B&Q shoppers have been hot-footing it down to their local store to bag a hot tub accessory which is ideal for the chiller autumn temperatures.
The homewares store is currently selling a “CleverSpa Grey Square Canopy” for just 80p each in a clearance sale, with the original retail price being £15.
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That’s a huge reduction of 95 per cent.
The polyester canopy which fits over the top of a CleverSpa hot tub, shielding you from the elements, measures 75.5cm by 187cm.
However, the bargain seems to have been hugely popular already as currently B&Qs website says “this product is currently out of stock”.
According to the product description: “It will keep you cool on sunny days with 50+ UPF protection, keep you sheltered from the elements and provide you with a little privacy too!”
The canopy also has a mesh panel which “ensures that the wind doesn’t lift the canopy once in place”.
It also says the product can be easily cleaned with a wet soft cloth.
For comparison, B&Q is selling a “Lay-Z-Spa black and grey dome spa canopy” for £150.
We recommend you search on the B&Q website to see if the product is in a store near you, before making the decision to buy online.
To find your nearest outlet use the Store Locator tool on their website.
It’s often useful to shop for outdoor items such as these at the end of the summer season, as they are much less in demand so are sold at much lower prices.
When searching for the perfect item, be sure to also shop around using the search tool and filter functions on a range of sites.
The price toggle when surfing websites is perfect for setting your own budget and shopping within a particular range.
The “sort by” tool can also be your best friend, allowing you to view the lowest priced items first, and spot all the best deals.
Comparing prices between websites also helps you make sure you’re getting the right deal for the right product.
How to bag a bargain
SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain…
Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with.
Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks.
Sales are when you can pick up a real steal.
Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on.
Sign up to mailing lists and you’ll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too.
When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use vouchercodes.co.uk and myvouchercodes.co.uk are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer.
Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. Trolley.co.uk app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping.
Bargain hunters can also use B&M’s scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out.
And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you’ll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.
How else to save when shopping
To luck out on future B&Q savings, keep your eyes peeled for reduced labels and make use of community social media platforms.
By joining Facebook groups such as the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group, you might be first in the race when scouting for bargains in your local area.
Also remember to make use of seasonal bargains, and search retailers websites to compare prices, to see which deals on products are available near you.
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