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‘Best savings of my life' says shopper who bagged stylish lamps for £9 instead of £98

‘Best savings of my life' says shopper who bagged stylish lamps for £9 instead of £98

The Sun6 days ago

A SHOPPER has shared how she bagged stylish lamps for £9 down from £98, saying it was "the best saving of my life".
Bargain hunter Debbie Smith shared the amazing Dunelm finds in the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group, leaving users blown away by the "amazing" deal.
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She bagged the Ardelia Table Lamp for just £4.50, down from £45, and the Elements Jaula Easy Fit Pendant Shade for £4.90, down from £49, from the popular homeware store.
Posting photos of the items to the Facebook group, she wrote: "Quite literally the best saving of my life at Dunelm today. £98 reduced to £9 for both... BUZZING."
Responding to the post, one Dunelm fan said: "Amazing saving well done!", while another praised the retailer for having "loads of bargains".
The Ardelia Glass Table Lamp is currently available on the Dunelm website for £45, in both champagne and emerald green.
The retailer describes it as "your home's next must-have", with a "gorgeous textured shade and attractive base".
Meanwhile, the Elements Jaula Easy Fit Pendant Shade is also available on the Dunelm website, on sale for £28, down from £35.
Other shoppers replied to the Facebook post with their own bargain finds. One shared an artificial plant they had picked up for £7.50 instead of £30.
Another customer found a £119 dressing table reduced to just £11.90, saying they were " so pleased" with the bargain.
A third posted: "I got some bedside units for £5 each instead of £119 each in my local one.
"Although they tried not to sell them to me at that price."
Dunelm shoppers are scrambling to their local store and their 'massive sale' kicks off with posh glasses for 89p and £8 gadgets to keep the Spring chill out
There are multiple offers to be found at Dunelm right now, and the homeware store is currently holding a huge garden furniture sale with up to 50% off.
Egg chairs, parasols, patio sets, and fire pits are among the items that have been discounted.
Another bargain to be found right now is a carry-on size suitcase that's perfect if you're planning on travelling this summer.
The Elements Hard Shell Suitcase is scanning for £21, down from £30.
Save on furniture at Dunelm
Dunelm often has sales and promotions offering up to 75% off, especially at certain times of the year.
It's worth keeping an eye out for seasonal sales, such as Black Friday and Boxing Day, to bag a bargain.
You can also check out the clearance page on the Dunelm website to find the latest discounts.
Cashback sites such as Quidco and TopCashback may also help you save by allowing you to earn money back on your spending.
You can also opt for free click-and-collect instead of home delivery to avoid being hit with extra fees.
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.

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