Guest Posted 15 December 2012 Posted 15 December 2012 I'd like to get my old old parents a food hamper delivered but I'm looking for one that's value for money - as so many seem to be ripping people off. I'd also like it to have little or no bottles of alcohol in it. Does anyone know of shops in the area who deliver value for money hampers?
ithuriel Posted 15 December 2012 Posted 15 December 2012 Doubt you'll get any of real value for money these days, not been impressed by any of the supermarkets this Xmas, they tell you that its a bargain but prices in Morrisons and Tescos seemed to increase prior to the Xmas rush and the Desserts are all over priced and quite bland.
ithuriel Posted 15 December 2012 Posted 15 December 2012 Tried Ebay, Amazon etc.,? Just had a quick look and there are hampers available on there of various types from retro sweet hamper to luxury womens bathroom hamper :xmasblink: no wonder they spend so long in there, always imagined they did a Narnia adventure thing before returning to the real world.
sphericalfox Posted 15 December 2012 Posted 15 December 2012 Tried Ebay, Amazon etc.,? Just had a quick look and there are hampers available on there of various types from retro sweet hamper to luxury womens bathroom hamper :xmasblink: no wonder they spend so long in there, always imagined they did a Narnia adventure thing before returning to the real world. That's a different type of hamper, your parents probably wouldn't approve opening that on Christmas Day.
Zingari Posted 15 December 2012 Posted 15 December 2012 Don't you know anyone in their area that could make one up for you ? we did one for my in-laws , it was very easy and if you know the sort of things they like it's actually better than a ready made one . We just wrapped an ordinary cardboard box with Christmas paper and packed it out with shredded coloured paper . It only took a few minutes .
Webbo Posted 15 December 2012 Posted 15 December 2012 Most hampers contain crap that you'll never eat. How about going on a home shopping site, Ocado if you want to be posh, picking out some stuff you know they'll like , pay for it on your card and arranging to have it delivered.
jonthefox Posted 15 December 2012 Posted 15 December 2012 Try Palmers in enderby or ullesthorpe. I got one last weekend with cookies, toffee and all sorts of crimbo stuff in it. They wrap them really well too. It cost me about £35, but you choose what you put in.
Rincewind Posted 15 December 2012 Posted 15 December 2012 They are running a raffle for a hamper at the BHF on Charles Street. £1 a ticket. Cheap present if you win donation to a good cause if you don't.
Guest MattP Posted 15 December 2012 Posted 15 December 2012 Most hampers contain crap that you'll never eat. How about going on a home shopping site, Ocado if you want to be posh, picking out some stuff you know they'll like , pay for it on your card and arranging to have it delivered. This. M&S do some lovely xmas hampers as well. http://www.marksandspencer.com/Hampers/b/1569012031?extid=ps_ggl_Hampers_HampersGeneric&kwid=18571435457_Google+Adwords
Rincewind Posted 16 December 2012 Posted 16 December 2012 Buy a cardboard box and fill it with with things that will be used. Much cheaper and won't be wasted.
Mack Posted 16 December 2012 Posted 16 December 2012 I'd help but I'm such a shit fan I'll sit back and watch you get striped!
Guest Posted 16 December 2012 Posted 16 December 2012 I'd help but I'm such a shit fan I'll sit back and watch you get striped!
Guest MattP Posted 16 December 2012 Posted 16 December 2012 Buy a cardboard box and fill it with with things that will be used. Much cheaper and won't be wasted. If someone delivered my xmas present in a cardboard box I wouldn't be happy.
21st Century Fox Posted 16 December 2012 Posted 16 December 2012 John Lewis (or Waitrose). My dad gets given one every year and the contents never disappoints. I've never had to buy dijon mustard again.
Guest Posted 16 December 2012 Posted 16 December 2012 Tried Ebay, Amazon etc.,? Just had a quick look and there are hampers available on there of various types from retro sweet hamper to luxury womens bathroom hamper :xmasblink: no wonder they spend so long in there, always imagined they did a Narnia adventure thing before returning to the real world. Yeah I started with M&S and then Ebay and amazon. They didn't seem to be good value for what was in them. Added to the fact that my parents don't drink much and are a little "british" with their eating habits Don't you know anyone in their area that could make one up for you ? we did one for my in-laws , it was very easy and if you know the sort of things they like it's actually better than a ready made one . We just wrapped an ordinary cardboard box with Christmas paper and packed it out with shredded coloured paper . It only took a few minutes . That is the best idea but I left Leicester 20 years ago and friends have moved on or died generally. Most hampers contain crap that you'll never eat. How about going on a home shopping site, Ocado if you want to be posh, picking out some stuff you know they'll like , pay for it on your card and arranging to have it delivered. This is true and a good idea. Went on Ocado and got a headache. Try Palmers in enderby or ullesthorpe. I got one last weekend with cookies, toffee and all sorts of crimbo stuff in it. They wrap them really well too. It cost me about £35, but you choose what you put in. Went on their site but couldn't see anything hamper-wise. I did used to buy garden plants from there in the 80's, good to hear that they are still surviving. £50 of food for a couple of OAPs is probably ideal. They are running a raffle for a hamper at the BHF on Charles Street. £1 a ticket. Cheap present if you win donation to a good cause if you don't. Not so much help for me that. I might buy your book of poems though, do you have a link? This. M&S do some lovely xmas hampers as well. http://www.marksands..._Google Adwords M&S are one of the companies criticised for overpricing their hampers in an article I recently read, but I can count on their food being quality. If someone delivered my xmas present in a cardboard box I wouldn't be happy. Wouldn't worry my parents - they taught me to be frugal. John Lewis (or Waitrose). My dad gets given one every year and the contents never disappoints. I've never had to buy dijon mustard again. I'll check them out just now.
Rincewind Posted 16 December 2012 Posted 16 December 2012 I would appreciate the thought and time spent on the present more than the money spent.
Rincewind Posted 16 December 2012 Posted 16 December 2012 Not so much help for me that. I might buy your book of poems though, do you have a link? Not sure how many I have left. The woman who proof read them has some. I sold or gave away the majority of mine. I have changed the link in my sig. I can find it and post.Don't think I was sent the final PDF version will have to check.
Daggers Posted 16 December 2012 Posted 16 December 2012 Not so much help for me that. I might buy your book of poems though, do you have a link? Get an Xbox and be done with it.
Guest Posted 17 December 2012 Posted 17 December 2012 Sorted. went the Waitrose route - chose the contents and they'll deliver. Thanks for the help
AyewJoking Posted 17 December 2012 Posted 17 December 2012 hmm. i sure hope bad weather doesnt hamper the delivery
Rincewind Posted 17 December 2012 Posted 17 December 2012 I could do with a hamper for myself. Just the essentionals. Bottle of whiskey, bottle of Brandy, bottle of rum, a bottle........ No seriously don't know what to get in. Though shops are open Xmas eve and Boxing day so only got to think about Xmas day and I might get an invite off my brother. Seeing him next Sunday at the Old Horse for lunch. Could be at the charity shop Xmas Eve which will keep me out of the pub.
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