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THE ONE WITH CHRISTMAS!

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Reastie · 19/12/2024 07:35

I'm taking a punt here that we won't need another thread before Christmas, but feel free to prove me wrong!

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!

@ 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

A few pointers to make everyone’s life easier and the thread be as useful as possible:

  • It’s handy to put in bold the bargains so they’re easy to spot
  • No affiliate links
  • No need to place mark or post messages of hello or thanks at the start of a new thread - use the ‘watch thread’ button
  • Be nice or leave

If you have any voucher codes to share (or want to check for any) then have a look https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/christmas/5212144-sharing-voucher-codes

The current referral thread for sharing referral codes here . Please use this rather than this page to share referral links to make the sharing fair.

To make clicks links, you set it up like this only without any spaces apart from between the website and the word(s) you’re writing: www.bargainsahoyeveryonecomehere.co.uk

Thanks @RainbowZebraWarrior for the instructions below.
To make something bold, put this star * either side of the word you want to bold (with no spaces in between)

So starhellostar would look like this.

hello

Obviously use the * not the word star

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)

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NC5768 · 19/12/2024 07:44

If anyone needs a last minute bargain the Little Live Pet mini mama surprise bunny is reduced down to £9.99 and arrives before Christmas. The mouse is also £9.99 but won’t arrive before Christmas but would be good to stash.

here

I was worried it would be a one trick toy but my child plays with it most days even after a few months.

hugsandpugs · 19/12/2024 07:45

Christmas veg offers start in the supermarkets today prices as low as 8p! 🥔 🥕 🥦

LePetitMaman · 19/12/2024 07:58

I think I'm actually done. Maybe one hoodie to get for eldest DS but this thread has been excellent as always.

Merry Christmas @Reastie you provide us with a little corner of happiness every year, and we all thank you dearly for it x

Beingacatbed · 19/12/2024 08:01

Couple of hotel choc sets on Amazon at a good price. Small set £5.48 and reg £7.96

https://amzn.eu/d/4JooOyH

amzn.eu/d/6Nx8O9i

MaybeItsTimeForMeNow · 19/12/2024 08:02

Hanging on for gifts for ds2 who turns 5 the week after Christmas 😬 and DH who's birthday is the day after 😭

Love these threads every year. I've had some brilliant buys this year but maybe more so ideas that I would have never thought of!

Breaking up from work and school here today, so merry Christmas everyone

JanetheObscure · 19/12/2024 08:20

Beingacatbed · 19/12/2024 08:01

Couple of hotel choc sets on Amazon at a good price. Small set £5.48 and reg £7.96

https://amzn.eu/d/4JooOyH

amzn.eu/d/6Nx8O9i

Thanks very much - that’s an amazing price. It’s a limited time deal, for anyone else looking.

OhRex · 19/12/2024 08:33

Beingacatbed · 19/12/2024 08:01

Couple of hotel choc sets on Amazon at a good price. Small set £5.48 and reg £7.96

https://amzn.eu/d/4JooOyH

amzn.eu/d/6Nx8O9i

Second one showing #17,95 for me already

OhRex · 19/12/2024 08:38

Beingacatbed · 19/12/2024 08:01

Couple of hotel choc sets on Amazon at a good price. Small set £5.48 and reg £7.96

https://amzn.eu/d/4JooOyH

amzn.eu/d/6Nx8O9i

Ignore me! It is for the seriously dark and patisserie sets only!! Found 'em

MarmiteWine · 19/12/2024 08:45

For anyone struggling with the Etsy code, I found a workaround from a seller's Facebook post.

Enter the code GETAPP50 as a shop coupon. It will then tell you that it seems to be an Etsy coupon and suggest you enter it there. That worked for me (after several attempts beforehand).

Arewesureitisntbedtime · 19/12/2024 09:13

Argos have a remote control advent calendar reduced to £10 - seems to be very limited instore stock but could be useful to put away for next year if you can find one.

RC Car Advent Calendar

ChristmasJumperz · 19/12/2024 09:18

@MarmiteWine thanks so much I can't believe that worked, how bizarre! Able to get another item from dd's list off the back of that so really appreciate you posting

hugsandpugs · 19/12/2024 09:23

Think I’ve just found a glitch on the converse site.

Had an email this morning to say they have up to 50% sale on.

Found these trainers I liked (pic attached) they were showing as £39.99 instead of £80 but when I added them to basket it somehow has taken another 50% off so they came down to £19.99 with free delivery!! 🚚

It is on this style only as I’ve checked most of the others 🙈

The discount seems to come off all colours in this style (black pink & cream).

Hoping they honour the price glitch 🤞

THE ONE WITH CHRISTMAS!
hugsandpugs · 19/12/2024 09:27

Converse sale link

The link I was sent via email

See the above post 👆 works on cream and black only. The pink doesn’t discount further

XiCi · 19/12/2024 09:32

MarmiteWine · 19/12/2024 08:45

For anyone struggling with the Etsy code, I found a workaround from a seller's Facebook post.

Enter the code GETAPP50 as a shop coupon. It will then tell you that it seems to be an Etsy coupon and suggest you enter it there. That worked for me (after several attempts beforehand).

Where do you enter the shop code please? All I have is a box to 'apply Etsy coupon code' at Checkout and it says I'm ineligible

Dormouse1940 · 19/12/2024 09:35

Thanks to everyone, I've really enjoyed these threads (living vicariously through other people's bargains mostly!).
Had a few great ideas thanks to you lot, now especially can't wait to:

  • be blinded on Christmas day by two excited kids in bargainous MW led beanie hats!
  • give DS5 his Melissa and doug ice cream set. He LOVES ice cream and making us pretend food so it was a real inspired eureka moment when that was posted. Thank you!

It's become part of my day to check on the threads, I love seeing what everyone's been buying. Bit sad to admit I'm going to miss it a bit?

Anyway, hope you all have a great time. Same time next year?!

Roundaboot · 19/12/2024 10:06

hugsandpugs · 19/12/2024 09:27

Converse sale link

The link I was sent via email

See the above post 👆 works on cream and black only. The pink doesn’t discount further

Edited

It applies to the leather version too, although they are slightly more expensive at £21.49

https://www.converse.com/uk/en/shop/p/chuck-taylor-all-star-cruise-leather-unisex/A06144MP.html?pid=A06144MP&dwvar_A06144MP_color=black%2Fblack%2Fwhite&styleNo=A06143C&pdp=true

WeAreTheWeirdosSanta · 19/12/2024 10:06

Well @hugsandpugs and @MarmiteWine you are bloody amazing - I was thinking the big kids had less to open than the little - and now DD has a pair of Converse and DS has a cool necklace from Etsy!
I hope they come in time!

ChristmasJumperz · 19/12/2024 10:12

@XiCi It is above the Etsy coupon code my app looks like: from top;
Item in the basket picture with quantity
Apply shop coupon code
Mark order as a gift
Delivery info
Apply Etsy coupn code
Total £
Proceed to check out button

hugsandpugs · 19/12/2024 10:18

For anyone ordering the converse there is just under 6% cashback via top cashback too. Mine has tracked within minutes

hugsandpugs · 19/12/2024 10:19

Just received my discount dragon order and the treat kitchen gingerbread train is missing 😔😔 anyone know the quickest way to get a response for them if I contact them?

hugsandpugs · 19/12/2024 10:26

On the whole very happy with all this that I managed to get for £25 (with the money taken off for the missing gingerbread train) from discount dragon 👏

Elf and the elf mug & keychain were free.

🎄🎅

THE ONE WITH CHRISTMAS!
HereComesDecember · 19/12/2024 10:34

Thank you for the Etsy code - I’ve just got 2 necklaces that I’ve had favourited for ages for just over the cost of one ❤️

GirlWithTheYellowHat · 19/12/2024 10:36

I can't get the converse to discount further, gutted 🤣

Dinosweetpea · 19/12/2024 10:38

Oh God I just bought the bargain converse for eldest and now need something else for youngest! Or do we think they will arrive after Xmas? Gah!

hugsandpugs · 19/12/2024 10:41

GirlWithTheYellowHat · 19/12/2024 10:36

I can't get the converse to discount further, gutted 🤣

Did you click on the link I sent? As that’s where the price comes up 😊