Boots shoppers rush to pick up £60 worth of Yankee Candles for under £30
SHOPPERS are rushing to Boots as it announced it's flogging a popular candle for almost half of its original price.
The cosmetics giant surprised buyers when it launched its massive sale a whole month before the official "Black Friday" one.
This includes selling a Yankee Candle Collection Gift set for £29.50 -almost half its original value of £60.
For the brand's fans, this is a serious reduction as candles are normally well over £50.
The festive serves as an affordable option for anyone looking to secure some early Christmas presents.
It includes a range of scented candles, each with their own unique smell.
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The aromas vary from black cherry and bayside cedar to sparkling cinnamon, and white spruce and grapefruit.
These are packaged in a quaint box - saving you time on wrapping.
The Star Gift deal has already been a hit with consumers, according to the chain's website.
One five-star reviewer wrote: "Beautiful Yankee candle gift set which I bought for a present. In a very nice presentation box."
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Another commented: "fantastic value for money!"
This comes as Boots slashed prices on a number of beauty and wellness products as part of its Black Friday sale.
You can get your hands on top designer fragrances - from YSL to Prada - for 25 per cent off the original price.
And for those not sure what to go for, the gift sets offer a cheap alternative with multiple different scents.
To find your nearest store head over to the Boots website.
Each store will have its own sales stock and these kinds of items tend to sell-out pretty quickly.
It's always worth phoning ahead to your local store to check how many they have available.
As always, make sure to have a shop around before you commit to a purchase to make sure you're always getting the best deal.
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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.