NOW, the countdown to Christmas is on, the hunt for festive offers is officially on – Black Friday intensifies the frenzy as shoppers hunt for bargains.
But you don’t have to rely on sales to get a bargain.
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Money-saving expert Tom Church has revealed how to bag cheap gifts for ChristmasCredit: LatestDeals.co.uk
Tom Church, Co-Founder of LatestDeals.co.uk, said: “As Christmas Day approaches, many brands across the UK are taking the opportunity to cut prices and come up with great deals.
“However, when you are on a budget it can sometimes be difficult to think outside the box and blow your money.
“Fortunately, our money-saving community has some top tips for sorting amazing gifts that won’t break the bank, as well as some hacks to get the best discounts.”
Check out the thrift stores – Get £ 30 Lego for £ 3
You can associate charity shops and thrift marketplaces with abandoned junk, but there are some gems that you can find if you know where to look.
Carl Taylor said, “If you stop at charity stores regularly when they are just opening you will find great bargains, with many items still new, tagged, or sealed. Everything to be in the right shop at the right time.
You have to be there to win it! ‘ Debbie Wickett cut in: “I’m giving all gifts to charity this year.”
Yvonne Armitage shared her recent bargain: “Charity stores have lots of great NEW gifts right now. I recently bought a brand new sealed Lego set which is currently over £ 30 on Amazon and I paid £ 3! ”
Breanne Huxtable is an eBay fan and says, “It depends on what people want. I tend to shop well and get bargains.
“When my son was younger he wanted a £ 180 turtle play set and I found it on eBay for £ 50 packaged and brand new. Two years ago my daughter wanted a twin stroller for £ 200 and I got it for £ 60 on eBay, and last year she wanted a Barbie house for £ 180 and on eBay I got it again for £ 90. “
Design your own gift baskets – create gifts for under € 5
Gifts become more meaningful when you’ve taken the time to create something special, like a gift basket.
Nicola Weeks advised: “When I’m on a tight budget, I usually do a lot myself and then make baskets for most of the family.”
Philippa Finch agreed: “I buy sweets, snacks and pop from a wholesaler and put together baskets, which also helps your budget.
“I’m giving them away on Christmas Eve and they love to see what’s inside.”
Jemma Smith likes to get creative: “I make survival bags and I put different things in them. Like a tea bag with a note saying that we can take time for a cup, a chocolate heart with a note saying ‘You are always in my heart’ etc. So cheap and everyone was thrilled. “
Sam Green, following a theme, says, “I usually make toilet baskets. A lot of the people on my list appreciate that. I add deodorants, shampoo, hairspray, shower gel, bubble bath, etc. Then I get a box and wrap it in cellophane, adding a bow at the end. It’s simple, but they look good and people will be using the items every day. “
Tom said, “Baskets are a great way to keep costs down while adding a personal touch to your gifts. If you make toiletries like Sam, you can buy four or five appropriately sized items for under £ 1 each and make a great gift for under £ 5! “
Find High Street Deals – Get £ 99 Makeup for £ 10
Smart shopping can ensure you reap the rewards. Samantha Jane commented, “If you have gifts for children, go to The Works. They have loads of 2 for £ 10 toys. I got a magic trick set and a unicorn surgery game today. “
Danny James agreed, saying that individual items could be purchased for £ 7 each.
Meanwhile, Nicole Blower bought bargains at Boots. “Try the £ 10 Tuesday deals. It can be a hit or miss depending on what you’re looking for, but I’ve managed to get some great gifts in it so far this year, including perfume, premium beauty makeup, and aftershave.
“Sometimes they make Yankee candle sets too.”
Chloe-Anna Johnson recently got lucky with this offer: “In the Boots £ 10 Tuesday I got £ 99 worth of makeup for £ 10.”
Sheila Brown also recommended Superdrug. “There were some great deals in there, I got a few Minnie Mouse bath products for all of my granddaughters, each reduced from £ 20 to £ 10.”
Hunt Online Deals – Save € 30 or more with Black Friday
“This is the perfect time of year to stock up on Christmas bargains as Black Friday season is just around the corner,” said Tom.
“With our money-saving Black Friday app, you can find the best deals from every UK store in one place and save you the hassle of browsing endless websites.”
Hayley Fitzjohn is also a fan of the annual event: “Amazon Black Friday is really good! I saved £ 30 on my youngest son’s main present yesterday. “
Dean Quinn had a handy trick for those browsing Amazon for Black Friday deals: “Get a free month-long trial of Amazon Prime and you’re sorted.”
However, there are many other ways to find great deals online. Nikki Jowsey advised: “Search Google for ‘Christmas Presents’, click on the shopping results and you can filter the results to those under £ 10.”
Meanwhile, Gillian Weissenborn said, “Go to the next sale online as you can get brand names like Nike, Adidas, Superdry and Lipsy. The earlier you go, the better the offers. “
Turn it into a game – pocket £ 1 stocking filler bargains
Buying a gift does not have to be a stress factor – or drain your bank balance. Instead, it can be a fun game for the whole family.
Emma Richardson shared her tradition: “Me and my brother used to take a 1 euro challenge where we could only spend a maximum of 1 pound.
“I found brand new board games, video games, old DVDs that were our favorites as kids … I even have boots, department stores, perfumeries etc bags to put them all in. It was all a bit of fun and something to open on Christmas Day while the kids are having fun. “
Wendy James does something similar: “We make each other a stocking and in it we have a total of 5 articles. They don’t cost more than £ 1 each. “
Some save gifts by organizing a secret Santa Claus.
Pam Burman said, “We have nine adults for sale in our family, and for the past three years we’ve been doing Secret Santa. We use the Elfster app and the app selects your secret Santa Claus recipient.
“We set the budget at £ 30, which means we only buy one £ 30 gift at a time instead of nine gifts.”
Similarly, Sylvia Tito said: “I have 7 adults in my family and we have decided to put an end to the stress of buying multiple gifts and the waste caused by packaging and packaging.
“This year the £ 10 per person that would have been spent on useless gifts is now a single secret Christmas present for 1 person.
“We provide a wish-list of 3 items worth £ 60 each. Each person draws 1 name and is responsible for purchasing a gift from their list. Stress-free, cheaper, avoids useless, unwanted gifts, significantly reduces the amount of wrapping paper and saves time. “
Use Your Loyalty Cards – Save over £ 40 with half price gifts
Many shoppers save their loyalty card points to redeem during the holiday season.
Lindsey Millward said, “All of my points pay for my big Christmas shop, including all of the liquor, gift sets, and chocolate stuff. That saves me a fortune. “
Cheryl Jones added, “I’m saving points for Christmas, it’s even better if you have Tesco Mobile and use their fuel. It adds up quickly and you should be around £ 100 by Christmas. “
Janet Toon uses this trick in Sainsburys: “I use nectar dots for Christmas, I do the double-up, and I buy the Christmas wine. For £ 50 Nectar Points, you can get £ 100 worth of wine from Sainsbury’s premium range. ”
With a customer card, offers are activated that are closer to the time.
Lyn Knight shared her money-saving trick: “When you have a Tesco Clubcard, there are plenty of gifts available at half price. I got mine from £ 92 to £ 46 – great savings. “
Nikki Jowsey had a similar idea: “Boots do 3 for 2 gifts up to £ 15 each, they cost 3 for £ 30 – plus you collect Advantage Card points.”
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There are many ways to cut your gift budget in halfCredit: LatestDeals.co.uk
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