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Where's the Cheapest Place to Buy Hamper Baskets?

cookie334
cookie334 Posts: 234 Forumite
in Special occasions & other celebrations
I'm trying my hand at making hampers this year but all the baskets I can find all seem terribly expensive. Could anyone point me in the right direction to get my hands on some that aren't gonna break the bank please? :confused:
Started comping 29/10/2010

WINS: 29/10 - bag of Skittles :T, Max Factor make up :j

Restarted Comping June 2011 - June wins: Cushelle Koala, Starbucks book and £5 card
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  • MRSMCAWBER
    MRSMCAWBER Posts: 5,442 Forumite
    Hi there

    Have you had a look in IKEA, or Au Naturel?.. they are suposed to be quite good...hope its some help..
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  • Rock_Chick_Bird
    Rock_Chick_Bird Posts: 10,304 Forumite
    'The Range' have really affordable ones, but that's assuming you have a store near you?!
    The Rock Chick, she say 'courtesy costs nowt' - spread the word! :D
  • mumoftwo
    mumoftwo Posts: 1,903 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    cookie334 wrote: »
    I'm trying my hand at making hampers this year but all the baskets I can find all seem terribly expensive. Could anyone point me in the right direction to get my hands on some that aren't gonna break the bank please? :confused:

    Tesco, Asda, Morrison, poundstretcher
  • cookie334
    cookie334 Posts: 234 Forumite
    mumoftwo wrote: »
    Tesco, Asda, Morrison, poundstretcher

    Had a look in our local Tesco and Asda with no joy. Don't have a Morrisons nearby, but didn't even think of Poundstretcher lol, thanks a lot will have a look tomorrow
    Started comping 29/10/2010

    WINS: 29/10 - bag of Skittles :T, Max Factor make up :j

    Restarted Comping June 2011 - June wins: Cushelle Koala, Starbucks book and £5 card
  • dorry_2
    dorry_2 Posts: 1,427 Forumite
    I saw some cheap baskets in Dunelm mill, they start at 89p each, for a the round ones:D
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    Mother Teresa :D
  • SeptemberBaby_2
    SeptemberBaby_2 Posts: 3,848 Forumite
    Hi, I always get mine from In Stores/Poundstretcher. They have a really good range.

    x
  • gingababe
    gingababe Posts: 1,040 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    I got mine from Argos after being recommended from the Finished basket thread, I bought 3 baskets in a set for £14.99 & it was buy one get one free. Bargain, they are all the same size too.
    Hope that helps

    Ginga
  • tigtag02
    tigtag02 Posts: 6,857 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Dont know if this is country wide or not but IKEA at Birstall have baskets reduced from £5.99 to 50p - this one!
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  • cookie334
    cookie334 Posts: 234 Forumite
    gingababe wrote: »
    I got mine from Argos after being recommended from the Finished basket thread, I bought 3 baskets in a set for £14.99 & it was buy one get one free. Bargain, they are all the same size too.
    Hope that helps

    Ginga

    Thanks Ginga, just ordered them, that is a good deal thanks a lot :T
    Started comping 29/10/2010

    WINS: 29/10 - bag of Skittles :T, Max Factor make up :j

    Restarted Comping June 2011 - June wins: Cushelle Koala, Starbucks book and £5 card
  • gingababe
    gingababe Posts: 1,040 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Glad I could help

    Ginga
    Thanks for this tip from the finished basket thread.
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