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

Gutted for you with the Clarins glitch- love it when people get a deal because they haven't run the proper checks.

The M&S cheap cake mix thing- I've seen TikTok about a m and s 90% secret food sale at the moment. Last year there were tons of bargains apparently. Don't know how it works or why but that could be what it was?

I like some of those bits on notino that you've all posted, but when I added something else, I can't get the 20% off to work anymore. Also are you paying £3.99 postage?

Yes I bought some last year for myself. They had quite a noticeable hole in them but the main problem was that they were incredibly narrow and I have very small hands and wrists. I could only just get them on.

Hi, I think it was someone on here that was asking about L’Occitane advent calendar reductions. Thanks to a poster on another site, I discovered that Escentual have 25% off most/all products with code:

Escentual 25

It works with the L’Occitane advent calendar, bringing it down to £51.

It also works with the Nuxe advent calendar.

https://www.escentual.com

They also have some good Shiseido, Clarins and Nuxe gift sets - also with 25% off.

Thank you for flagging this, two Sylvanian presents for DD2 ticked off my list!

Hi, we will be away for Christmas this year so I'm trying to get everything bought and wrapped before December. On my travels I have spotted/bought a few things you might be interested in. Kylie lip kits and lipsticks in TK Max for under a tenner, lots of Glossier make up too, I don't live near a TK Max so bought online. There's a great sale on Not On The High Street, i've had several cashmere scarves, personalised with the recipients name along the bottom and in a personalised bag for £17. They will make great gifts for in-laws, friends etc.

Bought DH a curry legend kit from the spicery so far, he's the one I struggle with every year!

If anyone has an Argos code they could send me please it would be greatly appreciated, spending over £100 as dd needs a new bed!

I’d also be keen for an Argos code please if anyone has one?

I love this thread.

10 mins ago I had no idea how much I needed an Up Lego set (DH despatched to our local Asda after work tomorrow)

Dedication to GAME refund is just incredible 👏😆

Some decent stocking filler type bargains on the works. Diamond painting sets half price £2.50 and Christmas crafts from £1.

I got some cross stitch cards and hanging wooden signs to decorate to put in the 1st December boxes.

Cute stationary sets and notepads down to £2, ideal for nieces and nephews.

Added a couple of books in for me and used code VCUKWORKS10 to get 10% off orders over £35 (free delivery over £30)

@Kewforyourlife do you have a link to the scarf please? I can't find anything for that price, Thanks! x

Last year Tesco did a costa gift set with plastic costa cups. I’m hoping they will do them again this year as my DC would love them now!

Where from please StarryNight?

@MarryMeTomHardy from The Works

My Clarins order was also cancelled. Shame as I actually wanted it. I'd have liked the option, but the 10% off is nothing more than they offer new customers anyway.

White Stuff got it right last year by honouring the sock orders. I think very highly of them now and have ordered since.

I've unsubcribed from Frasers group emails as they are utter arses. The discounts might be good (too good to be true), but when the customer service is rubbish and only half your order gets delivered, then they are nothing more than sharks.

Sorry. Should've been clearer

Diamond painting etc at The Works

3 Asdas to find an Up! Managed to get the last 2 one for DD & one for my Niece. The Mickey Mouse with Disney castle one looked cute too that was down to £25

If anyone sees any offers on Lego harry potter I'd be really grateful. My ds who is soon to be 7 has it on his Santa list but he's only half way through the philosophers stone so I'm struggling a little to find cheaper sets which aren't based on events later in the series (like he doesn't know anything about the flying car). Obviously he wants the castle...never going to happen 🤣 so I have some minimising to do

Papergang mystery stationery boxes on offer atm, popular last year I think!

https://ohhdeer.com/collections/papergang-mystery-sale?utmsource=fb&utmmmedium=cpc&utmcampaign=pgsale&utmmcontent=75off&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0BMAABHTBJoBYzp9QGmSeGSu6XLtNASHiyk4YeI12mmKDcI8ToiqSZCyzsfC7mhwaemmGxHj8u2wfmI2mHHHrCXXIw&campaignid=120211945047740231&addid=120211945082560231&utmsegment=new&utmmid=120211944855620231&utmterm=120211945047740231

Sorry for the ugly link, always forget how to do pretty ones!

My Elizabeth Arden order arrived today with the free gift missing. No explanation, just a box with the one thing I ordered. Clearly, I wouldn't have bought it without the free gift so feel a bit swindled. Have emailed them, but return very likely!

@wholetthedogsoutwhowhowho

Would something like this work? They also have travel mugs.
www.bmstores.co.uk/products/costa-coffee-mini-hot-drinks-set-4pk-414413

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/3116616?clickCSR=slp:cannedSearch&gl=111jwhp5l5lupMQ..&gclid=CjwKCAjwooq3BhB3EiwAYqYoEsHHRCOTwYoyBrCVyTT1qqEDSeyDgSpGyiXR79o7RcL6mrjRmV9BoCozkQAvDDBwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&gbraid=0AAAAAD9II9mvXuHnqhlOH6vBkSgYzTLSl

Good evening, just checking in and great title @Reastie. This year I’ll be on a super slim budget because we are off to New York in November. So I’m hoping to get some little gifts while I’m there.

Ah thanks @hattie43 (lovely name btw!) just way out of my budget.