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Christmas Bargain Prequel Thread 2 - less than 6 months to go

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Sideorderofchips · 26/06/2025 07:49

Less than 6 months to go now. Last thread before @reastie I imagine

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youreactinglikeafunmum · 10/08/2025 17:24

IlovePond · 10/08/2025 17:18

@youreactinglikeafunmum M&S have -to date - refused to participate in BF.

They usually reduce some homeware - but not all by any means - in the winter/summer sales. However, M&S in my area, (several shops), have responded to their recent problems by having a summer sale that was just a couple of rails of tat in the clothes department and one shelf of equal tat in homeware. I believe other areas have had better sales, but I wouldn’t hold your breath for specific items being reduced.

Pre- crisis, they used to have pretty regular Sparks offers - e.g. 20% off homeware, but I have had absolutely nothing for months now! I would be interested to know if anyone on here is getting any Sparks offers, or if it’s just me being left out 😿

If you have an M&S outlet near you, there’s an outside chance that might have what you’re looking for with some kind of discount.

Thank you - I think i will just buy the plate set - £70! And then 4 matching pasta bowls at £7 each

Can't justify £25 on 4 glasses atm 😅

Will see if there is an m&s outlet near me, more for a fun day out for me than anything 🤭

noodledoodler · 10/08/2025 17:25

My goodness is it that time of year again already, I must get a start on things. I do seem to have lost my way with the referrals thread if anyone would have a link and be kind enough to post it please? I have the vodafone on watchlist one but not the other one.

IlovePond · 10/08/2025 17:34

It is a nice range @youreactinglikeafunmum

I am always in favour of an outlet visit 😹

TheWeeDonkeyFella · 10/08/2025 17:48

@IlovePond @youreactinglikeafunmum I've been getting regular Sparks offers again for a while, and coincidentally currently have 20% off kitchenware which includes the Kelly Hoppen range and other offers.

IlovePond · 10/08/2025 18:01

So just me, then @TheWeeDonkeyFella 😹😹😹

Thanks for the info- I appreciate it.

youreactinglikeafunmum · 10/08/2025 18:07

TheWeeDonkeyFella · 10/08/2025 17:48

@IlovePond @youreactinglikeafunmum I've been getting regular Sparks offers again for a while, and coincidentally currently have 20% off kitchenware which includes the Kelly Hoppen range and other offers.

Omg! Off to check the app 😅😅

Ohh its 20% off homeware for the next 3 days but I only get paid towards the end of the month!! Why is this happening to me 😅

youreactinglikeafunmum · 10/08/2025 18:08

IlovePond · 10/08/2025 17:34

It is a nice range @youreactinglikeafunmum

I am always in favour of an outlet visit 😹

Me too! 😭 I will wait until dd is at school and then take myself to one and then lunch 🤭🤭

ConnieClue · 10/08/2025 18:28

2 of the cat lego sets bought and 4 of the £2 books bought from Amazon. Thank you pp for posting. My first christmas presents in the stash!

Newnamesagain · 10/08/2025 19:54

youreactinglikeafunmum · 10/08/2025 18:07

Omg! Off to check the app 😅😅

Ohh its 20% off homeware for the next 3 days but I only get paid towards the end of the month!! Why is this happening to me 😅

Edited

I dread to recommend this but if you're sure you'll pay it off there was an option to pay in 4 instalments which could be worth utilising to get the sale price.

ThatRosePanda · 10/08/2025 20:36

Hi has anyone seen good offers on the Eugy building kits? Thanks

InbetweenDreams · 10/08/2025 20:45

Famousthehero · 10/08/2025 08:28

£4.66 for this Secret findees playset, you post little letters to get the blind boxes. Well reviewed.

I bought one of these for my DD(8) - it’s right up her street! Good find, thanks :)

youreactinglikeafunmum · 10/08/2025 20:46

Newnamesagain · 10/08/2025 19:54

I dread to recommend this but if you're sure you'll pay it off there was an option to pay in 4 instalments which could be worth utilising to get the sale price.

Oo thank you, although i'm on a strict budget til payday

But now ive seen it, i will keep an eye out for another discount x

watchuswreckthemic · 10/08/2025 22:30

@TongueTwister1975thank you for your suggestion I’ve found this £2 for older kids

https://amzn.eu/d/6a1AOfB

WhyDoesItAlways · 10/08/2025 23:04

I hadn't had any Sparks offers for absolutely months and needed some new bath towels. After I gave up waiting for an offer and bought at full price low and behold I get a 20% off bathroom Sparks offer the next day. I sent them an email and they refunded me the 20% apologising for the lack of Sparks offers.

I did wonder if me buying the towels triggered the offer to come through or whether it was a complete coincidence but seems like others have had a long spell with no offers and now they're just starting to trickle through. Hope it's a sign they're getting back on their feet.

IlovePond · 10/08/2025 23:11

I bought a towel last week, (which already has multiple pulled threads, btw😾), but still no Sparks offers for me. (Unless you count one about travel money commission, even though I haven’t been abroad for years - which I don’t 😹)

Clearly I am not worthy…

MamaK19 · 11/08/2025 07:26

A local business is having a closedown sale everything at least half price Here lots of random cute bits for stocking fillers and a couple of different Christmas sacks like this oneHere for £2.25

Products

The perfect place to find all your rainbow items to meet your needs. Rainbow gifts, stationery, jewellery, bath & shower, cups and everything else.

https://thatlittlerainbowshop.co.uk/collections/all?page=3

RainbowZebraWarrior · 11/08/2025 07:47

IlovePond · 10/08/2025 18:01

So just me, then @TheWeeDonkeyFella 😹😹😹

Thanks for the info- I appreciate it.

Have you changed your password on your account as instructed after the hack, and do you use the App? I've been getting loads of offers too. I even got an £8 box of flaked truffles free as a treat last week. Also, could be worth sticking some things in a basket and leaving it there. I've always got stuff in my basket and 'wish lists' Just some thoughts.

Hoping they do the advent Sparks deals again although they did ditch it last year didn't they?

Cos1970 · 11/08/2025 12:15

IlovePond · 10/08/2025 17:18

@youreactinglikeafunmum M&S have -to date - refused to participate in BF.

They usually reduce some homeware - but not all by any means - in the winter/summer sales. However, M&S in my area, (several shops), have responded to their recent problems by having a summer sale that was just a couple of rails of tat in the clothes department and one shelf of equal tat in homeware. I believe other areas have had better sales, but I wouldn’t hold your breath for specific items being reduced.

Pre- crisis, they used to have pretty regular Sparks offers - e.g. 20% off homeware, but I have had absolutely nothing for months now! I would be interested to know if anyone on here is getting any Sparks offers, or if it’s just me being left out 😿

If you have an M&S outlet near you, there’s an outside chance that might have what you’re looking for with some kind of discount.

I never get any regular Sparks offers these days but I try to remember to go in to the app and add whatever ones that are on there

Cos1970 · 11/08/2025 12:36

IlovePond · 10/08/2025 23:11

I bought a towel last week, (which already has multiple pulled threads, btw😾), but still no Sparks offers for me. (Unless you count one about travel money commission, even though I haven’t been abroad for years - which I don’t 😹)

Clearly I am not worthy…

Edited

We bought bath towels from M&S last year and the quality is terrible. They keep getting threads on them and they look dirty not that long after they’re washed. The previous ones we had from Next lasted years.

mumonthehill · 12/08/2025 12:54

Sarah jessica parker Lovely perfume very reduced on Amazon. 30ml £10.10 and 100ml £19.99 so a bargain

minerva7 · 12/08/2025 23:54

Speckly · 28/06/2025 21:44

Some great bargains at Rex, London at the moment...

80% approx off a Texas Hold 'em Poker Set! Reduced from £24.95 to £4.95
https://www.rexlondon.com/texas-holdem-poker-set

75% approx off a stainless steel Dog design water bottle! Reduced from £19.95 to £4.95 https://www.rexlondon.com/best-show-stainless-steel-bottle

Stocking fillers...
74% off a Grow Your Own Shark Set! Reduced from £7.95 to £2 https://www.rexlondon.com/sharks-giant-hatching-shark-egg
74% off 2 x Glitter Ice Lolly hair clips! Reduced from £3.95 to £1 https://www.rexlondon.com/glitter-hair-clips-set-2-ice-lolly
and lots of other little inexpensive treats.

For your dinosaur lovers...
70% off Children's Prehistoric Dinosaur backpack! Reduced from £19.95 to £5.95 https://www.rexlondon.com/prehistoric-land-backpack
82% off Dinosaur Bingo! Reduced from £16.95 to £2.95 https://www.rexlondon.com/prehistoric-land-dinosaur-bingo
and lots of other dinosaur themed bits.

For a baby...
80% off Elephant swaddling blanket! Reduced from £14.95 to £2.95 https://www.rexlondon.com/elephant-party-swaddling-blanket
They've also got a cat one reduced to this price too.

There's loads more other Summer Sale bargains at Rex, London atm too! https://www.rexlondon.com/sale-highlights?ll=menutopnav&page=25

Happy Shopping!!!

Thanks for this. I’ve now officially started my Xmas shopping 😂

Holidaze2025 · 13/08/2025 07:48

mickandrorty · 13/08/2025 05:59

Halloween bargain! These keep dropping in price just got them to put away for mine as a cheap Halloween activity CRAYOLA Light Ups: Pumpkin £3.71

These look great, thank you, never seen them before!

MamaK19 · 13/08/2025 11:04

Holidaze2025 · 13/08/2025 07:48

These look great, thank you, never seen them before!

Oh wow this looks brill thanks up to £4.28 but still a bargain!! Thanks!

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