Asda shoppers race to clear shelves of cosy home essentials scanning for just 37p
SHOPPERS are racing to their nearest Asda branch to clear the shelves of home essentials scanning for just 37p.
A savvy customer posted their bundle of bargains that they bought from the discount supermarket chain on the Facebook group, Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group.
Among the home essentials in the post were glue sticks, which they bagged for just 37p after the price was cut from 75p.
The bargain hunter also revealed that she bought a Lilo and Stitch duvet set for £4, reduced by 50 per cent, and a Cool Touch Duvet set with two pillowcases for just £2.70 after its price was slashed from £6.75.
The Asda shopper secured sheet covers reduced by 50 per cent from £5 to a mere £2.50.
In the customer's bundle was a Little Mermaid-themed blanket that they snapped up for just 75p along with a Barbie Inspired notebook for £1.25, slashed from £2.50.
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The savvy shopper purchased a Boules set and a Swim ring each costing £1.25 from the discount retailer.
Their haul also included a set of pens for £1.50 and a Nightmare Before Christmas bath sheet for £3, which was reduced by 50 per cent.
The bargain hunter wrote in the caption: "Early morning visit to Asda Thurmaston Leicestershire as needed to kill some time whilst our daughter was at gymnastics.
"So many bargains."
Their post received hundreds of likes and comments from fellow shoppers eager to see if their local branches had the same discounted items.
One user said: "If anybody goes and sees any stitch bedding at this price I would happily pay postage."
"This is my local store and I never find anything like this," cried another shopper.
While a third commented: "We love a bargain."
The items in the shopper's Facebook post all had "reduced to clear" stickers and may not be discounted in other branches.
How 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.
For example, 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.
Another tool is Price Spy, which 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.
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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.
How to save at Asda
Shop the budget range
Savvy shopper Eilish Stout-Cairns recommends that shoppers grab items from Asda's Just Essentials range.
She said: "Asda's budget range is easy to spot as it's bright yellow! Keep your eyes peeled for yellow and you'll find their Just Essentials range.
"It's great value and I've found it has a much wider selection of budget items compared to other supermarkets.
Sign up to Asda Rewards
The savvy-saver also presses on the importance of signing up to Asda's reward scheme.
She said: "Asda Rewards is free to join and if you shop at Asda you should absolutely sign up.
"As an Asda Rewards member, you'll get exclusive discounts and offers, and you’ll also be able to earn 10% cashback on Star Products.
"This will go straight into your cashpot, and once you've earned at least £1, you can transfer the money in your cashpot into ASDA vouchers.
We've previously rounded up the best supermarket loyalty schemes - including the ones that will save you the most money.
Look out for booze deals
Eilish always suggests that shoppers looking to buy booze look out for bargain deals.
She said: "Asda often has an alcohol offer on: buy six bottles and save 25%.
"The offer includes selected bottles with red, white and rose options, as well as prosecco. There are usually lots of popular bottles included, for example, Oyster Bay Hawkes Bay Merlot, Oyster Bay Hawkes Bay Merlot and Freixenet Prosecco D.O.C.
"Obviously, the more expensive the bottles you choose, the more you save."
Join Facebook groups
The savvy saver also recommends that fans of Asda join Facebook groups to keep in the know about the latest bargains in-store.
Eilish said: "I recommend joining the Latest Deals Facebook Group to find out about the latest deals and new launches in store.
"Every day, more than 250,000 deal hunters share their latest bargain finds and new releases.
"For example, recently a member shared a picture of Asda's new Barbie range spotted in store.
"Another member shared the bargain outdoor plants she picked up, including roses for 47p, blackcurrant bushes for 14p and topiary trees for 14p."
