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A Christmas Quest - smart ball soccer bot

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Stripedfluffysocks · 11/12/2023 07:24

I thought I’d get away with it this year but seems that I have a Christmas Santa quest - as I normally do!
A little boy who really asks for very little, mentioned yesterday that he really only wants the robot ball from Santa.

Turbs out this is the - smart ball soccer bot.
I was delighted at last I knew what he wanted.
And then googled after bedtime.
Sold out everywhere, going for ££££ on eBay.
WTAF 😖😳
Can anyone help me, anyone hit one there’re not going to use or seen them anywhere - not for extra ££ - £50 is just about doable for me!
Please help
🤶

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Stripedfluffysocks · 15/12/2023 21:46

Thanks everyone.
I phoned our local store and they said they are getting them in but they don’t know when.
Wont know what’s in daily delivery until it’s scanned and delivery can come anytime between 7am and 3pm.
She was nice but very unable to give any more idea 🤷‍♀️
Im going to drive over for 9am tomorrow and pray 🙏
I really hope I can get one 🤞
I’ll report back hopefully mission accomplished!!!!

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Aisaudi · 16/12/2023 07:32

Just to let you know tried Smyths online and it's back in stock for home delivery. I thought I was writing a letter too, to explain it was delayed.

Nursemum2023 · 16/12/2023 07:39

These are in stock in my local smyths store too, Northampton.

Donna95 · 16/12/2023 08:13

Which store was this please?

Boymum4482 · 16/12/2023 08:20

Hi could you possibly share where you managed to pre order from?

many thanks

Boymum4482 · 16/12/2023 08:25

Do you have the link as all I can find is £180+ on Amazon

GW1 · 16/12/2023 09:09

Did you find any?

ChristmasCwtch · 16/12/2023 09:16

It was in and out of stock on Amazon yesterday. Real Amazon, not the crappy resellers.

GW1 · 16/12/2023 09:18

Stripedfluffysocks did you get one, if not I picked up an extra one and would sell through Vinted at the RRP as if it wasn’t for this post I wouldn’t have got one 🙂

JadelouiseT · 16/12/2023 09:32

I’ll buy it on Vinted!!! Have you posted it on there please?

AJB2019 · 16/12/2023 09:55

Hi,

We have been reading this forum in a similar predicament. My husband called around local stores and we have managed to buy two this morning (one is for our niece) from smyths and more than happy to sell one to OP at retail. Have receipt as proof of purchase. Hopefully you see this! If we don’t hear back by tomorrow we will put on eBay for retail £49.99 x

Judeelizabeth15 · 16/12/2023 09:56

I just got one in my local smyths in Leeds - thanks to everyone who posted. Wouldn’t have tried otherwise! 😀

Greysofa · 16/12/2023 10:06

If anyone has picked up a spare they are willing to sell, I’ll buy through vinted. My store aren’t answering and I’m in work until 5pm. It’s the only thing my son has asked for 😢

Greysofa · 16/12/2023 10:07

Please could you let me know if you decide to put on eBay?

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Stripedfluffysocks · 16/12/2023 10:31

GW1 · 16/12/2023 09:18

Stripedfluffysocks did you get one, if not I picked up an extra one and would sell through Vinted at the RRP as if it wasn’t for this post I wouldn’t have got one 🙂

GW1 ——— OMG Please!!!!!
pleass please please keep it for me, although I know so many others would gladly take it.
I am so grateful that you would do this, you are a very special person 💗

we’re going to see Santa today and I am so sad I’ve not been able to get this.
None in the delivery at Smyths this morning.
i was there so early and there were loads of other mums waiting for the doors to open - it’s so stressful as no one wants to let there children down
please personal message me and it’ll get it all sorted.
I’m sitting at my kitchen table having returned home so deflated and I am so emotional at this offer to send it to me 🙏💗

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GW1 · 16/12/2023 10:34

Sent you a PM go and enjoy Santa and I’ll catch you later on 🙂

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Stripedfluffysocks · 16/12/2023 10:34

AJB2019 · 16/12/2023 09:55

Hi,

We have been reading this forum in a similar predicament. My husband called around local stores and we have managed to buy two this morning (one is for our niece) from smyths and more than happy to sell one to OP at retail. Have receipt as proof of purchase. Hopefully you see this! If we don’t hear back by tomorrow we will put on eBay for retail £49.99 x

I’ve just seen your message too, thank you all so much 💗🙏
i know so many people are anxious to get this - if I get one for RRP and all postage costs I’d be over the moon.
please personal message me and hopefully between you and the other angel DW1 I’ll get sorted!

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Stripedfluffysocks · 16/12/2023 10:37

I’m going to go to see 🎅 with a different feeling in my heart this afternoon - thank you all so much.

I firmly believe what you give out comes back and you will have good luck for helping other mums out like this 💗🤶 I will pay it forward when I can.
I’ll watch out for a personal message

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Emmzy35 · 16/12/2023 10:37

Would love the opportunity to buy one plllllzzz

KH84 · 16/12/2023 10:51

I tried today in Cheltenham and they were pretty useless tbh, have tried to call other stores and no one is answering. Has anyone had any luck in the Gloucestershire or surrounding area.

Emmzy35 · 16/12/2023 10:56

I have tried all my surrounding areas!!! They say "out of stock till march" can't belive its so hard to get one 😫 my little boys gunna be so upset... now I know how my mum felt when she was trying to get me a furby one year..

Cosmos121 · 16/12/2023 10:58

Hi there OP.
Are still looking for one of the Soccer Bots? I popped into my local Smyths this morning and was able to source two (one will be for my nephews). I picked up the second after seeing your message.

If you are still looking for one, PM me and I can arrange to have it posted to you. It was £49.99.

Cosmos121 · 16/12/2023 11:00

Ah, never mind, just read further on down that it's been sorted for you. Nice!

Greysofa · 16/12/2023 11:00

Cosmos121 · 16/12/2023 10:58

Hi there OP.
Are still looking for one of the Soccer Bots? I popped into my local Smyths this morning and was able to source two (one will be for my nephews). I picked up the second after seeing your message.

If you are still looking for one, PM me and I can arrange to have it posted to you. It was £49.99.

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Hi, it appears the Op is sorted but if you would be willing to consider selling it to me I’d be very grateful?

Cosmos121 · 16/12/2023 11:01

If anyone else is still looking, let me know, I'll be happy to forward it on.

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