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The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I took a risk and bought a bed from Shein for under £300 – it even has a LED headboard but assembling it was a nightmare
The online Chinese retailer is known to be the place to grab bargain buys. Usually, people order small home accessories or clothes, but one woman decided to take a massive risk and order furniture from Shein. 2 2 Shaks took to social media after ordering the bed online for £269.99 to show people what had arrived. Many people have had issues after ordering from the site, like one woman whose curtains arrived and were just inches long. But it didn't put Shaks off ordering the bed. When it finally arrived, it came in numerous boxes and it was a struggle to assemble. She said: "Okay, so I bought a bed from Shein so you don't have to. "Well, to start off with, it was confusing. The instructions, why? The Shein manufacturer needs to redo them because we had to undo, start again about three, four times." However, once she finally got the hang of the instructions, it was 'alright'. The luxe-looking bed came in beige faux leather and had storage baskets underneath. But that's not all, the headboard had a built-in phone charger as well as LED lights to set the mood. Once it was built and she was able to control the light system, Shaks was left seriously impressed. I bought a Shein sofa - it arrived in a single box & took 72 hours to 'inflate' The Shein buyer had waited to buy a mattress to make sure the bed frame was exactly what she ordered. She added: "I can honestly say you can buy your bed from Shein. "You can soon buy a house and land and car and babies on Shein. "It even comes with LED lights, yeah, go and get your bed, girls and boys." Shak gave viewers an update four months later on how the bedframe held up and she still loved the bargain buy. "It's still standing, it's firm, and it's strong," she added. The clip quickly went viral on her TikTok account @ shaks6 with over 20 million views. People couldn't believe the bed worked out and took to the comments to share their surprise. One person wrote: "Buying a bed from Shein is crazy." What is Shein and is it legit? Shein is an online-only fast-fashion retailer, based out of China, that has become a number one shopping destination for many around the world. The company was valued at $66billion in 2023, dwarfing that of popular high street brands Zara and H&M. The fashion retailer was founded in late 2008, by entrepreneur and marketing specialist Xu Yangtian, also known as Chris Xu. Shein is a legitimate selling website and is not a phishing scam. But you may receive a disappointing order or run into shipping issues if you order from the site, according to reviews. There have been swathes of quality complaints, which makes sense when looking at the price tag. "Don't tempt me," penned a third. Meanwhile a fourth said: "I didn't actually think you could buy a legit bed." "I like the fact you're a risk taker lol,' claimed a fifth. Someone else added: 'Crazyyy, I thought it'd be a scam that's better than my bed from The Range."
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Big W brings back its massive toy sale with up to 50 per cent off - here are the top items expected to sell out
Big W has launched its annual toy sale, with shoppers racing into stores to grab best-selling items. The retailer's 'Big Whopping Toy Sale' features more than 500 popular toys with prices slashed - making it the perfect time for budget-conscious parents to start their Christmas shopping early for their kids. With prices on some of the hottest toys - including brands like LEGO, Barbie, Hot Wheels and Bluey - reduced by more than 50 per cent, Aussie shoppers have already shared their excitement about stocking up on bargain buys. 'Get ready - time to do that Christmas lay-by for the kids,' read one comment on the Big W Mum's Facebook page. 'I can't wait for this,' added another. Speaking to FEMAIL, Big W's Chief Toy Buyer Christine Faulkner has highlighted this year's predicted best-selling toys and the best discounted items to look out for. For toy car lovers, the Hot Wheels City Ultimate T-REX Transporter is tipped to be a great pick-up following a huge price reduction from $119 to $59. The T-REX transporter has the ability to 'gobble' and 'haul' over 20 toy cars at once, and is enhanced by lights and sounds – including glowing eyes and chomping noises. Parents' of dinosaur-obsessed kids will also want to check out the Jurassic World Chaos Theory All-Out Attack T-REX Figure, now priced at $40, offering a $49 saving. Inspired by the Jurassic World: Chaos Theory movie, the battery-powered action figure springs to life with roaring sounds while thrashing its neck and chomping its teeth. An under $20 bargain buy that's sure to delight Barbie fans is the Barbie Party Unboxed Pet Birthday Surprise, which has been reduced by more than half price to $19. The perfect birthday gift, this lucky-dip style of toy contains '10 surprises in one package' – including one of three Barbie dolls: Birthday Bows, Shimmerin' Hearts or Party Stars. Ms Faulkner also highlighted mega savings on a toy from the iconic Furby range in the Furby Tie Dye Interactive Toy, marked down from $100 to $49. The electronic plush toy adorably responds to voice commands and physical interaction, with one five-star review describing it as a 'blast from the past'. For the littlies, timeless children's toy brand Fisher Price's Little People Ultimate Gift Set has been marked down to $69. The farm-themed set offers hours of playtime fun with interactive playsets, vehicles, figurines, animals and accessories – all perfect for small hands and designed to encourage early learning. Toddler parents' will also want to check out the Toniebox Playtime Puppy Starter Set, which is an audio system that plays children's songs and is built to withstand both snuggles and rough play. The pricey gadget has been reduced to $149, with one gushing review from a 'toddler mum' describing it as their 'saviour'. 'My toddler is obsessed with it, uses it to dance daily or relax for quiet time!' they added. Finally, bigger kids and grown-ups-who-are-kids-at-heart will want to check out the large-scale LEGO projects included in the sale. Both the LEGO Technic Ferrari SF-24 F1 Car and the LEGO Technic 2 Fast 2 Furious Nissan Skyline GT-R have been each knocked down by 20 bucks, respectively priced at $249 and $179. Meanwhile, the LEGO Disney Classic Angel 784 piece kit from the Lilo & Stitch movies has been marked down from $99 to $79. For those that love a LEGO challenge, these bigger construction sets have all been discounted. From L-R: LEGO Technic Ferrari SF-24 F1 Car $249, LEGO Disney Classic Angel $79 and the LEGO Technic 2 Fast 2 Furious Nissan Skyline GT-R $179 Ms Faulkner said shoppers would be pleased see 'some of the classic brands, from LEGO to Barbie and Hot Wheels' featured in this year's sales and anticipated to be among the biggest sellers. 'If it's building, collecting or adventuring, there's a toy on the list to pique every kind of interest,' she told FEMAIL. Budget-conscious shoppers planning ahead for Christmas also have the option of snapping up the toy sale bargains early by utilising the store's lay-by option. The mass retailer offers $3 extended lay-by, which enables customers to pay off purchases over 21 weeks. Lay-by purchased toys are then stored at the shop, with collection only required by November 7, 2025. Ms Faulkner described the lay-by option alongside the reduced toy sale prices as 'the ultimate parent hack.' 'Customers can budget ahead of the Christmas rush by starting their shopping in June and paying off their purchases throughout the year with our extended 21 week lay-by option, making it easier than ever to shop big without splurging all at once,' she said.
