Tesco shoppers race to grab heated Oodie dupe scanning for £6.25 instead of £26
SHOPPERS are racing to Tesco to snap up the popular Oodie dupe that's scanning for £6.25 instead of £26.
For those wanting to stay warm and snuggle up this winter without cranking up the heating, you'll want to get to your nearest Tesco as quickly as possible.
Savvy shoppers praised Australian brand Oodie for keeping them warm with its wearable blankets, but Tesco is selling a dupe which now costs a fraction of the price.
Martin Lewis recommended on Money Saving Expert that investing in a wearable blanket is a simple but smart way to save money on increasing energy bills.
This saw many Brits flock to buy an Oodie, a brand that’s known for its soft and cosy hoodies.
But the Tesco Silentnight Snugsie Heated Oversized Hoodie is scanning for just £6.25 instead of £26.
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Shoppers are going crazy over it and it's not just because it's comfortable and 'cuddly'.
The hoodie also heats up and is USB powered.
One user posted: "My heating system has failed and I find myself living in my hoodie and keeping cosy, with the added benefit of the savings on the gas bill."
Another added: "Its mega big and comfy very warm . Quality and feel is what i wanted . So good i bought 4 for the family"
While a third delighted shopper deemed it an "unexpected saviour", giving it a five star rating.
It's clear people are going wild over this bargain buy.
At the minute, it is completely out of stock online, however shoppers are spotting this cosy gem in-stores.
One customer spotted the hoodie in the Woolwell Plymouth store.
You can find your nearest Tesco store using the online store locator tool.
How does it compare?
It's always worth looking across different stores to compare prices so you know you're getting the best deal.
The original Oodie retails for £65 but unlike the Silentnight dupe, it isn't heated.
Amazon offers the OHS Electric Heated Hoodie for £24.99 with free UK delivery.
For those obsessed with the heated Hoodie, you can also splash out on the £59.00 Navaris Electric Blanket, which is floor length and has sleeves so is bound to keep yoou warm and cosy.
The Navaris Hoodie has been discounted from £68 and is also available on Amazon.
Debenhames is also selling a version.
The Sienna Electric Hoodie Blanket is available at Debenhams for £37 and qualifies for free home delivery.
For those hoping to strike a bargain, Online Home Store has just the hoodie.
The OHS Adults Heart Print Heated Blanket is currently on sale from £29 to just £13.
Though shoppers should be aware of the £3.95 delivery fee.
It seems Tesco's £6.25 offer is the cheapest on the market.
But those looking to snap up the bargain dupe will have to act fast as the offer is part of a limited sale and will soon run out.
Tesco shoppers should also keep their eyes open for other savvy deals.
The Silentnight yours and mine electric blanket was spotted at the supermrket by an eagle-eyed shopper discounted by a massive 43.75%.
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.
Whilst these heated gadgets could help you avoid cranking up the heater, saving you money on bills, it's important to know there is help available.
Over-50s and those vulnerable to health risks should not go without heating as millions could risk heart attacks or serious infections by turning the heating down to save money.
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There are lots of ways to get help with electricity and heating bills this year.
And, if you've been shivering your way through the latest cold spell you may even be able to get a free blanket from your energy provider.