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

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@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.

Also a member of the AWOL gin club and SG box! Have emailed both but no replies as yet...

If you do go with Hype, I'd recommend getting at least an age 13, as I have found their sizes to be quite small.

Arrgrggghhh my car was written off last week - someone came through a red light and smashed into me.

For some reason DPD have left my parcel at a shop 11.2 miles away and a very challenging location it would be 2 buses and a 25 minute walk and I am disabled with mobility issues - it is a large parcel. Costco say they cannot do anything I just have to wait for it to be sent back to them and then they will refund within 7 days. This could take up to 28 days. So haven't got DC's main present, I can't get my refund. FFS!! I was in all day and they did not visit - I have CCTV and have even checked that!

Order also missing, Emma Bridgewater, Smashed Grapes, END and Lauden Chocolate all missing :(

I’m kind of glad it’s not just me.
I’ve emailed and nothing. Not impressed :(

My Argos code finally came through for marketing!

I'd urge everyone to look at the latest Trustpilot reviews on Hype which is often recommended here.

I've been waiting for a package since mid November and they aren't responding to queries and there is no phone number. Feels like a company in trouble.

My SG order read on RM tracking for over two weeks that they don't have the information just try again tomorrow. Today it reads that they are expecting the order. RM 24h delivery. Hopefully I will get it.

I've got a £5 off a £25 spend instore at Rymans if anyone can use it? It's barcode so I can send a screenshot via pm.

@unclebuck I’m so sorry to hear about your accident. I do hope you are ok/not injured. Is there anyone who could drive you there? Is it an expensive item (is it worth taking a cab?). I hope you can get it sorted.

@Turtleoo @Bongbangbing @IfyoushouldmeetaCrocodile thanks so much for the suggestions

@Mince314s - thanks for the link to that tractor - what kind of surface can you ride it on? Does it work on grass? thank you!

2 parcels with dpd have gone awol. One apparently they tried to deliver but cctv shows they did not. One apparently they did deliver, cctv shows they did not. It’s becoming an odd Christmas game of where’s the parcel!!

I have a parcel from an etsy seller which is currently stuck in Ukraine. Hasn't moved since Nov 27 according to tracking / and to make matters worse it's then being delivered by Royal Mail!
DD has no chance of getting her Weasley jumper on Christmas morning I fear...

DAFSAVE gets you a 3rd off design a friend dolls and outfits at argos. Even worked on the ones that were reduced in price.

That's really kind. I have good insurance and 30 years no claims so I hope they sort it all for me. The parcel is such a pain! I am trying to get my son to collect it on the bus! Thanks for being kind

These are £37.52 with code TINYSAVE

@unclebuck are you in Essex by any chance? If you are im happy to help, i should be let loose to drive again on Monday (6 weeks post c-section) if thats any help

Cat Onesie (with tail!) at John Lewis for £11/£13 : ages 2-14 available

https://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-kids-heart-cat-onesie-black/p109510448

They also have lots of John Lewis school shoes and pyjamas half price today.

Fluffy winter socks help!

I brought a lovely pair of fluffy white socks in Poundland the other day. I went back today to buy more as gifts, and they've totally sold out. Can anyone recommend where I can get some (cheap) ones.....

I received my Night order took around 10days maybe a little longer, it was delivered by Evri.
Try Primark for fluffy socks.

I am feeling quite lucky I received my craft gin box at least a week ago (already drank and ate most of it!) and my Night parcel which took about 10 days in total
I am however totally sweating over a Charlotte Tilbury parcel which I ordered 24th November and have received no tracking or anything so don’t even know if it is on its way . I have emailed (expect a reply within 14 days their reply message tells me) and also ringing (they have stopped taking calls temporarily - due to the amount of stressed customers I am guessing) so have no clue if I will ever see my Xmas present and yet they still spam me everyday with offers to buy
On the plus side I think there will be little temptation to twitch this year as online shopping is just way too stressful at the moment

Primark has them for £2 or £3

Has anyone ever been gifted shower steamers and are they any good? I'm wondering about getting some for a friend.

@WWGDD, my MIL added one to a bigger set of gifts this year. I was excited to try it, but it was rubbish, couldn't smell a thing. So maybe only go on recommendations and for someone with an enclosed shower? Ours is a shower attachment in the bath.

Thanks @PenguinTattoo , I did wonder if you'd need an enclosed shower for it to work. I don't know if she has a separate shower. Back to the drawing board.

Yep, same experience here with shower steamers.....absolute pants!! I was so excited to use them as well.