Poundland Bargain Thread -

Rosa_Damascena

Much as I love Poundland for both essentials and inexpensive treats, I really object to the amount of single / limited use plastic it sells, particularly its unnecessary use in children's toys (other materials are an option) and seasonal goods. 

We've seen huge environmental benefits emerge from this pandemic, but unless the consumer flexes its collective muscle we'll see production of this indestructible rubbish reverse any gains that have been made over the last 2 months. Realistically, how can Poundland be encouraged to stop stocking it by its customer base? By this I mean something more than individual customer communications.

I go to Poundland as a thrifty shopper, (ditto charity shops) but I appreciate that very many people cannot afford alternatives. The aim is not to shut Poundland down, just to open its eyes to options with a lower environmental footprint as a preference.

LouLou

Argyle Street, Glasgow:

Carex Moisture Derma Care Eco Refill 500ml, £1
(Not far away from this display is the Palmolive Liquid Soap Refill cartons, which I think are the same amount - should've taken a picture but it's in Poundland so often - mind you, it hasn't been recently!)

Skin Treats Avocado Nourishing Sheet Mask, £1 (can see this on B&M and Amazon as well)

Next to the Berndes Gratin Dishes I took a picture of the other week (can see the volume on the label this time, these are 20cm/0.4L/7.8") are mini (ceramic) Casserole Dishes in Grey, White and Powder Blue (states they are ovenproof, etc), £1

These are also Poundland-brand, I suspect but Mini Dishes in Blue, Yellow and Grey (next to the Berndes Gratin Dishes for scale), £1

Plastic Juicer And Container, £1

These aren't that big, but pretty, around 10" iirc, Mini Mirrors in Black or Gold, £1

Lots of kitchen randomness I took for my sister via Facebook Messenger - big clicky:

https://i.imgur.com/p14qcQT.jpg

Lovely Baking Stuff Collapsible Funnel 2 Pack (Grey or Pink), made from silicone, £1

Glass Vases, £1

That Ronseal display again (previously posted here) but there are Tile Paints (Pink Fusion High Gloss) there now, assume £3

and Tile Paint (larger tin, in Ivory Satin) and One Coat Damp Seal, £5

Big clickys here
https://i.imgur.com/Vkg1XMS.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/HG6u379.jpg

Those Loppers have been moved to their own aisle cage, £2

Edit 7th May: Digging in the bottom of last night's bag, just realised I bought a £1 Caulking Gun as well. Useful if you're looking for one, but they come and go from Poundland anyway.

MoaningMyrtle

My Poundland had the Carex refills but they were either £1.50 or £2.00.

LouLou

MoaningMyrtle said:

My Poundland had the Carex refills but they were either £1.50 or £2.00.

I'm shopping much more quickly at the moment but I don't recall seeing a shelf label there. I'll edit if I see anything different next time I visit (and delete this post). 

Happens in Poundland sometimes (quite rarely now) - I've even purchased items labelled as £2 elsewhere that scan at £1 at another local store, sometimes no rhyme or reason to it!

Rosa_Damascena

I dropped by today and was surprised how orderly entry was maintained - all social distancing rules were soundly ignored by certain customers once inside though.

My finds included a tube of hand cream that was an obvious attempt to emulate L'Occitane. I picked up a rose scented version - just 60ml and the container was in fact plastic. Loads of gardening stuff, including an outside thermometer which might have its uses. 

I didn't see the collapsible funnels (pity, because I would have bought one) but I did note the collapsible silicone colanders which could be handy. My star find was a four pack of reusable metal straws with its own pipe cleaner - much pricier when found in the Aldi middle aisle.

Eta: I really like the handcream. I can't pretend its good value for money, but it is a nice and thick product; along with the scent it means that it can be used sparingly. My feet feel a bit more loved now, anyway

bloomfelt

@Rosa_Damascena what area did you find the metal straws in - I could do with some of these but don't want to pay crazy prices

Rosa_Damascena

bloomfelt said:

@Rosa_Damascena what area did you find the metal straws in - I could do with some of these but don't want to pay crazy prices

They were on a plastic tag strip, near the disposable cutlery / crockery and straws. The packaging looks very much like this (retailing at sports Direct for £2) and I'm certain they are the same product with different branding on the pack.

LouLou

Argyle Street, Glasgow:

Hand Sanitiser Gel 70% Alcohol 50ml, £1
Another mooi item - mooi Hand Mask Shea Butter, £1
(Also Nivea Soft tubs above these, which I didn't notice till I got home and looked at my photos, can't see the mls)


Insulated Lunch Bag (different patterns) - I think this is £1, no other labels

Edit: Saw the Carex refills on display again, definitely no shelf label there.

Rosa_Damascena

Speaking of Mooi - I saw the foot mask but wasn't sure it was the powerful product that stripped skin off the feet that people were raving about last year. Is it? For £1 I want to see results.

minimad1970

Rosa_Damascena said:

Speaking of Mooi - I saw the foot mask but wasn't sure it was the powerful product that stripped skin off the feet that people were raving about last year. Is it? For £1 I want to see results.

That was the Derma V10 one. It definitely worked for me, it was hard to resist peeling the loose skin off though