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Christmas 2020 purchases

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 894 ✭✭✭polydactyl


    So just after I posted that I spotted this on the Shop in Ireland FB page and ordered some for Christmas Eve. They look fab. https://www.facebook.com/groups/3030547663723659/permalink/3124716387640119/


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,219 ✭✭✭✭Caranica


    polydactyl wrote: »
    So just after I posted that I spotted this on the Shop in Ireland FB page and ordered some for Christmas Eve. They look fab. https://www.facebook.com/groups/3030547663723659/permalink/3124716387640119/

    That price!! They look fab but it's going to be some very expensive hot chocolate


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 275 ✭✭Mutleyboo


    polydactyl wrote: »
    So just after I posted that I spotted this on the Shop in Ireland FB page and ordered some for Christmas Eve. They look fab. https://www.facebook.com/groups/3030547663723659/permalink/3124716387640119/

    They look so good! And with a decent shelf life


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 894 ✭✭✭polydactyl


    Caranica wrote: »
    That price!! They look fab but it's going to be some very expensive hot ch6

    Once off treat for Christmas Eve ðŸ˜


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,411 ✭✭✭Princess Calla


    SarahLil wrote: »

    Looks gorgeous but shipping is very expensive......absolutely kills me to pay for delivery (I'm cheap that way) but flat rate per product is having a laugh.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,137 ✭✭✭SarahLil


    Looks gorgeous but shipping is very expensive......absolutely kills me to pay for delivery (I'm cheap that way) but flat rate per product is having a laugh.

    I know me too almost had 6 in my basket


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,050 ✭✭✭✭L'prof


    SarahLil wrote: »

    Great to see them getting advertisement. Fantastic business from my home in Longford


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,258 ✭✭✭jellybear


    polydactyl wrote: »
    So just after I posted that I spotted this on the Shop in Ireland FB page and ordered some for Christmas Eve. They look fab. https://www.facebook.com/groups/3030547663723659/permalink/3124716387640119/

    Hubby is cursing me for showing him these!:D I'm not a hot chocolate fan but he loves it! I'm trying to persuade him to treat himself :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,411 ✭✭✭Princess Calla


    L'prof wrote: »
    Great to see them getting advertisement. Fantastic business from my home in Longford

    I would have bought from them but I'm not paying an extra 10 euros per gift set for delivery.

    Free delivery over €60 or even €100 , I would have put in an order.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 894 ✭✭✭polydactyl


    jellybear wrote: »
    Hubby is cursing me for showing him these!:D I'm not a hot chocolate fan but he loves it! I'm trying to persuade him to treat himself :)

    Well I reckon the ballet and swimming classes and speech and drama we haven’t paid for since March more than cover these for our 6 year old 😀


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,258 ✭✭✭jellybear


    polydactyl wrote: »
    Well I reckon the ballet and swimming classes and speech and drama we haven’t paid for since March more than cover these for our 6 year old 😀

    100% :D If Covid has taught me anything, it's to enjoy the little things more and treat yourself, or the kids. Life's too short. We deserve it ;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,050 ✭✭✭✭L'prof


    I would have bought from them but I'm not paying an extra 10 euros per gift set for delivery.

    Free delivery over €60 or even €100 , I would have put in an order.

    That’s fine, I have no say in their prices or vested interest in their sales :pac:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,411 ✭✭✭Princess Calla


    L'prof wrote: »
    That’s fine, I have no say in their prices or vested interest in their sales :pac:

    Oh I wasn't implying that you had :) I just think delivery charges is one thing irish suppliers should be mindful of.

    For me it's very much psychological....if they built in the cost of delivery into their product cost I'd happily click away, but adding between 10-50% on to the order for delivery makes me head to another site. To me delivery adds no extra value to the product and is "wasted" money.

    (I'm talking in general terms not just this chocolate site)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,258 ✭✭✭jellybear


    Oh I wasn't implying that you had :) I just think delivery charges is one thing irish suppliers should be mindful of.

    For me it's very much psychological....if they built in the cost of delivery into their product cost I'd happily click away, but adding between 10-50% on to the order for delivery makes me head to another site. To me delivery adds no extra value to the product and is "wasted" money.

    (I'm talking in general terms not just this chocolate site)

    I just said the same to my sister! I'd rather it built in to the cost. I hate seeing it added at the checkout. I'll often hold off ordering in case they do free shipping or like you, shop elsewhere.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,662 ✭✭✭tscul32


    I bought the hemisphere moulds instead. And my belgian chocolate arrived this week so need to get cracking on my own little bombs.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 894 ✭✭✭polydactyl


    tscul32 wrote: »
    I bought the hemisphere moulds instead. And my belgian chocolate arrived this week so need to get cracking on my own little bombs.

    This was my plan until surgery 😭


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 894 ✭✭✭polydactyl


    Ok I have now bought the Hot chocolate bombs, a lost Santa button and a bath board from local shops....I have assuaged my Amazon guilt.....I’m also done!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,904 ✭✭✭matchthis


    These came back in stock after missing them first time round. Had to use parcel motel to order though
    https://www.yankeebundles.com/product/2-x-official-yankee-candle-rustic-lantern-style-jar-holders/
    AE578040-F853-44-E6-BB50-3-D722-BEF8-C46.jpg

    And this guy also arrive from homestore after coming back in stock for a few days
    https://www.facebook.com/homestoreandmore/videos/4-days-until-christmas/2603836746530342/


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,137 ✭✭✭SarahLil


    Good buys matchthis

    Believe it or not first time using Amazon on Sunday polydactyl, I am not saying anything till it arrives it for my mam and I couldn't get it anywhere else, so fingers crossed

    Just had a Rituals order arrive today I haven't opened it yet but I have just remembered I got a free gift with my purchases :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,411 ✭✭✭Princess Calla


    Just checking my emails. Homestore and more are operating same day click and collect for their Christmas stuff.....might be of benefit to someone:)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,787 ✭✭✭Lashes28


    Picked these up in homesavers today. Not sure how they are allowed to see Xmas decorations but not complaining. 18.50 each I love them.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,904 ✭✭✭matchthis


    Just checking my emails. Homestore and more are operating same day click and collect for their Christmas stuff.....might be of benefit to someone:)

    Dont think its the full range though, only certain items that have click and collect advertised with the item. Hopefully will expand range though


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,065 ✭✭✭otnomart


    jellybear wrote: »
    I just said the same to my sister! I'd rather it built in to the cost. I hate seeing it added at the checkout. I'll often hold off ordering in case they do free shipping or like you, shop elsewhere.


    I see the price of delivery as a replacement of the cost of transport to get to the shop: either public transport or petrol and parking.
    In my case, I pay approx three Euro for a return to the city centre.
    But I see what you mean: high delivery costs can be off-putting !


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,065 ✭✭✭otnomart


    This can be useful to those who are still undecided on where to place the tree: John Lewis launches new 'Virtual Christmas Tree' app feature

    https://www.housebeautiful.com/uk/lifestyle/shopping/a34599321/john-lewis-virtual-christmas-tree/

    john-lewis-and-partners-virtual-christmas-tree-1-1604674790.jpg?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,924 ✭✭✭Jude13


    Can you take a screenshot? I want to send it to the Mrs and freak her out that I have the tree up.


  • Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 14,279 Mod ✭✭✭✭pc7


    Ordered these, going to 'try' make homemade fudge as little gifts, I'm the least crafy/cooky type person ever, so hoping the people who know me will appreciate the effort lol got little xmas molds too to pour them into

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0895V57XB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,137 ✭✭✭SarahLil


    pc7 wrote: »
    Ordered these, going to 'try' make homemade fudge as little gifts, I'm the least crafy/cooky type person ever, so hoping the people who know me will appreciate the effort lol got little xmas molds too to pour them into

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0895V57XB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    Looks great yummy
    Had gorgeous fudge a couple of years ago at Aillwee Caves


  • Moderators, Education Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 12,548 Mod ✭✭✭✭byhookorbycrook




  • Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 14,279 Mod ✭✭✭✭pc7




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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,258 ✭✭✭jellybear


    pc7 wrote: »
    They are lovely, can’t believe Santy is a Willy over the top mask wearer ;)

    LMAO!!!!:D


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