With Christmas looming up once again, the thoughts of many people naturally turn to how they are going to make the budget stretch and how to save as much money as possible. The one saving point this year is that there is increased competition among the retailers who are fighting one another for our business, so there are good discounts to be had if you know where to look.
One idea is to check sites such as ukhotdeals, which list different discount codes for the main retailers. This can save considerable amounts, particularly if you were planning on shopping there anyway. These sites can also show you many retailers that you have not heard or thought of so can also be a source of inspiration.
Many of the large stores also offer 'three for the price of two' or even 'buy one get one free' which can also result in a great deal, although you always wonder whether prices have been inflated in the first place. With a large pharmaceutical chain (you know the one), my suspicion is that they definitely have!
Car boot sales are also a great source of bargains – as many people are selling off unwanted gifts and nearly new items, you can buy great Christmas presents there, often still unwrapped in the box.
The trick is to shop around – don't buy the first thing you see as invariably you will find it cheaper elsewhere later.
