Cheap items for (kind of) first home?

lmp0507

The house I live in at the moment has everything in it down to the plates but I can't take it with me,
So I'm having to buy everything ready for my move,
I'm working down my list in prepartation for my own flat in November,
But I'm wondering if anyone can help me buy my last few bits for cheaper than I've managed to find them?

Here's my list;
[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]Utensils.. Spatulas, Spaghetti spoons, etc,
Pots & pans (I have three small pans and a frying pan, So only really need a large pasta pan and a couple of others..)
Washing up bowl
Black/Chrome Kitchen bin
Darkwood/Black Chest of drawers
Darkwood/Black Wardrobe
Decent upright bagless hoover,
Mop & Bucket
Sweeping brush
Black/Chrome Toastie maker
Spice rack
Black Glass Side table
Black shaggy rug
2 x darkwood/black bedside tables

and if I have the room,
4xtable and chairs.
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You're all miracle workers so I'm hoping you can get some great value stuff or offer me any tips or advice you may have.

Owain_Moneysaver

Utensils.. Spatulas, Spaghetti spoons, etc, Poundshop or charity shop
Pots & pans (I have three small pans and a frying pan, So only really need a large pasta pan and a couple of others..) Poundshop or charity shop
Washing up bowl Poundshop
Black/Chrome Kitchen bin Poundshop
Darkwood/Black Chest of drawers freecycle, gumtree or charity furniture depot
Darkwood/Black Wardrobe freecycle, gumtree or charity furniture depot
Decent upright bagless hoover, freecycle, gumtree or charity furniture depot
Mop & Bucket Poundshop
Sweeping brush Poundshop
Black/Chrome Toastie maker Argos/Supermarket Value
Spice rack Keep sachets of spices in a biscuit tin, away from the light.
Black Glass Side table freecycle, gumtree or charity furniture depot
Black shaggy rug Poundstretcher or on offer at Aldi/Lidl
2 x darkwood/black bedside tables freecycle, gumtree or charity furniture depot

and if I have the room,
4xtable and chairs. freecycle, gumtree or charity furniture depot

lmp0507

The poundshops near us don't seem to have larger things such as pans in, however I think I remember seeing some utensils so will have to check
It's rare the charity shops near us have anything other than clothes in to be honest, and our freecycle is rubbish! Will have to keep the hunt open and keep my eyes open Thanks

Eliza_2

B & M, Homes and Bargains and Wilko.

Wilkos do furniture too so you'll get pretty much all of this there.

PasturesNew

Aldi have specials on kitchen stuff this week. http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/offers_week33Sunday12.htm?WT.z_src=main

McKneff

Get yourself round the car boot sales, I bought a pretty decent (unused) fish slice for 20p today.

moneysavingmumofone

Utensils.. Spatulas, Spaghetti spoons, etc, -As well as poundshops etc try Home Bargains/B&M and also supermarkets as often their value ranges are cheaper or on a par with the cheap shops.
Pots & pans (I have three small pans and a frying pan, So only really need a large pasta pan and a couple of others..)-Cheap at wilkinsons, Id go for stainless steel even if a little more expensive. http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/search?q=saucepan&sort=price&order=asc
Washing up bowl-£1 AT Wilkinsons http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/washing-up-bowls+drainers/wilko-everyday-value-square-bowl-white/invt/0317171/?htxt=rGGZAqrtj7NkIWJUQkjDBDD9pwrgJ8hfU1r7SfnHcNm9zbqbrbkpRUBPKAw5O8IXMzFX3vo50V0m wq3/HTPcew==
Black/Chrome Kitchen bin-£7.99 argos, theres others too http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/8424262/Trail/searchtext%3EBIN.htm
Darkwood/Black Chest of drawers-Try ebay or for sale pages on facebook if you can pick them up or the sellers may be able to deliver. This set is £99.99 at argos http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/6303457.htm#promotion_1
Darkwood/Black Wardrobe
Decent upright bagless hoover-Try car boot sales, theres a man at ours who sells reconditioned upright dysons in amazing condition for £40
Mop & Bucket-Poundshops are great for funky mops, mop buckets for £2-£2.50 can be bought at supermarkets and wilkinsons
Sweeping brush-Home bargains/supermarkets/possibly poundshop
Black/Chrome Toastie maker-£9.99 http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9015838/Trail/searchtext%3ESANDWICH+TOASTER.htm This ones £5.50 but out of stock, may have some instore http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/grills+sandwich-makers/wilko-sandwich-toaster-4-slice-black/invt/0316233/?htxt=nXyWVjrTQNNdTOXsy9omr5P%2FSSSTHjh8sQXgMRRGY2sF9F2F2TUWgvY0z9RY%2B141qEARsOw95jGV%0A%2BxF4BbR1Vw%3D%3D
Spice rack-Quirky one only £1 at halfcost plus lots of other fab household things. Look out for free delivery when you spend £10 which they do sometimes plus use code FF15 for 5% off. http://www.halfcost.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=11&productId=76351&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=12051&categoryId=12053&cache_entry=-1
Black Glass Side table-http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/6091415/c_1/1|category_root|Home+and+furniture|14417894/Trail/searchtext>BLACK+GLASS.htm £24.99 cant find any others atm
Black shaggy rug-Lots reduced in different colours at Argos but also some black that are more expensive http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?pp=20&s=Price%3A+Low+-+High&storeId=10151&catalogId=1500002951&langId=110&q=SHAGGY+RUG&authToken=
2 x darkwood/black bedside tables-You would get one in the £99.99 deal at argos ^^^ but could possibly buy an extra bedsde table to match?

and if I have the room,
4xtable and chairs-Try ebay and for sale pages on facebook. Put a wanted ad. Take time to have a good look and use simple search terms to bring up more results and you could find a bargain. Wilkinsons have cheap sets new http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/dining-tables-4-seaters/majorca-dining-set-5-piece/invt/0240709/?htxt=CqRsbJu%2FutV8PO2VUe7M5tbw0eF0%2BgiZGsyhRiL%2FA7J%2FD5ckTwx4gGk9NGxRQ2HoBcTxJmxJa8Ar%0AIS49VztZhg%3D%3D or if you only need seating for 2 http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/kitchen/breakfast-set-3-piece/invt/0240687/?htxt=CqRsbJu%2FutV8PO2VUe7M5tbw0eF0%2BgiZGsyhRiL%2FA7J%2FD5ckTwx4gGk9NGxRQ2HoBcTxJmxJa8Ar%0AIS49VztZhg%3D%3D
White dining table £17.99 http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/6002215/Trail/searchtext%3EDINING+TABLE.htm
Black one £21.99 http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/6006716/Trail/searchtext%3EDINING+TABLE.htm
Round one £21.99 http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/6006730/Trail/searchtext%3EDINING+TABLE.htm plus they have funky coloured chairs reduced if thats your sort of thing.

Good luck with your move.

lmp0507

Fantastic advice from everyone, Thanks ever so much
Sorry for late replies, poor old me working on a sunday..
And didn't think of car boots.. or Aldi for that matter,
And some fantastic websites moneysavingmumofone,
x

jenniewb

Have you tried Ikea? I'm not sure if they've started their summer sale yet or if its ended- maybe contact your local store for more info.

When I moved into my own place I went to Ikea and managed to get everything, some stuff is a tad expensive -though it tends to be decent quality, but some stuff is mega cheap and its worth a look. Just remember to bring your own bag and bubble wrap to carry everything home and take a good book/magazine for the queue!

Splashy

Be careful buying al things cheap - I got a cheap (well 2) tin opener thinking I didn't use it that much, and within a few uses they had gone blunt, I now have a slightly more expensive one, but wasted quite a few pounds buying cheap ones

But I agree Wilko's are good for bits and pieces

tonykellyimd

lucymelissa wrote: »

The house I live in at the moment has everything in it down to the plates but I can't take it with me,
So I'm having to buy everything ready for my move,
I'm working down my list in prepartation for my own flat in November,
But I'm wondering if anyone can help me buy my last few bits for cheaper than I've managed to find them?

Here's my list;
[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]Utensils.. Spatulas, Spaghetti spoons, etc,
Pots & pans (I have three small pans and a frying pan, So only really need a large pasta pan and a couple of others..)
Washing up bowl
Black/Chrome Kitchen bin
Darkwood/Black Chest of drawers
Darkwood/Black Wardrobe
Decent upright bagless hoover,
Mop & Bucket
Sweeping brush
Black/Chrome Toastie maker
Spice rack
Black Glass Side table
Black shaggy rug
2 x darkwood/black bedside tables

and if I have the room,
4xtable and chairs.
[/FONT][/FONT]

You're all miracle workers so I'm hoping you can get some great value stuff or offer me any tips or advice you may have.

You could probably source most of your kitchen items and cleaning bits and pieces at one of our local suppliers, AJ Stuart. I can't post any links to your specific items as I'm a relatively new poster but a quick Google search should find them.

There's loads of kitchen utensils and cleaning stuff at a range of prices as they do deal with commercial equipment as well but there's plenty there for domestic kitchens as well!

Hope that helps!