SCHOOL SAVING
‘They are lush!’ praise The Works shoppers over £1 football stationery perfect for the back to school shop
The item might appeal to a few dads out there too
PARENTS on the lookout for back to school steals have described a range of football-themed stationery as "lush".
The Works is selling a set of soccer-themed stationery that has caught the eye of some shoppers.
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The Facebook group shared the bargain deal stating: "Football Stationery From £1 At The Works."
Parents were quick to rush to the comments and share the deal.
One mum said on social: "Look at these!"
A second commented: "Fold out stationery set online."
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Another pointed out the bits could be perfect for Christmas and posted: "Stocking fillers!"
A fourth wrote: "Need to go in, footy things!"
While a fifth said: "Love it all!"
The retro-style items might also appeal to dads who want to remind themselves of their schooldays.
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The discount chain sells value gifts, arts, crafts, toys, books and stationery.
Now is the prime time to pick up your back to school essentials as many retailers will have deals on.
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We had a look online and couldn't find any items for less than a £1.
The Range is selling a football-themed notebook for £1.99, while Amazon has various items for just over a quid.
Always remember to shop around when buying something like this as well as you might find it cheaper elsewhere.
You can use websites like Price Spy and Trolley to compare prices on thousands of products across different retailers.
The Google Product tab is helpful for running a quick scan across the internet too.
Elsewhere, The Works they are selling a dirt-cheap gadget that helps with keeping cool in hot weather.
PlayWorks Mist Spray Fans are on offer for just £2.49 and are 20 per cent off on The Works website.
The fans come in yellow, pink and blue and have a water tank below the fan which uses a pump.
This means not only does the owner benefit from the cooling air stream but also a refreshing spray of cold water.
Last year Pifco water mist spray fans hit the shelves of Home Bargains and cost just £1.99.
One shopper posted a photo of the find on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group.
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She said: "Water Mist Spray Fan JUST £1.99 at Home Bargains..."
Others responded quickly to the find with one person saying: "I've had them before, they're really good."
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 and are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer.
Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. 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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