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Major supermarket slashes price of £60 ‘luxury’ artificial Christmas trees to just £7.50

Major supermarket slashes price of £60 ‘luxury’ artificial Christmas trees to just £7.50

A leading supermarket has drastically reduced the price of 6.5ft Christmas trees by 88%.

Tesco is selling 6.5ft luxury artificial alpine snow trees for just £7.50.

Unfortunately the offer is not available online. Therefore, you need to go to your local store and check if they still have stock

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Unfortunately the offer is not available online. Therefore, you need to go to your local store and check if they still have stockPhoto credit: Facebook

The artificial fir tree, which normally costs £60 each, can be bought in store at a bargain price while stocks last.

Shoppers have taken to social media to brag about the deal.

One person posted on Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook page and said: This bad boy originally cost £60…

“It’s now reduced to £7.50!”

Another shopper responded to the find: “I bought this tree last year and put it up this year. He’s beautiful.”

“For this price they are definitely a bargain.”

A third shopper said: “I have this tree!

“I got it last year, but not that cheap!”

Unfortunately the offer is not available online. Therefore, you need to go to your local store and check if they still have stock.

You can find yours at tesco.com/store-locator/.

Always remember to compare prices to ensure you are getting the best deal.

However, Tesco’s in-store offering is the best we’ve seen of 6ft trees.

A similar alpine snow-covered artificial tree from Homebase is currently priced at £90 – with a 50% discount.

Online-only retailer Studio has slashed the price of its own 6ft frosted artificial trees from £35.99 to £6.50.

However, they are five inches shorter than the one sold at Tesco.

How to compare prices to get the best deal

JUST because something is on sale or part of a sale doesn’t mean it’s always a good deal.

There are many comparison websites that will check prices for you – so you don’t have to pay more than you have to.

Most of them compare prices across hundreds of retailers.

Here are a few we recommend:

  • Google Shopping is a tool that allows users to search for products online and compare their prices. Simply enter keywords or a product number to view search results.
  • Price Spy tracks the history of costs from over 3,000 different retailers, including Argos, Amazon, eBay and the supermarkets. Once you’ve selected a single product, you can quickly compare which stores have the best price and which have it in stock.
  • Idealo is another website where you can compare prices between retailers. Shoppers simply need to search for the item they need and the site will rank them from cheapest to most expensive.
  • CamelCamelCamel only works on goods sold on Amazon. To use it, enter the URL of the product you want to check the price of.

SAVE ON TESCO

With a few simple tricks you can reduce overall sales in your Tesco shop. Here are some tips to help you:

Get a Tesco Clubcard: If you frequently shop at Tesco, signing up for a Tesco Clubcard is highly recommended. For every £1 spent you earn one point, which can be redeemed for vouchers.

Earn 150 points to receive a £1.50 voucher in store. For added value, exchange your points for day trips or restaurant meals online via the Clubcard website, where they can be worth up to three times their value.

Don’t forget to check for unused points as they remain valid for up to two years.

Save on Tesco deliveries: Consider signing up to Tesco’s Delivery Saver subscription service to save on home delivery costs.

For a monthly fee starting at £3.49 you can have all online deliveries over £40 delivered free, with one order per day.

This service is ideal if you place two or more orders over £40 per month.

Shipping costs are usually between £1 and £7. So if you shop online regularly, you can get significant savings with the subscription.

Make the most of yellow stickers: Yellow stickers indicate items that have had their price reduced due to approaching expiration dates or minor damage.

If you have a large freezer, these discounts are a great way to stock up on quality products for less money.

The timing of yellow sticker discounts varies by store. So check out our guide to find out the best times to find these bargains.

Search for ‘Exclusive to Tesco’ products: Tesco offers an Exclusive to Tesco range of around 400 key items such as bread, tea bags and family meals.

This range is competitively priced compared to discounters such as Aldi and Lidl.

Always compare prices to ensure you are getting the best deal and consider using price comparison tools such as MoneySupermarket or Idealo to track supermarket prices.

Try downgrading your products: Switching from premium to standard products can result in significant savings.

For example, a Tesco Finest Chicken Kiev costs £6, while a standard Tesco Kiev costs just £2 – a saving of £4.

According to MoneySavingExpert Martin LewisThis simple change can save the average family up to £1,500 a year.

Bring your own bags: Tesco charges 10p for life for its bags, which may seem small but can add up over time.

Using four sachets per week equates to £1.60 per month or £20.80 per year. Save money by bringing your own luggage – keeping it in the car will help you remember it on your next trip.

Use these tricks to maximize your savings next time you shop at Tesco.

Meanwhile, Tesco Clubcard customers can increase their points by spending money with partners such as Ovo Energy, Vauxhall and Inkjet Recycling.

How to get a bargain

Lana Clements, editor of SUN Savers, explains how to find a sale item and bag a bargain…

Sign up for loyalty programs from the brands you regularly shop with.

Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks.

You can get a real bargain during sales.

Retailers typically offer regular promotions tied to end-of-month paydays or holiday weekends. So keep an eye out and shop when these offers apply.

Subscribe to mailing lists and be the first to hear about special offers. It can also be worthwhile to follow retailers on social media.

When shopping online, always look for discount codes or vouchers that you can use. Vouchercodes.co.uk and myvouchercodes.co.uk are just two websites that aggregate promotions by retailer.

It’s useful to have scanner apps on your phone. The Trolley.co.uk app has a scanner that allows you to compare prices on branded items while shopping.

Bargain hunters can also use the B&M scanner in the app to find in-store discounts before staff have marked them.

And always check if you can get cashback before you pay, meaning you get some of your money back or a discount on the item.