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Christmas Tree Train Set

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  • 10-10-2012 11:35am
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    Adamcp898
    Registered Users Posts: 5,469 ✭✭✭


    After years of meaning to buy a Christmas themed train set to put around the base of the tree I'm determined to buy one this year only I don't know where to go :(

    I realise a lot of shops that would sell them won't have them stocked yet but I'd love it if someone could tell me where is likely to have them come November/December time? The only place I've seen one so far is here but tbh that strikes me as a little expensive for what it is.


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    Love2love
    Registered Users Posts: 1,257 ✭✭✭Love2love


    I picked one up in Penneys a couple of years back for 15euro. I stood on it 2 years ago and although it still works, I am looking to replace it. Like you, I don't want to pay that much for one and it seems that is the general price from Woodies ect. There is a Christmas sop just off the m50 that has them and I think they were 45 but that was in the off season as the shop opens all year. Have you tried amazon / eBay?


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    donnacha
    Registered Users Posts: 2,245 ✭✭✭donnacha


    You could get a preloved/second hand one ...
    http://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/show/104668334/christmas-express-model-train-set-santa.html


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    Adamcp898
    Registered Users Posts: 5,469 ✭✭✭Adamcp898


    Love2love wrote: »
    I picked one up in Penneys a couple of years back for 15euro. I stood on it 2 years ago and although it still works, I am looking to replace it. Like you, I don't want to pay that much for one and it seems that is the general price from Woodies ect. There is a Christmas sop just off the m50 that has them and I think they were 45 but that was in the off season as the shop opens all year. Have you tried amazon / eBay?

    Yeah I've had a look on there as well but nothing for much less than the €50 mark either unfortunately, especially once postage is included :(
    donnacha wrote: »
    You could get a preloved/second hand one ...
    http://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/show/104668334/christmas-express-model-train-set-santa.html

    Had a look on adverts and places like that too but no joy, that had is UK only too unfortunately


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    sparky_2011
    Registered Users Posts: 25 ✭sparky_2011


    I got one in Woodies last year quite cheaply - definitely nowhere near the €50 mark. They usually have a sale in late November/Early December on Xmas decorations so you should pick one up then with at least 20% off if I remember correctly. I'd say it'd work out at about €20 odd.


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    Charl0tte
    Registered Users Posts: 29 ✭Charl0tte


    This is such a lovely idea, the kids would love it. Will definitely get one this year! :)


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    Pumpkinseeds
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    I was looking at Woodies website today and they have some for 18.99


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    dobbs2210
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    Pumpkinseeds wrote: »
    I was looking at Woodies website today and they have some for 18.99

    I checked the Woodies website and the Christmas Train sets are all battery operated. I too wish to buy a Christmas tree base train set. I checked in Heatons and Penny's and they have none in stock yet.

    Where could i pick up one that is not too expensive?


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