NEXT is kicking off its summer sale this weekend, and there’s a secret way to spot what items will included before it begins.
The sale often attracts hoards of shoppers who sometimes queue through the night, just to be first in line to grab bargains.
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It is particularly popular because everything, including clothing, children and home is 50 per cent off – rather than a standard “up-to” sale.
Next’s sale begins in stores around the UK from 6am tomorrow.
But there’s a sneaky way to tell today if an item is going to be in.
Items are usually marked by staff in the days before the sale starts and this handwritten scribble is the key to spotting what the discount will be.
The codes are written in pencil on the price tag – such as, P360, G4, R5 and J6.
If you ignore the letters, you’re just left with a number – that’s generally the sale price of the item.
The codes and the marked-down items can vary from store to store.
Plus, other items might still be marked down, even if they don’t have a code on them just yet.
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Of course, by holding off with buying the items until tomorrow, you risk that they sell out but it could also save you a lot of money.
The Sun contacted Next for a comment.
VIP Members get exclusive access before the sale is launched in store.
The high street shop has already sent out early access slots to invited customers who can book in a slot to browse the sale online and buy items in advance of it launching in high street shops.
Members are invited to sign up for the sale and book in a 45-minute shopping slot prior to the sale going live in stores.
If you’re planning on waiting until the sale launches in store tomorrow, you can find your nearest branch using the Next store locator.
Note that each store may have different opening hours, so it’s best to check with your local branch before going, but most will open at 6am.
How can I bag the best bargains?
A Next employee previously shared top tips with The Sun about how to grab the best offers in stores and online.
Before the sale, familiarise yourself with the sale stock on offer ahead of time when Next reveals more information about the sale.
Check in store and online to see what items you might fancy, that means you’ll be able to act fast once prices start dropping.
You should also check online before heading to store – this is because the sale launches online before it hits the shops.
Choose the right store for you – smaller stores could be less busy while crowds of shoppers mostly head to the big branches, so you’ll have less competition.
You could try shopping later in the day – around two hours before closing when staff bring out more stock.
Homeware and women’s clothing sells the fastest – so make a beeline to grab bits from these ranges first.
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