Poundland Bargain Thread -

scotty_smith

Gordie1975 wrote: »

The metrocentre poundland has the "LIFE ON MARS" and "ASHES TO ASHES" annuals

Do you happen to know which ones they were?

mcculloch29

Most of the annuals now out do seem to be 2011, I avoid the Metro so can't be more helpful.

Durham Poundland Saturday had most of the usual suspects plus something not seen before:
Savlon antiseptic gel (to put on minor wounds, grazes, etc).

Also not seen before: Matteson's Hot & Spicy Smoked Pork Sausage, standard size.

ponymad_3

Not seen Chris Hoys Autobiography in before. Also got Head and Shoulders Colour Care conditioner, not the shampoo tho.
I resisted buying the Scholl foot stuff, Heel grips and all manner of things . Had Vicks First Defence Hand spray

mcculloch29

Tried out the Busy Bear pedal bin liners today. You need two, one inside the other, but with 55 in a pack (tie tops, 20 L size) and a pleasant lavender scent they compare very favourably with Tesco's scented drawstring bathroom bin liners at 23 in a pack - priced around £1.50 I think.

irene939

Jazzy_B wrote: »

Onion sets are cheaper in Wilkos if you have one near you, 500g for £1.39, as opposed to £1 for 300g

You don't have to buy seed potatoes just use the everyday ones, you'll get more for your money and they grow just the same.

Katie.L

Before christmas I bought my Niece Sequin Art from the Epsom Pound shop and cant find it anywhere its this sort of thing...http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000FCM2VI/ref=asc_df_B000FCM2VI1963694?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&!!!!!googlecouk06-21&linkCode=asn&creative=22206&creativeASIN=B000FCM2VI

Has anyone seen them in any Pound land??

harryhound

irene939 wrote: »

You don't have to buy seed potatoes just use the everyday ones, you'll get more for your money and they grow just the same.

You are probably right BUT have you ever had blight?
It appears as bits of the leaves going black and you then have very little time to dig up the (small?) spuds and hope they won't go mushy from the inside.
[Irish potato famine starts here]

me4bargains

Griizelda wrote: »

I recently bought the Xanto StainXapp! carpet & upholstery mousse. It actually works very well indeed - It's at least as good (if not better) than the Vanish equivalent and much cheaper!

I use this and not only is is brilliant but I think it's better than the name brands like Vanish.

mamaclaire

Ibought this (xanto stainxapp) after reading what people had said on here and it really is better than vanish so thank-you, I think I will call in today and stock-up on a few more cans

Jazzy_B

harryhound wrote: »

You are probably right BUT have you ever had blight?
It appears as bits of the leaves going black and you then have very little time to dig up the (small?) spuds and hope they won't go mushy from the inside.
[Irish potato famine starts here]

You can get blight from seed potatoes at well as ones in your cupboard. The blight resistance is in the variety chosen, not the tubers. Some varieties are more blight resistant than others. Cara, Pentland Squire, Pentland Dell are good maincrop ones. If you google blight resistant potatoes, and check them against what your supermarket has, they'll be fine. You can half the bigger ones after chitting them (putting them in a dark cool place until they develop sprouts)
I grew Roosters last year and they were good. Got far more than you get in a bag of seed potatoes!