There’s no time like the present with our five tips on getting the best bargains — plus find out how to win £10,000
MONEY woes can be at their worst around Christmas.
But if you’re worried you’ve missed the best deals in the Black Friday sales, fear not — there’s still plenty of time to pick up a bargain.
Here are five tips, courtesy of online marketplace Paperclip, that can make your December pay cheque stretch that little bit further this Christmas.
- Whip out your loyalty card – Lots of us rack up loyalty points on things such as a Tesco Clubcard throughout the year but never spend them. Make sure you take advantage.
- Sell last year’s gifts online – It’s a way to raise cash by getting rid of unused and unwanted stuff. The better the condition the items are in, the more you’ll make.
- Become an exclusive member – Lots of big brands and fashion labels have membership clubs you can join to get the best deals. You can usually sign up for free online and it is a great way of keeping an eye on top discounts.
- Shop around – Even if you see something reduced in price, it always pays to compare prices elsewhere to make sure you’re getting a great deal.
- Shop second-hand – You can save a tidy sum on gifts for the family by avoiding the big retailers and buying your presents second-hand instead.
On some websites you can even haggle over the price to knock it down even more.
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YOU’LL be made up with this limited edition Create and Transform beauty set at Boots, which used to cost £70 but is now £35. It’s on sale until Thursday.
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Reader tip
DAVID WIEDEMANN from Birmingham says: “Throw all your loose pocket change into a jar. It’ll soon mount up and you can take it to the bank to exchange for notes.”
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Top Deal
POP along to Marks & Spencer this weekend and grab any of its wood-fire pizzas and a bottle of Conte Priuli Prosecco for just £10.
The deal is on until Tuesday.
Designer Double
PRICK up your ears – Aldi is selling a new range of wireless headphones for £16.99 and they look a lot like major brand Beats, below, which cost up to £249.99.
Jane's tip
DON’T be a doughnut – you can grab 12 Krispy Kreme treats for free if you buy a box of its classic, premium or original doughnuts from one of its stores. To get the deal, download a voucher from its website.
The offer expires tomorrow so you’ll have to be quick.
- PRICES correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.
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Win £10k for Xmas
HAVE yourself a merry Christmas with our festive competition.
The Sun is giving you the chance to win one of five prizes of £10,000 cash to pay for your dream Christmas.
Then collect ten Sun Savers codes by Tuesday, December 5.
Once you have ten codes you will be prompted to enter the competition.
The closing date is Monday, December 18.
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COLLECT TEN Sun Savers codes from the 18 printed in The Sun between Saturday, November 18 and Tuesday, December 5, 2017.
Last chance to join in is Monday, November 27.
Competition closes at 23:59 on Monday, December 18.
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Winners will be selected at random from all valid entries.
There will be FIVE winners of £10k only. Allow 28 days from entry closing for the draw to take place.
Winner will then be notified within seven days. No cash alternative to prize in whole or in part. Prize is non-transferable.
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Promoter is News Group Newspapers Ltd. Not open to staff of the Promoter and promotional partner or their families.
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