M&S Penny Bazaar Discussion

jojo1964

MOCHA wrote: »

Exactly and I know that ALL stores source their goods from the cheapest places possible but it's a sad reflection of where we now are as a former 'manufacturing nation'. I always check where an item is made (if it's stated!) and will buy a UK item if it's available and at a price I can afford. There are still some 'British made' items out there, just a few!

Getting away from the thread subject, i know, but we should be more "protective" of our own industries, or should have done in the past, its too late now.

gia1

if anyone is interested Marks and Spencer Marble Arch is holding their penny bazaar until saturday.

fifeflyer

I cannot believe that people are queuing up to spend 5p If this is not an example of how shopping mad this country has become I don't know what is.

Please don't come out with the excuse that these wil be given as gifts for people who are watching their budgets. Come on - a pair of cufflinks or a tie with a M & S logo on it, a beach ball?

I too am watching my budget - I find the easiest way to do that is to visit shops as little as possible!

sweetnskint

A bargains a bargain- i would join that queue!

pippitypip_2

Queuing is a classic British pastime anyway

I continued to queue even knowing most of the stuff had gone. I figured I'd been there for ages already, might as well get some sweets at least!

pippitypip

bollywood_rani

Does anyone know if stores will be restocking during the day on the 1p items ? Or is it just a case of queuing early on the day and when stock runs out, thats it ? Thanks

katthehat

The rain didn't put people off in Kendal, large Q, i got 5 things, but not my 1st choice, but had a laugh in the Q anyway!!

jockettuk

i went into aylesbury to get some keys cut and saw the M&S thingy at 8.30 abt 5 in a queue by 9am over 200..

Aylesbury put a limit of first 200 for each of the days

i went and joined the queue at 8.30 i was in town anyhow and i got a mug and cufflinks ( will put away for the future you never know might be worth a bob or 2 for my daughter) got a necklace and nice pair of black knickers for daughter. socks for hubby and i gave a £1 for the lot as they collecting the money for local charity not for the shop.

jockettuk

bollywood_rani wrote: »

Does anyone know if stores will be restocking during the day on the 1p items ? Or is it just a case of queuing early on the day and when stock runs out, thats it ? Thanks

aylesbury only first 200 through the door and they giving out numbered leaflets as well to make sure only 200

louise3965

I just had a lovely time chatting in the queue in Scarborough, got there about 10 to 9 and the queue was already massive. But stood there anyway and got 5 items, sweets, can pop, luggage tag, tea towel (lovely) and brooch. My mil will love the brooch,its just her cuppa!!