IT FINALLY feels like summer again, and if you want to spruce up your garden, there’s still time as B&M has launched a huge sale.
The bargain retailer has a massive 60% off garden furniture, including popular items like egg chairs and dining sets.
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However, it’s only a bargain if you needed the item anyway – and be sure to shop around in case the same item is cheaper elsewhere.
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.
Unfortunately you won’t be able to buy any of the items online as B&m doesn’t delivery, but they are available in stores.
But it is always best to phone ahead to your local shop to check what they have available to avoid disappointment.
You can find your nearest B&M store using the locator tool on the website
We’ve rounded up some of our favourite items from the sale.
Siena Hanging Egg Chair
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- Was: £250. Now: £140. Saving: £110 (40%)
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Perfect for a peaceful afternoon in the garden soaking up the sunshine.
It comes with a luxury cushion and the suspension mechanism provides a “smooth rocking action”.
The Sun recently rounded-up the best place to buy egg chairs this summer.
B&Q is selling a garden hanging swing chair with black cushions for £134.99.
While Homebase’s grey single garden hanging chair is £175 – a little more costly than the B&M chair.
Saint Lucia Armchair Bistro Set
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- Was: £150. Now: £50. Saving: £100 (66%)
This set is ideal for sipping coffee outdoors and you can nab it with 66% off.
The three-piece set includes two chairs and a table and can be used both indoors or outdoors.
This was the cheapest price we could see for an armchair bistro set, but there are similar furniture pieces on sale at other retailers.
For example, Robert Dyas is selling a metal bistro set for £49.99, while Ikea has one in its summer sale reduced from £50 to £25.
Folding Barbecue with Shelf
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- Was: £35. Now: £20. Saving: £15 (42%)
With this handy little sizzler, you can cook for the family, neighbours and friends at an affordable price.
It comes with a side shelf, easy reach hooks for hanging BBQ tools and it folds away for easy storage.
This was the cheapest folding barbecue that we could see on sale at the moment.
Regatta is selling one for £21.95, reduced from £55, while Dunelm has on sale down from £45 to £22.50.
Both of these are much smaller than B&M’s though, and also a tad more expensive.
Tiki Parasol
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- Was: £26. Now: £15. Saving: £11 (42%)
If you want to protect yourself from the sun, but keep your garden looking stylish then this parasol could be perfect.
It has a powder coated steel frame an a Tiki fringe canopy that makes you feel like you’re in a tropical paradise.
This 1.8m parasol was the cheapest we found online, with others going for as much as £92.99 at Robert Dyas and £35.99 at B&Q.
Electrical Patio Heater
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- Was: £50. Now: £30. Saving: £20 (40%)
As summer draws to a close, the nights will start to get a little chillier but you may still want to spend some time outdoors.
B&M is currently selling an electrical patio heater for £30, reduced from £50.
The retailer says it will add some warmth and atmosphere to your garden and ideal for hosting parties.
Fellow bargain retailer The Range also sells a electric garden patio heater, but it’s still full price and more costly at £59.99.
How can I save money at B&M?
One of the main ways shoppers can save money at B&M by making use of its scanner app.
The barcode scanner in the app lets you see if the item’s price is cheaper than advertised on the shop shelf.
Products that are typically discounted are seasonal items and old stock that B&M is trying to shift, or they’re labelled “big brands” and “big savings”.
Hundreds of shoppers have found huge savings, with lots finding items in store that scan at just 10p at the till instead of the shelf price.
Recently, The Sun reported that a savvy shopper was left stunned after finding a £20 item on sale in B&M for just 10p.
The B&M scanner is located on the B&M Stores mobile app, which can be downloaded for free on your smartphone.
Shoppers can download it on the App Store or Google Play.
Once you’ve got the app, click on the “scan” button at the bottom of your homepage.
This will then bring up the camera on your smartphone, which you’ll need to use to scan barcodes.
When you’ve found a product you want to scan, simply point your smartphone camera toward its barcode.
The app will then automatically bring up the item’s price – this is when you’ll know if it is reduced or not.
Bargain hunters say some items come up as £1, 50p or even 10p through the app.
But of course, not all items will scan at a lower price – so don’t be disappointed if the thing you’re after isn’t reduced.
Quite often, you’ll need to have plenty of time on your hands to go around and scan a lot of items in store.
While the reductions can seem random, it’s usually items that are seasonal or old stock.
For example, you’ll likely see Christmas products reduced on the app after December 25, or chocolate eggs down for pennies after Easter.
Another thing to note is that the reductions do sometimes vary between stores, meaning you’re not guaranteed to find the same deals across several branches.
But if you do get lucky and find a bargain, the product should scan at that price at the till.
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