❄❄ Let It Snow ❄❄ :: Christmas 2012 Chatter Thread

yummymummy1987_2

I would keep them if they told you to. We have had a similar thing happen twice. One from Argos with a watch it took ages to come and then 2 arrived on xmas eve and then from Boots. Order was delayed one turned up xmas eve eve and another matching box turned up on christmas eve was left outside my house in the snow.
Both times i rang the companys to arrange redelivery and both times i was told to keep them as a good will gesture. They were worth £70 and £90

LalaGomay

Pinksteps wrote: »

I can see the dilemma , but what about selling one and donating the other to a good cause at Christmas. Then your DS AND another child would benefit.

Exactly what I was about to suggest!

penny_farthing_3

You did the right thing ringing them and as they have said to keep them then do so. If you have a local FB selling page, sell one on there and if your DS goes to nursery/pre-school donate one to them for Christmas. Or sell them both.

I ordered a sylvanian car for my daughter last Christmas with Amazon, the first one didn't turn up and so I Amazon sent another one. A week later the neighbour came round with a sodden Amazon box with a sylvanian car inside - apparently postman had put it at their back door and they had been on holiday - I rang Amazon who told me to keep it for my trouble.

picnmix

Right, back from my lunchtime "look" around Dunelm Mill. Am now the proud owner of 2 reindeer fleeces, 3 bauble cushions and a selection of Xmas hand towels :eek:

tenmah

Oooh Own my Own you must be near me - I'm in Colchester?

Ameyturtle

Damzel_In_Distress wrote: »

I have a dilemma. About 2 months ago i ordered the complete Mr men collection for DS from the book people. He's wanted it for ages as we only had a few and at £30 i didn't want to miss out because they often dont have it in stock for months at a time.
Anyway, after having literally the worst trouble of my life getting it delivered by Yodel, it finally arrived, 6 weeks later! Then during the past 2 weeks, 2 more sets have arrived. :eek:
I haven't been charged for them, I've rang the book people to see how they can be returned and have been told to 'keep them' for my 'trouble' . I asked the man if he was sure and he said to check the receipts in the boxex to see if they had charges on or not, and i said no they didnt, they both said £0.00 on the delivery order, and he said that they have been sent as a gesture of good will then to make sure i received my order after all the trouble i was having, so they were now mine to keep.

I'm not sure i feel right about it because they should cost £30 each, even more on other websites. What would other people do? Refuse to keep them and send them back? Or keep them and perhaps sell them on? I won't lie, I could really use the extra money as it would give me away to take DS out over christmas for a treat somewhere,such as the cinema etc. But i don't know....
In fact i wouldn't even know how or where to sell them if i did keep them?
*confused*

Not really xmas related i know, but Im puzzled about what to do.

I'd sell them, you've checked with the company and they have told you to keep them. They are yours to do as you please. I would sell them, offer them on your facebook for a price you are happy with, at least that way you will be able to meet a friend and not have to pay to have them posted. If that does not work then I'd sell them on ebay, Be very careful with ebay at the minute they are evil! I would take them to the post office get them weighed and get a price for 2nd class recorded delivery because it can be tracked that way, and list that as the postage price and put the starting bid at what you would like for them, if you can hold out for a free insertion weekend too.

Ameyturtle

I'm in Colchester too!!

ragz_2

Own_My_Own wrote: »

I really don't want to start WW3 but -

Am I the only person on here that HATES TINSEL !:mad:

Or are there other haters aswell ?:rotfl:

I just can't bear to touch it :eek:

I keep tellign DH tinsel is tacky! I don't mind it in some situations but not on the tree...

moneysavingmumofone

normandleigh-Love the shower curtain, I had alook at others and really want the Santas outfit one but no way at that price! :eek:

SugarSpun-Oh no what a pain, hope you have a nice day at the zoo anyway.

money_saving_hedgehog wrote: »

Can someone please provide me with a link for a reputable seller that you have used to buy cellophane sweetie bags or cones, I really want to have a go making little gifts with these but not sure of the best place to buy. Thanks in advance

This seller has the cheapest bags, you can choose the colour and you get free ribbon. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cello-Cone-Bags-Cellophane-Party-Bags-Favour-gift-bags-/230655786860?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Celebrations_Occasions_ET&var=&hash=item35b427ff6c

ShonaM-Sorry you have had a bad week. Hope your DS is ok? Well done on being organised and I hope this is a better week for you! x

gingernutbizkit-Wow well done you, amazing getting that all bought in a week! :T I think Ill start wrapping DS' soon, I usually refuse too unless its actually December but Im worried he'll find them!

I think the fur tree is odd lol, it looks like a mushroom. I also deleted the the christmas app from OHs phone as I didnt like it. :eek: (not sure if it was the one lots of you have got but sounds similar) I much prefer pen and paper but I am a listaholic.

Ameyturtle

ragz wrote: »

I keep tellign DH tinsel is tacky! I don't mind it in some situations but not on the tree...

Tinsel is allowed on the stair garland, around the fish tank, on the cabinets and around the lamp stand but not on the tree mum hates it and nobody argues with her