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So excited, managed to get dc hard to find gifts!!

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PinkyU · 02/12/2021 11:14

I’ve got no one else I can share it with but I’ve managed to find not one but two of the “top of their list gifts” for my dc which are out of stock everywhere!!!! So pleased!

(I’m not going to share what the item(s) is as they are expensive and I don’t want to be accused of boasting or entice nastiness)

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yogafairy · 02/12/2021 11:22

Well done! It's up to you what you buy your own kids. Don't let anyone else bring you down. 😊

TheFairPrincess · 02/12/2021 11:23

Lovely! I managed to get a top of the list present too for my 6 year old DD just in time as they were out of stock on every website I checked except for Argos, where they had just 2 left! It was a Sing Along Elsa :)

I rushed out to get the Magic Mixie as I thought they would go out of stock really quickly but they seem to be fine so far!

ItoldyouIwastrouble · 02/12/2021 11:23

Yay! nice one Op, it's a lovely feeling knowing you've managed to get what they wanted isn't it :)

FreeBritnee · 02/12/2021 11:27

Good for you! I’m doing very well in Tesco’s toy sale. I’m racking the presents up slowly with savings and vouchers 👌

Bogiesaremyonlyfriend · 02/12/2021 11:30

My dd has just seen in the back of some lego instructions a set she wants which is retired. I told her it's no longer made but have managed to get it second hand on ebay, new it is ridiculous money, so hopefully she will be happy

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PinkyU · 02/12/2021 11:30

I’m so excited, the kids have put it on their lists but have very expectation of getting it. I can’t wait to see their faces Grin

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PinkyU · 02/12/2021 11:31

*very little expectation

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TheFairPrincess · 02/12/2021 11:40

I know you said you didn't want to say what the gifts are but if they happen to be PS5's would you mind sharing where you got them from? Halo

Billyandemily · 02/12/2021 11:45

Yay! I bet they will be so happy. I was so excited when I finally managed to get the playstation for my boys birthday a few months back. He ran around the house cheering when he opened it 😆

CapBarnacles · 02/12/2021 11:47

Hurrah! Very happy for you Grin

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PinkyU · 02/12/2021 11:53

@TheFairPrincess it’s not a PS5 however it is tech and the independent shop we’ve gotten our items from may get a PS5 in at the weekend. I can make an inquiry for you?

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dizzy174 · 02/12/2021 11:54

He ran around the house cheering when he opened it

lovely

helpIhateclothesshopping · 02/12/2021 11:58

I'm glad I've never had that panic, my kids have never wanted whatever the most popular gift of the season is. However, one year I left it a bit late and ordered a cheaper version of what DD ordered as I thought the original wasn't worth it (according to website reviews). We were going away and I didn't arrive in time so DD got a letter saying it had fallen off the sleigh (including a picture of the gift) but a replacement would be arriving by the time we got back. (May be useful for anyone who can't secure that elusive special gift in time)

Whatwillbewilbe · 02/12/2021 12:26

That's lovely 😀 I was the same when I managed to get my grandson a PS5 a few months ago. I had registered my interest with BT, not really with any expectation, and weeks later, out of the blue, received an e-mail alert.My happiness was only surpassed by my grandson's when he got it. Grin

Pinkglittery · 02/12/2021 12:32

I did the same, DS wanted the stranger things lego but they added it to the discontinued list and he told me that he would pick something else. I checked on Amazon and the price had gone up by 50 quid that day. I managed to find one in Smyths still at the original price! They are even more expensive everywhere else now.

GETTINGLIKEMYMOTHER · 02/12/2021 12:54

No joy in local shops but found the dinosaur Playmobil thing I wanted for Gds at Smyths - rather cheaper than Amazon! So double win.
And it’s just been delivered. 🙂

hartof · 02/12/2021 13:05

@TheFairPrincess

I know you said you didn't want to say what the gifts are but if they happen to be PS5's would you mind sharing where you got them from? Halo
We managed to get a PS5 last month very luckily as my brother works in a towns centre and went in Game every day on his lunch to check for one. That seems to be the rest strategy.
IthinkIsawahairbrushbackthere · 02/12/2021 13:14

The only time I had to struggle to find a top of the list present was the year 4 year old DD wanted "a Barney lunch box and a space hopper". This was pre internet and I had to engage two sets of grandparents and aunts and uncles to help in the search.

TheGirlWhoLived · 02/12/2021 13:19

Oh that’s great news op!
I’m really struggling with dd2’s present…it’s a rainbow high fashion studio- can’t find it in stock at all near me!

Annoyingly it’s £40 in the Tesco toy sale but ours had about 2 in as it’s tiny. When I popped back to get it an hour later (without dd!) it had sold out Sad

There was one i saw in Milton Keynes in Argos- but a) I have no way in hell of getting to Milton Keynes! And b) it was £50 which I know is only a tenner more but still… I can feel my pennies Shrinking!

smallgingerone · 02/12/2021 13:50

@TheGirlWhoLived just because I am really bored (!) I did a search for this and Argos on eBay seem to have it in stock if you havent seen this already:

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333742245943

Still £50, but saves the drive to MK if it is any use

Ivalueloyaltyaboveallelse · 02/12/2021 14:47

I managed to do the same OP, I can’t wait to see their faces.

TheFairPrincess · 02/12/2021 15:44

Thanks for the advice both re PS5! :)

AdoraBell · 02/12/2021 15:46

Fabulous 😄

CoodleMoodle · 02/12/2021 16:11

That's great!

DS(3) wanted the Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage this year, RRP around £90! Then I found it on sale Amazon for £60 and got it immediately because he told me "Mummy, I've DREAMED about having this garage." And in the same sale I managed to get DD(7) her new scooter, reduced to £50 from £70. She wanted one that was purple and had light up wheels, and it was perfect.

Both presents were purchased in November and sent straight to DM's for her to hide. Now I just have to find room for them here...

Ivalueloyaltyaboveallelse · 02/12/2021 16:16

Loving that so many are able to tick things off their Christmas shopping list. Nice thread Smile