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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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hugsandpugs · 04/01/2025 08:36

@IlovePond this is the one I had ☺️

THE ONE WITH CHRISTMAS!
ljbmum76 · 04/01/2025 11:05

Thanks. I got one for me and the men’s one for DH. Also managed to get free shipping with LCDGRSNN9D5

hugsandpugs · 04/01/2025 11:39

Looks like my converse are in the parcel force delivery depot. Says estimated delivery Monday 🙏

Browniesandcustard · 04/01/2025 11:50

My Converse should be here today apparently…. fingers crossed!

Puffalicious · 04/01/2025 12:32

I also got a Converse email to say they're arriving soon 👏

Browniesandcustard · 04/01/2025 13:55

Mine have arrived! Thank you to whoever posted the link 😎

Lolly12 · 04/01/2025 16:19

Literally just had my converse delivered today! Hadn’t realised they were coming from the Netherlands. They are a teeny bit big but really nice so will keep and wear thick socks! Thank you to the poster that added them initially. Such a good deal.

hugsandpugs · 04/01/2025 16:40

@Lolly12 @Browniesandcustard your welcome ☺️ glad they arrived!

LemonBossy · 04/01/2025 18:58

Got my converse today!
I only went up half a size, in black and white, ordered them and then was really scared they'd be too small so went and ordered them again in a size bigger 😂

Now that they're here I realise I don't really love them - they're not as nice as my existing ones so I'm probably going to send all 4 pairs back. Was worth a try!

starrynight19 · 04/01/2025 20:11

LemonBossy · 04/01/2025 18:58

Got my converse today!
I only went up half a size, in black and white, ordered them and then was really scared they'd be too small so went and ordered them again in a size bigger 😂

Now that they're here I realise I don't really love them - they're not as nice as my existing ones so I'm probably going to send all 4 pairs back. Was worth a try!

Did either size fit ?

LemonBossy · 04/01/2025 20:32

@starrynight19
Yes the half size up fitted fine!

hugsandpugs · 04/01/2025 21:21

LemonBossy · 04/01/2025 18:58

Got my converse today!
I only went up half a size, in black and white, ordered them and then was really scared they'd be too small so went and ordered them again in a size bigger 😂

Now that they're here I realise I don't really love them - they're not as nice as my existing ones so I'm probably going to send all 4 pairs back. Was worth a try!

I must admit I wasn’t keen on the fact they have thicker soles than the ones I usually wear but they are so comfy and make me look a little taller so it’s a win win from me 😂

Missingpate · 04/01/2025 21:23

I had the email saying my Converse would arrive today but still nothing. It feels like it’s been a long wait! Heartened by reports saying the half size up was a good fit, though, as that’s what I went for 😁

hugsandpugs · 04/01/2025 21:24

Missingpate · 04/01/2025 21:23

I had the email saying my Converse would arrive today but still nothing. It feels like it’s been a long wait! Heartened by reports saying the half size up was a good fit, though, as that’s what I went for 😁

I went half a size up (had my first order back before Xmas). They fit me ok but are a bit roomier than my size 6. I think my normal size would have been fine tbh but I’ll still wear the new ones as they are not massively big IYSWIM

hugsandpugs · 04/01/2025 21:26

I’ve just realised the reason my converse won’t be delivered til Monday is probably because all of the snow we have here in South Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 ❄️ ⛄️

starrynight19 · 05/01/2025 10:30

Missingpate · 04/01/2025 21:23

I had the email saying my Converse would arrive today but still nothing. It feels like it’s been a long wait! Heartened by reports saying the half size up was a good fit, though, as that’s what I went for 😁

Yes same had email to say they would be delivered yesterday but nothing. Glad the half size up fits as i did the same.

Missingpate · 06/01/2025 12:10

My Converse arrived! I actually really like them, and they do fit OK once done right up to the top,
otherwise they flap about on my feet 😂, but they look massive! Wishing I had got the 6 instead of 6.5 so they’d be a tiny bit smaller in appearance but as I say i do really like them and they work fine done up I so will keep them.

hugsandpugs · 06/01/2025 12:37

Missingpate · 06/01/2025 12:10

My Converse arrived! I actually really like them, and they do fit OK once done right up to the top,
otherwise they flap about on my feet 😂, but they look massive! Wishing I had got the 6 instead of 6.5 so they’d be a tiny bit smaller in appearance but as I say i do really like them and they work fine done up I so will keep them.

Mine arrived this morning too 🥳

Roundaboot · 06/01/2025 13:14

Finally got my Converse! And they fit and I love them! I was starting to worry as I'd sized up by a whole size (I'm a large size 8 and ordered a 9) but I'm glad I did as they fit well and I really like how they look with rolled up jeans.

BigBundleOfFluff · 06/01/2025 13:36

My converse arrived too!!!

Puffalicious · 07/01/2025 01:03

Mine arrived top. 👏

Member212711 · 07/01/2025 09:05

My Converse have arrived, and are too large! Anyone worked out how to return?

Talisin · 07/01/2025 10:06

My converse finally arrived and they fit! They’re very comfy but they do look a bit odd - I got the leather ones in black and the white sole which comes up to surround the toe section makes them look massive.

hugsandpugs · 07/01/2025 14:27

Has anyone got an argos code please? 🙏 spending £250ish on a new cooker 😔