Thread 13 - the one with the day of the cardboard boxes

[Reastie]

Thanks @bizzey for the title, which tickled me! The day of the triffids? Nope, it’s the day of the cardboard boxes!

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 for the new thread, I’m feeling very festive today I picked up the Booths Christmas book and have eaten my first mince pie. Now deciding when we can fit a December trip to our nearest Booths an hour away.

Thank you Reastie

If anyone is buying for outdorsy people Cotswold Outdoors have some good bits in the clearance. I picked up The North Face etip gloves for DH and a North Face hat for nephew both half price. Delivery is free over £50 but you can click and collect for free if there is stock in the shop near you

Thank you Reastie 😊

😁

Thanks @Reastie for the new thread

I have a 10% off Music Magpie if anyone can use it. A birthday code for me, but I won't use it. 🎂

Don’t know if anyone will be interested but I posted at the end of the last thread to say Sophie Allport has 15% off with code NEWLEAF just until the end of today. Christmas sacks and stockings are lovely and can be personalised www.sophieallport.com/collections/christmas-stockings-sacks

I am so far ahead thanks to these threads, that I actually did some wrapping today! Well chuffed

Thanks for thread!

The Spicery have 33% off all their Legend cookbook kits and a free 2022 calendar if you spend over £20. Thought it seemed a good deal for a foodie Christmas gift

Someone was asking for a code for throw throw burrito.

GAME have 20% off in store on all their board games at the moment.

Some cheaper than Amazon before the discount such as pandemic and Dino dump

For this buying from BUYAGIFT the code VCOCTBR23 gives 23% off. Doesn't stack but depending on spend, gives more than the other code! Thank you, wouldn't have looked but sorts afternoon tea vouchers for parents x

AHH shucks
Thank you @Reastie .After 11 + years on MN ...Now feel like a fully fledged member !!
(Trying to ignore how many hours that equates to in real life !)

@dementedma
I have sort of started as well.
Laid everything out holidaying ds's bed ...and looked at it ....and looked at it again !!
1 week in ...and I have still forgotten were I put/lost 2 items !!

My problem is ..I am buying for 3 birthdays before Christmas ...and I can't work out how to organise the birthday Vs Christmas presents !

Thanks for the WH Smith code (9516004). I found that the code still worked on the 2 for £10 annuals, taking them down further. Screenshot of what I ordered in case it's useful to anyone. The prices shown are after any discount was applied.

Has anyone bought any of The Spicery Legends kits. I know they’ve been mentioned on here numerous times in the past but I seem to have glossed over them. Was looking for recently divorced DF who at 79 has suddenly taken a massive interest in cooking.

Thank you for the hotdiamonds codes - I managed to stack alL of them - the 30% 25%, and 10%!!! but paid for postage.

I’m hoping that they don’t cancel my order as that is all my nieces gifts sorted!

@Nearlyadoctor I've bought five as Christmas presents they look nice xxxx

@Waterlemon

Thank you for the hotdiamonds codes - I managed to stack alL of them - the 30% 25%, and 10%!!! but paid for postage.

I’m hoping that they don’t cancel my order as that is all my nieces gifts sorted!

I managed this too, absolute bargain!

can soemone repost the hotdiamonds codes if you dont mind please?

Just browsing the RNLI catalogue, some nice things this year plus more on the website Including some clothing offers

Think I am going to get a Conker Gin for DH, maybe some other bits for gifts for the hard to buy for people on my list. Might add in a few of the decorations too.

I'm just looking at some earrings on hot diamonds. They are now £26 instead of £60 and parents buying them...but what if I don't love them?!

@OneNightTimeMenaceStrikesBack

can soemone repost the hotdiamonds codes if you dont mind please?

Try these:

303030 for 25% off
New10 for 10% off
NETHD30 30% off
Jewels for free delivery