TESCO shoppers have been rushing to buy a home must-have that’s scanning at tills for £17.50 instead of £70.
We’re all looking to cut costs where we can as prices continue to be sky high.
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Supermarkets can be a great source of deals and bargains.
One shopper took to Facebook’s Extreme Couponing & Bargains page after finding a children’s ball pit that was on sale for more than 50% off.
She said: “Bargain at my local Tesco. £70 down to £19.50. Very happy bubba.”
The ball bit comes with 200 balls and the bit is 90cm wide.
Other customers took to the comments to share their excitement.
One commented: “Oh my god!”
While another tagged her friend and said: “Will you sleep an eye out for one of these at yours please?”
A third added: “We need to find one.”
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At the time of writing, we couldn’t see the item on the Tesco website.
It’s worth checking at your local supermarket to see if you can find the same toy.
Bear in mind that stock and price will vary from store to store.
You might want to phone up your nearest Tesco first before heading over, or you can find your nearest using its store locator on its website.
It always pays to compare prices so you know you’re getting the best deal.
We had a look online to see how the cost of similar items at other retailers.
At the time of writing, there wasn’t much that was cheaper than Tesco’s.
Amazon was selling a pack of 200 balls from £17.95 and then you could buy a similar size ball pit for £25.
So you’d be spending about £42.95 for the lot.
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.
Of course, it’s only a steal if you were planning on buying the same thing, or something similar, in the first place.
How can I save on my supermarket shop?
There’s a number of ways you can cut costs and drive down your grocery bills.
Making a list before you head out to do your food shopping is always a good start as you’ll be less likely to make any rash purchases.
Buying supermarkets’ own-brand goods instead of higher-end more notable brands could save you a few pounds too.
Some supermarkets run “wonky” veg schemes, where you pay less for fresh produce that’s misshapen or imperfect.
Lidl, for example, has its Waste Not scheme where you can get a whopping five kilos of fruit and veg for just £1.50.
Checking how much a product costs based on quantity could save you some money.
You might be tempted to opt for a bigger box or packaging because you think you will get more.
But you should always check the price per kg/lb/litre so you’re making a like-for-like decision.
A lot of supermarkets run loyalty schemes, where you can build up points to spend on a later shop.
For example, Sainsbury’s has its Nectar Card and Tesco has its Clubcard.
Plus, look out for yellow or red stickers on food products that show they’ve been reduced.
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