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Marks & Spencer advent calendar

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PurpleOctober · 23/10/2018 19:47

Is available in stores and online from Thursday 1st November.

It costs £35, if you spend £35 on clothing, beauty or home.

I can't wait to get one and start opening it in December, I've had a sneaky look at the contents online and its looks very good this year.

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ThroughThickAndThin01 · 23/10/2018 19:51

I had one last year and enjoyed it, think I’ll get it again. I’m not great with make up though so for me the nail varnishes are a waste, think that was two days worth last year. But lots of good stuff.

BeautifulComicalThings · 24/10/2018 01:13

I got one a couple of years ago and opened every door on the day I got it Grin won't be able to afford it this year but looks great! M&S have a great beauty section

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PurpleOctober · 28/10/2018 10:38

This is now available to some Sparks holders - check your account

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SeaGlassHunter · 28/10/2018 10:50

I ordered mine last night, collecting on Tuesday and I can't wait!

diamondsandrose · 29/10/2018 16:45

Ordered mine last night via Sparks !

BeaLola · 29/10/2018 18:16

Mine was delivered today - am really late leases with it

LightastheBreeze · 30/10/2018 06:02

Mine hasn't been dispatched yet Sad the other part of my order (the £35 spend) has.

strongnosugar · 30/10/2018 06:36

I’ve added it to my basket- but it’s still showing as the £280 price, despite the rest of the goods being over £35. I’m hoping that will change on the 1st...

TillyVonMilly · 30/10/2018 09:31

I ordered mine on Sunday, I got an email from Sparks, it’s due for delivery today Grin
I really enjoyed it last year.

TillyVonMilly · 30/10/2018 09:33

Strong I noticed that some of the stuff I had in my basket didn’t count towards the £35 spend, I ended up buying sock for both me and DP plus a bra and matching knickers for me.

newdocket · 30/10/2018 09:36

I've signed up for Sparks but don't seem to be able to access the calendar! Do you have to get an email from them?

TillyVonMilly · 30/10/2018 09:46

No, I’d looked on my sparks offers first and it showed it as a one off offer. Have you just joined sparks? If so you might not get the offer straight away.

strongnosugar · 30/10/2018 09:47

Ah, thanks Tilly, I will check that. I do currently have tights, some beauty, glasses and a calendar so had thought that would do it. I also have a Sparks card- but haven’t received anything from Sparks. I will keep watching the thread with interest!

newdocket · 30/10/2018 09:50

Yes, I did join recently, maybe that's why. How annoying, I want one before it sells out!!

SuperstarDJ · 30/10/2018 09:52

I’ve had sparks for ages and have nearly 60,000 points (whatever that means) and still no advent calendar offer Sad

TillyVonMilly · 30/10/2018 09:57

strong after I put the calendar in my basket and was looking at items to buy, there was a sparks logo at the side of all eligible items, I’d been looking at baubles, some had the logo but not all. The socks I looked at and the underwear were all ok.

TillyVonMilly · 30/10/2018 10:00

That’s odd super I joined earlier in the year and have nowhere near that amount of points

TillyVonMilly · 30/10/2018 10:10

It’s just been delivered Grin
Not opened it yet as my dogs are too busy sniffing the box Grin

Whatsnewwithyou · 30/10/2018 10:27

I didn't get the sparks invitation so I've taken the day off and will be at my local m&s on Thursday when it opens - I'm that desperate to get my hands on one of these! They should be in stock, don't you think?? I want it for my sister as she's had a rough year and thought one would cheer her up a bit.

LightastheBreeze · 30/10/2018 10:32

Last year they sold out quicker on line than in store. I am hoping mine is not lost if it doesn’t appear by Thursday I will get another from store just in case.

TillyVonMilly · 30/10/2018 10:43

I went to my local store about a week after they’d been launched, I’d already got one online, there were plenty still in store

TillyVonMilly · 30/10/2018 10:55

I went to my local store about a week after they’d been launched, I’d already got one online, there were plenty still in store

TillyVonMilly · 30/10/2018 11:23

Happ, I’m going to put it away so I don’t peek. I’ve got the No7 one too som I’m feeling very spoiled Smile

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dottyaboutstripes · 30/10/2018 12:37

I swore I wouldn't get one this year but I've accidentally just ordered one Grin

Maybe I'll use some as stocking fillers for my grown up dds

TillyVonMilly · 30/10/2018 12:57

Always live an accidental purchase Grin