‘Bargain of my life!’ hails Tesco shopper as kids sport shoes scan at the tills for 4p – here’s how

A LUCKY Tesco shopper managed to nab the "bargain" of their life when they found a pair of kids sports shoes priced at just 4p.

The shockingly low price sent social media into a frenzy with many wondering how shoes were so cheap.

The shoes scanned for just 4p in store
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The shoes scanned for just 4p in store
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Tesco often reduces the prices of goods it considers 'old stock'Credit: Reuters

The pair of B Sports Shoes normally cost £13 but its price had been reduced by more than 99%.

A post of the staggering deal shared on Facebook amassed countless shocked reactions.

The post stated: "Bargain of [my] life, Tesco kids School trainers for 4p, original price £13.00."

Users were also quick to comment on the extraordinary offer.

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One said: "Well done on your bargain!"

But many also shared insight into why the price was so low.

One sharp commenter claimed: "Item at 4p are old stock and meant to be removed from shelves."

However, another said: "Shouldn’t have been sold.

"It’s meant to be for charity."

Tesco often reduces prices to 4p on goods that are considered 'old stock.'

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Just last month, a savvy shopper nabbed a two pack of boys long-sleeve shirts for just 4p.

The buyer said: "Found the bargain of the century in Tesco.

"It looks like all the boys long sleeve shirts now come in a pack of 3 (£5.50) however after rummaging through I found a pack of 2 (£3.50).

"When I got to the till I was charged a grand total of just 4p for the 2 pack.

"Looks like it’s old season stock so if you can find this colour packet you might get a bargain too!"

Two years ago, a post Christmas sale of old stock from Tesco saw countless items reduced to the 4p price tag.