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Thread 11: The one with the cinnamon bumss

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RainbowPhilosophy · 08/10/2021 21:09

Standing in for @Reastie as thread 10 was filling up quickly...

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 Chinahere. 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 receive.

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Blueberryflavour · 10/10/2021 00:11

@Clucket87 @NoWordForFluffy

Thanks both of you I have now placed my £75 plus order with Lakeland, a wee treat for myself just fell in the basket as well, not sure it will make it til Christmas though 😋

toodizzyizzy · 10/10/2021 00:12

@Purpleheadgirl Brilliant, was looking at this for my favourite Auntie 😀

thaegumathteth · 10/10/2021 00:42

Argh I'm so behind on this thread. Congrats to @psuedocream3

Delahot · 10/10/2021 01:37

@Jumpingintochristmas she will be 11 x

MydeamonsanOstrich · 10/10/2021 06:54

Thanks for the diamond art @Purpleheadgirl. I missed it last time and is perfect for SIL

WhereTheresAHill · 10/10/2021 06:57

Ooooh I’m so sorry @Blueberryflavour @NoWordForFluffy @MyrealnameisBernard, I was out all day yesterday.

I’ve sent the 20% off to fluffy but if you don’t need it any more and I think it might just be Bernard that needs one now?

Sorry again, stupid real life getting in the way Xmas Grin

TheRosariojewels · 10/10/2021 07:11

**www.arkcolour.design/?category=SALE

Ark Colour design have some items on sale. They also have a surprise seconds box with £60 of goods for £20, which I'm tempted to try. The leather goods are made in Scotland, lots of quirky designs. It's free delivery over £20

TheRosariojewels · 10/10/2021 07:13

www.arkcolour.design/?category=SALE

Twilightstarbright · 10/10/2021 07:15

@QOD there’s a Nrxt beauty box for £20 which could be good?

1AngelicFruitCake · 10/10/2021 07:19

@MardyNun

To the PP who was looking for the W at b&m (sorry tried scrolling back but can’t find you), I’m sure I read on the b&m sack support thread that a poster rang b & m and they confirmed they don’t do W’s, along with X and Q’s. Hope I’m Wrong but that’s that a ppw said
Thanks so much. I’m gutted! How ridiculous not to make a W! Thank you for letting me know, I’ll have to return my other letters 🙄😁
NoWordForFluffy · 10/10/2021 07:21

I've forwarded the code onto @MyrealnameisBernard. Hopefully it's arrived Ok! Xmas Grin

Haveyoubrushedyourteeth · 10/10/2021 07:26

Lego friends vets clinic is down to 15£ on Amazon this morning, as is the Lego City Fire Rescue Helicopter if anyone is after them.

finallyfoundkeys · 10/10/2021 07:37

@Delahot

DD has requested a bobble hat for Christmas. Must have a big bobble and bobble must be multicoloured and fluffy Confused anyone seen anything on their travels?
www.thomasandco.online/hats-1-c.asp

This place might have one. They are really great. I have had mine a few years lined inside and the Pom Pom is big a supper fluffy.

Lovely little company who really helped me out when I lost my Pom Pom.

Pom Pom comes off to wash the hat. Looking forward to getting mine out again this year.

PeachTea1 · 10/10/2021 07:49

Saw some £8 squishmallows in b&m yesterday - ginger cat, narwhal. Wish I had someone to buy them for they were really cute!

Twilightstarbright · 10/10/2021 07:59

Schleich have save 10% on purchases of £99 or more and 20% on purchases of £150 or more.

IAmSantaOhYesIAm · 10/10/2021 08:00

Thanks to the poster who said about the 20% off Nike sale - ds wants an oversized hoodie but not in blanket material so I’ve got him a 2xl Nike hoodie - also a sweater for his birthday and that added to my real life actual shopping trip yesterday he’s almost done!
Now need to concentrate on ds1 19 - who says he doesn’t want anything and everyone else!
Loving the Christmas threads!

user1466167893 · 10/10/2021 08:02

Thanks for all the hat, scarf and glove ideas. It's the full set matching that's causing me the problem, so I'm going to try a RL shopping trip. Definitely some options at Next but some bits out of stock and wondering whether TK Maxx might have some. Otherwise, Superdry option may have to be way to go! Who knew this would be so hard 😂

WhereTheresAHill · 10/10/2021 08:09

@NoWordForFluffy

I've forwarded the code onto *@MyrealnameisBernard*. Hopefully it's arrived Ok! Xmas Grin
Thank you, sorry again 🙈
Jumpingintochristmas · 10/10/2021 08:16

@Delahot the set I shared are DD10’s newest ones and super comfortable although she’s just up and I asked her what’s her absolute favourite and her vote goes to the Next beanie (available with pompom this year) so I will get another of those. Great value and easy to spot when out on a gloomy day Grin.

@IAmSantaOhYesIAm glad you got a bargain at Nike. The free delivery alone is great!

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NeedingCoffee · 10/10/2021 08:21

Seasalt has 3 for 2 on lots of gifts

DockOTheBay · 10/10/2021 08:22

@Purpleheadgirl thanks for the diamond art kit, they seem very good value. I was wondering what age you would say they're suitable for please? I buy for a local charity who give gifts to local kids and wondering if it would be suitable for the older teens?

Purpleheadgirl · 10/10/2021 08:26

@DockOTheBay sorry i haven't tried them myself, just got one to try! But having seem them, they are tiny pieces and need a steady hand so perhaps pre teen to adults?

IAmSantaOhYesIAm · 10/10/2021 08:27

Lovely fudge from yumyumtreefudge we tried and bought some at a farmers market recently and they have a flash sale this weekend 20% off. Can recommend the rhubarb fudge and the Christmas pudding fudge!

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IAmSantaOhYesIAm · 10/10/2021 08:28

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yoshiblue · 10/10/2021 08:39

@Famousthehero thanks for the Rex London link, spotted a few stocking items that could be good!