Can anyone help finding a cheaper version?

[MrsBlobby95]

Please can anyone help finding a cheaper version of these blocks? My almost 2 year old loves playing with these at nursery but money is tight at the moment and it just seems so expensive for what they are. I can only find more expensive versions when I search the internet and I’ve had no luck on Vinted or market place either. Thank you

Why don’t you post that on Facebook and say does anyone have any stashed they’re looking to sell??

Are they made from foam, wood or something else? I've seen some large, wooden jenga sets which look similar, but they aren't any cheaper.

I couldn't edit and add the links in my earlier thread and for some reason it won't let me link them here!

Ebay- I found found, giant, foam, tumbling tower 60 blocks, 1.2m high for £20.95

B&Q- Giant tumbling tower 60 blocks £19.99

They are made from foam. I’ll have a google and see if I can see the tumbling towers. Thank you

I don’t know. Anxiety probably that people I know might judge me

I’m sure people won’t judge you ❤️ I have bought loads of pre-loved stuff over the years and tonnes of people I know do. It’s much better for the environment too and it saves money.

posting on Facebook is a great idea, I’ve found stuff I needed that way. Everyone is using second hand sites these days.
Anyone judging those being financially and environmentally savvy is nuts.

Not quite the same, but would these be any good?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/401976553277

There’s an exact set on Facebook marketplace for £20 in Bradford…

That would have been ideal but unfortunately too far away

You can also post on the olio app or nextdoor.com and ask if anyone has one. People also give away similar things on there.

Thank you for this. I’ve never heard of those apps before so I will have a look now

I don’t have any blocks im
afraid otherwise I’d give them to you. There are other apps like Freecycle and Freegle and local Facebook pages for giving / donating and they usually allow you to make requests. It’s an entirely normal occurrence across people of all incomes ( If that makes you feel a bit more reassured ). I gave a lot of my baby equipment to a lady who found herself unexpectedly pregnant in later life ( she had teenagers. )

Also there is an app called Black Friday which has a kids category. Now I must warn you it’s like walking through the most random bunch of mish mash ever but I have found some absolute bargains on there. I couldn’t see your blocks but they had discounted play doh and paw patrol bits. I’ve used it for tracking down discounts on cosmetics and perfumes etc but it has several categories. Obviously we have Black Friday coming up so the ones you want might be discounted.

Thank you for all of your suggestions. I didn’t know that a lot of these websites existed so I can keep an eye out now.

I know they look like jenga blocks in the picture but they are just big foam building blocks. His nursery have brown ones that look more like real bricks but they are even more expensive!