Woolworths half price sale 5th Dec

TiTheRev

Am only in search of one thing, but cant get in at the moment, will have to wait for a lunch hour or go in tomorrow and hope there's still stock...!

Locke

Domokun wrote: »

Ok, back from Woolies.

Overall, disapointed. There is only any real bargains in the toy aisle, which I suppose is good if you're a parent. I can confirm the list already posted:

50% off all:
Gifting
Schoolware
Greetings Cards
Posters

30% off all:
Events (Halloween, Party, Party Wrap)
All X-mas
Gardening
Calenders
Books

20% off all:
Electrical Items (TVs, DVD Players, General Electrical bits n bobs)
All Clothing
Stationary
Home Essentials (kitchen, bathroom, tableware, home adornment)
All Toys
Comms

10% off all:
All Confectionary
Computer Games
DVDs
CDs
Consoles

There are some toys which look to be good value. The 'gifting' section, basically all their tatty rubbish like pink garden tools, as well as some nicer looking items like grow-your-own crocuses with vases, all look to be 50% off, which is great if you're over 50 or buying for that age group :P. Seriously, there looks to be some odd gifts, Jack Daniels glasses/cards set half price, couple of electrical gift items too.

Chaps, there is 10% off all video games, cds, dvds ect; which simply brings the woolworths prices a little closer to the low prices available on the internet. Games consoles have 10% off as well, but their bundles/stand alone consoles are no where near the value available elsewhere. I also spotted a few iPod accessories (cables, skins ect) that were decent value, iSound headphone/red&white componant down to £1.50. A number of the big names (wii fit, shawn white snowboarding, guitar hero, a few other recent items) were out of stock, and have been for some time. Their 'cheap chart' dvd rack was well stocked with the usual array of watchable films, good alternative for renting or stocking fillers I suppose.

If you're desperate for those branded toys (star wars, wall-e, pirates, barbie) then you will find 10-20% knocked off the price. Not being a toy expert I can't say whether that is good value or not?

All in all, it sort of sums woolies up nicely. Looks to be good value on the outside, but get in to the nitty gritty, and there's cheaper and better quality alternatives. Suffice to say, I spent a good 15 minutes walking round it (its only a local) and bought nothing.

Cheers, you've just saved me a 14 mile round trip.

discodaddy

told you, so another wipped up frenzy to ge people into stores,,,,,

Lou05

I had a quick look in the window while I was walking past and all I could see was the christmsd cards had 10% and so did the chocolates - not very helpful sorry as that's all I could see

Dicatflip

TaBunny wrote: »

HERE HERE I totally agree thank god someone else feels sick about this like I do and I don't work there but feel so bad for them, the vultures may be baying at the doors but at least we can send them our good will

:eek: I am sorry but I find this post rather offensive. I haven't been a member of this forum very long, but everyone I have dealt with on here have been lovely kind people. In essence we are all "vultures" looking for bargains, not just at Woolworths, but anywhere we can. I think this is totally unneccesary and totally uncalled for.

mymatebob

Well I shall pop into my local woolies as I pass. I do hope someone keeps it open in some form as my neighbours and I were talking about how much we all use it and would miss it.

jtb2412

Just back from our local and the discounts seem to be varying from store to store. The only 50% off in our local was for electrical gifts (hair straigteners and hairdryers and such like). More or less everything else was just 20% off. However we did get some good bargains (stuff that we needed and i've been holding out for - new quilt and sheets for just over a tenner, a new toilet seat (don't ask !), couple of games for the kids for xmas and a few other bits).

Would also like to reiterate what others have said before ......... PLEASE be nice to the staff ! Made a point of saying to the assistant who served us that we hope everything turns out ok for them and they don't get too much grief today !

Have fun everyone !

stebiz

Just popped down to Woolies. The sale is awful. The DS games had 10% off. You could get more off a couple of weeks ago with the 20% off voucher.

Stebiz

bah_humbug_2

Dicatflip wrote: »

:eek: I am sorry but I find this post rather offensive. I haven't been a member of this forum very long, but everyone I have dealt with on here have been lovely kind people. In essence we are all "vultures" looking for bargains, not just at Woolworths, but anywhere we can. I think this is totally unneccesary and totally uncalled for.

I think I agree - I have friends who work for the parent company waiting to hear news as we speak/type - I'm sure they would not resent people trying to bag a bargain during this worrying time.

Be nice everyone - allot of us face uncertainty in the current climate (Me included) and the best we can do is get along and try and save afew quid. :beer:

KrispiiDuck

Dicatflip wrote: »

:eek: I am sorry but I find this post rather offensive. I haven't been a member of this forum very long, but everyone I have dealt with on here have been lovely kind people. In essence we are all "vultures" looking for bargains, not just at Woolworths, but anywhere we can. I think this is totally unneccesary and totally uncalled for.

I hope you've taken this out of context - and that the vultures referred to are the creditors of the company - not the bargainhunters like us:eek: