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Now that this site has got me buying up a whole year's birthday presents in advance I will be able to avoid the last minute rush to the shops when my son reminds me of yet another birthday party he is due to attend. At least I will be able to when I get the cards sorted as well.
Looking for somewhere that supplies decent birthday cards for kids at a reasonable price. The Works were doing 4 cards for £1 (usually 3 for £1) just after Christmas but they were really for grown-ups.
Thanks in advance.
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We talked about this last year but it may not come up on a search. It is partly a case of keeping your beady eye open and snapping up any good bargains you spot. But also one thing my sis does which my kids appreciate is to give them a £1 Smiths token instead of a card but as well as a present. As she says, you often have to spend £1 to get a card - or more! - so you might as well get some use from it. Mine are teens now so may be less appreciated by younger kids.
My problem is I see bargain cards and the kids turn their noses up at them. Eldest has fortunately got the hang of going to buy his own with his own money!
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Great idea re token Sue, although you're right that it probably would be appreciated less by younger kids. They want a picture of Bob the Builder or Action Man etc. Will do a search now and see if I can find last year's thread.
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No joy with search - I have faith MSErs will come up with some more suggestions.
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i saw a box of birthday cards in the sale at woolworths the other day. these were a mixed pack though, sorry cant be any more help!
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Tescos do a pack of 10 cards for about £2
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Thanks How_Much - will take a look in Tesco.
Actually got a box of 20 mixed occasion cards in Woolies today marked down from £20 to £10 to £5. None suitable for children but plenty for adults - mainly birthday but also a few new baby, get well, congratulations etc.
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Actually, the original price was £30! And, having opened the pack, they come in a sturdy attractive filing box which separates them into various categories - birthday, congrats etc - so I can keep the box and add to it as and when I use cards up/find others. Also contains a calendar/month by month birthday planner so you can write down the date of everyone's birthday and never miss one again. In theory.