Boots Sale
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In Swansea this afternoon they were putting out all the suncreams etc. in the area where the sale normally is. Much less left than usual.0
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Maybe they are not bothering this year that will cause a great uproar!0
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Just noticed that hot uk deals just have a link to this forum for updates. Lol0
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I've decided that I'm not even bothering at all this year if a 70% sale even does take place. The past couple of years have been increasingly unpleasant to attend - these days it's just a scrum. Just out of nosiness I popped into the big Boots in Speke earlier today and was surprised to see no fewer than TEN aisle sides still groaning with sale stock. There were dozens of the big Soap and Glory tins, along with loads of the S&G advent calendars and makeup sets; also loads of Jack Wills, Ted Baker, Superdry, Harry Potter, Sleek, Hype, NASA, Maybelline, Fat Face..... you name it, it was there. It's mind boggling to think how much of this stuff they must have manufactured, given that it's been in stores since September!!
My theory about Boots now is that it is approximately worth what they are charging in the 70% sale. Say for example a set is priced up at £10 but in my eyes it's only worth £3. (I don't mean what it is normally priced at when on sale separately, I literally mean what it's worth). If they sell one at £10 they're making a huge profit! At 3 for 2 they'd still make £20 for £9 worth, so still turning a profit. Once things are down to 50% they're still getting £5 for a £3 item! so it's only once the 70% sale is on, that you're actually paying what it's really worth! Hardly the huge bargains they're made out to be then!
Just because something has an arbitrary price label on it, doesn't mean that thing is "worth" that at any point!!
I'm quite glad I've finally come to this conclusion after years of mindless Boots shopping. I feel quite relaxed now knowing that I'm not missing out by not going to the sale!0 -
Smart girl, smart post :TI've decided that I'm not even bothering at all this year if a 70% sale even does take place. The past couple of years have been increasingly unpleasant to attend - these days it's just a scrum. Just out of nosiness I popped into the big Boots in Speke earlier today and was surprised to see no fewer than TEN aisle sides still groaning with sale stock. There were dozens of the big Soap and Glory tins, along with loads of the S&G advent calendars and makeup sets; also loads of Jack Wills, Ted Baker, Superdry, Harry Potter, Sleek, Hype, NASA, Maybelline, Fat Face..... you name it, it was there. It's mind boggling to think how much of this stuff they must have manufactured, given that it's been in stores since September!!
My theory about Boots now is that it is approximately worth what they are charging in the 70% sale. Say for example a set is priced up at £10 but in my eyes it's only worth £3. (I don't mean what it is normally priced at when on sale separately, I literally mean what it's worth). If they sell one at £10 they're making a huge profit! At 3 for 2 they'd still make £20 for £9 worth, so still turning a profit. Once things are down to 50% they're still getting £5 for a £3 item! so it's only once the 70% sale is on, that you're actually paying what it's really worth! Hardly the huge bargains they're made out to be then!
Just because something has an arbitrary price label on it, doesn't mean that thing is "worth" that at any point!!
I'm quite glad I've finally come to this conclusion after years of mindless Boots shopping. I feel quite relaxed now knowing that I'm not missing out by not going to the sale!Value-for-money-for-me-puhleeze!
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Just heard that it isn’t this week.
At this rate it'll happen the usual time of the 90% sale.......
I've a feeling the remaining star gifts will disappear briefly and re-appear as Mothers day gifts at full price.
Maybe that's the plan...........
TBH if they're not reducing the star gifts further, I may as well hold out for the pre-xmas 50% deals and at least get fresh stock.
P.S. Thanks for all the updates Figgi, you're a star :A0 -
hi Figgi
just read that you heard it not this week ? oh dear, what is happening lol
thank you for all your updates Xxxx0 -
cookiemom01 wrote: »hi Figgi
just read that you heard it not this week ? oh dear, what is happening lol
thank you for all your updates Xxxx
Perhaps they have realised (penny dropped somewhat late) that people wait to the 70% off, so are trying to force people into buying at 50% driven by the uncertainty (and also the fact a number of people took holiday last week thinking the sale would start then so won't be able - or wanting to use more leave - to attend the 70% sale).
Which makes sense in terms for forcing sales, but hands up who has gone to the 70% for a specific item / items only to pick up several other items because they're 'a bargain'. I certainly have, but now I have what I wanted at 50% (the one item) I have zero actual need, and rapidly waning desire, to bother with the 70% sale. So actually I'll prob be spending less overall, and have bought some items elsewhere while waiting for the 70% sale.
It may be a health and safety initiative to try and reduce the crowds and stampede - I saw a lady fall last year and people actually stepping over her :eek: However i'm sure big corps don't actually care about H&S vs profit so it likely isn't that.Feb 2015 NSD Challenge 8/12JAN NSD 11/16
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