Christmas Bargain Thread 1 - the one where my dad is 17

[Reastie]

Thanks @snowmanshoes for the title!

Hello everyone, so nice to see you all. Pull up a chair, have a mince pie and a peppermint latte and share your Christmas bargains and ideas. In message two are the links and info from last year - if anyone has anything they'd like me to amend or add, please do tag me and I'll update.

A reminder not to post affiliate links in the thread but that MN do change amazon links shared by posters into MN affiliate links.

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

A massive thank you to those who have contributed and/or run the prequel threads this year. I can't believe it's another year! I started these when DD was a baby and she's just gone into Year 8!

How to do click 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 [[http://www.reastieschristmasbargains.co.uk www.reastieschristmasbargains.co.uk 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 [[http://www.aliexpress.com www.aliexpress.com . 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

Netpricedirect has discount toys and party bits here although be aware reviews of the site is mixed

Toys for a pound here

Any additional websites or recommendations to add - just let me know . I should add something about Ali express maybe as we’ve had that before…will get my brain thinking about what other sites/products have been popular.

I’m here! It’s time 🎅 🎄 🎁

Elemis deal. QVC

https://www.qvcuk.com/product.249436.html?sc=PRODFEED

Thanks!

To the wire there, was worried I'd lose you all 😂

Christmas countdown is ON, thanks @Reastie

Thank you Reastie! These threads you run have saved me so much time and money over the years! Very grateful!

Thank you to Indreamland as well for the prequels!

@Reastie
made a thread title 🙌 made my day 😂

Thank you Reastie.

yay!! ⛄️

Thanks @Reastie cant believe it’s that time of year again, this past year has flown by.

Thank you @Reastie it's Christmas....soon!

I remember the first thread well, DD3 was a newborn and so many more bargains were in the actual shops!

A reminder that Next Clearance sectors always worth a look. I got DH a leather belt for £8 the other day.

Thank you, I've been on the look out for this. I've lurked before but not this year!

Thank you @Reastie ! Let another year of bargain hunting and merriment officially commence! Hope little Reastie has had a good start to reception.

I noticed today that John Lewis has all their Christmas decorations online! I also cracked open my Christmas planner and spent a happy hour plotting and planning. Nothing incongruous about that is this weather!

Hello all! I hope mini Reastie has enjoyed starting Reception. DD2 started Reception this week and has been having a great time, although she mainly just talks about what she had for lunch when asked about her day 🤣.

Hello all! Thanks to the pp who recommended Pound Toy - I got a big pile of tat stocking fillers from there. The Magic Toyshop also has some LOLs for a good price.

My B&M has just started putting their Christmas bits out.

Playdoh dinosaur set £6.99 at Amazon. Bargain!

The Christmas Elemis TSV's are amazing , beautiful gifts for those who love skincare / bath body and a fraction of the retail price

Also lowest price I’ve ever seen this Star Wars talking toy £9.99

Mine seemed to be well out yesterday- about 2 aisles full already!

Thanks @Reastie been looking forward to this!

This is too young for an almost 8 year old, isn't it?

Definitely too young for an 8year old! @FuckoffeeBeforeCoffee

The works 75% off sale has worst witch box set for £3 and David walliams set for £10. Plus loads of other stuff

Not sure about some of the John Lewis decs.

https://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-rainbow-time-capsule-pickle-bauble/p110441408