Great 'What to Buy in Pound Shops' Hunt. What should and shouldn't you grab?

KatharineD

In my local Poundland I was delighted to find some quite big bottles of Nivea shower gel for, obviously, a pound.

I was less delighted when I saw the same shower gels later that week in Asda, for 92p. I know it's only 8p, but even so...

Since then I've kept an eye on similar products - most of the shampoos, shower gels, deodorants etc seem to be much the same as this.

HODGY_1

Gunna wrote: »

Well in my town we have about 4 poundshops now and they are huge(just shows how popular they have become). When i go in i usually spend over a tenner as i stock up on bargains on a recent trip i got:

Ambi pur refills normally i pay about £2.50 each for these

dog toys and cat toys...great value compared to the pet shop , but watch out for cheap made stuff that rips apart easily.

body sprays.....i got impulse or charlie you don't save a fortune on these but if buying 3 or 4 it does save nearly £2

christmas decorations.....there is a super variety and it is just as good as the stuff twice, 3 times the price in the likes of BHS and such.

some food stuffs, such as crisps and coffee buying a few of these does save me a few ££££'s lol

Gifts for kids.....there is lots of silly kids toys which for a quid make ideal stocking fillers for friends kids and bulk up what i am giving them for a few £££'s more.

car stuff......can get some good gadgets for the car and cleaning stuff saves me a good fiver sometimes.

Hmmm will have to think what else i get......

Yeh quite agree about the Christmas decorations. I've been looking round garden centres, department stores etc. and they've got a brilliant selection. Got enough for the whole house for £10 which would have cost me about £40 anywhere else, good quality too!:T

petertwisty

And, as featured upon the 'Today' programme on BBC Radio 4 recently,
Dutchy Original Organic Earl Grey Teabags, 125gms., at Poundland. Very upmarket!

funkymonkey1

Didn't know about the coldsore cream - will have to have a look next time I am in.

adouglasmhor

Garetha wrote: »

This weeks bargains from Poundland for me:

• Retractable USB lead - with 2 adapters to mini or standard USB

The leads are not so good but the adapters are worth it alone.

Teffymo

DON'T buy teabags - they are cheaper at QD!

Jeannie123

I popped in today and picked up two Rimmel eye liner pencils, two for a pound, one Rich brown and the other, Chianti, which is a very dark mauve. I also look out for good brand nail polish. I like everyone else have made mistakes, but you learn what to avoid.

jim11115

In Poundland; got 2 packs of patching plaster for wall - £1 each. Was already in town anyway, so saved £2.20 bus fare to DIY store were it was over £2 for 1 pack. Worked a good deal and product was fine.

jem1980

Full size Nicky Clarke Styling products (the ones in silver packaging) -
one for straightening
one for volumising
(both at Metro Centre)

one for curly hair
(Durham branch)

plus, a full size Nicky Clarke intensive conditioner (both stores)

All great products, great price!

lazy_daisy

Sorry if someone has mentioned this already, I haven't had time to read the whole thread, but don't buy condoms; they're free at your local family planning clinic. Double saving - free condoms and no babies!