M&S shoppers are rushing to buy a popular Oodie dupe scanning for £4 instead of £20.
The posh retailer has slashed the price of a Teddy Fleece hooded blanket that’s ideal for keeping you toasty on colder nights.
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One shopper posted the find, which they found in their local store in Colchester, Essex, on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group.
Fellow bargain hunters have been quick to comment on the post saying how it’s perfect for vulnerable or elderly people.
One said: “I’ve bought my 83-year-old dad three of these.
“He used to wrap himself in a blanket but now loves toddling round the house cozy in his hoodies.”
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Another commented: “They are brilliant I have mobility issues and have one myself. They are so lovely and warm and soft too.”
Meanwhile, a third added: “A good idea for older people.”
If you don’t live near Colchester and fancy one of the £4 hooded blankets, it’s worth calling your local branch to see if they have any in stock at that price.
Remember you can find your nearest M&S branch by using the store locator tool on its website.
We had a look online but M&S doesn’t appear to have this brand on its website.
It has slashed prices on a host of kids oversized warm hoodies though, with prices starting from just £5.50.
Of course, as is the case with any product, always shop around to ensure you’re getting the best price for it.
The Trolley website is useful for comparing prices on supermarket products.
Meanwhile, you can use price comparison websites like Price Spy and PriceRunner which scans prices across a wider pool of retailers.
You can always use the Shopping/Product tab on Google to quickly scan the internet as well.
We used this tab to see if any other retailers are selling an oversized adult hooded blanket for less than £4, but couldn’t find any.
Dunelm has one on its website for £11.20 while Online Home Shop is also selling one for £8 down from £15.
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Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with.
Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks.
Sales are when you can pick up a real steal.
Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on.
Sign up to mailing lists and you’ll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too.
When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use vouchercodes.co.uk and myvouchercodes.co.uk are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer.
Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. Trolley.co.uk app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping.
Bargain hunters can also use B&M’s scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out.
And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you’ll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.
How to stay warm for less
Start by warming yourself up rather than the room itself.
We tested a heated gillet and worked out it could save you hundreds of pounds on your energy bills.
Electric blankets can be fitted to your bed to keep you warm overnight too, costing just pennies to run per hour.
Heated throws are ideal if you’re looking to keep warm on the sofa while watching your favourite TV show too.
You don’t have to buy gadgets that need powering up either.
A classic water bottle is one of the oldest tricks in the book for keeping warm without blasting on the central heating.
Dunelm has cut prices on some in its latest clearance sale, with prices starting from just £1.25.
Or, you can use draught excluders to keep any heat from your home locked in for longer.
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