Thread 16 - the one with two turtle fingerless gloves

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This thread title made me think I should make up a 12 days of christmas song for all the main bargains we've got! Thanks@Yalz and @ApiratesaysYarrr for the inspo on the title.

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.

For those of you who have ordered from Byoma, how long did it take your order to arrive? My order was placed on 4 December, but I've heard nothing at all from them since then, and it's an Xmas present so really, really needs to be here in the next few days.

They appear to have no way to contact an actual human.

Hello everyone! I've been following the threads for a while now! A silent lurker as it were! You all seem to share some fantastic ideas so hoping you can help with some gifts? My mum goes on lots of cruises and if off to the Caribbean next year- any holiday themed present ideas? And I need a secret Santa present, budget £5-10, the recipient is gluten free and very proud of her Jamaican heritage, any ideas would be very grateful! Thank you 😊

@bryna I’m so chuffed I found them for you. They really are lovely btw.

For your mum how about Packing cubes if she doesn’t have them already? You can get various designs/quality levels, can also get compression ones

£10 Cuddle Cushions currently available at You Know Whos.

@doctorboo I’ve been looking for one of these. Have you ordered from them before? Thank you

@sepsisandAKI I have several times and had no problems they are normally ex chain store stock

Has anyone bought a North Face coat from Vinted? I’m a regular Vinted shopper and never had any issues but so many of the listings are from people with no photo or reviews. They’re around £100 for a £300+ coat so I’m wondering if they’re likely fakes. Quite a few of the listings are different profiles but the same odd descriptions.

Amazon have their Green and Blacks milk and dark choc classic collection down to £4. It’s usually £6. Even better if you sign up for S&S you get it for £3.80.

I’ve ordered from them a few times, last haul was towels, bedding, T-shirts and joggers for my boys and what are M&S dresses (but with the labels snipped) for my niece - her mum wasn’t bothered.

@Mummypete my daughter ordered one from vinted and it was fine. I think you need to be careful of the ones with aerkd12343 kind of users and no reviews. I’d look carefully at the pics as some are copied from other users. You’re best buy a used one I think as more likely a real seller.

@doctorboo Thanks. Ordered one ( after me saying I have finished shopping !) I blame you…. 🤣

Thanks @sepsisandAKI i hadn’t actually thought of filtering by used but as it’s seen by teenage niece as “vintage” I suspect not having tags won’t be an issue.

Thank you for the offer but I won’t spend enough to make it up to the £100. Thank you though! 🎄

@risefromyourgrave - Rituals do some lovely bath/pamper products which come in beautiful packaging. For example:

https://www.rituals.com/en-gb/the-ritual-of-sakura-medium-gift-set-2023-1116628.html?

The foam sprays are marketed as shower gel but work fine in the bath.

I also recommend Neom and Aromatherapy Associates.

AA are giving away a free gift worth £12 with every order atm.

This is a lovely product for bath lovers imo:

https://www.aromatherapyassociates.com/products/discovery-wellbeing-miniature-collection

Are there any better LookFantastic codes than the £5 off for referrals?

Someone posted a leather men's wallet recently but I can't find it, can anyone direct me?

Hi everyone, can anyone help me with any recommendations for a game for a 4 year old boy? Thanks

DS likes:
pop up pirate
Funny bunny board game
Three little pigs game made by Galt (lovely wooden pieces)
Orchard games are great, we have the shopping list one, Dino-snore-us and old Mac Donald lotto.
I bought a kids animal version of jenga but it is quite hard if their dexterity isn’t there yet. I packed ours away for when he has a more delicate touch!

@Bed123 zingo has been a big hit with my nieces & nephews https://amzn.eu/d/5VH0vBx

I reported a seller to Vinted last night and all their listings were removed. Similar scenario - a £300 item being listed for £100. New seller, no reviews, and also listed 3 times under different names. I'd stay clear. I'm also a regular vinted buyer, but i stick to those with profile pics and good reviews.

Edited to add: same odd descriptions, too with same spelling mistakes / odd phrasing which means probably not English language speaking.

Thanks to everyone who gave me ideas for my cousin & sister, some great suggestions there!

Vera Tucci has 10 scarfs for £10 mystery boxes. £4.50 postage but still good value. I bought one last year, sold the two Scarfs I didn’t need on eBay and recouped my tenner. Their Men’s mystery boxes and their ear pods were good too.

Do you have a link or has this finished please?

can I ask about alcohol offers please? I was hoping to use the Morrisons code to get all alcohol for Christmas. Didn’t realise it can’t be used for alcohol until I went to check out.

Whats the cheapest way to get alcohol for Christmas Day? We are hosting but don’t have lots of money so trying to make it go as far as possible!