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SHOPPERS were flocking to Dunelm to get their hands on an item scanning for a fraction of the marked price.
The elora stripe green 100% cotton duvet cover and pillowcase set was bought for only £3.50 despite being priced at £14.
Dunelm fans were quick to comment on the offer, posted on hotdeals.uk.
One user wrote: "Woohoo! A Dunelm deal locally in stock for me."
The soft cotton set is designed with a button to keep your bedding secure to keep you warm during these chilly winter nights.
With a striped print on one side and a gingham pattern on the other, there are multiple ways this bedding bargain can by styled.
For £3.50 shoppers were able to go home with a duvet and two matching pillowcases.
That works out as less than £1.17 per item.
The deal sparked such interest the bedding quickly went out of stock in many Dunelm stores, much to the dismay of multiple keen customers.
Bargains are snapped up quickly and items are often reduced when there are just a few left in stock to clear shelves for new season items,
That means it's likely a rare find, but it could still be worth checking your nearest store.
You can find your closest branch using the store locator tool on the Dunlem website.
For those gutted that they missed out on the cheapest bedding, there are still chances to bag a bargain at the popular homeware store.
There are a few things sneaky shoppers can do to get discounts all year round.
If you check out the shop's "Returns Outlet" page on the website there is often a range of discounts and deals.
All these products have been bought by customers but then returned to the retailer, but are always in good nick.
The only thing missing from these items is the box.
Another way to hunt down a deal at Dunelm is by visiting one of their outlet stores.
Shoppers can grab discounts worth up 70% at some of the outlet stores, with the items still in perfect condition.
Dunelm describes them as: "Practically perfect pieces at irresistible prices."
For those looking to give their home a winter make-over there are already some Black Friday deals popping up on the Dunelm website:
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.
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.
Here are some that we recommend:
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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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