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B&M shoppers rush to buy garden essential to spruce up your garden this summer scanning at tills for just £1.50
Many plant pots had been reduced by half in price
BARGAIN hunters are rushing down to B&M to snap up outdoor essentials to spruce up their gardens this summer.
Prices on a range of plant pots have been heavily reduced, with some marked down by 50% to just £1.50.
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An eagle-eyed shopper spotted the bargain as they had been “reduced to clear” and hurried to spread the word on social media.
In a selection of photos posted to the Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, the savvy shopper showed what was on offer.
All the pots had been heavily reduced but some were marked down from £3 to just £1.50.
Others were down by a third, from £3 to £2.
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While larger pots which had been originally priced at £5 were now on sale for £2.50, a 50 per cent reduction.
The post has had a huge response from other members of the group picking up more than 680 comments.
One person tagged in their pal and wrote: “We need to go.”
Another said: “Think we need another trip soon,” and also included their friend.
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While a third added: “This is what I need.”
A fourth also added in their friend and posted: “Maybe worth a little trip.”
My garden was a mud patch - I transformed it to a lush, thick lawn with a Poundland buy &; I'm shocked at the difference
Many others simply tagged their friend in the post.
Of course, do bear in mind that when prices are reduced by this much it's usually in order for stores to clear excess stock, so availability will vary from store to store.
It's always best to phone ahead to your local shop to check what they have available to avoid disappointment.
You can find your nearest B&M store using the locator tool on the website.
It always pays to compare prices so you know you're getting the best deal.
There are dozens of similar-looking garden pots listed online but for quite a bit more money.
Prices can also vary day to day and by what deals are on at the time, plus remember you might pay for delivery if you're ordering online.
You can compare prices on platforms like Google Shopping.
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Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with.
Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks.
Sales are when you can pick up a real steal.
Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on.
Sign up to mailing lists and you’ll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too.
When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use and are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer.
Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping.
Bargain hunters can also use B&M’s scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out.
And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you’ll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.
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Shoppers have saved hundreds of pounds a year by using B&M's scanner app.
The scanner lets you see if an item's price is cheaper than advertised on the shop floor label.
Products that are typically discounted are seasonal items and old stock that B&M is trying to shift, so prices and stock will vary from store to store.
It's always best to phone ahead to your local shop to check what they have available to avoid disappointment.
You can find your nearest B&M store using the locator tool on the website.
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According to one ex-B&M manager, you'll want to visit your local branch at 10am on a Wednesday too.
This is when staff slash items to as little as 10p to clear excess stock and make way for new products.
Best shops for garden bargains
WHILST garden centres offer a huge selection of garden bargains, if you're on a budget, here's where you need to head...
B&M: Shoppers have raved about the huge selection of cheap buys from B&M that will add style to your garden this summer - from cheap artificial rose garlands to bargain string lights.
Home Bargains: You can also stock up on bargain buys from Home Bargains - there's £1.29 buys that'll brighten up your garden and cheap lights too.
Tesco: It's also worth visiting supermarkets such as Tesco if you need to stock up on outdoor plants and stylish outdoor lighting.
Sainsbury's: If you're on a budget, Sainsbury's are selling solar lights for only £1.50 - but you'll need to be quick to nab them.
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