Thread 20 - the one with a drowning Gary Barlow in hot chocolate

[Reastie]

Poor old Gary - he’s gone from money off his concerts to being drowned in hot chocolate 🤣. Thanks for the title @iklboo

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

Morning @Reastie.
Thank you for all you do. It’s a lovely thread.

Thanks

Boots tenner Tuesday link www.boots.com/tuesday-offer#facet:&productBeginIndex:24&orderBy:&pageView:&minPrice:&maxPrice:&pageSize:&

Eurgh, Tesco, the queue is paused…why? What’s is going on 🤷‍♀️

Thanks for the new thread.

Does anyone know when Ocado open their Christmas slots?

I’m off real life shopping today 😬

Wow I missed the whole of thread 19!

I need to get back on track with shopping, I made such a good start but checked my list and still got quite a lot to buy!

Well that explains the Fiorelli sale. I guess I won't be getting the refund for the bag I've returned 😕

Flash sale on jellycat with Lisa Angel

https://www.lisaangel.co.uk/24-hour-deals-cuddly-toy-gifts&subidd1=content&subidd2=buttonshoppcuddlytoyssflashsale&subbid3=&campaignnid=241?utmsource=lisa+angel+newsletter+subscribers&utmmcampaign=7725e4c52f-Q4-21+-+Daily+cuddly+toy+deal&utmmedium=email&utmmterm=0e3fbe2b3a3-7725e4c52f-54716717&mcccid=7725e4c52f&mceid=b75a5dc32f

@weebarra you beat me to it. @Reastie thanks for the new thread, I predict we’ll be on thread 22 by the time Black Friday arrives.

Big bar dairy milk £5.90 amazon.

@Cluckycluck this is what the website states so you could try this email address?

Iffy - bet you'd have mastered the art of the colicky link though!

Finally got the Dairy Milk 🍫while waiting on Tesco.
Wish I had it to munch on while waiting another hour in position 195250!!!!!!

@Lovemusic33. Ocado opened their slots in October. I've been trying to change mine ever since without success, as the only one I could get HOURS after opening, was 2pm Christmas Eve which is a little trying on my nerves 🤣

Close parent have up to 70% off their bibs, nappies, swimsuits and we play mats if you have any parents of small babies to buy for.

Asda still have lots of slots just got 23rd at 6.pm

Lucy Mae Designs have a tenner Tuesday deal on the stuffed candy canes, these look amazing and you’d be supporting a small business.

Queued since just after 6, finally in abs latest I can book is Dec 6th!!

Does anyone please have a WHSmith code? Apologies if I’ve missed one.

@Raindancer411 I think it probably only opens today for those with delivery passes - think next week is for standard deliveries

Glad to see we’ve not done with Gary Barlow

Radley have started their Black Friday sale early - looks like some good handbag reductions

Thanks for new thread !!

Yes just delivery saver pass holders today for Tesco. I managed to get 22nd very easily. Could've also got 23rd PM but we have plans and I'd rather not be rushing home for the shopping.

2 mins left in Tesco que!