Do You Buy In Poundshops?

[sandyRoe]

A new one has opened nearby and I went in to have a look. It's surprising how the pounds can add up. I spent £7 on odds and ends. 80 self-sealing envelopes must be a bargain as must be 20 AA batteries, if they work.

[janbee]

They're not my first stop but yes, I have shopped there. I buy their envelopes and Werthers !

[aelmpvw]

got this from the pound shop says the wife, it was only a quid

[murraymints]

yes yes yes.. I buy lots of bits and bobs..sort of stuff I used to get at Woolies..

[RATTER15]

No never! full of crap, and the batteries only last 5 minutes, yes even the Duracell in my experience.

The branded soap powders etc are commercial quality and a far lower standard because of this.

[Mamyalynne]

I don't get into my town centre much now but, yes when I did I would often pop in and get a few bits.

[dannyk13]

My daughter shops there on a regular basis and has not found anything to complain about

[Butterbun]

I miss woollies. Bits and bobs for me too from them, especially drawing books and paper for the g.kids.

[retrocop]

Aqueous cream is a bargain.Nearly £4 in other shops around here.

[sandyRoe]

I considered a Bah Humbug Santa hat but decided against it. There's no sense in putting a damper on the seasonal festivities.

[Retrochic]

There are different Pound shops -Pound Land,Pound Stretcher (things are not all a pound in there) . I find the actually 'everything a pound' shops can sometimes be more expensive than stuff in supermarkets so you have to be careful. I buy lots of stuff in Pound stretcher, especially stuff for my business -brown wrapping paper, tape, envelopes and they are all good. I've bought batteries in there that are pretty crap to be honest but other than that no complaints.

[cupid04]

Only when there's a sale on...

[Prudie]

Not much at all. As I rarely have cash on me Ive felt obliged to grab enough stuff to warrant paying with a card which defeats the object somewhat.

[B00]

Yep, love it, most of my Christmas decorations are from there for a start :-)

[gingejbee]

sandy...don't expect the batteries to perform well, unless it's in low-drain devices like clocks, remote controls because they are zinc chloride type. For other uses, buy the alkaline batteries...usually 6 for £1. Not as long-lasting as big brands...but still good value.

[chaptazbru2]

Had a sore ankle and needed some support, bought an ankle support from a pound shop not really thinking it would do much good. WRONG!! As soon as I put it on my ankle felt tons better, and soon healed. Good buy.

[mikey4444]

I shopped in Poundland here in Penzance yesterday and found it remarkable value. I bought one squeaky dog toy, one stuffed puppy dog toy, plus a box of Brandy liqueur chocolates, and guess what....£3:00 !

[Baldric]

Never been in one,
are they expensive?

[Tilly2]

Mikey, don't give the liqueurs to the dog!

[maggiebee]

Use regularly much cheaper than lots of supermarkets for some goods. I use Branston beans and in Asda they are 55p per tin. Poundstretcher has them at 3 tins for £1. Great value.

[wolf63]

Mikey - the squeaky toys will give you something to get your teeth into at Christmas xx