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

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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

For a more quirky / difficult to buy for grown ups, or fun stocking filler, I picked up 2 x 10 pack of alcoholic (5%) mixed cocktail flavour ice pops in Costco this weekend, I think they were £10/11ish.

https://marshpig.co.uk/

I've used this company before and was impressed with them. I think they may have had reductions around Black Friday and I think they offer a discount if you sign up for their newsletter.

@Livinginacatdictatorship sausage cutter? There were lots of discounts in various places last year as it's sold on Amazon, Debenhams and Superdrug online

firebox.com/sausage-cheese-guillotine?srsltid=AfmBOorlYEuIIA-nmKIjfiH_eOppt-i-mUPn1_JZ4vic281VSz7zag3P

@wwyd2021medicine thermos king food flask every time

I’ve just ordered a sho flask for myself, reviews seemed really positive as long as you preheat the flask beforehand. I have the sho water bottle and Calix coffee cup and couldn’t be without either. Packaging is lovely too if anyone is thinking of gifting them.

Thanks to whoever posted the link to the independent retailers seconds event, I had a lovely time browsing and picked up a couple of gifts (and a few bits for me!)

Gruum have a choice of 4 different sets for just £3.95 delivery https://www.gruum.com/offer/free-skin-hair-bundle/

They have the babbychinno sets in Matalan now for £8.50

Temptation Gifts have some good clearance items: mens scarf £3.99 from £17.99, lots of Yankee candles, Spode Christmas range & some Jellycat toys as well
www.temptationgifts.com/clearance/browse-all

@Wholetthedogsoutwhowhowho better price?

@Boxofsockss just posted

@lifelongfrugaleer
Yes they are great. Bit sometimes DD used to complain that her lunch was too hot 😂

@GirlWithTheYellowHat my two teens use Sho flasks for school. Love the Pastal colours and never had any issues as long as you follow the instructions ie heat first with hot water!

This might be genuine, but I'd be wary of anywhere selling Jellycat toys at a discount. Probably worth checking it out first.

Can anyone help me, every year I recall hampers being bought (I cannot remember where from) and everyone seems over joyed.
this year I’ve decided to get my dad and step mum one (maybe one each) step typically Prosecco, sweet things very into Christmas. Dad pork pie and ale kind of man, both like cheese.

Can vouch for Temptation Gifts being genuine! 👌🏻👍🏻

I’ve bought Jellycats from them and they’re genuine.

Thanks to the PP who mentioned buying Byoma direct from their website. 4 products with 25% off, free shipping and 12.5% on TopCashback!

Sandy Leaf Farm Cheese Making Kit - Valentine Day Gift, Homemade, DIY Ricotta, Burrata, Goat, Mascarpone, and Mozzarella Cheese Making Kits for Beginners w/ Vegetarian Rennet & Cheese Cloth https://amzn.eu/d/7lr10rW

Now 2.99

25% off everything at Sweaty Betty with code SBSAVE25
It’s online and in store apparently.

I’ve also ordered genuine Jellycats from Temptation Gifts with no problems.

Thank you! Have ordered a Gruum set.

Large was fine for mine (also an XL at hollister) and was still quite baggy

Last year I got the BARGAIN glitch sock advents.... DD has just been talking about it and would love another this year.... no chance of the same happening but does anyone know of any offers on sock advents?

Jellycats are genuine from there
so is everything (Yankee candles, wrendake etc)
Great value and fast delivery

Good to hear! I may order some :)

Definitely recommend Temptation Gifts too. Ordered a Jellycat from there. Great service and quick delivery

Thank you so much for tagging me! Appreciate this :)