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Seems the OH has decided to work his way through all the top fashion houses in his quest for presents. So I shouldn't be surprised to get a Versace scarf for Christmas. From the Oxfam shop on line but he won't mention the price but he said it had to be specially delivered. Normally they simply post things.
So he spent more on me for presents but I bought him more stuff. Sensibly the majority is consumable - cooking sauces for me, chocolates and whiskey for him. Books for both which we'll share...
Am determined to not simply store the christmas decs after they come down but box up what we don't want/like to deliver to a chazzer in about 9 - 10 months. I'm sure none of them will want stuff they will just need to store for a prolonged time. Have also got a few things that will be regifted/recycled/chazzed - a painted tea light from work that also had chocolates in it (eaten....), a very long and somewhat ugly hot water bottle (why? friend has been bogof shopping online again). I'm building up a box of nice/new things to drop off first week of the new year.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Debt Free Wannabe, Old Style Money Saving and Pensions boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
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Charity shops always have a good few unwanted gifts donated so all worth a look in January.9
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Miro when I pop my clogs our local CS will have an influx of Hobbs too. I just wish someone the same size and taste as me would start gifting.All that clutter used to be money8
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Hope that isn't a Yuyu bottle that you are about to re-gift? they start at £25!Brie said:a very long and somewhat ugly hot water bottle (why? friend has been bogof shopping online again).Being polite and pleasant doesn't cost anything!
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Stash bust :2023. 120duvets, 24bags,43dogcoats, 2scrunchies, 10mitts, 6 bootees, 8spec cases, 2 A6notebooks, 59cards, 6 lav bags,36 angels,9 bones,1 blanket, 1 lined bag,3 owls, 88 pyramids = total 420total spend £5.Total for 'Dogs for Good' £546.82
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Same here re the clog popping! I do find Hobbs sizing a bit perplexing. I have a size 14 that fits beautifully, a 12 that is massive on the boobies and a 10 that is big top and bottom….go figure?!!Sayschezza said:Miro when I pop my clogs our local CS will have an influx of Hobbs too. I just wish someone the same size and taste as me would start gifting.
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Nope - likely from QVC and a quick google suggests they were about £5 each. Besides I've got 3 of the grain filled microwave bags which are much easier to use.Katiehound said:
Hope that isn't a Yuyu bottle that you are about to re-gift? they start at £25!Brie said:a very long and somewhat ugly hot water bottle (why? friend has been bogof shopping online again).I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Debt Free Wannabe, Old Style Money Saving and Pensions boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
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Had a quick lookee in the chazza shops in Ripon today and in every single one the staff were removing all the sparkly Crimbo frocks and general festive stuff. Some remaining things were reduced. Hope we have some lovely new stock to rummage through soon. Picked up a pair of Country Casuals wool trousers in khaki for £6.....must lay oft the mince pies now or I will not be able to do 'em up!9
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Final chazza buy of the year.....St Gemma's Hospice, Otley - Jaegar, navy wool trousers, lined, as new £1.99
Happy New Year to the chazza crew and good luck with finding bargains in 2023
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Final shop for me too and I bought a racing game for my computer as its games night tonight. Happy New Year6
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I found a silver grey merino roll neck sweater half price in the Save The Children shop, a copy of Rick Stein's Spain in CR and a lambswool college sweater with my initial (A) & 2 feather cushion inners in the children's hospice shop. Total spend £9.95.
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