Naughty or Nice?
Santa has a Dilemma – can you help?
Help Santa
Santa was going through the Soggybottoms Xmas list. Mrs Soggybottom, who is always very nice, gets jewellery, while Mr Soggybottom has been a little naughty this year. He never got around to do all the house repairs so he gets a bench drill to encourage him. The twins have asked for video games, while Dilbert wants a computer, which he’ll probably just take apart!
Santa calculated that all of these things cost €1,000 new. Unfortunately Santa’s elves went on a spa weekend blowing most of the Xmas money! Santa loves DoneDeal and knows he can get all of these items for €500 from the web site.
To help Santa decide what to do, he’d love to hear your comments/stories/anecdotes/poems of why you would buy second hand!
The best story gets to stay two nights in a top hotel in Sligo, for two adult and two kids. You also get to visit Santa town in Sligo Folk Park.
Please HELP Santa!
Santa’s Little Helper: We are delighted that Santa was so touched by Nancy Levaro’s story, from Ballysheedy in Co. Limerick, that he is sending Nancy and her family to Sligo for a couple of days, and they even get to visit him in the Sligo Folk Park. Read Nancy’s story for a wonderful Christmas tale!
Find out who was the Naughty or Nice competition winner!
Don’t apologize for giving second hand stuff! Making someone feel special is an important part of gift giving.
It does not matter if the gift comes straight from the shop or if it has a different background.
My most memorable Xmas present is not one I got but one given to my brother. Way before the Celtic tiger was even a cub my parents tried very hard to give us the gifts we wanted. I arrived home from school a few days before Xmas only to find both my parents in the bathroom with a very old bicycle frame they bought second hand in the bath and they were scrubbing it clean. When the bath water was completely mucked up, the bicycle was promptly dried and then the painting began. It was pained blue and white. Finally, a fantastic shiny new bike emerged and needless to say my brother spent Xmas day cruising around very proudly on his “new” bike – What’s second hand to one person is new to another!
You can get secondhand stuff that looks brand new, so there’s no problem, and it’s the thought that counts.
well what I don’t need someone else will somewhere, buy and sell on done deal, you won’t get done you’ll get a deal!
To buy new,
You have to queue,
With lots of dough and patience!
To buy second hand,
You can browse on command,
And save on the moolah!
nice 1.
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells Christmas is on the way.
Lots of toys for girls and boys so Santa fills his Sleigh.
Lucky for him there is done deal where toys new and old can be got for a steal.
Thanks to Geraldine and Fred the elves can now stay in bed!!!!
With 2 new babies to look after, run a house and run after my husband!, I find with Done Deal I can afford to buy items that usually I would never be able to afford, buy gifts for myself, items for our house or even advertise stuff I no longer require. it is a life saver, and helps me make a bit of money in the too.
Shop around – do it for your purse
especially now as the economy gets worse.
Times are hard -
So get up the yard!
When choosing first hand: dont be rash!
Done Deal really can save you cash!
Well santa, dont get sad.if you dont have these pressies its not that bad.just get set and click on the net. scroll on down and now you have found , THE BEST web site in the whole darn town. So fred and ger ye will be up all nite to get old santa set up rite.so done dealers, it might be soiled,but what the . heck it will still get a smile.so ho ho ho happy done deals done this xmas. x
Twas the night before Xmas and Santa was broke
The little bold elf’s had near given him a stroke.
They went to a spa to have a good soak blew all his dosh oh what a joke.
Now the dilemma oh what will I do then Santa had an idea come flooding through?
Second hands cheaper and in good nick too on to Done Deal and search the site through
Second hand diamonds and a bench drill in blue.
Yes computer for Dilbert and video games to.
Now the kids are all happy and Santa is chuffed.
All these great deals packed high on his sleigh lets go Prancer Dancer and Vixen hooray we got all the presents we need for Xmas day.
So into the night Santa did fly presents delivered and tears in his eye.
Xmas was saved and without all the fuss thank you done deal your site is a must
Signed: Santa Clause
every child look forward to seeing santa every chrismas period.the gift is quite secondary.
second hand or new gift doesn’t really matter to children,or any one,the magnanimity behind the gesture counts.more also all that matters to any kid is seeing santa.even my twins who are barely 2yrs. old,there mother make them obey instructions by telling them it is only when they are good they will be taken to see santa.they are not bordered about the gifts,that only comes with the pack.so to save time and money santa should go on .shopping
A sense of achievement and cash left o’er,
done deal sorted Christmas and only spended ten score.
Now booking me sunshine to beat any blues.
I’m not out of pocket and it all thanks to yous.
Three cheers three cheers DONE DEAL you must use
Make Done deal your helper and you cannot lose.
Christmas may be cancelled,
The Elves are on strike,
Santa’s stuck in Lapland,forget your brand new bike.
Then Santa remembered someone,his friends called Ger & Fred.
He googles them and pleads with them to help him with this deed.
Ger said don’t get stressed santa we’ve got just what you need.
Christmas won’t be cancelled THANKS to our DONE DEAL.
You will find a way santa don’t worry. With Done Deal there is always a way.
Chritmas presents should not be about the most expensive,the most sought after or the newest. It should be about thought and sacrifice the giver makes.
I have sold all my items and bought a few to
Making and saving all the year through
So Geraldine and Fred your site is a must
For all of those items that just gather dust
Buying or selling the site is just great
One of those sites that I appreciate
When it come to plain simple for placing an add
A truly great page and it makes me so glad
Just to visit and have a browse round
Buying or selling just saving a pound
Santa’s budget may be running low
But this is the place that he sure must go
When it comes to a bargain no better is found
Every penny saved turns into a pound
So this is a fact no better is said
You site is just magic and light years ahead
Shops better watch out
Second hand bargains that wont make you cry.
Kids wont have to pout.
I’m telling you why.
Done Deal is coming to town.
No need to make a list,
No need to check it twice.
Just scroll thru until you find something nice.
Done deal is in every town.
You will be surfing when you’re sleeping.
Your family sorted while you’re awake.
They will only get pressies if behaviour is good.
So be good for goodness sake.
He who googles saves oodles.
Santa oh Santa what will I do
Recession has hit and I feel so blue
Money is tight and Christmas is near
All of the shop prices seem way way too deer
So here’s what he told me it’s what he did say
Get on to done deal and calm your dismay
A lot of great bargains all through the year
Prices to shock you in a nice way not fear
The cheapest prices that’s what he did say
So I hopped on my PC and typed in today http://www.donedeal.ie
Prices so awesome I let a big squeal
So thank you Santa I got a great deal
Oh Santa, Oh Santa recession is here cut down on pressies at this time of year.
Share what we have with and old alike, don’t be mean this chrstmas or you’ll give Santa a fright ho ho merry christmas
I tell you a story . My brother bought my niece a lovely Jeep toy it did cost alot. she came down the stairs and she looked at the jeep and she started to play with the box that the car was in so it does not matter what they get they will still go away and play with the the cheapest thing there
done deal is a great site it really is one of the best sites too sell items on these days.
happy christmas
Santa
Wish upon a star at Christmas time
Make Santa Clauses magic shine
Donedeal Donedeal is the place to browse
Better than queuing, up in the town
Adds galore to tempt the nation
Jewellery, toys and frustration
Di y and collector items new
Video games and computers too
Many gadgets you will find
Whatever it is that is on your mind
Always read the safety rules
Be a winner, do not be fooled
So here is a little invitation
Santa Claus invites the nation
To drink a toast to the celebration
O f http://www.Donedeal.ie
The sherry decanter, the chrismas tree
Was also bought on done deal
So heres to Santa Ho Ho Ho
Three cheers for donedeal.ie
whoopee christmas is coming ,but cash is scarce ,but no worrys !!!!you cant beat ,Donedeal,,think of all the thought that has gone into my christmas presssie this year,,,all those hours browsing all those secondhand items ,a lot of thought and care has gone into my christmas pressies this year,,,,,thks to Donedeal.ie,,,,,,,,,happy christmas everybody xxxxxxxx
second hand items are second hand for a reason no mater what the item no matter were it come’s from no matter what it does humans have an urge to share the love no matter who the human is done deal are there to share the love and through done deal the human race has the opportunity to share the love by selling on the item’s once loved and cherished byus humans second hand item’s are a way of passing on the LOVE
thanks done deal and HAPPY CHRISTMAS
Here’s to santa from my point of view
donedeal is the best for all to view
with such a big range for young and old
donedeal is the site to get your stuff sold
so santa take page from my book
it’ll save you some time and cost nothing to look ho ho ho merry christmas every1
I think it is just such a waste of money to buy brand new things.
Second hand things are just as good as new things, but they just have been used a few times before.
They are also alot cheaper.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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second hand buying is the way to go,its a buyers market with thousands of bargains to be found on everybodies favourite buy and sell site,the one and only one stop shop for xmas- donedeal.ie
donedeal is the only place to go for them great offers ,gifts and all your requirments of day to day life ,no wonder they won a outstanding award ,santa loves them
When I was about five, I was aloud to stay up very late two days before Christmas to watch my mom wrap gifts for my Dad and Older Brothers. She explained that Santa didn´t have room for gifts in his sleigh if you are over 12 years old, so your mommy buys the gifts. I was so fasinated how my mom expertly wrapped the paper around the boxes and folded the corners, so there was no ragged edges. She would use snowflake stickers on the seams of paper to hold them neatly together. and then tie the ribbon and curl the ends with a scissor. I thougt it was magical. and I too wanted to wrap gifts. So I went into my oldest brothers room, who was away at college and took his favorite books and comics, and wrapped them for him and my other brothers. I did this for at least three years. They were not done as nicely as my moms but every year my bothers would give me lots of hugs and tell me how my second hand gifts were their favorite.
Dear Santa ,
I know that you are very busy this year making toys and organising presents and you may have missed the news that the big R is on in Ireland on yes santa we are having a recession . This year i would like second hand presents as i dont want you under any pressure for christmas as there is enough doom and gloom in the country.If you go on to donedeal they have excellent bargains .
thanks for everything Santa.
love fiona
Dont be worring about comming down my chimney santa cause im sure you know this every year i send u my letter that when i write a list of 5 things i get to keep 1 toy for myself.As i give the other 4 to poor families or sometimes to the childrens hospital because they need nice thingies the most .So if you cant get to me its ok because you have a very big job and i know you still love me .merry christmas santa….xxxx nathan
santa o santa what will we do, the soggybottoms list is coming through
the family house is falling apart, in need of repair o where will we start
send mr. soggybottoms a bench drill all ready for work, house repairs first then later the turk
as for mrs. soggybottoms who is ever so nice, send her a ring thats not full price
then there’s the twins who are video game mad, with a couple of games they will be glad
a computer for Gilbert to look up the net, and visit done deal for tools or a pet
now €1000 for all this is quiet dear, says santa all worried while shedding a tear
those elves blew some money on a spa treat, oh how will dear santa make ends meet
now here’s an idea thats sure to appeal, sit down, log in, click on done deal
from computers to jewelery to tools and games, it’s one of those sites with fabulous names
geraldine and fred, we’ll raise our glass to you, for the soggybottoms a christmas wish has come through
A whiffin’, sniffin’ gift,
Especially for you.
It’s from "Secret Santa"
Bet you can’t guess who!
Winkin’, blinkin, just don’t nod.
This gift is for your eyes.
It’s from Secret Santa too,
By now, that’s no surprise.
Jingle, jangle, what do I hear?
It’s not a reindeer sleigh–
It must be Secret Santa,
Hurrying on his way.
Yummy, yummy, tummy tingling.
A tasty, tempting treat.
Won’t you be surprised
When we finally meet!
This final gift–for the sense of touch–
Might be a bit surprising.
I’m sure you know just who I am,
Without realizing.
Jingle bell jingle bell jingle rock, santa left it in my sock,
to my surprise i opened my eyes,
and got a faboules deal from done deal
donedeal donedeal
to everybody everywhere
make christmas merry and bright
with donedeal we have it right HO HO HO
I always recycled the childrens toys. When my daughter was 20 months old we painted the pram she got the year before and put new wheels on it. The doll was from our older child. I made new clothes for it. She was so thrilled with it. We also gave her a computer when she was 10yrs that had been her brothers and no one was allowed use it. We got a new stand for it and cleaned it up. She was over the moon. I do not call things second hand they are items that have been tried and tested and the owner wants others to enjoy them as much as they did!!
HO, HO, HO, HAPPY CHRISTMAS I say with glee, cos I got what I needed on donedeal.ie, from bench drills to jewlery, home electonics to holidays. The Soggybottoms have their gifts and all I had to do was just press click!
Buying Secondhand.
the time of year has come once more
it knocks on everybody’s door
time to save and shop and spend
when will this money racket ever end,
visit donedeal and it will all end here
everything is cheap nothing is dear
just because it’s been used before
doesn’t mean it’s wrecked or tore
value for money is what you’ll get
you wont be surprised that i can bet
so browse donedeal and buy a lot
value for money is what you’ve got
Jingle bells jingle bells jingle all the way.
Poor ole Santa is feeling blue the elf’s have gone astray.
They had a day out in a spa and blew half Santa’s cash away.
€500 is all that’s left and Santa is full of woe.
What will I do where will I go so many things to buy.
Christmas Eve is almost here and tears fill up in his eyes.
Cheer up Santa wipe you eyes says Rudolph with a smile.
I know a place that we can go with pressies by the mile.
So on the web and to donedeal to search the whole site through.
Santa’s now feeling great that chased away the blues.
Pressies bought and wrapped up neat packed upon the sleigh.
Ole Santa looks with a great big smile tis gonna be a great Christmas day.
A conversation on Christmas Eve.
A cosy sitting room in the North Pole linked to the outside world by a laptop.
Santa (in despair): The elves have blown the budget, my Christmas Budget is half gone. Where will I find a bench drill, video games, jewellery and a computer for Mr and Mrs. Soggybottoms and their three children? Oh, What a dilemma!!!
Mrs. Claus, a quick search of the internet should lead you to the answers. Draw up a list quick and please, my darling.
Mrs. Claus: Slow down dear, you’ll give yourself a heart attack. Donedeal.ie will indeed have all the items in excellent condition at brilliant prices. Now, look, dear, a top of the range bench drill in Wexford, a lovely earring set in Galway, an unwanted computer in Westmeath and low and behold video games in Cork.
Santa (jumping around the room): Second hand, second hand, Thank you God for Second Hand
But are they available, can we get them in time and are they in good nick , excuse the pun hehe.
Mrs. Claus: Sure Donedeal.ie have photographs of all items. Would you look at the beautiful detail around the diamond in the earring for just €150, hardly a dent in your budget and a fraction of the cost in a jewellery shop, all of which are closed now anyway. Now I can contact the seller in Galway by email and phone, which will I do, dear?
Santa: Praise the Lord. Do both we’re in a hurry. I’ll go and get the reindeers ready. Round up the sellers and we’ll collect the items in between deliveries tonight. The sellers will be delighted with their Christmas Eve windfall.
Mrs. Claus: It’s a Donedeal, darling. All your worries are over. Enjoy your night out.
Santa: Come here for a Christmas kiss. I couldn’t manage without you and your laptop and Donedeal.ie……..(kissing sounds in the darkness)
A conversation on Christmas Eve continued
Oh no said Mrs Clause I phoned that place in Wexford and Westmeath I even phoned Cork but thanks to donedeal they have already gone.
Santa Clause’ That site is just unreal the prices just great I think I’m having a stroke as he faints on his plate.
Mrs Clause’ Call the elves in quickly Santa is gone to bits donedeal has sold everything that he was interested in.
The Elves’ what a dilemma a mess we put you in.
Mrs Claus’ Yes you have my dears their may be a lot of happy people on donedeal unfortunately for Santa he is blooming not.
Mrs Clause’ Christmas is in three weeks and not a thing to show oh my god I really do not know how we will save Christmas when things just go and go amazing and so quickly with that place called donedeal.
The elves manage to bring Santa around still in shock.
Santa’ Well that’s that so we have the day off now thanks to donedeal and the elves.
Santa’ the elves blew the budget and donedeal have sold everything that was advertised.
Santa and Mrs Clause Well now we are older and wiser we will just have to start looking earlier for next years bargains.
Merry Christmas All
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