Argos shoppers ‘absolute insane price’ children’s summer toy scanning for £34.50 instead of £115
BARGAIN-obsessed shoppers are going wild after snapping up a children’s summer toy for a fraction of the price.
One eagle-eyed Argos customer could not believe their luck after they spotted a large chalkboard marked down from such a significant price.
The Chad Valley wooden easel and chalkboard usually retails for £115 but one savvy shopper spotted it was now available to buy for £34.50.
A post on the Extreme Bargains and Coupons Facebook page read: “Absolute insane bargain.”
Fans were quick to chime and thank the deal hunter for advertising the find.
“Thank you, just the one for my son’s nursery,” one user wrote.
“Cute to pop away,” another wrote as they planned to store the item away ahead of Christmas.
The Chad Valley toy is suitable for children aged three years or older and features a double-sized blackboard.
The product remains available to buy on the Argos website and in some physical stores.
You can check stock availability on the item by visiting the Argos website.
If you are still unsure, it is always worth ringing up your nearest physical brand to avoid disappointment.
Argos has been ramping up savings on its products this summer.
Earlier this week, The Sun reported the homeware to electronics retailer had extended its huge summer sale with discounts of up to 50% off.
The retailer slashed prices of hundreds of products including BBQs, garden sets, and artificial plants.
The retailer is also selling a TV unit for half price, now costing £130, down from £260.
Another product at half price is a boutique coffee table that costs £55, down from £110.
On top of the sale, there’s also a clearance section on the retailer’s website where you can find some useful items at discounted prices.
One of the items in the clearance section is a two-seater metal garden swing chair priced at £179, down from £239.
It is not just Argos which is offering savings this summer.
M&S is running a 40% off sale on everything from women’s clothing to sporting items both online and in-store.
Homebase is also offering shoppers up to 50% off cushions and throws as part of its big summer sale until July 17.
How to shop for bargains
When hunting for a deal it is important to shop around to make sure you are not being over charged.
There are plenty of comparison websites out there that’ll check prices for you – so don’t be left paying more than you have to.
Most of them work by comparing the prices across hundreds of retailers.
For example, Google Shopping is a tool that lets users search for and compare prices for products across the web. Simply type in keywords, or a product number, to bring up search results.
Price Spy also logs the history of how much something costs from over 3,000 different retailers, including Argos, Amazon, eBay and the supermarkets.
Once you select an individual product you can quickly compare which stores have the best price and which have it in stock.
How to bag a bargain
SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain…
Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with.
Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks.
Sales are when you can pick up a real steal.
Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on.
Sign up to mailing lists and you’ll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too.
When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use vouchercodes.co.uk and myvouchercodes.co.uk are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer.
Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. Trolley.co.uk app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping.
Bargain hunters can also use B&M’s scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out.
And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you’ll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.
Spending less this summer
Summer can be an expensive time for families so it is important to shop around for deals to help you spend less.
Supermarkets such as Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Asda all have loyalty cards which help you save on your shop.
Meanwhile, every week Aldi releases a list of special buys, which are unique bargain products you find online and in-store.
The store releases a fresh range of deals every Thursday and Sunday, so be sure to check regularly to see what’s new.
Meanwhile, fellow German discounter Lidl also has its middle aisle deals, which sell discounted non-food items.
The products are updated each week.
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