Home bargains, yes or no?

rigsby1967
rigsby1967 Posts: 535 Forumite
in Food shopping & groceries
I am going to home bargains later for the 1st time, it is 25 miles round trip so i was just wondering if they are actually worth the extra petrol driving thier and if thier prices are good?

Thanks
rigs
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  • Barny1979
    Barny1979 Posts: 7,921 Forumite
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    I'd say definitely, you'll find some stuff there that will save your petrol money
  • mluton
    mluton Posts: 803 Forumite
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    Home bargains is a great shop, often finding great stuff.
  • Cardamom
    Cardamom Posts: 127 Forumite
    It's definitely worth it! They can be a bit slow stocking up at the weekends but it is usually fine during the week. I usually go in for a few things and end up spending more than anticipated!

    Enjoy your trip! Let us know how it goes.
  • Sian_the_Green
    Sian_the_Green Posts: 1,584 Forumite
    Yes, so prepare yourself, best to get a trolley and take some bags.
    We are talking toiletries, kitchen stuff, food (the jars and sachets of sauces are great), kids toys, loo roll, wine, chocolates, present ideas, craft stuff, stationery...
    God is good, all the time
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  • shopndrop
    shopndrop Posts: 3,548 Forumite
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    Have a read of this thread and see the sort of stuff that have and their prices. I would never miss an opportunity to call in and see what they have.
  • number1kitty
    number1kitty Posts: 23 Forumite
    yeah and no! Yes they have good priced stuff but I personally avoid it and have now banned b/f from there cause you end up buying thigs you didnt go in for!

    Unless you are very constrained with money go for it but if you have a wondering eye for bargains it never works out so cheap.

    I went in there three weeks ago for an extension lead and spent £30!
  • horsechestnut
    horsechestnut Posts: 1,446 Forumite
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    Yes. It is my first shop for Ground coffee, Jars of curry sauce. pasta, rice, Cleaning stuff (they sell Stardrops- look on the Stardrops thread) Toiletries, tissues, Chocolate- 1Kilo bars of Cadbury's Dairy Milk £2.99 (see other peoples post about over spending!!!)
  • Mappygirl
    Mappygirl Posts: 206 Forumite
    I love home bargains! The 'Nicky' loo rolls (4 for £1) and the kithchen roll (it's on1 really thick roll for about 80p) are really good. Lots of food bargains to be had to!

    Have fun!
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  • Doozergirl
    Doozergirl Posts: 34,058 Forumite
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    Yes, yes, yes! If you've never been before, expect an epiphany and don't even think about taking a basket round, just get a trolley, lol!
    Everything that is supposed to be in heaven is already here on earth.
  • cyclingyorkie
    cyclingyorkie Posts: 4,234 Forumite
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    i sooooo wish we had one in york!
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