Thread 11 - the one where pandemic is good & very replayable

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Thanks @GoatsareGOAT for the title. Luckily, she was referring to the board game peeps!

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.

Can anyone help me identify a Rubik's cube speed mat and timer? DS has requested one and whilst I really don't want to spend a lot, I don't want it to be tat that falls apart/ doesn't work

It’s worth looking on Vinted or eBay, although with fees and postage it can soon add up to the same price.

@NNat

1. Paste or enter the code at the payment stage.
2. Click 'Apply.'

https://help.argos.co.uk/help/products-giftcards/how-to-use-promotional-codes

Sorry, just looked. There is one without tags going cheap on eBay (bidding finishes in 2 days). All the rest are a lot more than what you have seen it for, sadly.

@lotsofthingstolearn
Company is based in China so won't be the quickest shipping, but has good prices & is legit.

https://cubezz.com/Buy-5098-YuXin+Speed+Stacks+Mat+for+Speed+Stacks+Speed+Cube+Green.html
https://cubezz.com/Buy-5166-YuXin+Speed+Cube+Timer+New+Version+Black.html

YuXin is very much one of the "big brands" for speed cubing, though there are other ones on there if you want to have a look around.

@mummymummymummummum my local Co-op had quite a lot of the proper Elf on the Shelf's the other day... My 6 year old pointed them out and I've still told her "no chance" 🤣🤣

Thank you, I'll take a look!

Anyone know where I can get a pair of large-ish, simple Christmas stockings that won't break the bank? Don't want them to be personalised & they're for adults so nothing childish! Everything I've found has been either too small, too childish or too expensive. Thank you!

@ThunderousR

www.hobbycraft.co.uk/red-velvet-christmas-stocking/6650421000.html

£3 at Hobbycraft, you could always embellish them further yourself?

Or IKEA have some red/white ones for £5

If you go irl shopping b n m have bubbleology sets for £2.30 each if that helps

I have been keeping an eye on Dre Beats headphones for a while - they’ve been £180 for aaaages but just dropped down now to £110 on Amazon if it’s helpful to anyone!

@yoshiblue
Thank you they look perfect!

Thanks @HeartandSeoul. Yes I looked on Vinted, so expensive!

Thanks everyone for the elf advice. I (well, my kids) spotted some in Tesco (not my usual haunt). They were the same brand as the Works ones and also £3. I let them look for a bit, and declared which they liked. I then snuck back leaving the kids arguing over scanning a pint of milk and nabbed one.

Fully aware of what I’m getting into. I have an exit plan already 🤣 Think I’m just feeling guilty that I didn’t manage to maintain the Santa story with 7 year old when she randomly questioned it in August!

Dibor have some lovely ones in their Black Friday sale

@Qwerty21 oh perfect! Thank you! I'll have a look in, we've just had a huge one open down the road and I needed an excuse for a visit!

For the poster looking for teck deck they are reduced on Amazon atm

Deal of the day: Tech Deck 96mm Fingerboard With Authentic Designs, For Ages 6 And Up (styles Vary, One Picked At Random) https://amzn.eu/d/1KeZjqJ

Ticket to Ride 40% off on Amazon.

I’ve managed to get Neom bargains every year thanks to posts on here. Although there are 20% off deals places (and thanks to an pp about the Amazon Subscribe deal) and a free diffuser if you spend £70 on their own site, if anyone sees anything better I’d be grateful!

Thank you - that is very lovely of you 😊but I checked out a basket earlier in the week. I was just trying to figure out the best combo of codes in case it helped someone else.

Someone else might like the 20% code though?

Lots of discounts at smiggle for some nice stocking fillers.

Shane about their annoying delivery fees 😑

@psuedocream3 , I got mine on Temu…really liked it so just got my nephew for his Christmas. His was £13 with a random pod, the pods are between £1.70 and £3 depending on the seller. Only think I’m not sure on yet is how long the pods last for.

Hobbycraft have a good size (140 piece) kids art set for £8. I paid full price (double) for it earlier in the year:

https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/pop-up-easel-art-set-140-pieces/6470751000.html

Has anyone got a voucher for money off at Argos please ? I’m about to spend £75
thanks in advance