
Shoppers rave over '10/10′ Dyson tower fan dupe that will keep you cool for a fraction of the price – it's £250 cheaper
BARGAIN FIND Shoppers rave over '10/10′ Dyson tower fan dupe that will keep you cool for a fraction of the price – it's £250 cheaper
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SHOPPERS are raving about a Dyson tower fan dupe that Lidl's bringing back to stores this week.
The budget supermarket's Silvercrest tower fan is back in stores this Thursday, July 10.
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The Silvercrest tower fan costs £69.99
At just £69.99, it's a bargain alternative to a Dyson – £250 cheaper – and a firm favourite with shoppers.
Last available in June, the fan comes with three speed settings, an oscillation function, and a remote control – a great choice for staying cool on a budget.
With summer temperatures rising, the budget-friendly fan has become a hot topic online – praised not only for its price but for performance too.
One shopper, who picked up the hot weather gadget last month gave it a rating of 10/10 on TikTok and said: "I'm obsessed.
"It's quiet, powerful and so aesthetic - for a fraction of the price."
Another shopper said on Facebook: "It's brilliant. We have a big one and a small one."
A third said: "I've got the big one and it's really good."
If something at Lidl catches your eye, make sure to head to your local store quickly – stock is limited, and once it's gone, it's gone.
You can find your closest Lidl supermarket by visiting lidl.co.uk/c/store-finder/s10023098.
The Silvercrest fan not the only Lidl dupe shoppers are loving from budget supermarket.
Watch Dyson's Hot+Cool air-purifying fan in action – including 'sleep' mode
The Silvercrest Air Fryer, priced at £49.99, has been hailed as a cheaper alternative to the £200 Ninja version.
The Monsieur Cuisine Smart, at £399.99, is a fan favourite and often compared to the high-end Thermomix which can cost more than £1,000.
The Silvercrest Cordless Vacuum, on sale for £59.99, has drawn comparisons to the Dyson V8, with many praising its strong suction and lightweight design.
Meanwhile, the Livarno Home LED Mirror for £39.99 is also getting noticed, offering a sleek look and built-in lighting similar to expensive designer models.
When shopping Lidl's special deals, it's always a good idea to compare prices with other retailers to ensure you're getting the best value.
You can use online tools like Trolley.co.uk or Google Shopping to help with this.
Prices can vary depending on the model, size, and retailer, so comparing options is essential before making a decision.
Lastly, remember that a deal is only worthwhile if you genuinely need the product.
Buying something just because it's on offer doesn't necessarily mean you're saving money.
How to compare prices to get the best deal
JUST because something is on offer, or is part of a sale, it doesn't mean it's always a good deal.
There are plenty of comparison websites out there that'll check prices for you - so don't be left paying more than you have to.
Most of them work by comparing the prices across hundreds of retailers.
Here are some that we recommend: Google Shopping is a tool that lets users search for and compare prices for products across the web. Simply type in keywords, or a product number, to bring up search results. Price Spy logs the history of how much something costs from over 3,000 different retailers, including Argos, Amazon, eBay and the supermarkets. Once you select an individual product you can quickly compare which stores have the best price and which have it in stock. Idealo is another website that lets you compare prices between retailers. All shoppers need to do is search for the item they need and the website will rank them from the cheapest to the most expensive one. CamelCamelCamel only works on goods being sold on Amazon. To use it, type in the URL of the product you want to check the price of.
How can I save money when shopping at Lidl?
Lidl reduces items at the start of the day, and the best deals can be found between 7am and 8am, when most stores open.
Shoppers can often find cooked meats, salmon fillets and breads reduced by 30% or more.
Not only does Lidl have its own range of reasonably priced alcohol, it also has its own knock-offs of branded favourites – so say cheers to its bargain booze.
Everyone knows about the "Middle of Lidl" – it's here where you'll find a load of random stuff you didn't realise you needed, at decent prices.
But if you are hoping to avoid spending more than you planned, you can check what will be in the "Middle of Lidl" on the supermarket's website in advance.
The Middle of Lidl is refreshed every Thursday and Sunday.
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