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Bargain hunters rushing to Sports Direct to buy holiday essential that's half-price and perfect for summer

Bargain hunters rushing to Sports Direct to buy holiday essential that's half-price and perfect for summer

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BARGAIN hunters are rushing to their nearest Sports Direct to grab a holiday essential, scanning for just half-price and perfect for summer.
Holiday-goers are raving about a top-of-the-shelf suitcase which has had its price slashed in half.
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T Luggage Soft Shell Luggage 'The Census' selling for £44.99 - £40 off the original price
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The essential item can be bought via Sports Direct's website
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The IT Luggage Soft Shell case is now just £44.99 at Sports Direct — a whopping £40 off the original price.
Dubbed "The Census", this suitcase boasts a ribbed design on the front panel made of EVA.
It's made from a rubber-like material that's soft, flexible, and said to offer "great protection for your things".
Customers can choose from three sizes:
Large: 81 x 49 x 29cm, 102L, 3.26kg
Medium: 71 x 44 x 26cm, 70L, 2.92kg
Cabin: 55 x 35.5 x 21.5cm, 35L, 2.46kg
The bargain was shared on the popular LatestDeals website, where eager shoppers left several comments hoping to snap up the discounted item.
One user wrote: "What a fantastic offer all this luggage for such a great price or offer my holidays in the summer.
"I will definitely be getting some of these."
"My last suitcase broke, so this is good timing," commented another.
This shopper added: "I believe it is a really good deal indeed. Thank you very much for your sharing."
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"Great price I am looking at replacing some of my cases but was going to wait till the end of the summer to see if I can get a bargain," a third said.
LatestDeals warns that the IT Luggage Soft Shell bargain may no longer be available in stores — but it's still on sale for £44.99 on the Sports Direct website.
It comes after Asda shoppers raced to the aisles to nab a huge six-person tent that's been marked down by a whopping £85.
A shopper shared the bargain on Extreme Couponing and Bargains and astonished Facebook users are rushing to snap up the camping gear.
She wrote: "ASDA BARGAIN! If you're like me and you're after a bargain for camping, £115 down to £29.75!
"Can't wait to use it! Storm just wanted to model it for you all."
The adorable post featured her black cat perched on top of the holdall that contains the huge six-person tent.
It's manufactured by Asda's Ozark Trail brand, which has several other-sized tents up for grabs on the retailer's website.
It comes with a storage bag, guy ropes and pegs, making the cut-price tent an absolute steal.
One person penned: "Need to find an Asda with tents in stock", while an unfortunate customer lamented: "We paid full price!"
Another comment helpfully divulged: "Chesterfield store had about 2/3 this afternoon."
This follows Tesco fans racing to get their hands on a holiday essential, scanning for just half the price.
And here are six tips for keeping down costs on a last-minute holiday.

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