The Christmas Bargain Thread No 2 - The one where it all went very fast

[RainbowZebraWarrior]

Posting on behalf of @Reastie as I'm guessing she's busy and the last thread was almost full.

This post is a work in process and if you have any links you’d like to share or would be good to add then please do let me know. The general consensus for the thread is to share any bargainous links, ideas and/or discount codes or information. No affiliate links (is that the right word?) And any referral links to the separate thread linked below. This is a warm, friendly, kind and cosy corner of mn filled with Christmas cookies and hot chocolate - let’s keep it that way!

If you have any referral links then please post on this thread <a class="break-all" href="https://_[[//https//www.mumsnet.com/talk/christmas/5212180-bargain-referrals-thread-7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/christmas/5212180-bargain-referrals-thread-7 and share around the joy/referral perks.

We got someone local to make one because none fitted her. It was no more expensive than a shop bought one.

I still cant get the Sparks discount to work on the box, either on the App or online. Really frustrating. I might pop into store today. The 20% discount makes it really good value.

Just got a text telling me to sign up for the Next sale - they gave me a time slot

Apparently 50% off xx

I could have a go myself but dont trust myself not to get it wrong 😭

Thank you - might just have to try and go at 10pm to a closer one 😪

I second Knoops hot chocolate, best I've had.

I don't know if this is account specific, but here's a 20% code for Lakeland if you spend £50.

Tom Martin do some lovely ones. Not cheap and dont really do discounts.

Spent a half hour scrolling through thread 1 and now my shopping is well under way! 🥳

Quick question, we are going to purchase a Nintendo switch OLED edition this year for DS7, really don’t want to purchase the newest console as it’s his first type of gaming device and it’s so ££££.

Anyways, does anyone know if there’s discounts on Black Friday for the Nintendo OLED usually? I’ve checked camelcamelcamel just wandered what Smyths, John Lewis etc might be like for discounts..

Thank you! 🎅

Maybe try Next beauty boxes (you can remove the outer labels that say "birthday" or "thank you". Boots also have a few advent calendars suitable for teens, younger people.

The MN beauty advent thread would be a good place to ask, the pisters on there have a wealth of knowledge https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/style_and_beauty/5407893-2025-style-and-beauty-advent-calendar-discussion-spoilers-thread-5?utm_campaign=thread&utm_medium=share

@Daisiesanddaffodils24 I’d say yes- some nice classic products in there for someone in their 20’s

If they’re late teens I don’t know if it would be considered too old though

Also the Beauty Detective is a good site for info on beauty box3s and advent calendars

*Pisters = posters 😁

@Daisiesanddaffodils24 - personally I think that box is ‘too old’ to buy as a gift for young women. Plus, unless you were going to rebox, the lettering inside and outside the packaging is just not right for the situation.

This might work:

https://www.boots.com/boots-festival-edit-beauty-bag

Or this:

https://www.boots.com/boots-the-beauty-drop-beauty-box-10371501

Also this one, but only if you know they are into Korean skincare:

https://www.boots.com/boots-k-beauty-skincare-edit-10372401

If they are friends with each other, you could get two different sets so they could potentially do swaps of items if needed.

When our DS's were young we always bought their gaming things from Cex. They're reconditioned. Come with a years warranty and their customer service is really good. They have different ratings so if you went for A rating you'd still be saving money and a 7yr wouldn't know it wasn't shiney brand new! DS's are a lot older now and buy their own things but they always get phones/airpods etc from there.

It is great value. Just received mine today. Can be broken up and used as stocking fillers too IMO.

Already posted this on Beauty Chat but thought it might be useful here:

CLARINS are doing Sample Sunday today, 9 free samples with every order.

Simply select 3 samples at checkout and a selection of 6 bestsellers will be added to your bag.

Think cheapest item I can see is a cleansing mousse for £11.00 so you could get this and 9 samples delivered for £12.85

Second this. We get most stuff from there. They are brilliant.
even old consoles Nintendo rarely discount

Thank you for this @keepincool I'll check out your suggestions!

Thank you so much @IlovePond I'll give these a good look too

We got this one last year the best deal I found was very. If you open a very credit account it is 20% your first order and you can just pay for it straight away rather than put it on the account.
I waited last year for Black Friday and there was no better deals than this

I like the Green & Black's cocoa powder. Just need to sweeten to taste.

Excellent I needed stuff from Clarins anyway and using points I got free mascara, plus a free gift, plus the 9 samples - you still only get to choose three of the samples by the way

I can really recommend the Kbeauty box from Boots. It's a really lovely gift, contents are great , looks so much more expensive than it is. I bought it for my niece's birthday and she was over the moon with it

@IAmLadyWhistledown We used the new customer 20% discount for credit account for our switch as it works out best even after black Friday. Paid in full by PayPal immediately as I don't do credit. Its a great time to get a switch though, the games should be plummeting in price now that the new version is out. We also buy physical cartridge games on eBay, ds6 doesn't care that they're not still in plastic, and a lot are so much cheaper there :)