Aldi shoppers go wild for bargain slushie machine scanning for 50% less – and it’s perfect for DIY summer cocktails
ALDI shoppers are rushing to buy a bargain slushie machine that is perfect for making DIY summer cocktails.
The discounter has slashed the price of its Ambiano frozen drinks maker from £24.99 to £12.50 - a 50% discount.
A keen shopper spied the item in their local store and was thrilled at the price.
Posting the find to the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group, they said: "Aldi Runcorn £12.50. It does a good slushie too."
They shared a photo of their newly purchased frozen drinks maker in its box.
Fellow bargain hunters were quick to comment on the post and make plans to head to their nearest Aldi to bag one.
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One wrote: "I’ve got one and make ice lattes with mine."
Another said: "This is a great price."
A third commented: "I need this!!"
A fourth posted: "We put ice pops in ours. They are really good."
Aldi describes the ice maker as "perfect for making slushies, iced lattes, punch and cocktails".
It has two settings - fine and coarse - and has a safety locking lid.
It also comes with a three-year warranty.
A warranty is a guarantee from a retailer or manufacturer to repair or replace a faulty item within a certain time frame.
It's listed for £24.99 on the website, but unfortunately, you won't be able to buy it online but it is available in stores - or you can view it on the website.
However do bear in mind that when prices are reduced by this much it's usually in order for stores to clear excess stock, so availability will vary from store to store.
It's always best to phone ahead to your local shop to check what they have available to avoid disappointment.
You can find your nearest Aldi store using the locator tool on the website.
It always pays to compare prices so you know you're getting the best deal.
There are dozens of similar frozen drink makers listed online but for quite a bit more money.
John Lewis is selling a Ninja Creami Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Maker for £149.99 - reduced from £199.99.
The Range is seling a Neo Ice Crusher Slush Machine for £35.99.
While a Slush Puppie 9047 Slushie Machine at Robert Dyas will set you back £32.99.
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Prices can also vary day to day and by what deals are on at the time, plus remember you might pay for delivery if you're ordering online.
You can compare prices on platforms like Google Shopping.
How to bag a bargain
SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain…
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.