‘Great value!’ cries mum over ‘fidget toy’ advent calendar selling ‘for 50p per day’
PARENTS are rushing to get their children a fidget toy calendar from The Works that costs only 50p a day.
An eagle-eyed customer spotted the incredible advent calendar and told others about it on social media.
They took to the Extreme Coupon and Bargains Facebook group to share the find.
The savvy shopper revealed how they nabbed a Fidget Advent Calendar for only £12 – or 50p a day.
The post read: “For anyone who’s kids love fidget toys these advent calendars are in the works for £12.
“For 50p per day I didn’t think this was too bad (I bought one for about £20 last year) so this one’s definitely better value for money.
Many users tagged their friends and family to alert them of the incredible find – perfect for children in the run up to Christmas.
One user commented: “My son had one a few years ago. He really liked it.”
Another said: “My son would probably like this actually. Never sits still!”
Tagging a friend, someone commented: “She’ll love it!”
But others commented to tell that there is actually a similar calendar being sold in Home Bargains for £10 – £2 cheaper than The Works.
Another claims that there is similar too in Aldi for £10 too.
It’s always best to phone ahead to your local shop to check what they have available to avoid disappointment.
It always pays to compare prices so you know you’re getting the best deal.
Prices can also vary day to day and by what deals are on at the time, plus remember you might pay for delivery if you’re ordering online.
You can compare prices on platforms like Google Shopping.
Just 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 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 money on Christmas shopping
Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can save money on your Christmas shopping.
Limit the amount of presents – buying presents for all your family and friends can cost a bomb.
Instead, why not organise a Secret Santa between your inner circles so you’re not having to buy multiple presents.
Plan ahead – if you’ve got the stamina and budget, it’s worth buying your Christmas presents for the following year in the January sales.
Make sure you shop around for the best deals by using price comparison sites so you’re not forking out more than you should though.
Buy in Boxing Day sales – some retailers start their main Christmas sales early so you can actually snap up a bargain before December 25.
Delivery may cost you a bit more, but it can be worth it if the savings are decent.
Shop via outlet stores – you can save loads of money shopping via outlet stores like Amazon Warehouse or Office Offcuts.
They work by selling returned or slightly damaged products at a discounted rate, but usually any wear and tear is minor.