Thread 18 - the one that Reastie didn't set up

[Cantthinkofadifferentname]

@Reastie hope this is OK

If you have a referral link for a website, do post it on this thread

A reminder not to use affiliate links in the thread.

Please do watch the thread rather than post to mark place to make it easier for everyone to keep up and find relevant info.

See post 2 for some (hopefully) useful links.

Do two [[

Paste in your link without a space between the [ and the start of the link
Do one space at the end of the link
Write what you want to appear instead of the link
Put 2 ]] at the end without a space between the end of the word(s) at the end and the ]]
So it looks like www.reastieschristmasbargains.co.uk click here but with no space between the and the start of the link and the next to the here

I hope that makes sense…

Present tracking apps might be of interest eg Santas bag, gift list.

Here are some useful websites:

Amazon free delivery tool here

Aliexpress www.aliexpress.com here . Useful tips here from sorryiasked: Aliexpress is a Chinese site that sells everything! Assume all branded stuff is fake. I personally wouldn't buy baby toys or electronics from there as I don't have faith in the product safety. But for fan merchandise, dolls clothes, "lego", household items etc it's great. Check the size guide on clothes and lower your expectations!
Use a seller who has a 4.5 star rating or higher.

You can pay via PayPal and there is an excellent tracking system, but be aware express postage is usually 2-3 weeks and standard postage up to 2-3 months.

Bargainmax 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

Thanks

Phew!! Thanks 😘

Great Thank you

Checking in.

Another good delivery story: ordered from MandMdirect yesterday afternoon, I've had a 'Your parcel is out for delivery' for tomorrow. Very quick.

MAGriggs on the other hand- independent outdoor /surf shop in Cornwall (trying to help the independents) have been woeful: took an order for 2 items, took payment, only one turned up with no email/ paperwork inside and no indication of when/if the other would arrive. If it hadn't been for me emailing 3 times and chasing via phone today I think they'd have ignored my other item wasn't actually in stock and kept the £133. I now have a refund, but will avoid in future.

Thanks @Cantthinkofadifferentname

Boots says this gift set is worth £140 and is now £41.
However, I’ve repeatedly tried to order it and my order keeps getting cancelled.

According to their system it’s in stock in all my local branches.

The code on the screenshot doesn’t work on that gift set.

If you manage to place an order over £100 XMAS100 gets you 10% off your whole order.

@Yalz i had the same issue with boots, order wouldnt go through i think there are major issues with the website and app at the moment

Ah, thank you, @NotAdultingToday . It’s reassuring to read that the Boots website is misbehaving generally, not just for me.

Hope they get it sorted out soon, though.

The Boots website is still cancelling my orders. It must be accepting some, though, as a clearance item I was able to add to my basket an hour or so ago now shows as out of stock.

You're doing better than I am with Boots, I can't even check out on the app! Glad to know it's not just me.

Why can't we fill up the first thread? People don't get responded two when there are 2 on the go.

I'm looking for a Jean Paul Gautier aftershave bargain, if anyone knows where is good to buy?

My craft gin club box arrived and I'm pretty impressed I have to say. It's for me though not a gift

I think I've been following these threads for about 8 or 9 years and I finished the thread! Years ago it was a massive competition to do that! how sad am I 😂😂

I was a bit disappointed with this month's gin club. Maybe I've been buying it for too long. I don't like all the festive flavours either -brandy cream popcorn 🤮

Hunter wellies for £46.99 at TK Maxx online just now. Sizes 5-7 by the looks of it.

Wellies

I agree. Thought it was really poor. Not a patch on previous December boxes, and actually quite boring. Will cancel after this I think

Agree with the gin club - it was billed as being the biggest ever box 📦 🤷‍♀️ seems the same quantities to me

15% off mince pies for M&S, they started off well but just feels a bit of a let down everyday after

I have had a craft gin club subscription for two years and always feel let down by the festive box - that said I’m not into festive flavours baileys, mince pies etc. I have skipped a few months of deliveries and will have January’s instead.

I’ve missed a few pages and am sure others are in the same boat - had my smashed grapes order cancelled which is a huge shame. Jumped on the offer on day one for delivery Dec 19th. They’ve kindly sent a voucher so will reorder for Jan and make a “voucher” to gift my aunt and uncle to say the gift is pending.

I had the email of cancelled smashed grapes boxes although ordered on the first day. No refunds and no voucher either. I wasn't expecting them to send them though so will order a hamper from somewhere else to cover the missing present.

Started work and can't find time to keep up with the Christmas threads anymore 🙃

Well M&S you are fast losing my business... other folk seem to be getting lively gin, prosecco, chocolate, pig related things etc etc but today's offering to me was 15% of festive toilet paper!!! Ffs!

@spottybumpony ecookshop have spode

Turtle doves 20% off and free delivery this weekend code: gift20