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I tried a viral hack promising to save hundreds on my B&M trolley but it was a con – it took 2 HOURS to save a tenner
Here, Senior Fabulous writer Yasmin Harisha puts the viral hack to the test
B&M has always been my go-to spot, especially when I need a bit of retail therapy.
Who doesn’t love a good bargain, right?
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For me, the perfect Saturday afternoon often involves a leisurely stroll around my local B&M, hunting for deals and indulging in a little retail joy.
It’s pretty clear I’m a fan, too.
Every time I scroll through TikTok, B&M hauls pop up, and that’s how I discovered their B&M app.
The app includes a handy barcode scanner that lets you check if an item has been discounted.
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People on social media were claiming they saved over £100 from a single shop, and I couldn’t believe it.
Even B&M themselves were saying to use the app to find hidden discounts.
So, I decided to give it a whirl and headed to my local B&M store.
It’s hard to find something that I don’t like in the store, so as soon as I got in, I started scanning everything.
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From the food aisle to the home section, the gardening bits and even pyjamas, I was scanning away.
However, I quickly started to lose momentum as I could barely find any discounts.
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I first found a makeup brush holder that cost £2 on the shelf, but on the app it was £1.
Then I came across a glass coffee mug which was £2, but on the app it came up as £1.50.
I also found a fancy white mirror in cream which was priced at £4 on the shelf, but was reduced to £2 on the app.
And that was about it for the home section.
Although I was happy with any sort of discount, I was disappointed with how little it was and how long it took me to come across it
Yasmin Harisha
After an hour of trying in that section, I took myself down to the Christmas decoration section, which is filled with sparkling goodies.
From baubles to lights and stockings, I was in heaven and really hoping for some big discounts.
But again, I was left disappointed, albeit I did get some discount though. I came across luxury sparkling baubles which had a sticker on them saying £5, but on the app it was £4.
Then 20 silver sparkling baubles priced at £5, but on the app they were £4.
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Also, I found a six-pack of baubles priced at £5 in the store, but they were £4 on the app.
Then a packet of nine large sparkling baubles priced at £12 in store, but they were £10 on the app.
I also came across a 20-pack of “Simply Christmas Luxury Baubles” in a blush colour which were priced £5 and on the app they were £4. Then a cute glitter bow that cost £4 in store, and £3 on the app.
All together that’s a total saving of £10.50, and that took me two hours to find.
I’d rather think of it as a nice surprise if a discount is there but not have high hopes.
Yasmin Harisha
Although I was happy with any sort of discount, I was disappointed with how little it was and how long it took me to come across it.
I wouldn’t recommend heading to B&M solely to look for discounts, but any discount is a good discount.
It’s worth downloading and testing it out on an item you are already buying, but I wouldn’t count on it.
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I’d rather think of it as a nice surprise if a discount is there but not have high hopes.
In the end, it’s all about finding those hidden gems – sometimes you strike gold, and other times, it’s just a bit of a treasure hunt.
5 things you didn't know about Home Bargains
- Home Bargains was founded by Tom Morris
- It's official name is TJ Morris Ltd but trades as Home Bargains
- The first store was opened in Liverpool in 1976
- Around 30% of the stores range comprises clearance lines
- There are 575 stores nationwide
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