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Buying all Christmas presents using discount codes and vouchers

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  • jetty
    jetty Posts: 3,011 Forumite
    jamespir wrote: »
    they have to learn this word its been in the English language for many years but not many kids know about it


    its called NO

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  • I am searching long and hard for my deals... just need ideas!
    I never know what to buy but I am determined to get everything as money saving as possible :)

    I really do recommend Group On emails got a few ideas for spa days for my female relatives :) They have spa days and hair treatments for a fraction of the retail price. ;)
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  • CathWales
    CathWales Posts: 3,010 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker I've been Money Tipped!
    I've wondered too how much of Christmas can be bought using discounts and codes but I can't buy any surprises for my family and always find it better to ask them what they want and then search for it online, though last year my mum came over with things she had bought for her and her husband and asked me if I wanted to give them something from her purchases for xmas lol. It takes all the surprise out of xmas but at least they are getting what they want and I don't have to face them putting on an act that they like their gifts lol! I started using topcahback this year too.
  • I have done that so far. :)
    I used the various offers that were running at The Body Shop to get a huge range of presents. I've also bought a game whilst it was on sale [if that counts].
    I don't know if I'll be able to do it for the rest. Will be buying whiskey for my father and my brother wants some DVDs [old Doctor Who mainly]. I'll have to have a look around. :)
  • I never buy without checking at least hotukdeals and quidco. I feel gutted buying anything at full price! I try to prove check as well as sometimes even with a discount code, other places can be cheaper
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  • everything i have bought so far for christmas i have used a discount code or money off voucher, or doubled up tesco voucher, or from the sainsburys half price toy sale.

    I still have things to buy but am waiting for some way of getting them cheaper than the rrp.

    in fact i rarely buy anything full price since finding this site!:money:

    Me too!!

    I HAVE to have a bargain. I will search all day online to find money off vouchers and codes.

    I love this site!! :money::money::money:
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  • Who has any in store codes for any high street stores?

    I'm off Christmas shopping tomorrow with my mum and would like to get a good start :)
    "When I'm rolling in the benjamin's, I will throw you and your dog a bone, good night."
  • Me and oh were looking at doing this last night.

    We have £180 in tesco vouchers so we could use these by doubling up. What would anyone else do or suggest
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  • So has anyone done any christmas shopping with their vouchers yet?

    If so, what did you buy?

    :) would love some ideas!

    thanks
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  • johanne
    johanne Posts: 1,830 Forumite
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    edited 16 November 2011 at 3:16AM
    im doing this. So far i have mainly bought for my little girl and have got
    • 3 puzzles and craft toys worth £20.76 at tesco for only 76p after using double up vouchers
    • a pink dvd player for her reduced to £10 in tesco from £25 couple months ago
    • kids watering can + gardening set for her reduced to £2ish in aldi
    • her christmas pjs for her for £1.21 in total thanks to tesco double up vouchers
    • 2 DVDS from Zavvi for £3.98 total thanks to codes
    • best so far has to be her main pressie of a leappad explorer ordered in october on special offer for £59.99 instead of £79.99 from amazon, but due to nectar points and amazon vouchers id collected elsewhere i have paid a grand total of £9.31 for it :eek::eek::eek::eek:
    • Ive also got the case for it reduced to £13.50, and some headphones for it for £8.99 after using another amazon voucher.. rrp is £29.99 for the headphones alone!! :money:
    BEST part... her dad and i agreed i would buy all the presents but we'd split the cost (were seperated) so hes given me £50 cash towards her gifts ive bought already and so far ive actually nearly broke even!:rotfl::rotfl: Still need to get her stocking fillers etc though but looks like i'll have spent hardly any of my actual money on her this year but she'll still have some amazing presents and with nearly £180 worth of presents already she has MORE than enough for a 3 year old.

    still got £60 in high street vouchers to spend from a incentive in work so hoping to spend them in boots on 3 for 2 gifts etc for the rest of the family. :):o Im self employed and work is not coming in much so i need to pay for christmas as much a possible for "free" through loyalty points and vouchers/discounts.
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