Asda shoppers rush to buy handy tech essential scanning at tills for £2.20 instead of £15
ASDA shoppers have been going wild for a tech essential that is being sold for a fraction of its usual price.
One eagle-eyed shopper could not believe their luck after they picked up a power bank for electrical devices and it scanned for £2.20 instead of £15.
The shopper shared the bargain find in the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group.
They said: “Power banks £15 on shelf £2.20 at the till Asda.”
Fellow deal hunters were quick to chime in, with one user saying: “I got three today.”
While another said it would be “perfect” for their upcoming trip to Paris.
A third said: “Went to a couple of Asda’s today and a bit gutted as sold out.”
The product is a rechargeable battery that lets you power up your phone or tablet without using a plug socket in the wall.
They are communally used at festivals and camping trips and cost anywhere from £20 to £130 in places like Argos and John Lewis.
This specific power bank appears to be sold out on the Asda website, but it is selling a Asda Tech Slim Blue powerbank for £6 marked down from £12.
To avoid disappointment it is always worth ringing your local Asda to enquire about stock levels ahead of your next visit.
The tech piece is not the only bargain spotted on Asda shelves in recent weeks.
Shoppers were left gobsmacked after they found a Ninja Airfryer marked down from £149.99 to £37.49.
They also picked up a Russell Hobbs Turbo Lite Pro 5 in 1 hoover in the yellow sticker section of Asda.
This cleaning gadget was just £18, down from £45 – and it’s currently still full-price on the George at Asda website.
Elsewhere, shoppers have nabbing some discounted garden furniture pieces as retailer ramp up sales as summer ends.
B&M shoppers went wild for a Milano six-piece patio dining set scanning for £30 instead of £60.
How to get the best deal
Just because something is on offer, or is part of a sale, it doesn’t mean it’s always a good deal.
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.
Another tool is Price Spy, which 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.
Idealo is another website that lets you compare prices between retailers.
All shoppers need to do is search for the item they need and the website will rank them from the cheapest to the most expensive one.
How to save at Asda
Shop the budget range
Savvy shopper Eilish Stout-Cairns recommends that shoppers grab items from Asda’s Just Essentials range.
She said: “Asda’s budget range is easy to spot as it’s bright yellow! Keep your eyes peeled for yellow and you’ll find their Just Essentials range.
“It’s great value and I’ve found it has a much wider selection of budget items compared to other supermarkets.
Sign up to Asda Rewards
The savvy-saver also presses on the importance of signing up to Asda’s reward scheme.
She said: “Asda Rewards is free to join and if you shop at Asda you should absolutely sign up.
“As an Asda Rewards member, you’ll get exclusive discounts and offers, and you’ll also be able to earn 10% cashback on Star Products.
“This will go straight into your cashpot, and once you’ve earned at least £1, you can transfer the money in your cashpot into ASDA vouchers.
We’ve previously rounded up the best supermarket loyalty schemes – including the ones that will save you the most money.
Look out for booze deals
Eilish always suggests that shoppers looking to buy booze look out for bargain deals.
She said: “Asda often has an alcohol offer on: buy six bottles and save 25%.
“The offer includes selected bottles with red, white and rose options, as well as prosecco. There are usually lots of popular bottles included, for example, Oyster Bay Hawkes Bay Merlot, Oyster Bay Hawkes Bay Merlot and Freixenet Prosecco D.O.C.
“Obviously, the more expensive the bottles you choose, the more you save.”
Join Facebook groups
The savvy saver also recommends that fans of Asda join Facebook groups to keep in the know about the latest bargains in-store.
Eilish said: “I recommend joining the Latest Deals Facebook Group to find out about the latest deals and new launches in store.
“Every day, more than 250,000 deal hunters share their latest bargain finds and new releases.
“For example, recently a member shared a picture of Asda’s new Barbie range spotted in store.
“Another member shared the bargain outdoor plants she picked up, including roses for 47p, blackcurrant bushes for 14p and topiary trees for 14p.”