Thread 7: the one with the Sti sitting on the shelf

[Reastie]

Thanks @riverhouse for the title!

If you’re posting anything specifically for me please do @ me or I may not spot it. It’s helpful if when sharing bargain info you bold it to make it easy for people to differentiate between chat and bargain links.

To follow the thread without using up a post to mark place you can click on ‘watch this thread’ at the top of the first post.

No affiliate links please.

Referral thread here to use for if you’re posting your personal referral link to others.

Vodafone codes thread here

Second message has a few links and info which I’ll slowly build up, let me know if there’s anything you’d like me to add to it

Thought I’d do a ‘how to’ for a couple of things people often post about not being sure of

To do click links you do this put link in here then a space then the name or phrase you want to go with the link . Don’t put a space between the start of the link or the last word next to the like I have or it won’t work but I had to to demonstrate.

Some top tips from thelegohooverer:

My tips are:
check out companies on trustpilot before ordering
be wary of companies that only have email/contact firms for customer services and no phone numbers or addresses (unless of course you enjoy meaningless replies from bots)
keep a list of what you’ve ordered so you can follow up if something doesn’t arrive. Sometimes it’s a numbers game where they’re betting on people not following up on missing orders.
check where things are shipped from, particularly if you need them quickly. I’ve got caught out waiting for the slow boat from China when I thought I was ordering locally.
I’ve started using Revolut to avoid putting in my main bank details (and it helps me budget)

Aliexpress have lots of stuff very cheap, order early as it’s all delivered from China here . Be aware some items are a bit knock off in quality and safety, check reviews and be aware. Clothes can come up v small and take the photos with a pinch of salt as a guide for what you will get.

Amazon free delivery tool here

Camelcamelcamel is a brilliant site that tracks prices on amazon here

Lisa angel sale is popular when on, apparently arrive nicely packaged too here

Magazine subscription offers here and here

Netpricedirect has discount toys and party bits here

Toys for a pound here

Thanks Reastie for the new thread!

I would love someone to pm me a student beans offer for Nintendo if you could. I really want to surprise DH with a Nintendo Switch!

Gosh these go quick!

Straysocks I believe Ted Baker is cruelty free & there is one on offer on Amazon.

Thanks so so much

I'm here, thanks @Reastie

Reposting incase missed on old thread

@gaggiagirl

You can't use the wax from any Neom candle but there are specific ones that are just for that. Haven't tried but they are on my wish list, I love neom products.

Went to TK Maxx, B&M and M&S today.

TK Maxx was very underwhelming, barely anything Christmassy at all.

B&M was super busy, as you'd expect. Had quite alot of Christmas stuff out. Had a quick look at the letter stockings, but some super pushy woman was adamant she would have first pickings. I picked up a few bits - wrapping paper, hand warmers, cute dog cup, water bottle. Lady at checkout said today she's noticed people buying much more Christmas stuff. She said you should get it while you can, as deliveries are so unreliable at the minute.

Went to M&S and again, a little underwhelming. Managed to get a Christmas Tea tin though

Not sure if my area is just slow at getting the Christmas stock out, or if everyone is just snapping it up!

@gaggiagirl this is what I mean. They have several different scents.

Code 15FORYOU gives you 15% off at the moment.

I'm loving these threads - I'm normally totally against thinking about presents until after bonfire night but am feeling the inspiration to make a start!

My local B&M were putting out lots of gifts today - I picked up for my DD (16) some fluffy initial socks, fluffy bath pillow and a family quiz game.

I found some mug cake sachets in Lidls for 49p so will use as little stocking fillers!

Struggling for ideas for DS who will be 3. His birthday is in October so I need to buy for that also... any ideas would be great!

@cheeseaholic Tonie or yoto player? My 4yo got a Tonie player for Christmas at 3.5 and it’s used every day.

Thanks for Ted Baker tip. Will do either DS or DH.

LOL OMG Spicy Babe £20 instead of £31.99, cheapest price according to camel camel camel. Really good price for an OMG doll.

Giant bean bags?

Managed to get to M&S again.

No stirrers. Managed to pick up a gold light up shortbread tin (also had in bronze) and a silver light up tea tin. Do the tea tins come in gold and bronze too? Now I'm looking at it at home, the silver is a bit... meh?

Also as PP got a cute musical gingerbread house tin.

Does anyone know when the Ikea christmas stuff might go online. I can't go to the shops and just want one star.

Thank you to the poster who shared the Holland & Barrett boxes, I collected mine today and all items were as listed on the boxes (I ordered 2). And thanks too for the hair straighters from Amazon….they are whizzing their way to me soon.

Sorry no bargains to share today 🤭 but hopefully I’ll see something soon!

[quote Twilightstarbright]@cheeseaholic Tonie or yoto player? My 4yo got a Tonie player for Christmas at 3.5 and it’s used every day.[/quote]
Thank-you - I keep reading good things about the Tonie player so I'll take a look

This is confusing....two threads goin

I just bought the hair straighteners for Dd! Thanks to who posted them, sorry I can’t remember your name!

Also this book is great, my little one who is 2 loves it. On Amazon for £3.49

Sorry a pic would help lol

Not really yes I can. 😁
Fill up the other one with a merry Christmas song or jingle your bells!!!

Damm missed the straightners

@itsonlysubterfuge I can PM you one if needed still?

Thanks @Reastie reporting in for the new thread.