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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 😬

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Vebrithien · 02/11/2020 19:27

@BicycleMadeForTwo

Did anyone order the cheap Christmas tree hanging decorations of the 2020 family (the ones with the toilet roll) on Amazon and get them? I had two orders in but none have shown up so Amazon are going to refund. Just wondering if any did arrive?
Two of mine (2 and 3 people) showed up almost 3 weeks after their estimated delivery date. I had already ordered replacements from a UK seller on eBay.

Three of them (4 and 5 people, from a different Amazon seller) were due on Saturday, but no sign yet.

BicycleMadeForTwo · 02/11/2020 19:31

Sounds a bit and miss with the deliveries then. I’ll wait it out and see if they arrive, they were only little extras so not a big deal but a bit annoying.

Penguinbeaver · 02/11/2020 19:32

Did anyone order the personalised tshirts for a fiver awhile back? I haven't received mine but can't find any delivery details?

Baileyscoffeeandcampfires · 02/11/2020 19:33

Qvcismyjam- sorry to hear about redundancy- Dh works for an airline so his job is very uncertain

I got some good ideas from this thread

Stocking ideas for DPs / DHs www.mumsnet.com/Talk/Christmas/4061678-Stocking-ideas-for-DPs-DHs

TheLastStarfighter · 02/11/2020 19:34

Topcashback has 8% cashback on QVC and £5 off with code FIVE4U which brings the Elemis set down to £47 delivered (after the cashback)

RaggieDolls · 02/11/2020 19:35

I'm sorry @QVCismyJam. That is rotten news.

I wouldn't know what to recommend as mine as still primary age. The there's still lots of time for more bargains to come up though so I'm sure you'll find some nice bits for him. Thanks

Dolphintrainer · 02/11/2020 19:37

@ QVCismyJam Sorry to hear about your redundancy news. Here are some ideas.....
Lynx Ice/Chill set - there are several of these around including a £15 gym set that comes with lynx towel and water bottle and the usual smellies
Gaming Headset
EarPods/headphones
Wallet (Adidas, Nike or similar)
White socks (which teen doesn’t want/need new white socks?)
CK underwear (if he’s not bothered yet then by the time he’s 17 he probably will)
Microwave noodle bowl (this age they seem to be hungry all the time and noodles are popular, easy fillers)
Hot chocolate stirrers on sticks
If he likes/is interesting in cooking then an appropriate cook book
Echo dot
Shower speaker
Adidas or Champion hoodie or T-shirt
Chocolate or sweet hamper
EDT
Electric shaver perhaps?

WineandDine · 02/11/2020 19:41

[quote Limeavocado]**@WineandDine* Amazon are selling AirPods for £129* at the moment, looks like fulfilled by Apple Store, it’s the cheapest I’ve seen them ever. I believe the price drop is because they’re 2nd generation ones and not the newer wireless ones but they did the job for us and I’m really happy with the pair we got from there a few days ago.[/quote]
Thank you! Smile

TheLastStarfighter · 02/11/2020 19:50

@QVCismyJam really sorry to hear about your situation. If he likes anime and you are looking for bargains, I would eBay favourite anime on eBay, new, buy-it-now, location China. There’s enough time for things to arrive, and you’ll pay much less than from UK. You could look for T-shirt’s, hoodie, backpack/messenger bag of his favourite characters?

Puffalicious · 02/11/2020 19:51

QVC Hollister fragrance This is lovely and fresh. My DS16 wears it and loves it.

PenguinBeaver I received mine on Thursday. They are lovely quality. I ordered some fill price too and pleased with them all, esp the baby Bowie one for DN at 8 months.

Puffalicious · 02/11/2020 19:54

Wineanddine These are 2nd generation, wireless charging. DS16 has these from last Christmas and have been excellent airpods!

Puffalicious · 02/11/2020 19:59

Amazon have them too. airpods

Be careful of OnBuy and PriceLulu offering at lower: I suspect they maybe grey goods (made for the overseas market so no UK guarantee) . They might not be, but both companies based in HongKong, so it's a risk.

I've just ordered Samsung Buds+ for DS14 birthday next week. I hunted and could get them a good £30-40 cheaper from these guys but I didn't want the risk. Don't like giving Amazon the custom but got them for £125 instead of £159 from Lewis/ Curry's etc.

CaramelCandle · 02/11/2020 20:04

Not sure if it's been posted already but Very are doing 20% off with code Q4RLY. Works on discounted items too.

EverybodyKeepCool · 02/11/2020 20:06

Nice gin gift of a choice of London Distillery gin, a glass and a pack of Fever Tree tonic/ginger
thedropstore-com.myshopify.com/products/city-of-london-distillery-fever-tree-highball-glass-bundle

CoffeeAndCake3 · 02/11/2020 20:07

These christmas tree earrings are 88p on amazon take until end November to come but can't argue with that. Good reviews too

christmas tree earrings

VividImagination · 02/11/2020 20:11

@Penguinbeaver I haven’t received mine yet. I emailed them a couple of weeks ago and they said they were very busy but should be about a week so hopefully soon.

Sunshineskies · 02/11/2020 20:15

@QVCismyJam I could’ve written that post myself almost word for word but it is my 16 year old dd I’m struggling with. She’s into anime and gaming too. And yes to not being able to get the usual costa cards etc.
Funnily enough I’ve just been having a little browse today for ideas and I found some socks on Wish of the anime characters she likes. No idea what the quality will be like from Wish as I’ve heard mixed reviews but at £3 per pair I’m willing to take a chance. Then on Etsy I got her a t shirt with another of her fave characters on. I actually added the t shirt and then dithered for a bit and then the seller sent me a 10% promo code which was a nice bonus. It was around £12 with the discount. We also got her some strip lights for her room and a keyboard and mouse that light up (got those on the amazon prime day, might be worth waiting for Black Friday for any gaming/electrical stuff).
Also got some of her fave (expensive) chocolates.
I’m going to finish reading the thread now to see what else you’ve been recommended so that hopefully I can pick up some more bits too. Have two younger dc who have lots more so need to bulk her gifts out a bit.

torthecatlady · 02/11/2020 20:18

@Mumto3thatsme Can you please point me in the right direction to the kukubird version of the oodies? I had a look and I can't see them!

FireflyGirl · 02/11/2020 20:22

Free delivery at Smiggle with code EOL29SG.

They have their advent calendars in now, £20 down from £25, and they've got a couple of bits in the sale with an extra 50% off, but nothing too exciting.

Jedstre · 02/11/2020 20:32

Has anyone bought a fake fur bean bag that they would recommend please?

MissingMo · 02/11/2020 20:34

@CoffeeAndCake3

Has anyone recieved their Christmas edition of good housekeeping yet?

Also, the olive body shop shower gel, is this suitable for men does anyone know? DH keeps km he likes my body shop stuff but I don't know what they all smell like!

I Recieved my Xmas good housekeeping today. On the body shop online range its nice. Quite unoffensive and not hugely fragrant.
CoffeeAndCake3 · 02/11/2020 20:37

Thanks very much for the info, I booked myself a bath this evening (I have a baby and a toddler, enough said) and I was so disappointed that my magazine hasn't come yet! More excuse for another when it arrives. I will give it a week before chasing, thanks

Feelingpoorlysick · 02/11/2020 20:37

I have a £5 off 25 and £10 off 50 for Matalan if anyone would like them? Valid until the 4th.

Makedo · 02/11/2020 20:37

70% off Christmas cards, calanders photobooks and mugs on optimal print until.midnight tonight

Use code THANKYOU70
If you want free delivery download the app and use code freedelivery

I got a personalised Christmas card for about 17p the other day. Off to see if I can get a cheap mug.

thaegumathteth · 02/11/2020 20:40

@TheCrow flamingo apparently? She also wanted Megan plays but I showed her that and it's all pink and unicorns so she's went off it.