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Thread 16 - the one with slick willies

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Reastie · 29/10/2020 19:45

I still have no idea if that’s a typo, euphemism or actual shop
@XFPW 😬

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 Thanks

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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 Thanks

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Reastie · 29/10/2020 19:45

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.

Independent online businesses look here for links recommended or own businesses.

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.

Thank you fireflygirl for the info on when supermarkets opened Christmas delivery slots last year:
Last year, Morrisons opened their Christmas delivery slots to pass holders on 6 November, and non-pass holders on 27th November, Tesco opened theirs 3 days early for pass holders (27th as opposed to 30th), and Asda 5 days earlier (13th as opposed to 18th). Sainsbury's likely opened theirs 3 weeks in advance to everyone at the same time.

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

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XFPW · 29/10/2020 20:22

Oh my! I made the thread title Blush

It IS a real shop - I promise! Not a typo, except that I missed the apostrophe which I guess changes things somewhat! (And my DC call me the grammar police too - in my defence, I was paying more attention to the lack of bargains than the name when I was browsing the website.) Slick Willie’s

ScarlettDarling · 29/10/2020 20:23

@scbchl these ribbon bracelets from Lily Belle are gorgeous. My dd and her friends love them and all club together to buy them for each other's birthdays, personalising them with cute messages.

ScarlettDarling · 29/10/2020 20:24

Ooh, and anyone who works in a school,from 2nd Nov you can get 10% off your shopping bill just by showing your school Id!

XFPW · 29/10/2020 20:32

I second the Lily Belle bracelets - my DTs have one each of these too and they are also firm favourites.

Also good to know I can get 10% off with my school ID - that might just be an extra wee gift for the DDs

Amazonmulu · 29/10/2020 20:54

Could someone post the penhaligons secret sale link please? I can't find it for the life of me 🤦🏻‍♀️

Notlongnow1 · 29/10/2020 20:57

@ScarlettDarling where? Lol

Dolphintrainer · 29/10/2020 21:02

@ScarlettDarling Thanks for the bracelet idea. Just ordered one - it’s perfect for the person I have in mind!

stressbucket1 · 29/10/2020 21:10

Not sure if its been mentioned before but nintendo switch games £36.99 in currys. If you select collect in store and use code FNDDGAME it takes another £5 off. Making Mario Kart 8 £31.99 plus other games

MsMiaWallace · 29/10/2020 21:13

Thanks for the new thread x

margaritasbythesea · 29/10/2020 21:19

Thanks for new thread Reastie

Sheepland.co.uk have free delivery this weekend with code FREEUKPOSTAGE . I got really nice cushions from them last year after a recommendstion here.

waitforitwaitforit · 29/10/2020 21:22

Sorry if it's been posted but the Disney shop have 20% off online with code MAGIC20

tootsnwoocake · 29/10/2020 21:29

My 12 year old DD has just asked for a toiletries advent calendar. Specified no make up. Does anyone have any suggestions please ? Budget is around £20-£25.

TheGirlWhoLived · 29/10/2020 21:29

Anyone else getting boots orders? Mine are coming SO SLOWLY! I mean 10 days plus? Also they cancelled an order for 3 items and a couple of packs of dummies as they could no longer fulfill it. Really random

ScarlettDarling · 29/10/2020 21:35

@ScarlettDarling

Ooh, and anyone who works in a school,from 2nd Nov you can get 10% off your shopping bill just by showing your school Id!
Oops,sorry, meant to say it's at Morrisons!!!
GazingAndGrazing · 29/10/2020 21:37

@tootsnwoocake

My 12 year old DD has just asked for a toiletries advent calendar. Specified no make up. Does anyone have any suggestions please ? Budget is around £20-£25.
Lush?

I bought Superdrug ones last year for DD but I think there was some nail varnish in them.

GazingAndGrazing · 29/10/2020 21:47

We are planning a virtual/zoom lucky dip style game as there are 7 of us not in one bubble Sad

I’m thinking, pull a lucky dip prize and the next one can either steal it or pull etc etc - the “prizes” read tat/funny Grin will be with me at my house and I’ll Co-ordinate For a time when we can be together.

Youngest is 13 rest are adults and 2 puppies, can’t forget them!

I’ve shopped on most links mentioned on our threads plus Hawkins bizzar etc.

Needs to be online as I can’t go out, all help appreciated please

PolkadotsAndMoonbeams · 29/10/2020 21:53

@Amazonmulu

Could someone post the penhaligons secret sale link please? I can't find it for the life of me 🤦🏻‍♀️
Here you go.
Dolphintrainer · 29/10/2020 21:56

@ScarlettDarling How about the Bomb Cosmetics advent calendar? It’s all mini bath bombs and mini soaps. They do a pink or blue one. I bought the blue one recently on Amazon for £14 but it’s more expensive now so it’s worth a watch or Camel. Here’s the pink one
[[https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bomb-Cosmetics-Advent-Calendar/dp/B013NUHUU6/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=bomb+cosmetics+advent&tag=mumsnetforu03-21&qid=1604008474&sr=8-1 Bomb cosmetics advent calendar ]]

TheDrsDocMartens · 29/10/2020 21:57

Ooh I have a school ID

Dolphintrainer · 29/10/2020 21:59

Sorry link fail, I’ll try again...
Advent

BeaLola · 29/10/2020 21:59

@Bezzi I like the stocking idea for your Mum - did one for my DF one year and was a big hit. If you don't mind me asking how old is yr Mum ?

Definitely satsuma,
Chocolate coins
Handkerchief or Christmas decorated pocket tissues
Bubble bath (for me Matey takes me back to childhood)
One of those personalised straws from earlier thread
Hot chocolate sachet plus chocolate dippers
One of those fortune telling fish that curl up in your hand
Bath bomb
Sparkly nail varnish or lovely hand cream
M&S mini gin bauble
Mini nice smelling hand sanitiser
Glasses wipes if she wears them - think personalised ones with photo mentioned on earlier thread
Festive earrings
Roller perfume
Chocolate/sweets
Keyring
Pretty coloured charger cable
Pom Pom bobble hat/beanie

CurseryKinkajoo · 29/10/2020 22:01

Bargain experts GrinFlowers

DC4 wants to extra controllers for his Switch so his older siblings can play with him, do you think they're the sort of thing to come out on Black Friday?

BunnyBerries · 29/10/2020 22:15

Out and About - A First Book of Poems is just £4.91 on an Amazon limited time deal, it's usually around £7. Such a beautiful book, the poems and illustrations are enchanting. Ages 3+ plus could memorise parts of the poems and it's lovely for that age group.

Thread 16 - the one with slick willies
Thread 16 - the one with slick willies
Manyoaks · 29/10/2020 22:17

Thank you stressbucket that's another present crossed of my listSmile