If you've seen this year's Aldi Christmas advert then you'll have met Kevin, the adorable little carrot desperate to meet Santa. If you already love him, then why not get your hands on this Kevin The Carrot Plush Character. You’ll also be helping vulnerable and disadvantaged children across the UK, as we’re donating 100% of the profits to Barnardo’s.
Plush toy perfect for kids
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Orbdemon
21 Nov 1628#4
Grate
staceybaby to ScottishIndependence2018
21 Nov 1611#9
Didn't mean to like ur comment
Jack-L92 to ScottishIndependence2018
22 Nov 169#20
Cos I want a cute carrot
ScottishIndependence2018
21 Nov 168#6
Seriously, Why just not donate!!! :confused:
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kevnemma
21 Nov 16#1
is he in-store
balmuir to kevnemma
21 Nov 161#2
Looking like in store only. Best be quick these will be snapped up!
sradmad
21 Nov 16#3
good find op, heat added
Orbdemon
21 Nov 1628#4
Grate
BudgetAngel
21 Nov 161#5
I hope I can find one!!!!
ScottishIndependence2018
21 Nov 168#6
Seriously, Why just not donate!!! :confused:
staceybaby to ScottishIndependence2018
21 Nov 1611#9
Didn't mean to like ur comment
Siddas to ScottishIndependence2018
21 Nov 162#11
Why just not donate!!!? I hope you actually meant 'why not just donate!!!'? If not then there really needs to be a dislike button on here!!
abarthman to ScottishIndependence2018
21 Nov 166#15
You could do that, but what has that got to do with buying this toy and donating at the same time?
Are you just one of those people who bores everyone about how much you do for charity?
Jack-L92 to ScottishIndependence2018
22 Nov 169#20
Cos I want a cute carrot
gal2792t
21 Nov 16#7
Brilliant!
emribena
21 Nov 16#8
In store from Thursday - sold out online be prepared to queue for opening :wink:
googleboogle
21 Nov 16#10
I thought it was Sunday 20th according to the magazine
FairyMonstar to googleboogle
22 Nov 16#30
classic, looking at the wrong date. there are 2 special days advertised in each magazine
ScottishIndependence2018
21 Nov 166#12
Soz what I should have made slightly clearer, why just not donate money to good causes rather than running about like a deranged monkey trying to buy a item that all proceeds go to that named charity anyway and also throw in your travelling cost as well that it would have cost you to get one of these.
I hope this helps everyone who may have thought I was some sort of scrooge Scotsman, I'm the complete opposite and actually a very generous fella when it comes to charity and tips when out and about
I hope you haven't asked HUKD for a Dislike Button now Siddas :disappointed:
hotmik
21 Nov 165#13
Jack-L92 to hotmik
22 Nov 16#25
Kevin is savage af
ScottishIndependence2018
21 Nov 161#14
That's ok staceybaby no hard feelings, but my comment has been updated hope you like it noo :wink:
gimmeadealplease
21 Nov 164#16
Just out of curiousity, what percentage of the purchase price actually goes to Barnardos?
100% always confuses people like me.
Is it 100% of the sales price?
Or 100% of the profit?
If the later how is the profit calculated - are they factoring in the costs of transporting it around the network, the cost of someone on the checkout to serve you, heating in the store to keep you warm while you buy your carrot, the design costs, the advert costs etc etc
If Aldi are absorbing the other costs and are actually donating the whole purchase price to Barnados then I take my hat off to them. If not then it feels a lot more like an advertising campaign (a bit like Tesco advertising that they donate 0.01p for every printed receipt from the cashpoint machines - admirable perhaps - they are spending more more on the ink to tell you how much they donated than they actually are donating).
3722 to gimmeadealplease
22 Nov 16#34
It states on the link: why not get your hands on this Kevin The Carrot Plush Character. You’ll also be helping vulnerable and disadvantaged children across the UK, as we’re donating 100% of the profits to Barnardo’s.So it is profits. They are likely not calculating the cost of the christmas advert in the costs as the advert is for aldi as a store and not for this toy as a standalone product offer. But you can't get very precise without speculating on the other costs; such as warehouse/logistics/shelf space, etc. If you are really curious you should probably contact the charity as they would not be inclined to exaggerate the contribution. Anyway, even if they donate a small amount it is still something, and after all every such act is done in order to improve the image of a company. The same way we people do nice things to be seen by others as decent people. Nothing conspiratory about a bit of CSR marketing campaigns.
staceybaby
21 Nov 16#17
Lol, I didn't "not" like it coz of what u said. I just didn't mean to click it.
As a Scots woman who donates regularly too for nothing in return......., I'd still prefer a free(ish) Kevin :smiley:
dewonderful
21 Nov 161#18
Can OP change title from "100% going to Barnardo’s" to actuality "100% of the profits to Barnardo's".
I can pay 2p per carrot to Pakistans workers and if I decide £1.99 is my breakeven point, my £1.97 is breakeven cost and £1 is "profit".
stave84
21 Nov 162#19
Not being a pedant, but perhaps I can clarify something, the issue siddas presumably has (and I am admittedly guessing) is the improper use of the English language not the lack of donation. "Why not just donate" would mean "one could just donate instead of buying this and therefore benefit the charity without having a toy"; whereas what you said was "why just not donate" which frankly doesn't make sense in any way if interpreted literally. Siddas will, im sure, clarify.
hybridandy
22 Nov 162#21
So either donate and not receive a carrot, or donate and receive a carrot. Your choice lol
xenophon to hybridandy
22 Nov 162#22
Exactly. You ARE donating and receiving a funny little carrot thingy also which I know my young grandson will like and will probably try and put on top of the tree.
Especially as he's apparently a Christmas Star. :wink:
looks like people are already listing the aldi ones to make a bit of money. Not a problem if 100% profits go to charity but not sure that will happen. :disappointed:
Istanbul_Kop
22 Nov 161#24
Barnardo's though...went into my local store to donate a load of quality new stuff that my business had come across. Staff were incredibly rude to me. Ended up taking it elsewhere in the end. Wouldn't give them a penny now. Plenty of other charities out there who are grateful for donations.
moneybag to Istanbul_Kop
22 Nov 163#32
probably just having a bad day like the rest of us?
I'd struggle to find the appeal of working mostly for no pay, when people dump all their old sh*t outside the shop when they're closed ready for you to clean up in the morning, including broken furniture, dirty and bloodstained clothing and bags of household waste (Yes, I've seen all of these outside my local charity shops). Then along come certain elements of the community and steal all of the valuable items from out front. Then when you've cleared through that you get the joy of people wanting to haggle over a 10p book or expecting things free because you're a charity! What a treat that job must be! Fair play to the people decent and patient enough to do it, and don't give up being charitable because of one bad experience!
ssc1
22 Nov 16#26
love Kev.
shabbird
22 Nov 16#27
want to know how much of the £2.99 is "profit". Might be just a marketing idea like the 20p off £20
to Children in Need offer from Pizza Hut :disappointed:
Col7five
22 Nov 167#28
I still don't get why the full Christmas dinner is all cooked and laid out on the table the night before? I think it's safe to assume it's the night before as Kevin ends up with Father Christmas at the end, well on one of his reindeer pulling the sleigh anyway. Surely the dinner will be all cold and the gravy congealed by the time whoever's it is sits down for it. I know, there should be a STFU button on here as well, I'll get my coat....
balmuir to Col7five
22 Nov 16#29
Remember it's only an advert it's not real life!
Gra28 to Col7five
22 Nov 161#36
HaHa! I'm glad it wasn't just me thinking that!! :smile:
SWERVE_79 to Col7five
22 Nov 161#45
My wife questioned that
Pheenix to Col7five
23 Nov 16#54
Thanks for the spoiler... I haven't seen it yet!
dezontk
22 Nov 16#31
tinca to dezontk
22 Nov 16#47
:confused:
Jonno42
22 Nov 16#33
I am a pedant so "im" should either be "I am" or "I'm". Their meaning is semantically identical, but the contraction indicates informality relative to the non-contracted form. The pronoun I should also be capitalised irrespective of whether it is used in a contraction such as I'd.
5426angela
22 Nov 162#35
I hate it when that happens! :laughing:
uid
22 Nov 161#37
wanted to click "report", clicked "like" instead :stuck_out_tongue:
great deal. heat added!
natstally1
22 Nov 16#38
His arms don't look stringy enough to me, that's half his charm.
veedubjai
22 Nov 16#39
Smashing.
Istanbul_Kop
22 Nov 161#40
Well, I'm not responsible for any of that, so there was no need for them to treat me in such a way. There is no excuse in my eyes. Behaviour like that will only put people off. I haven't given up on being charitable, I went to another shop (not Barnardos) right away and they were more than delighted, and polite in receiving such a donation.
Gra28
22 Nov 16#41
Wow! Auto-correct shouldve spotted that one a mile away, id have thought so, anyway! :laughing:
staceybaby
22 Nov 16#42
I'm sure I can remember a time when u touched it again & it removed....... apparently not tho ?
veedubjai
22 Nov 162#43
Looks like Kevin's been very busy lately. Pick up Kevin's kids instore tomorrow & take good care of them for him you lot.:laughing:
pantaiema
22 Nov 16#44
Looking into the temperature, I wonder is this HUKD the site for bargain hunters or making / promoting donation ???
I get confused ....
xenophon
22 Nov 16#46
What did Angela touch again and then removed. Tell us more. :stuck_out_tongue:
kayfol
22 Nov 161#48
I am another one who cannot understand why the whole meal is laid out the night before..... It is very weird indeed...
WARNER107
22 Nov 16#49
Kevin The Carrot is the best Christmas advert this year. Inspired by this deal, I found a pattern on line to knit a carrot. I have made my own Kevin for the Christmas tree! I will donate to Barnados also, as my Dad and his 3 sisters spent years in Barnados when their Mum died.
Deeco
23 Nov 16#50
I'm a carrot
Jimbobin
23 Nov 16#51
no, I'm the carrot
danielgoulding
23 Nov 16#53
Doesn't really matter - you've bought Kevin from Aldi, the profits from that have gone to charity, you can do what you like with him now he's yours. If someone's going to give you a fiver on ebay for him then why not. The only person losing out is the one buying Kevin for double the RRP.
I'd buy him if the money wasn't going to charity, he's a cool little carrot. Great marketing technique by Aldi, getting people into their stores before Christmas, and if they donate the profits to charity then everyone's happy.
Harrison84
24 Nov 16#55
The Aldi in Bootle has about 10 left about 10 mins ago dont know whether theres more in the warehouse
Thomablue
24 Nov 16#56
Flying off the shelves in Berkshire
jordan210
24 Nov 16#57
Got one first thing. Local store had about 20 of them
dealorama
24 Nov 16#58
cleared out by 8:30 in Sandbach, some old guy beat me to the last one, although upset as he needed three for the grandkids and now has to decide who gets it.
LZ932
24 Nov 16#59
Got one about an hour ago Aldi norris green
jordan210
24 Nov 16#60
There are so many on eBay already !
pineapple12
24 Nov 16#61
Just got one because my teen son asked me to buy it and I must admit he is bigger than expected and well made for £2.99 and for charity he is quite cool so I got another.
Emmsa76
24 Nov 16#62
All gone by 8:30 at my local store, I got there 25 minutes too late :disappointed:
aing69
24 Nov 16#63
was going to pop out lunchtime - pretty sure it will be a wasted trip looking at the comments above!!
aing69 to aing69
24 Nov 16#66
Well I was successful :smile: - Northampton Wellingborough Road still had around 20 left
TheUrbis
24 Nov 16#64
Probably about 20 left in my local, I wanted 4 for gifts but apparently one per customer.
dawnie79
24 Nov 16#65
Got 3 this morning from Crayford store at about 9.30.Took a while to find them and thought they had run out then found them by the kids toys
aing69
24 Nov 16#67
And he's much bigger than I expected :confused:
balmuir
24 Nov 16#68
Looks like they are all on ebay! :disappointed:
130uk
24 Nov 16#69
I managed to get the last one in my local at half ten, the checkout operator said they had 60 delivered.
balmuir
24 Nov 16#70
sold out in dundee stores :disappointed: both shops got 90 each. Sold out by 10am
wolfman78
24 Nov 16#71
popped in after work at 2,heard another woman askin about them,all gone in couple of hours this morning and no more due in,hope they release him next year again but with more stock to meet demand,
lenglish92
24 Nov 161#72
Thanks OP I got 2 this afternoon! There was only 4 left.
pennylee44
25 Nov 16#73
none delivered at all in coventry bedworth or nuneaton yesterday. maybe today...
Sara1953gym
25 Nov 16#74
I had to go to 4 stores in Birmingham yesterday to get my daughter one. Was about 10 left in Smallheath on racking inside. But that was before ten in the morning. Staff at sell out stores said they had queues before opening just to buy them up. A lot of disappointed kids!
elliott316
25 Nov 16#75
i got 5 this morning,had to open the only box of them they had in Crayford to get to them
johnson293
28 Nov 16#76
Popped in an Aldi store this morning to see if they had any of these left, but was told they went in about 10mins, with people queueing for them.
Can see there are tons of them on ebay, for way above the purchase cost.
Nice to see people profiteering from items sold for charity - but maybe Aldi are also partly to blame for making these in such limited numbers - especially as they were being sold for charity. Surely better to make/have more, and thus sell more, then the charity wins?
saver24
29 Nov 16#77
sold out in our local store. shame.
saver24
29 Nov 16#78
note lots of the bull dogs off the advert still in John Lewis this year.
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Are you just one of those people who bores everyone about how much you do for charity?
I hope this helps everyone who may have thought I was some sort of scrooge Scotsman, I'm the complete opposite and actually a very generous fella when it comes to charity and tips when out and about
I hope you haven't asked HUKD for a Dislike Button now Siddas :disappointed:
100% always confuses people like me.
Is it 100% of the sales price?
Or 100% of the profit?
If the later how is the profit calculated - are they factoring in the costs of transporting it around the network, the cost of someone on the checkout to serve you, heating in the store to keep you warm while you buy your carrot, the design costs, the advert costs etc etc
If Aldi are absorbing the other costs and are actually donating the whole purchase price to Barnados then I take my hat off to them. If not then it feels a lot more like an advertising campaign (a bit like Tesco advertising that they donate 0.01p for every printed receipt from the cashpoint machines - admirable perhaps - they are spending more more on the ink to tell you how much they donated than they actually are donating).
why not get your hands on this Kevin The Carrot Plush Character. You’ll also be helping vulnerable and disadvantaged children across the UK, as we’re donating 100% of the profits to Barnardo’s.So it is profits. They are likely not calculating the cost of the christmas advert in the costs as the advert is for aldi as a store and not for this toy as a standalone product offer. But you can't get very precise without speculating on the other costs; such as warehouse/logistics/shelf space, etc. If you are really curious you should probably contact the charity as they would not be inclined to exaggerate the contribution. Anyway, even if they donate a small amount it is still something, and after all every such act is done in order to improve the image of a company. The same way we people do nice things to be seen by others as decent people. Nothing conspiratory about a bit of CSR marketing campaigns.
As a Scots woman who donates regularly too for nothing in return......., I'd still prefer a free(ish) Kevin :smiley:
I can pay 2p per carrot to Pakistans workers and if I decide £1.99 is my breakeven point, my £1.97 is breakeven cost and £1 is "profit".
Especially as he's apparently a Christmas Star. :wink:
Some better than others... :neutral_face:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/kevin-the-carrot-hand-knitted-toy-/302140012360?hash=item4658f2b748:g:6XAAAOSw4GVYLDYU
I'd struggle to find the appeal of working mostly for no pay, when people dump all their old sh*t outside the shop when they're closed ready for you to clean up in the morning, including broken furniture, dirty and bloodstained clothing and bags of household waste (Yes, I've seen all of these outside my local charity shops). Then along come certain elements of the community and steal all of the valuable items from out front. Then when you've cleared through that you get the joy of people wanting to haggle over a 10p book or expecting things free because you're a charity! What a treat that job must be! Fair play to the people decent and patient enough to do it, and don't give up being charitable because of one bad experience!
to Children in Need offer from Pizza Hut :disappointed:
great deal. heat added!
I get confused ....
I'd buy him if the money wasn't going to charity, he's a cool little carrot. Great marketing technique by Aldi, getting people into their stores before Christmas, and if they donate the profits to charity then everyone's happy.
Can see there are tons of them on ebay, for way above the purchase cost.
Nice to see people profiteering from items sold for charity - but maybe Aldi are also partly to blame for making these in such limited numbers - especially as they were being sold for charity. Surely better to make/have more, and thus sell more, then the charity wins?