playing the waiting game

spaceboy

I have a strong feeling today is not going to be the best day for bargains. Over the next few weeks I think we'll see some pretty good prices as retailers start getting a bit desparate.

mazza111

Dunno, I got a couple of bargains in matalan and JJB. I usually never get anything in the sales, but am happy to report I got trainers, boots and a coat all half price, handbag and hat less that half price. So I'm a happy girl :j

barrymoney

I went out today - the streets were packed, I can't see why a shop owner would slash prices on too much today. See whats left later in the week perhaps - problem is knowing when/where. Depends what you're after though, I'm sure. I looked in Hmv, Game etc, nothing much different to usual 'offers' (ie still more than online price).

Edit: I thought about going down to matalan, perhaps I will check it out another day.

spaceboy

Have to say i prefer sitting at home snapping up bargains on the internet. i hate shopping when it's busy.

PC_Scorchio

I'm with poster 2 and 3. I spent my morning in the Trafford Centre. It was PACKED! Apparently this is the first year boxing day has been on a Saturday for 11 years and retailers are expecting a massive influx of cash! I reckon they're getting it so far.

If you are a random size...28l or 46s pants...then by all means wait until it has been trampled a but...then buy it.

spaceboy

Thing is if they're expecting loads of cash spent they wont cut prices so much.

SharkyGeorge

At first glance online I'm not v impressed with any of the sales, although I did read somewhere that they're not going to be as good as last year because profit margins have been so low.

I'm definitely going to wait it out a bit longer. If only to avoid the crowds!

Monday is bank holiday right?

spaceboy

Yeah Monday is bank holiday. i'm off all week though

spaceboy

So anyone else finding the sales a bit lacklustre? I really believe if you dont see any real bargains you should save your money. Make the shops sweat a bit!

danables

oh absolutely, they have been rubbbish generally. Nothing I wanted was in the sale and the ones I went to- Next, debenhams and m and s were disappointing. I was going to buy maby 3 items in next but the que was so long I put them down and walked out!..a lot of the stock Iv seen there in previous sales and the rails were bare at 7.20am and noone was restocking either!

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Awful selection, I usually get some nice things from accessorize, m&s & next left empty handed from all 3 stores what a load of tat!!