Boots Grabbit Bargains Part 53 - Post your finds here

Ninetails

Hi all

Been busy and there's also not much happening Bootswise at the mo.

Went into my little local Cancer Research charity shop yesterday to ask them to pick up eight boxes after our weekend spring cleaning. Got chatting and they asked if I'd like to donate something for their fundraising day.

Apparently cash donations are very down this year and there will be three specific national fundraising days where each shop is expected to raise a minimum amount. My little shop has a target of £180 and the Manageress, a real sweetie, was a bit sad as she didn't know how they were going to do it. Each area (which there are about 120 shops), is expected to raise £25,000 !!

Anyway, took in 6 bottles of wine and a pamper hamper today. They were very pleased and said the hamper was going to be their main fundraiser. Left my number and said if they collect the empty baskets, I will fill them.

The first fundraising day is 23 May, the second in August and third in October (I think). I've done charity hampers before and it doesn't seem to make a dent in my stash Thought I'd let you know - just check with your local shop.

Keeping it Boots related - hamper items all from Boots.
Cost? Minimal. Feelgood factor - priceless.

sally06

geni62 wrote: »

I received my healthcare mailing this morning,

It says

Great news

The health club 1/2 price healthcare products offer has now been extended to 31st october 2009.
Just present your advantage card at the till every time you make a purchase,
see overleaf for the range of products included,

oh no:eek: I had problems trying to get the 1/2 price to kick-in on dotcom last week. I tried to cancel my membership and re-join. Big mistake! the only option available was for over 60'sI clicked on that - after searching the site for over 1/2 hour, but had second thoughts (I didn't want to get into trouble) so I cancelled my membership again:mad:

geordie_lass_2

sally06 wrote: »

oh no:eek: I had problems trying to get the 1/2 price to kick-in on dotcom last week. I tried to cancel my membership and re-join. Big mistake! the only option available was for over 60'sI clicked on that - after searching the site for over 1/2 hour, but had second thoughts (I didn't want to get into trouble) so I cancelled my membership again:mad:

Hi sally06

It looks like the online HC discount is gone for good now. I've just looked and mine doesn't work, I've never had a problem with it before.

The SA should be able to reactivate yours instore by scanning a barcode thingy, just feign surprise and point out that it used to work ok, she won't know that you cancelled it yourself :cool:

geordie_lass_2

Nine_Tails wrote: »

Hi all

Been busy and there's also not much happening Bootswise at the mo.

Went into my little local Cancer Research charity shop yesterday to ask them to pick up eight boxes after our weekend spring cleaning. Got chatting and they asked if I'd like to donate something for their fundraising day.

Apparently cash donations are very down this year and there will be three specific national fundraising days where each shop is expected to raise a minimum amount. My little shop has a target of £180 and the Manageress, a real sweetie, was a bit sad as she didn't know how they were going to do it. Each area (which there are about 120 shops), is expected to raise £25,000 !!

Anyway, took in 6 bottles of wine and a pamper hamper today. They were very pleased and said the hamper was going to be their main fundraiser. Left my number and said if they collect the empty baskets, I will fill them.

The first fundraising day is 23 May, the second in August and third in October (I think). I've done charity hampers before and it doesn't seem to make a dent in my stash Thought I'd let you know - just check with your local shop.

Keeping it Boots related - hamper items all from Boots.
Cost? Minimal. Feelgood factor - priceless.

Nine Tails, what a great idea!

Wouldn't it be good if all the Bootsers who read this thread could do a similar thing for their local Cancer Research shop, it's such a worthy cause that is dear to so many hearts on here.

How about it, Bootsers? Together we could give the CR funds a bit of a boost this month.

mummym_3

ok managed to get other half off the computer now, here are the new magazine vouchers:

20p off your meal deal when you buy 500ml GLACEAU VITAMIN WATER
100 points when you buy bassetts soft and chewy DAILY ENERGISER
100 points when you buy DEAD SEA SOURCE DETOX SEAWEED BODY SCRUB
500 points when you buy IMEDEEN TAN OPTIMIZER CAPSULES
save 50% on all flavours in ORBIT COMPLETE RANGE
save 20% on mini mode/ molly n jack clothing when you spend £15
200 points when you buy 2 or more gorgeous feet range
500 points when you join the prescription collection service ( as mentioned in my previous post)
all valid from 06/05/09 - 30/06/09

MYLITTLESISTERLOLA

Has anyone tried using the 20 % off minimode baby mag voucher with the 20% off mimimode h & B mag voucher on the reduced items ???
Going to give it a go tomorrow I'll let you know how it goes

MYLITTLESISTERLOLA

for those looking cotton gloves 2.49 available in large & medium

minimoneyme

snipped a bit, sorry

Nine_Tails wrote: »

Got chatting and they asked if I'd like to donate something for their fundraising day.

Apparently cash donations are very down this year and there will be three specific national fundraising days where each shop is expected to raise a minimum amount. My little shop has a target of £180 and the Manageress, a real sweetie, was a bit sad as she didn't know how they were going to do it. Each area (which there are about 120 shops), is expected to raise £25,000 !!

Anyway, took in 6 bottles of wine and a pamper hamper today. They were very pleased and said the hamper was going to be their main fundraiser. Left my number and said if they collect the empty baskets, I will fill them.

The first fundraising day is 23 May, the second in August and third in October (I think). I've done charity hampers before and it doesn't seem to make a dent in my stash Thought I'd let you know - just check with your local shop.

Keeping it Boots related - hamper items all from Boots.
Cost? Minimal. Feelgood factor - priceless.

Ninetails - this is a great idea :T
Here is a LINK for everyone to find their local Cancer Research UK shop, just put in your postcode.
This is an easy thing for a lot of us to do, I'm sure everyone of us knows someone who has been touched by cancer, or is bravely fighting it themselves.
I know my stash won't miss a few items, in fact it will benefit from a good clear out :rotfl:

jazzteddy

Lots of clearance stuff in the mens section of Boots.
A selection of reduced FCUK, from 50p upwards, like the Deo Foot Spray 50p.
Mini Shower Gel 75p, Mini Shampoo 75p.
Ted Baker items may reduced. Like full sized Shampoo £2xx,
Shower Gel £2xx, Deo Stick 75p, lots of other Ted Baker from £1 upwards.
King of Shaves Gels etc £1.25 and £1.75.
Boots own brand mens Skincare Items all reduced to 1/4 of their original price. Worth looking out for. HTH.

zoescrims

skibster wrote: »

As someone has mentioned, there is also a voucher for 33% off James Brown haircare products in the may/june skymag (pg 41). It is good from today -- I wonder if it will scan without beeping? If so, one could probably use it with the haircare vouchers from the mailing and the acm (if none of them beep -- here's hoping!).

Also i've just had a look at the sky voucher and it seems to be a '99' starter and ends 2.00!! so it's worth 2.00 off any product (hoping)