Christmas 2020 purchases

tscul32 · 21-10-2020 8:29pm

Pistachio19 wrote: »

I adore them. I have quite a few now and I'm giving some as gifts. They are very reasonable. You can get 2 or 4 in a set and the boxes are fab.

I got a set yesterday in the Kilkenny shop, a tree decoration and 2 small candles. Down to €15.

pc7 · 22-10-2020 8:49am

Lidl will have Christmas items in 2nd November, some look really nice https://www.lidl.ie/en/c/christmas-decorations/c1332/w2

SarahLil · 22-10-2020 9:07am

Anyone know when An Post will bring out the Christmas stamps, as I suppose cards might be more popular than usual this year ?

TRS30 · 22-10-2020 9:14am

tscul32 wrote: »

Click and collect is free. This post reminded me that I could order from dunnes. Went on for a dressing gown for my son, click and collect. Somehow 3 tops for me ended up in the shopping bag too so free delivery now.

I hate when that happens

Sunrise_Sunset · 22-10-2020 9:57am

tscul32 wrote: »

Click and collect is free. This post reminded me that I could order from dunnes. Went on for a dressing gown for my son, click and collect. Somehow 3 tops for me ended up in the shopping bag too so free delivery now.

Unfortunately I don't have anywhere within 5km to collect from right now. Otherwise I definitely would. I'll wait til they get a few more bits in and spring for the 50 euro order, ha.

Cluedo Monopoly · 22-10-2020 9:59am

Sunrise_Sunset wrote: »

Unfortunately I don't have anywhere within 5km to collect from right now. Otherwise I definitely would. I'll wait til they get a few more bits in and spring for the 50 euro order, ha.

The 5km rule does not apply for shopping trips. Just do a food shop as well.

Loughc · 22-10-2020 10:27am

Cluedo Monopoly wrote: »

The 5km rule does not apply for shopping trips. Just do a food shop as well.

Or just say you’re going for a food shop. The guards won’t be following and checking.

Lord Spence · 22-10-2020 10:57am

Exactly, I mean why allow click and collect facilities like smyths etc if your not allowed to go there, I am to collecting a PS5 on launch day from smyths and its about 20km away from me, Me: Food Shopping Garda, Garda: Sure cant you just get it in your local store: Me: Not the dont sell gluten free food :-)

Sorted!

freshpopcorn · 22-10-2020 11:55am

Cluedo Monopoly wrote: »

The 5km rule does not apply for shopping trips. Just do a food shop as well.

I was under the impression the Gardai would tell you to shop in your area if you were travelling a distance for grocery shopping.

Lot's of places are open for click and collect and places are trying to launching similar and people will do it.
I think takw-aways will be busy this weekend.

Also, you can visit graves. My great Uncle is buried in Cork City and people are going to say they are visiting these graves.

People have gotten tired of this. The vast majority have no issue with masks, staying apart but are sick of these closures and just want to get back to some form of normality.

Whilst he's meant to be a lovely man Michaél Martin is useless to motivate people to buy into things,

freshpopcorn · 22-10-2020 12:04pm

SarahLil wrote: »

Anyone know when An Post will bring out the Christmas stamps, as I suppose cards might be more popular than usual this year ?

Going by my phots they were out last year on the 6th of November!

Do like Pam from Gavin and Stacey and send out all your cards on the 1st November!

otnomart · 22-10-2020 1:52pm

Posy wrote: »

and a load of gorgeous gift boxes in Flying Tiger, which were all only €1 and €2!

They have santa and snowman gift boxes with little white baubles in them, so they are like a box and a snowglobe!

Lovely !
Happy to confirm that Christmas stock has also arrived in Tiger in the Continent, currently sharing floor space with Halloween !

DelBoy Trotter · 22-10-2020 2:38pm

I did a good bit of Christmas shopping online last weekend, and got all the younger people in my life sorted! I've no idea how many orders are still to arrive at this point :pac:

Pistachio19 · 22-10-2020 2:41pm

freshpopcorn wrote: »

I was under the impression the Gardai would tell you to shop in your area if you were travelling a distance for grocery shopping.

Lot's of places are open for click and collect and places are trying to launching similar and people will do it.
I think takw-aways will be busy this weekend.

Also, you can visit graves. My great Uncle is buried in Cork City and people are going to say they are visiting these graves.

People have gotten tired of this. The vast majority have no issue with masks, staying apart but are sick of these closures and just want to get back to some form of normality.

Whilst he's meant to be a lovely man Michaél Martin is useless to motivate people to buy into things,

We have a SuperValu local but my neighbour shops in Lidl 17km away. I went once the last time and was nearly sick approaching the Garda checkpoint even though I knew I was allowed go to Lidl. They said it was fine.

Regarding grave visits being allowed, sure that could mean people can travel all over the country. It should have been specified as local graveyards even if outside a 5k radius. Surely they don't mean any grave. Our son and parents are buried over an hour away in a different county. I'd think it was taking the p*ss to say I was going there to visit the graves. Is it really allowed?

zerosugarbuzz · 22-10-2020 2:52pm

Pistachio19 wrote: »

We have a SuperValu local but my neighbour shops in Lidl 17km away. I went once the last time and was nearly sick approaching the Garda checkpoint even though I knew I was allowed go to Lidl. They said it was fine.

Regarding grave visits being allowed, sure that could mean people can travel all over the country. It should have been specified as local graveyards even if outside a 5k radius. Surely they don't mean any grave. Our son and parents are buried over an hour away in a different county. I'd think it was taking the p*ss to say I was going there to visit the graves. Is it really allowed?

I'll be visiting my sisters grave before Christmas, around 150 klms away. I wouldn't go just for the spin this weekend unless it was a birthday or anniversary.

freshpopcorn · 22-10-2020 3:05pm

Pistachio19 wrote: »

We have a SuperValu local but my neighbour shops in Lidl 17km away. I went once the last time and was nearly sick approaching the Garda checkpoint even though I knew I was allowed go to Lidl. They said it was fine.

Regarding grave visits being allowed, sure that could mean people can travel all over the country. It should have been specified as local graveyards even if outside a 5k radius. Surely they don't mean any grave. Our son and parents are buried over an hour away in a different county. I'd think it was taking the p*ss to say I was going there to visit the graves. Is it really allowed?

From my understanding it's allowed.

I've noticed there's a good few places offering click and collect ad the list will continue to grow.
It's good to see businesses trying to adapt.

Aisling(",) · 22-10-2020 3:45pm

I wanted to get myself a personalised trinket dish and found a lovely seller on etsy called Sweet Satsumas...I figured if I was going to pay for delivery from the UK I may as well make it worthwhile so I got 4 that I'll put into Christmas presents:P.
I think it worked out at 50 for the lot.
I originally was looking only at Irish sellers but couldn't see any that took my fancy.

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otnomart · 22-10-2020 4:40pm

Aisling(",) wrote: »

I wanted to get myself a personalised trinket dish and found a lovely seller on etsy called Sweet Satsumas...I figured if I was going to pay for delivery from the UK I may as well make it worthwhile so I got 4 that I'll put into Christmas presents:P.
I think it worked out at 50 for the lot.
I originally was looking only at Irish sellers but couldn't see any that took my fancy.

They are so pretty !
Your friends will be delighted !

kitten_k · 22-10-2020 5:17pm

Nearly bought this in The Range as the pic on the box has a picture of it outside, but when I read the box it said indoor use only

had a look on their website and it says indoors and outdoors so wouldn't know which one to believe.

I did buy these though:

DvB · 22-10-2020 5:22pm

kitten_k wrote: »

Love it.

pc7 · 22-10-2020 5:25pm

Is the range open?

kitten_k · 22-10-2020 6:30pm

pc7 wrote: »

Is the range open?

I was there at the weekend

SarahLil · 22-10-2020 6:49pm

KittenK my cousin had this from Woodies she had it outdoors
Just make it secure if it’s a windy night she got a couple of years out of it

Pistachio19 · 22-10-2020 7:19pm

DelBoy Trotter wrote: »

I did a good bit of Christmas shopping online last weekend, and got all the younger people in my life sorted! I've no idea how many orders are still to arrive at this point :pac:

I keep a list in the notes app on my phone as I order, as otherwise I'd forget.

DelBoy Trotter · 22-10-2020 7:24pm

Pistachio19 wrote: »

I keep a list in the notes app on my phone as I order, as otherwise I'd forget.

I do the same thing. Had to go through the list this afternoon and mark stuff off it to figure out where I stand!

SarahLil · 22-10-2020 8:03pm

freshpopcorn wrote: »

Going by my phots they were out last year on the 6th of November!

Do like Pam from Gavin and Stacey and send out all your cards on the 1st November!

Love Pam, I'll rock my inner Pam

I buy the cards and stamps but get the OH to write them, il make sure they are well done before the end of Level 5 not saying lockdown, or should we call it the countdown to Christmas the next 6 weeks...

kitten_k · 22-10-2020 8:39pm

Pistachio19 wrote: »

I keep a list in the notes app on my phone as I order, as otherwise I'd forget.

I use an app that was recommended on here, it’s call Manage Christmas

Posy · 22-10-2020 9:21pm

Oh, I must download that.

TRS30 · 23-10-2020 3:10pm

Bike due to arrive today from Amazon, only order it Wednesday. That's the last of the big presents on the property, as they would say across the pond.

L1011 · 23-10-2020 8:20pm

I'd given up on getting the Lego Christmas sets as I don't have the space to display them - I won a staff Christmas set in a raffle last year that takes up pretty much the entire mantlepiece - but I couldn't resist this years one - the Elf Club House

Arrived today at the same time as 24 cans of beer so that's the weekend sorted!

mirrorwall14 · 23-10-2020 8:40pm

I got my Christmas latte mug! I absolutely love it. It’s bigger than I expected but so pretty!

pc7 · 23-10-2020 8:41pm

That’s fab mirror wall

jellybear · 24-10-2020 12:30pm

Hot chocolates for hubby and coffees for my sister's boyfriend

Just 1 more present to buy. I know what I'm getting but I'm waiting to see if they do any sales or free postage in the next few weeks

24-10-2020 12:36pm

jellybear wrote: »

Hot chocolates for hubby and coffees for my sister's boyfriend

Just 1 more present to buy. I know what I'm getting but I'm waiting to see if they do any sales or free postage in the next few weeks

I'm intrigued, are they takeaway coffee cups that you add water to? Or is the packaging just styled that way?

jellybear · 24-10-2020 12:54pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

I'm intrigued, are they takeaway coffee cups that you add water to? Or is the packaging just styled that way?

I think they're just styled that way...pity though cause it would be fab if they were coffee cup sized!

L1011 · 24-10-2020 5:21pm

First boxes of sweets got; and due to L5 I decided to get the last cards online - none of the homeless charities seem to be doing them this year, google only finds references to Focus and Peter McVerry having done them in the past and Simon doing the donation in lieu of cards thing.

MS Ireland have what look like nice secular ones so ordered those.

Now, when are the stamps out?

freshpopcorn · 24-10-2020 6:16pm

L1011 wrote: »

Now, when are the stamps out?

Last year they were promoting them in about the first week in November!

Pistachio19 · 24-10-2020 6:42pm

kitten_k wrote: »

I use an app that was recommended on here, it’s call Manage Christmas

Downloaded it and have put all purchases in. It's handy to see how much has been spent on each person and will be good to have on phone when we get to go out and about shopping again.

chickenlittle · 24-10-2020 7:28pm

Ordered a pre-lit Christmas tree today, sale until 27th Oct and free delivery.
https://www.balsamhill.co.uk/p/canadian-blue-green-spruce-artificial-christmas-tree?sku=2801113

Sheep Shagger · 24-10-2020 9:00pm

chickenlittle wrote: »

Ordered a pre-lit Christmas tree today, sale until 27th Oct and free delivery.
https://www.balsamhill.co.uk/p/canadian-blue-green-spruce-artificial-christmas-tree?sku=2801113

Nice, am nervous about buying online as can't see it first.

Brown Thomas have sold out of all their 7ft plus trees

freshpopcorn · 24-10-2020 11:14pm

I got these cards Today!
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Posy · 24-10-2020 11:30pm

Oh, I love them!!

otnomart · 25-10-2020 10:56am

L1011 wrote: »

I'd given up on getting the Lego Christmas sets as I don't have the space to display them - I won a staff Christmas set in a raffle last year that takes up pretty much the entire mantlepiece - but I couldn't resist this years one - the Elf Club House

Arrived today at the same time as 24 cans of beer so that's the weekend sorted!

Oh I do love cribs and Christmas villages.

Your Legos are fab !

SarahLil · 25-10-2020 1:45pm

Love the cards freshpopcorn

25-10-2020 4:54pm

Fairly on top of things now gift wise, just need to sort the big presents for the parents. Usually we go with vouchers/gift cards, but that option isn't a goer this year

Sunrise_Sunset · 25-10-2020 6:05pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Fairly on top of things now gift wise, just need to sort the big presents for the parents. Usually we go with vouchers/gift cards, but that option isn't a goer this year

I got some of those cash gift wallets/envelopes and will just put cash in them and give to parent, in laws etc. Cash is king this year I guess.

Lashes28 · 25-10-2020 6:39pm

I had ordered candles from Dunnes they are 'Golden Amber' scented ones. They are €4 and was holding onto them for teacher gifts. A match accidentally fell into one and I can confirm they smell fab,and look more than the money. Handy for a little gift. Can't find them online. But I'll definitely be picking more up.

SarahLil · 25-10-2020 7:25pm

Lashes28 wrote: »

I had ordered candles from Dunnes they are 'Golden Amber' scented ones. They are €4 and was holding onto them for teacher gifts. A match accidentally fell into one and I can confirm they smell fab,and look more than the money. Handy for a little gift. Can't find them online. But I'll definitely be picking more up.

Yes all the Dunnes candles for 4 euro are gorgeous you can’t go wrong with them

Sheep Shagger · 25-10-2020 7:32pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Fairly on top of things now gift wise, just need to sort the big presents for the parents. Usually we go with vouchers/gift cards, but that option isn't a goer this year

Plan to get a voucher for a their local restaurant who are doing takeaway/collection, who knows they may be open in the new year for dining but if they are not they can still get a meal there.

Will buy on credit card so if the unfortunate thing happens (they go bust) you can get a refund via chargeback.

tickingclock · 25-10-2020 8:49pm

Sheep Shagger wrote: »

Plan to get a voucher for a their local restaurant who are doing takeaway/collection, who knows they may be open in the new year for dining but if they are not they can still get a meal there.

Will buy on credit card so if the unfortunate thing happens (they go bust) you can get a refund via chargeback.

I'm a bit clueless. Can you explain the refund via charge back situation please? I use my visa debit for everything. I'm a big voucher buyer at Christmas and also receive lots. I have to admit I'm nervous about buying vouchers from smaller shops and restaurants so interested in this please

Sheep Shagger · 25-10-2020 10:15pm

tickingclock wrote: »

I'm a bit clueless. Can you explain the refund via charge back situation please? I use my visa debit for everything. I'm a big voucher buyer at Christmas and also receive lots. I have to admit I'm nervous about buying vouchers from smaller shops and restaurants so interested in this please

In a nutshell if you buy something with a debit or credit card there are international Visa and Mastercard merchant terms and conditions that must be adhered too and one of those is in the event a good or service is not delivered, then you can seek repayment from the bank of that merchant.

There's a few categories that you can claim under and this BOI form will give you an idea, every bank will have their own form but essentially they are the same.

https://www.bankofireland.com/help-centre/faq/can-get-purchase-refunded-credit-card-debit-card/

To give an example, I didn't wait around waiting for Ryanair to refund me for cancelled flights due to COVID. I simply submitted a chargeback form and I got a credit back to my card in about 7 days.

In another example, when flybe the UK airline collapsed earlier in the year it meant we couldn't take the kids to Peppa World. As we paid for the flights by credit card i submitted a form and got a full refund via the bank - not as an unsecured creditor (wouldn't get anything if that was the case) of the airline.

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