year where I used double up as we were on our way back from centre Parcs and stopped off at a random one!
buckeejit · 21/10/2020 08:45

Thanks for the double up clarification.

Doesn't seem like they have so much this year. I got £150 worth of switch 2 years ago with my vouchers. It was my best bargain to date! Don't even think they have any games now! Still, there's always wine!

recklessgran · 21/10/2020 08:47

@Crackery not sure now about M&S - their offers seem tied to your sparks card at the moment. [I'm really annoyed with them myself since I spend a small fortune in the food hall yet my offers are pathetic.] I haven't had any 20% off coupons since before lockdown. I'm hoping they do something soon as I'm after some Christmas throws and cushions from there. Hoping an insider will tell us what's going on!

EwDavid · 21/10/2020 08:47

I'm popping to B&M today and possibly Home Bargains if anyone would like me to look out for anything?

UselessInDisguise · 21/10/2020 08:52

I'm also off to home bargains today and possibly b&m if someone's desperate for anything. I need an 'O' sack still Hmm

Isadora2007 · 21/10/2020 08:58

@Icantfindanewname what about a Tasimmo machine if they’re still on offer at £25?
Or Sainsbury’s had big boxes of individually wrapped border biscuits recently which was good. Or mugs!!! Hospital staff always need mugs as theirs go walkabout all the time (I’m blaming the Drs).