Thread 22 - the one where the work experience person was left in charge of JL

[Reastie]

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

Thank you for the new thread @Reastie

Someone posted about £10 wireless ear phones on Amazon - can you reshape link.

Thanks Reastie for new thread.

Can't believe that I missed the JL glitch! That's what I get for going away for the night 🙄

Thanks @Reastie. Has anyone seen online the giant Christmas gift bags, usually in Poundland but haven’t seen any this year?

SpaceNK just seen this:

Offer in store and online from Tuesday 23rd November.

Brands with 25% off include Olaplex, Hourglass & Paula’s Choice.
Discount of 20%: Charlotte Tilbury, Nars, Laura Mercier and a few others

ESPA up to 40% off, includes 25% off & gift with advent calendar- code SECRETACCESS

Hi all, I have been reading along the threads (not that I can keep up) but not had any need to post until now… which is the day my kids are writing their Xmas lists and have both put on the Magic Mix Cauldron on the list, and sadly this is probably the most viable thing to buy (vs asks for real unicorns etc).
Any ideas on how I could get 2 of them for less than £70 each…!!! Thank you for any inspiration:)

Didn't realise there was a new thread so will repost this here too

Has anyone ordered from www.bllyed.com/collections/kids

(Sorry can't do links)

They have kids HP oodie type things for £25 but no reviews so bit nervous

Does anyone know how to get discount off a Diptyque set - they're not included in the usual JL/Liberty/Selfridges 20% off and wondered if there was another way. It's the mini carousel set that's £94. It's a treat to me from me as it's something I said I would treat myself to after getting a promotion, so not essential to have any money off but would soften the spend slightly

Does anyone know if there are any offers for Boots? I'm after Valentino aftershave but it's so expensive!

Is there any sign of a Black Friday discount at The White Company? I have looked on the website but no mention. I thought they usually did a discount across the site!

@Someaddedsugar

Does anyone know how to get discount off a Diptyque set - they're not included in the usual JL/Liberty/Selfridges 20% off and wondered if there was another way. It's the mini carousel set that's £94. It's a treat to me from me as it's something I said I would treat myself to after getting a promotion, so not essential to have any money off but would soften the spend slightly

I wonder if this would be included in the space NK sale bealola wrote about above - it’s in stock. They often have codes and referrals for Space NK too, good luck.

Bit of a sad Christmas present hunt, I’m hoping someone can help.
My fave person ever, db, is an inpatient in a psychiatric hospital and we be in for quite a long time, including over Christmas. I’m praying he will be able to have a couple of hours pass on the day itself - but what can I possibly gift him that would make the situation any less shitty?
He doesn’t have lots of space, or privacy. He has his headphones and electricals and blankets, and I’ve already bought and taken in lots of clothes, personal care and snacks etc.
Really, really stumped and hoping you lovely lot might have any ideas?

@PlinkPlankPlunk

Is there any sign of a Black Friday discount at The White Company? I have looked on the website but no mention. I thought they usually did a discount across the site!

They will be doing the White Weekend - I suspect from next Friday

www.thewhitecompany.com/uk/black-friday-offers

Someaddedsugar if you sign up do they give you a discount code ?

Oher option that could work is if they are included as part of a promotion in larger storeeg Fenwicks, selfridges etc when they do their 20% off offers ?

Thanks @LastStarFighter I didn’t see that link.

I wonder if it will be specific items or everything. I’ve found all the shops have such bad stock levels at the moment; I’m torn whether to just buy at full price or risk not getting the gifts I want to get!

@Froppysue I guess it depends on his circumstances and what he is able to do / how affected he is day to day. Books, audiobook credits, This Works sleep stuff like pillow spray etc.

And hugs because that must be hard

@PlinkPlankPlunk I think last year it was 20% off everything.

Thanks again @Reastie you're being kept busy this year!!

These are the Boots codes

@BooRadleyIsFree

Does anyone know if there are any offers for Boots? I'm after Valentino aftershave but it's so expensive!

I've just bought a bottle off boots. MA30QM gives 10% off and alot of the bottles are already reduced.

@Froppysue

Bit of a sad Christmas present hunt, I’m hoping someone can help. My fave person ever, db, is an inpatient in a psychiatric hospital and we be in for quite a long time, including over Christmas. I’m praying he will be able to have a couple of hours pass on the day itself - but what can I possibly gift him that would make the situation any less shitty? He doesn’t have lots of space, or privacy. He has his headphones and electricals and blankets, and I’ve already bought and taken in lots of clothes, personal care and snacks etc. Really, really stumped and hoping you lovely lot might have any ideas?

@Froppysue

Might he like a jigsaw? Makes a change from watching TV. My favourites are maps eg Europe, USA, the world, or retro themes eg brands, sweets or cars from a particular decade

Someone on previous thread asked about light up orb things that fly. Can anyone recommend please as I think my son would like one?

[quote LastStarFighter]@PlinkPlankPlunk I think last year it was 20% off everything.[/quote]
Definitely worth waiting for then! Thank you