Huge Barbie sale at major supermarket that shoppers are rushing to buy for Christmas presents
The deal was found in Morrisons stores across the UK and includes a range of Barbie goodies for just £2.50, down from £5.
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Among the discounted items are Barbie dolls, Barbie water bottles, and a Dreamhouse -themed stationery set — perfect for early festive shopping.
One delighted customer shared the find on Facebook, writing:
'Bargain spotted in Morrisons: half-price Barbie dolls.'
The post quickly racked up comments, with excited fans tagging friends and family to spread the word.
One user wrote: 'If you see any, please grab some for the bean and her friends birthday.'
Another added: 'My daughters would love these.'
Others praised the supermarket for offering a bit of relief during the cost-of-living crisis, saying small discounts like this make a big difference.
One mum wrote: 'Honestly, this is brilliant — Barbie stuff can be so expensive, and my little girl loves it.'
But while customers are praising the Barbie sale, Morrisons is facing backlash over changes to its delivery charges.
From 14 July, the supermarket has introduced a £3 surcharge for home delivery orders under £40 — a jump from the previous £25 minimum spend.
The fee does not apply to customers who have a delivery pass.
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One shopper fumed on X: 'Great. @Morrisons was the one that I relied on as someone by themself. I was doing £25 home deliveries without extra charges.
"Now these are changing terms. Not everyone can/needs to spend £40 minimum.'
Another added: 'Struggling to make ends meet and now I find this. Bit of a slap in the face really.'
Martyn James, a consumer expert, called the move unfair: 'Introducing charges like this might seem small, but for people struggling to make ends meet, they really can have a huge impact.'
He warned the change could hit older people, those with disabilities, and families working to tight budgets who rely on online shopping to manage expenses.
Rival supermarket Waitrose has also changed its delivery options, introducing a paid delivery pass after a successful trial.
Without it, shoppers now pay between £2 and £4 per slot.
Morrisons has also raised eyebrows by putting festive treats on shelves in the middle of summer.
A new Gingerbread Flavour Maltesers Reindeer has appeared in stores — and it's dividing opinion.
One Facebook user posted: 'Gingerbread Flavour Malteasers Reindeer spotted online at Morrisons.'
Reactions were mixed. One fan wrote: 'mmmmmmm,' while others said it was far too early for Christmas chocolate.
Another added: 'Can we at least get through summer first?'
Still, for families keen to spread out the cost of Christmas, early deals on toys and treats may come as a welcome surprise.
I'm a Barbie expert – the 10 most valuable dolls worth up to £8,000, exact features to look for
THE Barbie movie reignited a love for the famous doll - but are your old toys collecting dust in the attic worth a fortune?
The film starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling hit theatres last year.
Old Barbies can command high prices for collectors. So how do you know if you're sitting on a goldmine?
'Barbie dolls that are part of limited edition or special edition collections tend to have a high value,' doll and toy expert Simon Farnworth told The Sun.
He's been collecting Barbies since the late 90s and runs Simon's Collectibles (dollstoysngifts.co.uk), an online shop for adult toy and doll collectors.
Simon added: 'These dolls often feature unique designs, are collaborations with celebrities, or commemorate significant events – for example, the 2019 Gold label Ziggy Stardust themed David Bowie Barbie, which originally sold for around £50, can command over £300 now.'
Barbie collaborations with renowned fashion designers and brands – such as Christian Dior, Versace, or Vera Wang – are also highly sought after by collectors.
'A recent example of this is the recent collaboration between Barbie and artist Mark Ryden, released exclusively on the Barbie Creations website last year," he said.
"The Pink Pop Barbie Mark Ryden x Barbie Doll has already doubled in value.'
Vintage Barbie dolls – made between 1959 and 1972 – can fetch eye-watering prices.
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