Current Discounts And Deals # 9

Do you still need to shop for Christmas? Have a look at the best current offers and deals.

As Christmas is now lurking just round the corner, retailers are extra keen to get you through their doors. Here are some of the latest deals and discounts to choose from:

Need extra tables and chairs to accommodate the masses on Christmas Day? Ikea is currently offering 20% off its full EKTORP furniture range.

If you're still looking for stocking fillers for the men in your life, Burton is currently offering 30% off a range of scarves, hats and other winter accessories.

And if you're about to stock up on food for the Christmas period, have a look in Somerfield - offers this week include buy-one-get-one-free deals on Cadbury biscuits, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Dolmio sauces, Kellogg's variety packs and lots more.

You might also choose to pop into Sainsbury's - the supermarket giant is offering 25% off all cases of champagnes and sparkling wine, as well as 50% off large beef roasting joints, Dow's Trademark Port and several other products.

If you're still looking for lots of presents, Argos has knocked 50% off over 600 toys and gifts.

Finally, everything can be neatly wrapped up with a trip to Bhs - which is now offering 50% off lots of cards, crackers and gift wrap.

Offers which continue to be valid:

For regular rail users, beat the fare hike blues and console yourself with some discounted food. Sign up for a BiTE card and you can get 20% off food and drink at many participating outlets across the country. Registration is as simple as filling out an online form - and cards valid for 2008 are available now.

Regular Amazon customers may want to try their luck at the online retailer's latest promotion, which gives you the chance to bid for popular items at cut prices.

There are three rounds to the competition, with three products in each. You vote for which of the three product discount deals you like the most. If the product you selected gets the most votes and you are one of 250 lucky winners, you will have the opportunity to buy that item at up to 75% off the retail price. A bit of Christmas fun if nothing else.

Looking for a personalised gift? Why not take advantage of a special offer at createagift.co.uk on A3 posters. Register, upload your chosen image, then enter discount code PBPOSTER at the checkout to get your gift for the bargain price of £1.50. That's 70% off the regular price.

For those looking for a luxurious bargain this Christmas, Uniqlo has cashmere sweatshirts on offer for the bargain price of £29.99. There are 11 colours available, and you're unlikely to find 100% cashmere for cheaper than this.

Calling all students: Opinionpanel Research have teamed up with Amazon to offer free gift certificates in return for the completion of short web-surveys. You get £10.00 in total when you register, and a further £1.00 to £2.00 per survey thereafter. Once you've reached £25, you receive your Amazon gift certificates by email.

In order to qualify, you must have a valid email address issued by your university (ie, ending in ac.uk). The certificates continue to roll-in after you've graduated, as you are automatically transferred to the Graduate Panel when you finish your studies.

For the food connoisseurs among us, why not sign up to Toptable, where you can earn points by booking restaurant tables through their website. Currently, 6 bookings will earn you a free two or three course meal, with an automatic 200 points for signing up. If you eat out regularly, the points can quickly build up, and there are lots of offers such as 2 for 1 dining available through their regular newsletters.

If you're thinking of putting up the Christmas tinsel this week, you might want to have a look in Homebase. The store is now offering up to 50% off selected artificial trees, in-store decorations, together with indoor and outdoor lighting.

Boots and Marks & Spencer have their usual 3 for 2 offer on toys and gifts this Christmas - and as Boots is giving £1 to Children in Need for every toy sold, you can be doing some good at the same time. Don't forget to check out the Advantage Point machines in-store to see if there are any further offers you could be benefiting from.

If you sign up to the Borders email, you'll be sent a voucher worth 20% off your next purchase in-store.

For bargain cinema tickets, why not check out lastminute.com, which is offering tickets at any one of 14 participating VUE cinemas (unfortunately this offer is only available in London) for the bargain price of £4.99.

Register your details with Vision Express and you can get a voucher entitling you to a half-price eye examination, and one for 10% off prescription glasses.

Or for those who enjoy the great outdoors, Field and Trek are offering 20% discount on all orders above £45. Simply enter discount code DV41 at the checkout to qualify.

And Nectar is continuing its special Christmas offers, including 25% off theatre tokens.

On a slightly different note, Vet UK is now offering free P&P not only on medicines, but also now offers a free, 48-hour courier delivery service for pet food, too.

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