Why you need to start toy hauls for Christmas today – one savvy shopper shows where to snap up Star Wars figures for 1p
However, a shopper has revealed how they made a huge dent in their shopping list thanks to a toy sale at Sainsbury's - with some items down to 1p.
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A mum showed off her whopping haul from the Sainsbury's sale
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She picked up £2 Nina Turtles plush toys as part of her Christmas shopping
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Shopper Sam wrote on the Facebook group
'I have started my Christmas shopping.'
They shared the huge haul of presents they walked away with for a discounted price - and they looked like they'd keep kids very happy indeed.
The best discount they found was Star Wars figures down to just a penny.
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The bargain hunter added: 'Everything was marked on the shelf apart from the 1p Star Wars but I was using the scanner so thought I would check.'
The shopper also snapped up some Ninja Turtles plush toys, and showed how they had picked up three different characters.
These were just £2 in the sale, and could be ideal for stocking fillers.
She wrote: 'Gutted they didn't have all four but they had duplicates left.'
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They also got some Hot Wheels Colour Revealing toys that looked like they would be a big hit for car enthusiasts.
These were down to just £3.50 in the supermarket sale - and she had found them in the Cheshire Oaks shop.
Home Bargains is selling a 'fantastic aquarium' and rainbow sprinkler for cheap - it's great for the warmer weather
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She was excited to find 1p Star Wars figures in the Sainsbury's sale
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CLOTHES SALE
We recently shared how Sainsbury's has launched a huge baby clothes sale and some of the products cost just 90.
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Sainsbury's has a massive collection of clothes, available through its fashion brand Tu.
Their babywear is particularly popular and the supermarket has slashed the price of many of its products as part of a massive sale.
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The brand is selling adorable leggings for just £1.50
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The My First Holiday T-shirt is perfect for summer vacations
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Its collection of bibs - which can read 'I love you mummy' or 'daddy' - now cost just £1.50, after a 50 per cent price reduction.
However, some products now cost even less than that.
The My First Holiday T-shirt is perfect for vacations with your baby and costs just 90p.
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Other products in the sale include animal themed leggings, which come in a variety of colours and designs.
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The blue leggings have
The leggings, which can also have apple designs on them, cost £1.50.
How to save money on Christmas shopping
Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can save money on your Christmas shopping.
Limit the amount of presents
- buying presents for all your family and friends can cost a bomb.
Instead, why not organise a Secret Santa between your inner circles so you're not having to buy multiple presents.
Plan ahead
- if you've got the stamina and budget, it's worth buying your Christmas presents for the following year in the January sales.
Make sure you shop around for the best deals by using price comparison sites so you're not forking out more than you should though.
Buy in Boxing Day sales
- some retailers start their main Christmas sales early so you can actually snap up a bargain before December 25.
Delivery may cost you a bit more, but it can be worth it if the savings are decent.
Shop via outlet stores -
you can save loads of money shopping via outlet stores like Amazon Warehouse or Office Offcuts.
They work by selling returned or slightly damaged products at a discounted rate, but usually any wear and tear is minor.
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