Christmas bargains prequel 2023 thread 🎄 - the final prequel before the main event

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Last bargains prequel thread before @Reastie takes over for the main event.

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@Flubadubba thanks for the link. I've been thinking about something like this for ages so at that price, they are irresistible!

I buy from look fantastic and I’m happy with it.

And I did buy the box of oils during Covid but they don’t work. They’re great as an idea but not n practice. In fact I think I still have about 5 bottles left in the box and the rest I would leave for visitors to try.

Harry Potter rucksack at John Lewis. Thought it looked quite nice

www.johnlewis.com/fabric-flavours-kids-harry-potter-hogwarts-house-crest-backpack-multi/p110246809?deepLink=false

@Tortoisetowers figured the same thing! We have a long drive to Cornwall coming up, and these seem like they'll entertain DD!

Thanks for this, we have a long car journey holiday coming up so this is perfect! Amazon man gonna hate me, keep ordering odd bits!

Good find but my god the Debenhams website is unusable! I gave up in the end.

@magicalkitty funny you should say that - I ordered last night, even approved the purchase in my online banking app etc but doesn't look like it went through. The website was very glitchy, the BLC code no longer works so I'm a bit annoyed!

@PollyThePixie oh no! I’ve bought 3 boxes! The reviews on JL looked good, although reviews about Lookfantastic often state that the products are old or fake.
One box is for me, so I’ll open it and test it when it arrives.

If Bloom Boutique is in the sale section I can definitely vouch for their stuff, we’ve got lots of lovely personalised presents from them over the years! It’s all jewellery but you can put initials on it or choose birthstones. Very delicate and pretty.

For any fireman Sam loving children Argos seem to have 50% off a lot of the fireman Sam toy sets at the moment.

Fireman Sam

I was looking at the play doh someone posted, just be aware it comes in a plain box rather than a play doh box which I find a bit odd for gifting.

Hope I'm doing this right but the saimsburys local to me have started their reductions, got the Lego Batman car (usually £25 I think) for £12.50

Deffo worth a look just in case, I find they reduce their Lego etc very cheap around this time and even perfect for popping away for school birthday parties (also makes it look like you've spent loads) 🤣

Re Not on the high street bargains just bought two of these for couple gifts. Have been watching them for a while so pleased with the discount (and I went through top cashback)

Thanks for the mascara on Amazon, just got 2 for my daughters box

Is anyone else having issues placing an order with Boots? Keeps saying "failed our internal validation checks". What on earth does this mean? Driving me nuts. I've got loads of things I need to order, especially whilst on special offers to save a few quid.

@InDreamland I find the boots website super glitchy! It’s constantly crashing (also the app is awful!) I usually have to leave it a while and come back later

@Willow4987 it's an awful website. I hate it, but I buy so much from them.

what's the buzz offer, please?

Thanks for the Timberland heads up. Son only wears their sandals so 2 pairs bought in the next size up! Have seen them sell for more preloved on Vinted so great deal.

In other news, Babipur have £10 off £50, £20 off £100... this weekend. Some good deals particularly if you stack with sale. Codes on site.

Really useful thread thank you - already got 4 Christmas presents sorted!

Huge box of 75 colouring pens in WH Smith today, £10 BOGOF

Those bargain Minecraft Oddies... mine never arrived. Anyone else have issues?

I emailed customer services and they are looking into it (they could see the orded), a bit concerned as out of stock now so fear they may just refund me.

I just ordered a teddy bear fleece weighted blanket from there for £28.99 with free delivery - bargain!

@Methenyouplus4 I got my Minecraft Oodie delivered a few weeks ago.

@Methenyouplus4 received my Minecraft Oodie a while ago. No issues at all