Thread 17 - the one with CHRISTMAS

[Reastie]

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.

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.

Thanks for the new thread

In case anyone is after a kindle fire 8, they're reduced from £109 (without ads) to £59.

Mine gave up recently so I thought I'd be paying full price to replace it

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Thank you for the new thread @Reastie and thank you for another year of Christmas Bargains.

It's not Christmas without you and SideOrderOfChips

Neom have a first look at their up to 50% wellbeing sale now.

https://www.neomorganics.com/collections/wellbeing-sale?om_campaign=omme_6ed848e9-e6e_59473_367820&om_send=9548968494b546f7bed485fcb4867e46&utm_campaign=omme_6ed848e9-e6e_21st_of_dec_sale_launch_uk&utm_content=variation_a&utm_medium=email&utm_source=ometria

Thank you, everyone, for the bargains! This was my first year on the thread and I will definitely be back next year. 🎄

Happy Nearly Christmas!

I just took the teens for their annual “oh god we have to buy something for mum and dad” shopping trip … and therefore have already started on next year since the sale was on😅

I now have approximately 100 things to wrap before Sunday 😱Every year I swear I’ll wrap as I go, but I never learn.

I just got a weird email from what are presume are Chuckling Cheese called munchie mouse saying 'we are picking and packing your products now'
Not feeling very hopeful but I will keep the Christmas spirit.

Ah I had that too. Makes sense now!

Last few bits on my list

Socks / PJs / hat for female

Something under £20 for last thing for dad

I'm all bought and 99% wrapped. Still going to lurk here in case any great offers come up ~for things I can buy myself~

Strike through fail

Does anyone know of any discount codes for chelsea peers please?

I’ve sent you a pm for 15% off.

I really need to stop coming back to this thread. It’s not good for my bank balance!

I've got some great things from this thread, but it's not been a year of bargains like we've had previously.

White socks advent was probably the best deal to be had. And I'd never have thought of a lock picking kit, which I know will be greatly received.

Maybe it's just me, but it doesn't seem there were many "wow" bargains this year.

Still very grateful for this thread though it's a happy place to be.

Wishing everyone a very merry Christmas x

@ThisHouseWillBeTheDeathOfMe I was only thinking today how there doesn't seem to have been as many bargains on here compared to previous years. Don't get me wrong, I'm very grateful for the bargains I have had from here!
From this thread I have bought two Gruum offers, two of the bean can safes, a baylis and harding set from amazon, some choc from Tesco, the biscuits in tins that took forever to arrive from amazon, and I think that's about it!

This is my first year on the Christmas bargain thread and I'll definitely be making it an annual check in.

I've bought the Steven Brown art shortbread, Valenette, Gruum, Yankee wax melt holder, car vacuum and the Laithwaites wine offers. Actually a lot of my presents have come from this thread.

Merry Christmas to you all 🌲🎁⭐️

These threads and the teenage boy one have been my main inspiration.

Fahlo can go swivel though.

I bought the half priced naked marshmallows this year, they are wrapped so hope they will be nice.

@DingDongBella we have just had the s’mores tonight, they are amazing.

All done, thank you all so much

Does anyone have an office shoes discount code they could send me please?
x

I ordered from Chuckling Cheese on the 14th and had the weird packing email earlier, I still haven't got the dispatch one yet though.
I can't see it getting here in time for Xmas even if they send it tomorrow.

These threads are great every year - mainly for the kindness and Christmas spirit shown! Thank you all and to @Reastie for being our gracious and committed host!