From buying identical items, to skipping the annual Black Friday mayhem with handy hacks - we run down all of the best ways to get the most out of your shop
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THINK you know all you need to about shopping in Argos? Well, think again.
Despite being on the high street for an impressive 46 years we've got a few less known tricks up our sleeve to help you save time and money.
In fact, Argos' transition from solely being on the high street to online shopping powerhouse has been a straight rise to the top.
Currently, the retailer is the UK's third most popular website, with around a billion hits and 120 million transactions every year.
With 60,000 products and over 850 stores, there are plenty of items to choose from.
But how do you make sure you're getting a real deal? We explain.
Shoppers often make the mistake of going for expensive items made by big brand names but often you can pick up a bargain if you go to the high street.
For example, this floral bedding set below costs £17 at Argos, while a similar one from Laura Ashley costs up to £70.
It's worth checking more than one shop if you've got a certain style of furniture in mind too.
This £179 armchair at Argos looks a lot like a a similar one from Made which costs £750.
Obviously, we're not trying to say they are the same quality but who is going to know where they are from once they're in your living room.
![Made's [right] looks almost identical to Argos' budget version of an armchair](http://mcb777.site/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/RR-COMP-argos-vs-made1.jpg?strip=all&w=750)
It's important to ALWAYS compare prices to make sure you really are bagging a bargain.
Websites like allow you to compare prices of products from over 3,000 shops, so it makes most sense to shop around before committing to one store.
If you're in an Argos branch you could do it on your mobile phone before you buy the item.
If you’re an eBay shopper who finds it inconvenient to wait at home for parcels, you can arrange to have the parcel delivered to your nearest Argos.
You can select which store you’d like it delivered to when you check out, and you’ll receive an email confirmation code when it arrives.
Customers can also get their Argos shop sent to Sainsbury’s supermarkets and convenience stores across the country.
And they have 180 collection points so hopefully you won't get stuck trying to find a place near you.
If you need extra discounts, you don't need to go far.
Head over to the to check if there are discounts or deals on what you want to buy - before you shop.
We spotted a great deal on Nixon DSLR camera, which has £50 off.
Check whenever you shop, as Argos refreshes their deals regularly.
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The Argos website has a clearance section, where you can get deals and discounts on everything from toys to TVs and laptops.
For example, a digital microscope that retails for £109.99 is now just £34.99, a saving of £75.
Argos also offers regular discounts, such as £10 off your next shop when you spend over £100.
That means if you’re planning on buying two items worth £100 or more each, it could be worth buying in two separate transactions to get additional savings.
There’s nothing more frustrating than losing your remote control or breaking the cutlery basket in your dishwasher but did you know that Argos has a dedicated on its website where you can get a new one.
You can also buy spare parts and cables for your gardening tools, oven, vacuum cleaner, power tools and more.
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