Thread 26 - the one with the last minute panic buys

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Thanks @GoblinDaughter for the title

It’s nearly December, Father Christmas is busy putting the final touches to his toys on the workshop and we are busy elves preparing for a somewhat different Christmas this year.

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How about this store for crumpets www.britishshopabroad.com/products/Warburtons-Crumpets-6-Pack.html

@runningpink what about a customisable cookie stamp as a fun baking gift? Like this one

I’ve left buying wrapping paper very late this year. I usually buy a few rolls of the double sided super long rolls from Costco. Now I can’t remember how long the super long rolls are so I can’t decide what size rolls to buy? Can anyone help, I feel like I’m going round in circles!

Well, I've just had the most amazing bargain!

In our city centre Waitrose, getting the Christmas drinks sorted. 4 year old DD was helping me to load the bottles under DS's buggy (). The very lovely lady on the checkout praised DD for helping, and asked if we were in a hurry? She then said that she was able to let DD choose a toy, absolutely free! We asked what sort, and she said "anything you like, so choose a good one!" and to make sure we went back to her till.

DD found a Lego ice cream van she really liked (£18), so we took that set (+ cheaper one, just in case) back to the cashier.

She put the £18 set through as "it's on us" on the receipt, and DD was completely thrilled (as was I!)

Waitrose, and the dark haired lady on checkout 3, you made a little girl very happy today!

@Vebrithien how lovely!

Who was looking for gingerbread house Lego? In stock on John Lewis if you're quick!

@Graffitiqueen I'm on it!!! Thank you! 🙌🏼

@Vebrithien that is so lovely!! I bet it made the check out ladies day too!! My DS4 has got biscuits and sweets before but a toy is another level!!!

Thanks @Thedarknightsaredrawingin and @lolarabbit il check those out

@Vebrithien

Well, I've just had the most amazing bargain!

In our city centre Waitrose, getting the Christmas drinks sorted. 4 year old DD was helping me to load the bottles under DS's buggy (). The very lovely lady on the checkout praised DD for helping, and asked if we were in a hurry? She then said that she was able to let DD choose a toy, absolutely free! We asked what sort, and she said "anything you like, so choose a good one!" and to make sure we went back to her till.

DD found a Lego ice cream van she really liked (£18), so we took that set (+ cheaper one, just in case) back to the cashier.

She put the £18 set through as "it's on us" on the receipt, and DD was completely thrilled (as was I!)

Waitrose, and the dark haired lady on checkout 3, you made a little girl very happy today!

That's so lovely.

I think Waitrose must have something set up that allows the people on checkouts to give a freebie every so often.

A friend of mine was buying a bottle of fizz and got talking to the woman on the checkout. She told her that she was celebrating getting her dream job after putting herself through uni as a single parent and the checkout woman said that the fizz was on Waitrose.

@Miathecat pm'd you

@runningpink
Was also going to suggest morphe pallet (20% off on their website if you sign up) or nice make up bag, Bakedin mug cake?
There was a £5 off Bakedin referral on the referral thread so you could use that to get them both one for just a couple of pounds as a little extra with something else?

@Salamander91 I have finally managed to get a refund from Matalan - bombarding them with DM's via Facebook finally got a response
Put together a message with your order number, brief detail of order & your name & address. Save it and keep copy pasting it in to the direct message box with a few "any updates"
I know they are bombarded right now but I think the squeaky wheel will get sorted out quicker than those who wait (I have faith they'll catch up)
I think you'll just get a refund as they just can't manage anything else (& I don't blame them for that)

What with Crumpets to Tipperary and Last Minute Request for Golf Shoes, we are spoilt for new thread titles 🎉🎉

Can anyone recommend a good fruit cake by post? Ideally a smallish company. The trustpilot reviews for Betty’s are appalling!

I'm looking for a memory foam neck support pillow and I've managed to miss the last couple of deals that were posted. I don't suppose any you amazing bargain hunters have come across any have you? Thanks

Evening, has anyone received their Black Friday Aldi Roomba yet?

[quote kulaexchange]@Graffitiqueen I'm on it!!! Thank you! 🙌🏼 [/quote]
@kulaexchange did you get it?!

@purplepandas

Evening, has anyone received their Black Friday Aldi Roomba yet?

Yes got mine a week ago (not set up yet!)

Thanks @Jfw82, no sign here. Dispatched on 2nd Dec. Will chase this week I think.

@purplepandas, same here about the Aldi Black Friday Roomba

Yes got mine a week ago (not set up yet!)

I need help with an Xbox gift!

I want to buy DH a year of Xbox subscription. But I'm getting really confused between Ultimate Game Pass, Xbox live and Xbox Gold.

He doesn't do any online gaming at all. But I would like to give him something with access to the greatest number of different games. I can't work out which package is worth having, if you're not fussed about online gaming.

If anyone has teenagers, I'd really appreciate it if someone could pick their brains!

Thanks @Thisyearis2020, hope they arrive soon.

@Autumnwoman
Xbox live and Xbox live Gold are focussed around multiplayer access.

Xbox game pass gives access to about 100 games on a subscription basis (you don’t get to keep them when the subscription is over).

Xbox game pass live gold combines both.

So if he’s not bothered about multiplayer just get the game pass. Remember you can get the first month for £1. I have found it pretty good value for the amount of content.

If you get the Game Pass you can always upgrade it to include multiplayer at a later date.

[quote TwnklTwnklLittleStarfighter]@Autumnwoman
Xbox live and Xbox live Gold are focussed around multiplayer access.

Xbox game pass gives access to about 100 games on a subscription basis (you don’t get to keep them when the subscription is over).

Xbox game pass live gold combines both.

So if he’s not bothered about multiplayer just get the game pass. Remember you can get the first month for £1. I have found it pretty good value for the amount of content.

If you get the Game Pass you can always upgrade it to include multiplayer at a later date.[/quote]
Thank you, that's brilliant.