Read our top tips on how to save on your Poundland shop and how to spot the real bargains from the not so good.
You might think Poundland is already cheap enough, but there are ways to make sure you bag a bargain every time you shop there.
Don’t be fooled by unusual sizes
To keep items priced at £1, many brands that are sold in Poundland are smaller versions of what you will find in a supermarket.
For instance, recently you could pick up a loaf of Warburtons Seeded Five Seed Batch Bread for £1 at Poundland. It looked like a great deal, until you realise that it is a 400g loaf, rather than the 800g size on offer for £1.50 at other retailers.
Similarly, with Kellogg’s cornflakes you can buy a 250g box for £1 at Poundland, but head to the supermarkets and you’ll get 500g and 750g boxes on offer for £1.75 and £1.98 respectively. If you are likely to use more, you'd end up better off with the bigger product from a normal supermarket!
You can still find some bargains though. We found Windolene 4 action system for glass and shiny surfaces was selling at Poundland for £1 for 500ml, while a 750ml bottle was on sale for twice the price at Tesco.
Check out the 'case deals'
Poundland offers a range of case deals, where you get a better deal from buying in bulk. For example, right now there is a Huggies Pure Baby Wipes case deal.
One pack of 56 baby wipes will cost you £1, but go for a case of 10 and it will only set you back £5.
To put that into context, a set of 12 packs at Asda would cost you £8, while at Sainsbury's a pack of 10 would cost you £6.50 at the moment.
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Only use the website if you are spending a lot!
Poundland now has its own online shop where you are able to buy all the usual stuff you love in your high street branch, still with the £1 price tag. There’s no minimum spend and delivery takes up to five days.
However, delivery is a pricey £4 a pop, unless you spend more than £50. So only use the website if you plan to spend that much!
Be open-minded about Poundland products
Don't be sniffy about Poundland's own range of products.
Poundland’s Make Up Gallery line was launched in October 2014, with women’s magazines Vogue and Cosmopolitan praising the range and stating it was comparable to some pricier cosmetics. Over 100 cosmetics products are included in the range, including foundations, mascaras, eyeshadows and lip glosses, all for just £1 each.
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Get your timing right
The stock is replenished every day and throughout the day. The best time visit is in the morning, as popular items will go quickly, so get in there early and bag a bargain!
Weekly sales
Special promotions and offers are available each week, whether you're shopping online or in store. These will cover two-for-one deals as well as a range of discounts across areas like fitness, fragrance & gifts and home & kitchen.
At the time of writing, there are two-for-one deals on 400ml of coconut milk and Fox's Viennese chocolate melts, while fitness deals include 1kg dumbbell weights for £3 and 16oz boxing gloves for £10 (down from £29.99).
When supermarkets work out cheaper
If you are determined to stick to branded products, then Poundland is often cheaper than the supermarkets. But if you are open to switching to own-brand labels, you may end up better off at Poundland.
For example, at the time of writing a Gillette Classic Sensitive Shaving Gel (200ml) will set you back £1 at Poundland, compared to anything from £1.50 to £2.10 at the nation's big supermarkets. But go for a supermarket's own version of sensitive shaving gel and you could pay as little as 85p.
Take a chance on the batteries
According to Poundland, one of its top-selling products is Kodak AA batteries.
Costing just £1 for a pack of 11, you can see why they are so popular. To put that into context, Asda's own AA batteries cost £3 for 10, while if you want to go for a brand like Duracell you'll be shelling out a whopping £5.50 for eight!
It's worth noting that opinion is divided on just how good the batteries are, with some claiming that they were used up within hours. But at that low price, they have to be worth a go.
Party time!
Poundland is a brilliant place to shop if you have a kids party on the horizon. For example, you can pick up 15 party bags for £1, as well as a host of party bag fillers, party cups and napkins, all for £1 each.
Sign up for the newsletter
As with many retailers, Poundland sends out regular email newsletters detailing the latest deals. So sign up and don't miss out on a bargain! There are plenty of competitions on the go too. For example, use the #FoundAtPoundland hashtag on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter and you could win £150 in vouchers to spend in store.
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