Toy Bargains?

tesuhoha

I have extended family that I normally see Christmas week but we are going to see them on New Years Day this time. There are two children in the family a boy of 7 and a girl of 5. I always buy them nice presents, probably spend about £20 on each, as they are the only young children in my entire family.

This year as money is a bit tight and we aren't seeing them until NYD I thought I would wait until the sales to buy their presents. However, I was wondering if anyone had had any good toy bargains after Christmas and where. TRU is now closed so I can''t look there and I haven't a lot of idea about kids' toys nowadays.

kingfisherblue

I don't think that you can go wrong with books. Children receive lots of toys, but fewer books, and many children love to read. The Book People have some great bargains, or you could support your local bookshop by purchasing from them - they will also happily advise you on the suitability for the ages of the children.

Comms69

Argos / Smyths / Entertainer


Those would be my go to. Argos usually do a 2 for 1, or bogohp

tesuhoha

kingfisherblue wrote: »

I don't think that you can go wrong with books. Children receive lots of toys, but fewer books, and many children love to read. The Book People have some great bargains, or you could support your local bookshop by purchasing from them - they will also happily advise you on the suitability for the ages of the children.

Funnily enough, I always include a book with their present. I might have a look at the Book People. I don't have a local bookshop, chains around here.

tesuhoha

Comms69 wrote: »

Argos / Smyths / Entertainer


Those would be my go to. Argos usually do a 2 for 1, or bogohp

I didn't think of Argos, but will have a look.

SuperPikachu

Yeah we tend to get small children those Argos 2 for 1 gifts. Think it's about £15

IvysMom

I understand that you are trying to save money and aren't seeing the children until new year. But as you have said they are young children and probably believe in Father Christmas, particularly the 5 year old, the 7 year old may be starting to question it all. They may find it confusing that Santa has taken presents to their relatives house and not their own and not getting the presents until a week after Christmas.


Argos do really good deals before Christmas where you can easily get some great presents for your budget. Would it be possible to do this and give them to the parents before Christmas? They maybe working really hard to keep the magic of Father Christmas going as long as they can.


Just my two pence worth.

tesuhoha

IvysMom wrote: »

I understand that you are trying to save money and aren't seeing the children until new year. But as you have said they are young children and probably believe in Father Christmas, particularly the 5 year old, the 7 year old may be starting to question it all. They may find it confusing that Santa has taken presents to their relatives house and not their own and not getting the presents until a week after Christmas.


Argos do really good deals before Christmas where you can easily get some great presents for your budget. Would it be possible to do this and give them to the parents before Christmas? They maybe working really hard to keep the magic of Father Christmas going as long as they can.


Just my two pence worth.

We live quite a distance from them and they are used to getting presents from us on Boxing Day. They understand the presents are from us and not Santa as they are always very appreciative and polite in their thanks. I think its okay for parents to do Santa but when relatives bring gifts they should know who they are from. I think that they can still believe in Santa but know other people bring gifts at this time.

I just found a fantastic deal in Argos but its sold out. Hoping it will come back into stock!

aries_163

Agree with you on the Santa angle tesuhoha. I always new that presents from uncles, grandparents etc were from them, not Santa. All presents from my parents went via ‘santa’ but then I did always wonder why mum and dad did t buy me presents at xmas! They never saved one as from them, so I thought they never bought me a present!

Ergates

IvysMom wrote: »

I understand that you are trying to save money and aren't seeing the children until new year. But as you have said they are young children and probably believe in Father Christmas, particularly the 5 year old, the 7 year old may be starting to question it all. They may find it confusing that Santa has taken presents to their relatives house and not their own and not getting the presents until a week after Christmas.


Argos do really good deals before Christmas where you can easily get some great presents for your budget. Would it be possible to do this and give them to the parents before Christmas? They maybe working really hard to keep the magic of Father Christmas going as long as they can.


Just my two pence worth.

Santa could just leave a note saying their presents are back home as he didn't realise they were away.

cheeky-peach

We do 'Santa' presents (a few from Santa) and the rest from us and whoever. Also, we always make a point of saying that the money needs to be sent to Santa.