Poundland Bargain Thread -

quoia

VfM4meplse wrote: »

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Because I like to think that I have an open mind...

I think you have misconstrued my enquiry .....


.. which is your preference given the cost (MSE hat on) ..


Would the "original product" be an "extravagance" given the 33% premium (£1.33 per 180g) over the "copycat" £1 version on offer at Poundland?

VfM4meplse

quoia wrote: »

I think you have misconstrued my enquiry .....


.. which is your preference given the cost (MSE hat on) ..


Would the "original product" be an "extravagance" given the 33% premium (£1.33 per 180g) over the "copycat" £1 version on offer at Poundland?

Tbh if the copycat was any good I'd probably end up eating a lot so would make many savings of 33p!

quoia

VfM4meplse wrote: »

Tbh if the copycat was any good I'd probably end up eating a lot so would make many savings of 33p!

BUT is THIS copycat worth it?

(Anyone else an "expert" that's compared both ?)...

... or IF giving it as a gift do you think the recipient would be "as happy" for the relatively "small"-ish cost saving differential" ?

.. there is a point to this

VfM4meplse

quoia wrote: »

BUT is THIS copycat worth it?

(Anyone else an "expert" that's compared both ?)...

... or IF giving it as a gift do you think the recipient would be "as happy" for the relatively "small"-ish cost saving differential" ?

.. there is a point to this

No its certainly not. I didn't enjoy it at all, but I thought the fruit and nut recipe might be worth trying.

When I wish to treat myself, my default option is Lidl's f&N (almonds and currants) at a MSE 83p/200g so less expensive than either. I'm not saying its brilliant chocolate either, but the combination hits the spot.

If you're giving a gift, there is little point in the generic anything if the market leader itself is known by its branded name. Gifts are supposed to be luxuries / treats after all (again, this is only my opinion!).

James-may

Got a bottle of jape and bottle of king in million both exactly the same as joop and 1 million Paco robanne, £1 each

dazedandconfused_123

Saw this in my local yesterday and also in another I passed so I guess this this in every store.

LouLou

Argyle Street, Glasgow tonight:

Fruit And Nut Twin Peaks does exist! Couldn't resist taking a picture

Giant Wine Glasses (picture taken next to a Kilner jam jar jug to give an indicator of scale) £1

Zamac Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary Cars (8 Varieties), £1. Picture of all of them here

Marvel Spider-Man Web Slinging Bath Bubbles 335ml (I like the Spidey figure on top of the bottle) £1

VfM4meplse

LouLou wrote: »

Argyle Street, Glasgow tonight:

Fruit And Nut Twin Peaks does exist! Couldn't resist taking a picture

Thank you!

I look forward to your posts. If there"s a good buy to be had from Poundland we can count on you to sniff it out

LouLou

Argyle Street, Glasgow:

Maybelline Brow Drama Pomade Crayon in Dark Brown (didn't take a picture in store) £1

Some cereals:

(Left To Right): Quaker Oat So Simple Golden Syrup* or Original (my picture isn't clear - I think it's 8 Sachets), £1. Also Quaker Rolled Oats 500g, £1.

*Asda has the 10 Sachets/360g pack for £1.50 https://groceries.asda.com/product/instant-porridge-sachets/quaker-oat-so-simple-golden-syrup-porridge/77297207

Also Quaker Cruesli Chocolat Au Lait (Milk Chocolate) - special pack 580g or Cruesli Noix De Pecan & Pomme (Pecan Nuts & Apple) 450g £1.

City_girl

I'm not sure if the Butterfly Walk, Camberwell, London branch has the fruit and nut Twin Peaks but I know they have the original one, will have a look when I go in later.