Poundland Bargain Thread -

LouLou

Annoyingly, I was in Argyle Street, Glasgow tonight, and this Fortnite Eraser I thought was £1 has a shelf label - it's £2.
Bonus item, Fortnite A5 Notebook, £5

Newsflash (ha, I said "flash") the Man Thong is in Red or Green - had a closer look

Shelley Original Dry Shampoo 200ml, £1

Bournville Orange or Dark Chocolate (not sure of size), £1 (says "New Old" on the pack, but not sure what that means!)

quoia

LouLou wrote: »

Bournville Orange or Dark Chocolate 100g, £1 (says "New Old" on the pack, but not sure what that means!)

It's described as New/Old because it (the Orange) was last available in 2009, nearly ten years ago!

LouLou

quoia wrote: »

It's described as New/Old because it (the Orange) was last available in 2009, nearly ten years ago!

I don't really like Dark Chocolate, so I've definitely not noticed it around - but it seems to have been a limited release in September 2018, and I'm guessing it's now extended.

https://www.talkingretail.com/products-news/confectionery/cadbury-brings-back-bournville-orange-08-01-2019/ says it first appeared in 1927.

Sure enough, this blogger says it was last around 10 years ago http://kevssnackreviews.blogspot.com/2018/09/new-old-cadbury-bournville-orange-dark-chocolate.html

Re the allegations of "smaller chocolate bars" - this US & UK chocolate comparison image might interest someone, saw it on HUKD earlier. (You have to double-click to zoom). It's from September 2015 though, so may not be completely accurate.

quoia

quoia wrote: »

It's described as New/Old because it (the Orange) was last available in 2009, nearly ten years ago!

LouLou wrote: »

I don't really like Dark Chocolate, so I've definitely not noticed it around - but it seems to have been a limited release in September 2018, and I'm guessing it's now extended.

https://www.talkingretail.com/products-news/confectionery/cadbury-brings-back-bournville-orange-08-01-2019/ says it first appeared in 1927.

Sure enough, this blogger says it was last around 10 years ago http://kevssnackreviews.blogspot.com/2018/09/new-old-cadbury-bournville-orange-dark-chocolate.html

Re the allegations of "smaller chocolate bars" - this US & UK chocolate comparison image might interest someone, saw it on HUKD earlier. (You have to double-click to zoom).

IF the "Classic Dark" is 100g then DON'T buy it here

180g (currently) available in Sainsburys and Morrisons for £1.50

and ASDA providing you buy 2 (for £3)
£1.60 in Waitrose


and IF you can't get to Poundland - the ORANGE also £1 in ICELAND and B&M

LouLou

quoia wrote: »

IF the "Classic Dark" is 100g then DON'T buy it here

180g (currently) available in Sainsburys and Morrisons for £1.50

and ASDA providing you buy 2 (for £3)
£1.60 in Waitrose


and IF you can't get to Poundland - the ORANGE also £1 in ICELAND and B&M

I couldn't see the sizes, so that's a guess. I'll remove it till I can verify the size (I sometimes use Google to help but in this case it's no use).

quoia

LouLou wrote: »

I couldn't see the sizes, so that's a guess. I'll remove it till I can verify the size (I sometimes use Google to help but in this case it's no use).

As I understand it the ORANGE is ONLY available in 100g size

The CLASSIC DARK appears to be the same size

VfM4meplse

quoia wrote: »

It's described as New/Old because it (the Orange) was last available in 2009, nearly ten years ago!

Is it any good though? I'm not a fan of dark chocolate, but I can eat Jaffa Cakes / Terrys Chocolate Orange (Red) until the cows come home

Did anyone see the documentary on Cadburys the other day? (I caught up on All4). It brought back nostalgia, even though we know it does not taste the same as it was. The story behind the raspberry shortcake version was endearing. Mum, my sister and I made light work of a bar the other week and thoroughly enjoyed it (even though the quality of the chocolate has gone downhill). I wouldn't deny the opportunity to sample the other two finalists either!

LouLou

Strathkelvin Retail Park, Bishopbriggs this afternoon:

GamesMaster Minecraft Unofficial Builds/Puzzles/Tips/Activities Book, £1

There was also a Fingerlings 2019 book - but, obviously, it's nearly a year old (and should really be in the 50p or less section).

Some student essentials - the 1980s/graffiti art Cushioned Lap Tray caught my eye in the middle-right (lunchbags on the left), £2

(Near the tills) Lizi's Breakfast Drink in Vanilla, Strawberry and Chocolate, reduced to 25p

These are really nice as I got the Yoberry variety from Watt Brothers a few months ago - Balisto Yoberry x 6 or Original x 6, £1

Those £1 Mug Off Novelty Mugs are back (along with some Novelty Gifts, for Xmas):

Blah Blah Blah
Poundland - This Mug Costs £1 (this one's been in Poundland stores a while)

I Unpaid Overtime
You Do You

Warning Banter Merchant
Moist (!)

A3 Poster Frame (29.7 x 42cm), £1

Make Your Own Teddy Bear
Convertible Playbook Castle, £5

(I bought these)
NYC Showtime Kohl 001 True Black, £1
NYC Get It All 001 Light (Foundation), £1
NYC IndividualEYES 950 Smokey Violets Eyeshadow Palette, £1

TRESemme Volumising Blow-Dry Creme 70ml, £1

defairmans

I bought three of those A3 poster frames yesterday. I don't know why I expected them to be any good but it turns out they aren't really. The frame is really wobbly and there is only a very thin piece of plastic where the glass would go. Only worth buying for non important things...maybe office frames or something.

LouLou

defairmans wrote: »

I bought three of those A3 poster frames yesterday. I don't know why I expected them to be any good but it turns out they aren't really. The frame is really wobbly and there is only a very thin piece of plastic where the glass would go. Only worth buying for non important things...maybe office frames or something.

That's a shame. I nearly bought one for my brother yesterday but he didn't reply for ages (via Facebook Messenger).

More Mug Off mugs from Union Street, Glasgow earlier:

Go Away
Tw u nt Waffle (!)
The Nobfather

Boss Lady
Sassy Since Birth

Edit: Here's some more:

Griffin Reveal iphone 6 cases (probably of limited appeal), £1

Nando's Peri-Peri Marinade Smokey BBQ 270g, £1 (Iceland had them at 75p though - and I'm pretty sure I saw these in Poundstretcher)

Maybelline Baby Lips Sport 29 Poolside Pink, £1