50% off Xmas decorations in Poundland & Wilko

Big thanks to you jude s.

I went in today on the hunt for the lights in Wilko and was not disappointed, I bought several packs of the 20s in gold glass balls for all of £1.50 each. Also the packs (9s) of small baubles were reduced to 30p, as were the 5m metallic bead garlands so a load went in my basket too. Larger packs of baubles were 90p, which again was fine by me. Paper napkins and electrical glittery flicker candles were reduced to 1/2 price to 50p and £1 respectively each. The Christmas trees were all reduced; there was a 3' green tinsel job for £2.25 which might appeal to kids I suppose. Some bits on the display weren't actually reduced as they looked like they may have been, ie the taper candles, and the tubes of Smarties which were 75p and not 37p as I had expected (I doubt the other chocolates were either, despite the prominent 50% off sign). All in all, I paid £18 for "£60" pounds worth of stuff (£40, if you the same items had been bought 3 for 2).

Then I wandered down to Poundstretcher because I regretted not buying the outdoor fairly lights at 50% off when I went in during the week (I bought some beautiful hanging decorations, so was happy with them). Back to the lights: the packs of 100 I wanted were reduced to £2.49 each, but then I looked along the shelf and saw 200s...400s...1,000s....and finally 1,000 with 50% extra free (ie 1,500), reduced from £34.99 to £29.99. These went through at the till at £15, what's not to love?

I really hate paying through the nose for stuff that I know I can get for a better price and will get good use out of! In total I must have spent about £75 on new decorations, but that includes lots of outdoor lights to pimp my fascia come the end of November. I'm all sorted for Christmas 2020 and many years to come and my little spree has taken the edge off having to pack everything away this weekend.

I am now longing for the daffs and tulips to come out! I love the seasons