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- Abigail Wilson, Senior Digital Writer
- Abigail Wilson, Senior Digital Writer
SHOPPERS are scrambling to get to their nearest Aldi, eager to get their hands on a ‘beautiful’ bargain buy.
So if you want your garden to impress your guests this summer, then you’ll need to check this out.
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And if the cost of living crisis has made your purse feel tighter than ever before, then don’t worry, as this gorgeous buy is just £7.99 - yes, you heard that correctly.
One bargain hunter was left stunned when browsing her local Aldi, when she spotted a cheap buy in the middle aisle.
Thrilled with the epic Specialbuy, which is sure to make a small garden look bigger in an instant, Leanne Almond took to social media to show off her purchase with others, leaving many open-mouthed.
Posting on Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group, a private Facebook group with 2.5 million members, Leanne shared a snap of her purchase, a stunning garden mirror.
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Alongside the post, the Aldi fan beamed: “Garden mirror, Aldi, £7.99.”
The stylish arched mirror, which was once £9.99, has since been reduced by £2.
Last year, we saw shoppers go wild for the luxe mirror, but now that it’s been slashed, shoppers are even more desperate to nab it.
It will look great indoors or outdoors but Leanne has hung hers outside, on a brick wall.
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The stunning buy is sure to add style wherever it’s placed and with pre-fitted hanging hooks and a durable frame, you can sit back and relax admiring the new addition to your space.
Leanne’s post has clearly impressed many, as it was shared just 14 hours ago, but has quickly amassed 379 likes and 96 comments.
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Social media users were left stunned by the cheap buy and many were keen to express this in the comments.
One person said: “Love this.”
Why do Aldi and Lidl have such fast checkouts
IF you’ve ever shopped in Aldi or Lidl then you’ll probably have experienced its ultra-fast checkout staff.
Aldi’s speedy reputation is no mistake, in fact, the supermarket claims that its tills are 40 per cent quicker than rivals.
It’s all part of Aldi’s plan to be as efficient as possible - and this, the budget shop claims, helps keep costs low for shoppers.
Efficient barcodes on packaging means staff are able to scan items as quickly as possible, with the majority of products having multiple barcodes to speed up the process.
It also uses “shelf-ready” packaging which keeps costs low when it comes to replenishing stock.
Another added: “Oh I need this.”
A third commented: “These are such a bargain, I saw them in there the other day.”
When's the best time to shop at Aldi?
WHEN it comes to shopping at Aldi, the best time to do so depends on what you want to buy.
For reduced items - when shops open
Red sticker items are rare at Aldi's 830 UK stores, but the supermarket says that none of its food goes to waste so there are some to be found - if you're quick.
A spokesman for the supermarket said: "All items are reduced to 50 per cent of the recommend sales price before stores open on their best before or use by dates."
That means you have the best chance of finding reduced food items if you go into stores as soon as it opens.
Opening times vary by shop but a majority open from 7am or 8am. You can find your nearest store's times by using the supermarket'sonline shop finder tool.
For Specialbuys - Thursdays and Sundays
Specialbuys are Aldi's weekly collection of items that it doesn't normally sell, which can range from pizza ovens to power tools.
New stock comes into stores every Thursday and Sunday, so naturally, these are the best days to visit for the best one-off special deals.
For an even better chance of bagging the best items, head there for your local store's opening time.
You don't have to head into stores to bag a Specialbuy, though.
They also go on sale online, usually at midnight on Thursday and Sunday, andyou can pre-order them up to a week in advance.
As long as you spend at least £25, you'll get the items delivered for free.
Remember: once they're gone, they're gone, so if there's something you really want, visit as early as possible
Someone else wrote: “That’s cute.”
Whilst another beamed: “What a beautiful photo.”
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At the same time, one homeowner claimed: “Perfect for indoors.”
But you’ll need to move fast if you want to get your hands on this marvellous mirror, as once Specialbuys go viral online, they tend to sell out fast.
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Topics
- Aldi
- Cheap buys
- Deals and sales
- Gardening
- Home transformations
- Homes
- Money saving
- Shopping hauls
- Social Media
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