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Thread 25 - The one where 8 inches is big enough

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Reastie · 28/11/2021 21:26

Thanks @Carrie76 for the title. Just for everyone’s info - the chat was about tablet size 😁

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 Thanks

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Newforestdonkey · 02/12/2021 06:30

Cheapest price according to CCC. £5 cheapest than the Black Friday lightening deal!

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BadgerFace · 02/12/2021 06:33

Another day, another Gary Barlow push from M&S… Let’s hope advent day three is a bit more inspiring!! Grin

ThatsMySantaHisBeardIsSoFluffy · 02/12/2021 06:35

I like the chat but I don't like sneaky posters sneaking their referrals in. It just makes me go to the referral thread and use someone else's.

Same! Xmas Grin

LizMay29 · 02/12/2021 06:42

Any of you lovely lot in Portsmouth?? I've been frantically searching for the PJ masks kickback motorcycles which are discontinued. Can't find them for a non-ridiculous price but Argos has them in the clearance? Would anyone be able to collect and post if I reimbursed all the costs of course?

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Namechangesagain · 02/12/2021 06:47

@LizMay29 sorry i can't help, just did a stock checker near me and closest they have it is east ham argos if anyone else is close to that?

risefromyourgrave · 02/12/2021 06:55

@LizMay29 I can do it, I’m going into Portsmouth town centre this lunchtime?

72WayTooCool · 02/12/2021 06:56

Bloody Gary Barlow for me too today.

Mummyme87 · 02/12/2021 06:58

@IggyAce I remember last year white company taking forever to get parcels to us. They have such a bad delivery service. I suspect your stuff is stuck with all the Black Friday stuff, and Hermes.. well. I was due a Hermes parcel between 7-9 last night…. Never turned up

ThatsMySantaHisBeardIsSoFluffy · 02/12/2021 06:58

[quote Namechangesagain]@LizMay29 sorry i can't help, just did a stock checker near me and closest they have it is east ham argos if anyone else is close to that?[/quote]
It's also in Hucknall. Is anybody close to there?

sittingonacornflake · 02/12/2021 07:08

@Justhereforthechristmasthreads ooh thank you I got excited then but I think that might be the small one. The bigger one would fit his existing vehicles on. Which he plays with every day so they're very loved and I've spent between £10-£15 on each of them so would be good to get one that fits them!

StopGoQuitStart · 02/12/2021 07:12

Did everyone have this little treat behind door number 2 on the sparks advent…

Do we think the M&S sparks boss is a big fan or does old GB have something over M&S?! (Actually it’s also making me quite sad because I was a HUGE take that fan back in the old days and I feel strange that he’s clearly not selling tickets and having to promote heavily on M&S to get a few more bums on seats at bus gigs Sad)

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squishmycherry · 02/12/2021 07:16

I only have the baking event on my sparks offers....no sign of Gary at all! Don't know whether to be offended or pleased.🤣

Really need to make a big order and waiting for some kind of discount. Come on M&S.

sittingonacornflake · 02/12/2021 07:17

@72WayTooCool oooohhhhhhhh that one looks really promising and I could get over to st Austell, it's only about 40 minutes. I've just messaged the seller about the sizing thank you!

@GeronimosDisco thank you, that is so kind. I think @72WayTooCool may be on to a winner for me.

@SpamIAm thank you, that does look like the smaller one. I didn't know Lidl showed their products online though so that's useful to know! Thank you.

I so appreciate everyone here for how helpful they are. It's so heartwarming.

MummyPebble · 02/12/2021 07:20

Child has literally just asked for an American Girl doll. Am I correct we can’t get those here? Are my options the Argos designafriends or the ones I’ve seen in Smyths? Sorry it’s not a bargain but I assumed you guys would know 🤞

Methenyouplus4 · 02/12/2021 07:24

Thank you for looking @Haveyoubrushedyourteeth and your daughter!

This thread feels like a version of the Christmas elves working hard to make people's dreams become true and get the perfect gifts.

If I never get these flipping pjs, I'm still really touched by the kindness of those strangers who took time out of their day to look.StarStarStar

Methenyouplus4 · 02/12/2021 07:26

@MummyPebble I think both of those shops have their own version, Argos being the cheaper of the two. Worth checking their clearance too.

StopGoQuitStart · 02/12/2021 07:32

@Motherofplants thanks the megladon monster truck info. He does love a shark so could be a good option.

I see I’m late to the Gary advent info Blush excuse my post above.

amazeandastonish · 02/12/2021 07:32

How does one get involved in the M&S calendar thing?

I've bought DH a skangen watch

Still need to buy for 19yo DNiece who has been struggling with her mental health.

Also some stocking fillers for our DPs.

IveGotALovelyBunchOfCoconuts · 02/12/2021 07:39

@MummyPebble TK Maxx often have Our Generation dolls (these are most like American Girl dolls and the ones that are at Smyths) so worth a look there. On sale they're usually around £25

IveGotALovelyBunchOfCoconuts · 02/12/2021 07:41

Matalan 20% off code - valid until the 8th December. One time use I believe!

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IggyAce · 02/12/2021 07:42

@Mummyme87 thanks for that sounds like I shouldn’t worry just yet. Mind you it’s poor service from a higher end company.

Froppysue · 02/12/2021 07:42

@MummyPebble

Child has literally just asked for an American Girl doll. Am I correct we can’t get those here? Are my options the Argos designafriends or the ones I’ve seen in Smyths? Sorry it’s not a bargain but I assumed you guys would know 🤞
My dd wanted one years ago, the one that looked like her (my American girl) and omg the price was eye watering. We did buy it from an online shop over here, my doll collection have some that ship from the UK but you wont get much change out of £200. You could always check for sellers on eBay, but they still hold a high resale value.

Our generation are definitely the closest in match compared to quality and sizing, I personally don’t rate the design-a-friend one at all. OG also have a lot of accessories that are really similar to the American girl ones at a fraction of the cost.

Christmasmcchristmasface · 02/12/2021 07:46

@SapereAude I am exactly the same sneaky link - - nope off to help someone who isn’t so cheeky instead

LizMay29 · 02/12/2021 07:47

Amazing, thank you! Have sent you a message x

Cherryrainbow · 02/12/2021 07:52

Urgh Gary Barlow was on heart radio this morning as part of their celebrity advent calendar. Please Gary, we don't want you be be the UK version of Michael buble coming out of your cave every xmas... stay in the cave! Good day sir lol