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

[Reastie]

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.

Just had an email saying Valentte have buy one get one free on Pulse point rollers at the moment. So you would get 2 for just £15. EDIT: I think this is just for those who have purchased before, but all the other things I've linked, anyone can purchase.

They also have the same deal on gift boxes. This Gardeners gift box looks nice for £24 or £20 if you have purchased before.... so ultimately paying just £10-£12 per box.

If any of you have purchased item's in the past that you wanted to gift (but came in just one gift box). They also sell Empty gift bags for £4 for your first order of £2.50 if you are part of the 'Valentte family'.

And dont forget if you spend over £40/£45 you will receive either a free candle or diffuser.

Then at checkout they usually offer you a chance to select some free samples.

Edited to add different pricing depending on whether you've purchased from them before.

Is everyone else still waiting on their Disney orders from when they had the 25% off. It's 11 days since they processed the order and it's no further forward by the looks of things.
I don't usually order from them so not sure if they're always this slow.

@Christmasmcchristmasface any discount codes for M&M? Free delivery or anything like that?

The Sol de Janeiro bum bum jet set is down to £20.70 at Beauty Bay .
Or £21 at Boots

Yes! Oh goodness I actually forgot I ordered! Think the last time I checked it was arriving last Thursday.

Can someone that owns a pair of Crocs please advise whether they fit 'true to size' please?

@beetr00 @PolarStar @CheesyChipsOnWembleyWay

Thanks for the recommendations

Re issues with Claire's...twitter / X were really helpful when I had problems. There was a page called @ claireshelp or something similar to that.

Hi @Mytribeof3 - I am a reasonably ‘true’ size 5 UK, but I find Crocs size 5 a bit small. It’s annoying, as size 6 is a bit too big!

For context:

In Clark’s: I can no longer wear their shoes - the 5s are too small, 5.5 too big. Meanwhile, Zara size 38 fit me beautifully!

Medik8 is 30% off plus a free gift if you spend enough.

I swear by Medik8. Worth every penny and a great gift for anyone who loves their skin care.

I'm excited for the next thread title. It's got to involve endoscopic cameras and elves!

@Christmasmcchristmasface thank you 😊 much appreciated. I haven't a clue.

@PissedOffNeighbour22 I'm still waiting. I used their online chat yest and they said they'd had a tech fault at the warehouse and should be here by Wednesday..... fingers crossed.

Thanks to the person who mentioned the extra 20% off on some of the Boots 3 for 2 gift offers
I've bought 3 Joules lip trios to add to teacher presents for just £8 with the code XMAS20.
Don't forget to check your advantage card for offers first.

For watercolours hobby craft have lots of sets which I'm sure will end up on some kind of Black Friday offer, or for slightly nicer stuff I really like Jackson's Art, their own brand stuff is good value.

They had dupe squishmallows at Aldi for £19.99: SpecialBuys, plus some gnome/gonk things for £12.99 that were very similar to some in JL, (that are rather more expensive!)

@Reastie @VeruccaSalty next thread title “the one where DH & FiL got endoscopies for Christmas”

That confused me so much, I’ve never heard of this gadget and I’d not had enough caffeine this morning 😅

I’m obviously now thinking the endoscopy is a great tool to gift my DF!

I’ve been waiting to buy this:
https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/gaming-and-tech/digital-and-instant-cameras/cameras-for-kids/photo-creator-instant-camera-with-4gb-sd-card/p/208949

I thought I’d hold out and it’s gone up in price everywhere! 🤦🏻‍♀️it was £59 last week.
Has anyone seen it for that price? I’ve carefully budgeted every penny and ideally would like to get it as cheap as possible!! X

Can I ask a silly question. Do we think all the black Friday discounts are now out so if not discounted this is it now til Christmas?

I got all the Harry potter set from local Facebook market place for £10 .. all in perfect condition..night be worth a a look

@HamstersAreMyLife black friday isn't officially until this friday coming so may still be a few offers next weekend. Most companies seem to have had various black friday deals since the beginning of the month. It is now a massive marketing tool not one day of bargains

Barry M have some Black Friday deals up to 50% off quite a few bits. Also have a make up bundle bag half price at £10 with an actual value of £63 apparently! Also WELCOME15 gets an extra 15% even on the sale items
https://barrym.com/products/value-makeup-bundle-bag-euphoric-nights

@Jackie994 no unfortunately not best they don’t do any promo codes as they say they apply low prices already

best I can do is 12.5%cash back via topcashback

ps this is re M&m direct

Are Heelys still a thing DS7 keeps going on and on about trainers with wheels . Has anyone seen any deals at all?

Thanks @Justhereforthechristmasthreads this is what's confused me, usually I start shopping at black Friday but for the last 2 weeks I've been inundated with offers in my inbox and it's made me feel a bit anxious! I am worried some things I want will sell out or go back up in price 🤔