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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Sorry, this was to @Raggeo

@Annie1290 there are some go jetters pants and vests on amazon.

I see the Debenhams make up boxes are now out of stock.

If anyone still wants one, there are some identical ones for £16.95 on ebay (UK seller, free postage, great feedback)

They do look lovely, but I don't know who Debenhams are trying to kid that the original / RRP was £70

Thanks for the Hype heads up, my DD has been after Hype sliders and I wouldn’t pay £20 plus delivery but at £7.50 delivered I’ve bought the next two sizes!

Ugh @RainbowZebraWarrior i wish I had seen your post! I just bought not a pink one on the Debenhams site but an identical white one that they still have in stock at £23.99 with free postage if you use FREEDEL as the promo code.

Can't find who posted now but thank you for the heads up on Bibado 50% off sale.

Just bought a coverall as a present for my friends new baby. Hopefully will be something useful and different from all the cute baby clothes she will get 😊

Looks like we are in need of an early Christmas present 😬 Can anyone recommend a bargain 43ish inch smart tv, bearing in mind neither of us have ever used one?! Right now we use chromecast on a dumb TV for disney+, kids youtube, etc. I've never in my life bought a TV, we just inherit them!

Blessed I got this one recently and have been really pleased with it. I know nothing about tvs so haven’t got anything to compare it to but was easy to set up.

https://www.johnlewis.com/lg-43ur78006lk-2023-led-hdr-4k-ultra-hd-smart-tv-43-inch-with-freeview-play-freesat-hd-dark-iron-grey/p110258583

Yoto have a Mini Bundle Deal on. Decent saving if you were planning on buying with the accessories.

I assume you can use with 10% referral discount too.

Messaged Wild re why they were giving me a refund and they said it's because I'm an existing customer. That's a bit shit! Been buying their stuff for years now!

My son is after the big Lego Dreamzzz shark set. If anyone sees it on offer, let me know! At this stage, I'm crossing my fingers that it'll be discounted somewhere for Black Friday...

@Athlebad if you haven't already got a Very account could you sign up for a credit account with them? You get 20% off as a new credit account customer with the code WELCOME

I did it last year for something - you don't have to use the credit part it still allows you to pay in full at time of purchase even with a credit account.

If it is the correct item they have it for 114.99 so with the discount would be 91.99

Thanks for this, I just bought DD a new raincoat for school for £10 with free delivery!

We bought one but found it a bit frustrating in all honesty and they never really played with it. If you want ours you'd be welcome to it if you are able to cover postage. Feel free to pm me if you want

@Justhereforthechristmasthreads thanks, good idea! I might hold out until Black Friday and try to stack your Very credit suggestion with a sale price...

The Usborne sticker dolly books are reduced in amazon. Some are down to £4.50.

I came on here to say this too. I think this may be the best deal I have seen. If you are after a Yoto I would go with this. My three all live theirs.

Can I ask when your kids use theirs? I'm going and back and forth whether to get one for my nearly 7 year old dd.

I’m evangelical about yotos to everyone we encounter. DD has one in her bedroom that she uses for at least an hour a night- the facts she comes out with that she’s learnt from listening to the ladybird cards genuinely blows my mind. We also have a travel one which we take on holiday with us.
I know lots of people use them in the car too but we haven’t tried that yet.

It’s the first time I’ve seen a bundle price but I’d pay full price over and over again, they’re that good! (my referral code is on the referral thread if anyone fancies using it!)

I was unsure about yoto when ds was six and it’s brilliant. I was worried about the longevity but they seem to be growing with their audience with many more cards for older children. At nearly eight, ours is used every day and I think will be for at least another couple of years.

My son has just turned 8 and will be using it for a good few years yet, I'm sure. I understand the argument that you can get audio books on tablets etc but, for us, it is useful to not have the temptation of videos and games on screen. And agree they are aging with customers so plenty of content and opportunities to make your own cards.

We have one each in bedrooms that are used daily, mostly at bedtime. We also have a mini each for travelling.

Happy to answer any questions about them, feel free to message me so we don't derail the bargain thread! 🙂

Another recommendation for the yoto. DS7 uses his daily and has done since he was 4. There are plenty of cards available for all age ranges and a good second hand market for cards too. You can also make your own cards. I bought roald dahl audiobooks on CD from eBay and put them on cards for much less than they sell for on the yoto website. Can do the same for podcasts etc.

If you're new to yoto I would also recommend joining the yoto club to build up a library of cards. It's £10ish a month and you get 2 credits per month to get cards from the club (think there's well over 100 to choose from) and also get 10%off non club cards and free delivery.

Has anyone ever seen this Thomas set go down in price? It's what my 3 year old wants, but it's sooooo expensive!

Big Marble Rush fans here - almost 8 year old and his mates most favoured toy on play dates

@Sparkm according to the 3 camels, it regularly drops and has gone a lot lower. I'd set up a price alert.