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Christmas Bargain Prequel Thread 2 -summer holidays loom

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Sideorderofchips · 19/07/2026 22:41

Onto our second thread with less than 6 months to go!

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Albanyriver · 28/07/2026 12:14

IlovePond · 28/07/2026 12:13

Ah, I hadn’t thought of that @keepincool - I do have an M&S cc, so maybe that’s it 🤷‍♀️

I think it might be preferred customers. My husband has access and I don’t. But he shops there daily for food shops and I don’t!

MamaK19 · 28/07/2026 12:17

IlovePond · 28/07/2026 11:43

It looks like not all Sparks members have the early access to the sale on the app.

I know they did an app update the other day - it might be worth reinstalling the app to see if that works 🤞

I’ve deleted and redownloaded and logged in via browser not on either of mine unfortunately

IlovePond · 28/07/2026 12:18

I hardly shop at Marks and don’t use the cc much, either - it’s a mystery why it hasn’t gone live for all Sparks members and very annoying for people who want access and don’t have it!

DorsetTea · 28/07/2026 12:23

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/7531345?clickSR=slp:term:inclusion%20candle:2:8:1

reduced Christmas inclusion candle £2.70. I paid £8 for this before Christmas last year. Lots in stock near me but not sure if that will be the same everywhere. There are also a few other christmassy candles reduced on the site.

TimSamandLulu · 28/07/2026 12:34

I got the M&S offer, thanks for posting. I don’t spend a lot online but have been hitting up the food hall a lot over the last few months so maybe that’s why! I couldn’t see much for Christmas gifts for the people I buy for, but I got myself four bras for £32 which were much needed!

SkinnyOatFlatWhiteForMePleaseBarista · 28/07/2026 12:37

DorsetTea · 28/07/2026 12:23

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/7531345?clickSR=slp:term:inclusion%20candle:2:8:1

reduced Christmas inclusion candle £2.70. I paid £8 for this before Christmas last year. Lots in stock near me but not sure if that will be the same everywhere. There are also a few other christmassy candles reduced on the site.

Thanks @DorsetTea, I have reserved three for collection.

Yalz · 28/07/2026 12:55

Icamehomelikeastone · 28/07/2026 12:02

The m&s sale preview is so stressful, literally things selling out whilst in the basket. It's really hard to search aswell.
Does anyone know when the sale starts in store? Really wanted some bits from the maclaren/formula1 ranges but they have all sold out online in the sizes needed. We aren't fans so I wouldn't pay full price but dc likes the style of some of the bits and been eyeing them up in store

I had early access to the M&S sale, I was just coming here to mention it. I don’t have an M&S account or Sparks plus. I buy a lot online, but return 80% of it according to them.

It says early access is just until tomorrow, so perhaps the normal sale will start on Thursday.

They sent me an email about it which is timed after @IlovePond ’s message. Perhaps there was a hierarchy of customers, and emails were sent out in that order.

TheLightOfDay · 28/07/2026 13:09

No early access to M&S sale here, have updated the app and nothing 😢
By the time I get there there’ll be nothing good left!

TheLightOfDay · 28/07/2026 13:27

And I’m also an M&S credit card holder too 😖

Jimmyneutronsforehead · 28/07/2026 13:44

Does any one know when the range usually get their kids christmas craft kits in? Want to get in there early while they may still not be overly inflated. Stuff like kids christmas wreaths, snowglobes etc. Or even anywhere else that might stock them this time of year for not too pricey

Temporal · 28/07/2026 17:40

Vinted has really upped its game even more, if that's even possible. I was scoping out some stuff for myself to suggest to my Mrs, and the amount of lovely tops, trainers, denims, and jumpers is astonishing.

zacsGranny · 28/07/2026 17:41

Jimmyneutronsforehead · 28/07/2026 13:44

Does any one know when the range usually get their kids christmas craft kits in? Want to get in there early while they may still not be overly inflated. Stuff like kids christmas wreaths, snowglobes etc. Or even anywhere else that might stock them this time of year for not too pricey

Try The Works or Printable Heaven.

GoodBones · 28/07/2026 19:15

Can anyone tell me what the GALT science kit offer was please and where I can find it (if it’s still available/on offer??)

It’s on DS birthday list…….

Lambszaraote · 28/07/2026 19:30

Don’t know how to do fancy links, sorry! Science set still on offer, your son will love it. www.yorkshiretrading.com/products/galt-horrible-science-bungling-box-of-experiments?variant=45303

Nomdeplumeforthis1 · 28/07/2026 19:30

@GoodBonesit was on the Yorkshire trading company site, reduced from £19.99 to £4.99

InbetweenDreams · 28/07/2026 19:34

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/9124295213?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

@GoodBones another poster pointed out that this set of Horrible Science books is also on sale on Amazon. I bought both for my DD as she loves science and needed something to keep her busy during the holidays and she’s not been able to put the books down!

Amazon

Amazon

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/9124295213?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-christmas-5556491-christmas-bargain-prequel-thread-2-summer-holidays-loom

GoodBones · 28/07/2026 19:50

Thankyou everyone much appreciated!!!! ❤️

ETA - just grabbed one - so pleased - that’s one item off the list for a bargain price x

Nomdeplumeforthis1 · 28/07/2026 20:19

Boots Tuesday £10 offers- quite a few items have come back in stock. They’ve got a few soap and glory body sets which my teen loves and I’ve got the Elizabeth Arden visible difference cream.

Reading2 · 28/07/2026 20:26

Postscript Books has some really good stuff in their sale from 99p.

MamaK19 · 28/07/2026 20:30

Had my eye on the Barbie dream pool for a while just ordered from Amazon for £36.66 looks like it’s still £50 elsewhere and cheapest I’ve seen it make sure if you do order and if you don’t want little eyes seeing that you select the hide what’s inside otherwise may be delivered showing what it is

Amazon

Amazon

https://amzn.eu/d/08Am87qm?tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-christmas-5556491-christmas-bargain-prequel-thread-2-summer-holidays-loom

NotMeekNotObedient · 28/07/2026 20:32

@Jimmyneutronsforehead Baker Ross have a few Xmas bits in their sale right now. Xmas Craft Sale

jocktamsonsbairn · 28/07/2026 20:33

oooh!! So glad to have found this!! Our summer holidays are nearly over and the rain is pissing down so I’m now starting to think about Christmas!!
all I can offer is that I found some lovely jackets in the phase eight sale (pour moi!!) and got some candles and baby things in the white company sale - as I know that is always a favourite with some family members so makes it a luxury present at half the price!

Judysdreamofhorses · 28/07/2026 21:20

Apologies if already posted as I've just seen these threads are running already.
Some massively reduced premium brands on home bargains online exclusive section- Tan luxe, Ren, Briogeo hair care, Rare beauty lip oils, sol de janeiro and various beauty boxes. Worth a look.

Cuwins · 28/07/2026 21:54

GoodBones · 28/07/2026 19:15

Can anyone tell me what the GALT science kit offer was please and where I can find it (if it’s still available/on offer??)

It’s on DS birthday list…….

They were also in the Hobbycraft sale