Christmas bargains thread 1 - just in the (Saint) Nick of time

[Reastie]

I feel like this year is going to be my year of terrible cheesy Christmas pun thread titles

Greetings and welcome one and all to a friendly and joyful corner of mn - the Christmas bargain thread. Here, we share Christmas present purchases, ideas, links and discount codes, with the aim to spread the Christmas magic and joy and reduce the financial stress.

It's a very busy thread, so see the tips below for helping everything run smoothly and avoiding repetitions of Cookiegate etc al. It's a lovely, friendly bunch and I'm so grateful to each and every one of you for building such a warm, fuzzy and generous spot on mn. I know I've save so much over the years and am so grateful to all of you for sharing.

Pull up a sleigh and relax with a mulled wine and mince pie, for Christmas has nearly arrived!

Some of the below is copied and pasted from previous years, so do @ me if the links don't work

Stock informer is a handy site http://www.stockinformer.co.uk/default.aspx?fullsite=1

Camelcamelcamel is a great amazon price tracking tool http://uk.camelcamelcamel.com

The following links compare price products including postage
www.find-book.co.uk
www.find-cd.co.uk
www.find-dvd.co.uk
www.find-game.co.uk (as in PS4/xbox etc)

@ me if you need anything or you want to let me know anything - the thread moves so fast I can't always keep up so this really helps

Thank you for the thread Reastie. I think baby DD was about 3 months old on the first thread and she is now 11 - would that be right?
Did someone mention a free delivery for tea pigs? The advent calendar would be good for DH.

Thanks for the threads, @Reastie and @Sideorderofchips.

I’m after a discount on Duplo, if anyone sees one. Argos have the sets I like in the 5x nectar point sale, so maybe that’s as good as any discount I might find?

Hi,

Clintons have some things in store at 50%, including soft toy/cushion cute fluffy stars at £4.99, (from £9.99) and some Disney items.

In Boots, 3-4-2 on Elizabeth Arden and GWP on Clinique, Liz Earle and EL, (that last was specific to buying the ANS).

An extra 30% off the fossil outlet and an extra 40% if you put Outlet40

www.fossil.com/en-gb/outlet/trending/

My tween has just been talking about silk pillowcases. Anybody got any recommendations?

@hby9628 we got dd one from Amazon - jasmine silk it’s was cotton one side silk the other.

@IggyAce that sounds perfect. Thank you.

@hby9628 Blissy sometimes have offers. I got DD14 one last year.

For anyone who didn't get Adam Frost's book when it was posted, it's still £2. Mine arrived yesterday and it's a beautiful book. Mostly about gardening, but with some recipes too. RRP £22

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1785947583?ref=ppx_pt2_mob_b_prod_image

Thanks for this! Just what I needed! I'm three books away from being bone for 2024!

TX Maxx normally have a good selection, it's my go to present for friends of Al ages with a lavender pillow spray!

I bought this one (Grim-azon I fear) and have also given it successfully as presents...I see it's on special offer at the moment for £18.69

Deal: Adubor 100% Mulberry Silk Pillowcase Silk Pillow Cases for Hair and Skin with Hidden Zipper, Both Side 23 Momme Silk, 900 Thread Count (20x26inch, Standard Size, Ivory White, 1pc) amzn.eu/d/jc8OHXz

Thank you so much for this. I just got a watch for DH, with engraving from DDs on the back for £53 down from £150

My DD asked for the same but she’s happy with satin (same as her older sister), which is more affordable and machine washable! I got a Kitsch branded one off Amazon. It was only £12. (Obviously silk will cost more.)

I have Jasmine silk pillowcases and they wash fine at 30 degrees.

Just a reminder that Warren James have some lovely jewellery at very cheap prices. Need to pay extra for boxes and bags but I just bought some small gift boxes on Amazon. Split a 3 pair set of earrings (£12) into separate pairs and they will go in crackers for the Christmas table
Might do the same with bracelets for the new year. Looks so much more expensive than they are

I’ve had these ones for about 5 years now and they’re still great (and go through the washing machine with no problem). And there are different colours to chose from.

Thank you although not sure it applies both. When I add the code it readds the 30% and just discounts the 40%

All those pillowcases look good. Now I don't know which one to go for!

The kitsch one is on offer for 11.99 which seems a good deal.

Not random but just been to Tesco. Quite a few different choices of wine which are normally on the shelf at £15 each down to £3.90! Absolute steal for any wine based gifts you might want to give. May not be in every store but worth keeping your eye out. They were on the reduce shelf, just in the middle of the normal shelves with the more expensive wines

The tK maxx tip was good...just found this one

www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/home/bed+bath/bedding/bed-linen/sheets+pillowcases/silver-tone-pure-silk-pillowcase-75x50cm/p/60254594

sorry to hear it didn’t work for you, It did for me, knocked an extra £10 off which made the extortionate delivery palatable.

Hooray. I’m pleased to finally contribute something… even if it is off the back of the kind soul who posted it last year so I’m still on their mailing list!

Think you might have posted by mistake- this thread is for Xmas bargains!