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Thread 25 - the one where WE GOT TO MAGIC THREAD 25!

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Reastie · 05/12/2020 06:50

25th December is Christmas Day and for the first time ever we’ve hit 25 threads! My little challenge every year was will be make it magic number 25 and we’ve only gone and done it and still 20 days to go!

Thank you everyone for posting and sharing ideas and links, so many have been helped in what will be a very difficult Christmas for many, to be able to achieve a Christmas more bumper and less expensive than they had thought they could manage,

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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NoWordForFluffy · 06/12/2020 19:00

[quote TheCrow]@nowordforfluffy that's what mine did too![/quote]
At least I don't feel marginalised!

I span on my DH's account too. And same thing! Sigh.

woodwaj · 06/12/2020 19:03

@prominent5 I would LOVE a code please!

BeaLola · 06/12/2020 19:05

JoHo123 thank you - will look at

PinkDaydreams · 06/12/2020 19:21

Evening all!
Do Huawei ever do discount codes please? DH is wanting a phone. Thank you :)

prominent5 · 06/12/2020 19:26

woodwaj pm sent

SewVeryLazy · 06/12/2020 19:31

Thank you @Luxplus that got me an already hugely reduced item for free, perfect Smile

lifelongfrugaleer · 06/12/2020 19:51

I got 3 random nectar numbers and no prize too.

LoopyGremlin · 06/12/2020 20:06

No prize for me either 😞

Luxplus · 06/12/2020 20:15

@SewVeryLazy

Thank you *@Luxplus* that got me an already hugely reduced item for free, perfect Smile
Your welcome Xmas Smile free item is always a hit Xmas Grin
nicky2512 · 06/12/2020 20:33

I too have a v expensive purchase to make from Argos. I really hate the thought of paying full but I’m scared to leave it much longer in case of delays or selling out.
As soon as I go for it there will be an offer!!

Christmascaker · 06/12/2020 20:34

🤔 I had to spin twice because the first time I wasn’t signed in! Hopefully you all get some points 🤞🏼

Fuckingfuckssake · 06/12/2020 20:59

Can I have some help please? I need a nail varnish gift set for a youngish dinner lady, she's always very kind to dc, less than a tenner, ideally closer to five. She likes pretty girly pink colours apparently.

Jedstre · 06/12/2020 21:02

Has anyone bought a wicker tree skirt that looks ice but not too expensive please? The tee had gone up but it looks a bit bare at the bottom.

rosebb1 · 06/12/2020 21:10

@nicky2512

I too have a v expensive purchase to make from Argos. I really hate the thought of paying full but I’m scared to leave it much longer in case of delays or selling out. As soon as I go for it there will be an offer!!
I was scared too and decided to bite the bullet with Argos. I've had problems with Fleurtations (buying Jellycat items that say they're in stock, waiting 2 weeks for delivery and then they end up being out of stock...Hmm) and also had the same problem with items on ebay and OnBuy. Not taking any more risks...especially as we're getting closer and closer!
WisestIsShe · 06/12/2020 21:16

@Fuckingfuckssake Wilko have some nice little gift sets with polish etc. Like this one although it says it of stock online there was plenty of everything in my local store.

Sneezein3s · 06/12/2020 21:21

@rosebb1 I had the same problem with fluerations and they didn’t reply to my messages. I had to claim through PayPal. Ended up buying from John Lewis x

caffeineanddryshampoo · 06/12/2020 21:36

Oh yes thanks to the person who recommended the Animal Crossing toys off AliXpress. My KK Slider came on Friday and I couldn't believe how fast!

greyinganddecaying · 06/12/2020 21:37

I've bitten the bullet and bought a Nintendo switch from very with a 10% discount for new account holders. So £290 with a game.

Not the bargain price from Tesco/Aldi but it will have to do.

Now need to find some decent, cheapies games!

mendandmakedo · 06/12/2020 21:48

Fab thread!
Anyone know where I can get our generation awesome academy at a more bargain price than £170?

Chailatte20 · 06/12/2020 21:59

I'm ordering lovely diaries and photo cards from Papier. Not bargainous but good quality:

www.papier.com/cards/christmas-cards/

slithytoveisascientist · 06/12/2020 22:00

Ok I’m trying to make a bar mat for my
Dad and this is his logo - is anyone able to remove the background for me, make the bee white and make it a png file please? Sorry I know it’s cheeky!

Thread 25 - the one where WE GOT TO MAGIC THREAD 25!
Chailatte20 · 06/12/2020 22:01

@PinkDaydreams

Evening all! Do Huawei ever do discount codes please? DH is wanting a phone. Thank you :)
*@PinkDaydreams* Not that I know of but they do have decent cashback on top cashback.
Junobug · 06/12/2020 22:02

@rosebb1 No! I realised yesterday that a jellycat I had ordered 2 weeks ago from Fluertaions now is out of stock and I havent received mine. I'm going to email tomorrow but I'm not holding my breath.

SnowDoggy · 06/12/2020 22:12

@slithytoveisascientist

Ok I’m trying to make a bar mat for my Dad and this is his logo - is anyone able to remove the background for me, make the bee white and make it a png file please? Sorry I know it’s cheeky!
I'm a graphic designer, happy to do this for you tomorrow afternoon as it will only take 5 mins. I'll send you a DM Smile
slithytoveisascientist · 06/12/2020 22:14

@SnowDoggy aw thank you I love this group so much. It’s so friendly and helpful x