Current Discounts And Deals # 13
With the sales drawing to a close, there are some great clearance bargains to be had. Find out more about the latest deals on clothes, travel and gym membership here.
The Christmas sales are beginning to wind down, and as retailers make space for their 2008 collections, lots of last year's stock is being reduced even further.
The sales shopper feeding frenzy has also calmed down a bit - so it's a good time to pick up some last minute clearance bargains.
Here are some of the new offers around this week:
If your New Year's Resolution is health-related, you might want to visit Lidl. This week's specials include lots of low-priced health and fitness equipment - as well as food in the Weight Watchers range. Highlights include yoga mats for £4.99 and gym balls for £3.49.
There are some good deals around for outdoor enthusiasts, too. Discounts of up to 70% are now on offer in the Field and Trek sale.
And if you're considering joining the gym, Donna Werbner's article - Why Wealthier Rhymes With Healthier - shows you how you can get some substantial discounts on fees.
If you're still looking to update your wardrobe, Monsoon is now offering up to 70% off its women's, men's and children's ranges.
And if you're looking for homeware as well, John Lewis and Bhs have both knocked more money off many sale items.
Finally, for those travelling in Britain later this year, Travelodge currently has £9 rooms available for June, July and August. There aren't many left though - so you'll have to hurry to catch this deal before it gets away.
Offers which continue to be valid:
The British Airways sale is currently in full swing - check out the deals available on Lastminute.com.
The Debenhams sale has also cranked up a gear, with the store now offering an extra 10% off sale prices (many items were already discounted by as much as 70%).
If it's menswear you're after, have a look in Burton. Much of the range is currently half price, including suits from £65 and shoes from £10.
Talking of shoes, Faith, Barratts and Office all have impressive reductions on wide ranges of footwear.
Are you thinking of travelling by train? Virgin Trains is currently offering bargain fares between London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly. Bookings are currently available up to February 15th, and at the time of writing £3, £7 and £9 tickets are all still available.
Here's something a bit different that's been suggested by a Fool reader. Poundbelow is a website which lets you know about UK-based eBay items which have been listed for under a pound.
You can search in particular categories or for particular items, and if you persevere you can make real savings. Just don't end up with lots of stuff you don't really want!
And a real gem from Amazon. The online shopping giant has a little known price drop policy where if they lower the price on something you've bought within the past 30 days, they'll credit you with the difference.
However, as with most things, if you don't ask, you don't get. Check for current prices on the website by looking through all your invoices for the past 30 days.
If you've paid more than the current price, here's how to claim your money back:
1.) Go to the 'Contact Us' section of the website
2.) Go to 'Return and refund questions'
3.) Select 'I have a question about returns that's not listed above'
4.) Sign in
5.) Do as instructed in the above article to claim! permanent
For sushi lovers everywhere, Yo! Sushi is offering a whopping 50% off your meal from 14th January 2008. You can get up to 10 plates per person at half price if you register with the site.
Virgin is currently offering one free mobile SIM card per household. What's more, you also get £5 of free credit to get you started. Simply fill out the online form to claim your SIM.
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.
For those looking for a luxurious bargain, Uniqlo still 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.
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.
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