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The Sun
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
B&M bargain hunter reveals how to pick up £248 worth of items for just £22.80
A SAVVY shopper has revealed how they picked up a whopping £248 worth of goodies from B&M for just £22.80. The eagle-eyed bargain hunter shared their massive haul on social media, revealing how they used a free app to unlock hidden discounts. 3 3 In the now-viral clip, they explained how they scanned barcodes on items using the B&M app's built-in scanner and discovered shockingly low prices. Many of the deals were not even marked on the shelves. They kicked off the haul with a 50p air freshener, down from £3.48, and a keychain arcade game down from £10 to 50p. A trendy sunset lamp was also reduced from £8 to just 50p. But the real savings were found in the toy aisle, where the TikToker picked up heaps of cut-price finds including a Barbie Colour Reveal set, a Crayola paint station, tracing pads, and even Funko Pop gift sets, all for just £1 each. One of the biggest wins was a £25 item that scanned for just £1 at the till. They also picked up a £10 charger for just 50p. In total, they saved over £225, all thanks to the B&M scanner app. The savvy shopper who goes by @nostalgia.2000s1 on TikTok has posted a video explaining just how shoppers can use the scanning app to get money off their purchases. The tool allows shoppers to discover discounted items before the staff have even reduced them. B&M shopper rushes to buy energy-saving gadget scanning for £1 instead of £35 The scanner lets you see if the item's price is cheaper than advertised on the shop shelf. Products that are typically discounted are seasonal items and old stock that B&M is trying to shift, or they're labelled "big brands" and "big savings". The scanner is c free to use - you just need to download the B&M app. Retailers tend to reduce items like this to clear out seasonal stock or discontinued lines, often at specific branches. How to maximise your chance of finding a bargain The Sun has covered plenty of B&M scanner wins over the years, so we've picked up a few tricks or tips along the way. Here are some pointers to help you nab a deal: Check seasonal items: These are the items that are most likely to be reduced. So after Christmas, you'll want to be checking all the festive products. And after summer, you may find paddling pools and outdoor toys reduced. Scan reduced items: Even reduced items can be discounted even further when you check it with the B&M scanner. Visit more than one B&M: If you've got the time, it could pay to visit more than one B&M as stock availability and discounts will vary between branches. For example, we spoke to B&M shopper Chloe Louise who nabbed £860 worth of goods for £80 by visiting five stores in one day. Pick your day and time carefully: We've spoken to B&M haulers who claim the time and day you visit your local store does have an impact on how many bargains you'll find. There isn't a set formula for all stores, so try and visit at different times until you know when is best. Use Facebook groups: Keep an eye on what is likely to be reduced by joining B&M Facebook groups. For example, the B&M Bargains and More page has more than 274,000 members all posting deals. So while you might not find the exact same deals, it's definitely worth checking your local store. The reduced price shown on the app is what you'll pay at the till. Products typically discounted include leftover Christmas stock, discontinued toys and branded items B&M wants to shift. It's always wise to shop around too. Tools like Price Spy, and Google Shopping can help you compare prices across thousands of retailers. If you're lucky, you could bag a basketful of bargains – just like this savvy shopper. How to use the B&M scanner app Using the B&M app will help you bag plenty of bargains on your next shopping trip. The app is free and easy to use. Here's how you can join the bargain hunt. You'll first need to download the B&M app for free on any smartphone with an App Store or Google Play. Once you've installed it on your device, click on the option labelled "more" on the bottom, right-hand side of the app home page. You'll then find an option that says "barcode scanner". Click on this and you'll open a camera screen. Use the camera to hover over the barcode of the product you wish to check. If the price comes up as lower, take it to the cash desk and it will automatically scan at the lower price. You don't need to sign up for the B&M app to use the barcode scanner. What other deals are available at B&M? Bargain hunters have been flocking to B&M, desperate to get their hands on massively reduced homeware items. The items included a bedside table that was previously £45 but now scanning for £1. Elsewhere, B&M released a number of garden furniture, this included a Sienna double egg chair which retails for £250. It also released the Paris 2-Seater Pod Chair is on sale also priced at £250. Whilst you'll always land a good deal, B&M isn't the only place savvy shoppers will find great bargains. Last month, budget supermarket Aldi launched a gorgeous new garden must-have Decorative Table for just £14.99, perfect for creating your own Mediterranean retreat. As well as a cheaper alternative to the Karcher pressure washer by some £80. Argos has also slashed its prices on a massive range of outdoor and DIY essentials, with discounts of up to £60. Three weeks ago, Wilko knocked down prices on patio sets, lounge chairs and bistro sets. It's always worth having a look across different stores and comparing prices to make sure you're getting the best value for 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. 3
The Guardian
08-05-2025
- Business
- The Guardian
How Temu uses casino tactics to make us spend
Temu's deals feel like a game but behind the scenes the Chinese shopping app uses underhand psychological tactics known as 'dark patterns' to keep us spending. Temu was the most downloaded app in the UK, US, Australia and Canada at the beginning of last year. Neelam Tailor uncovers the tactics the shopping app borrows from casinos and gaming apps to manipulate shoppers, and explores the environmental, ethical and data privacy risks that come with those bargain hauls
