THE hidden secret codes of Home Bargains labels that shoppers need to know about have been revealed.
Many savvy savers are unaware of what they should keep their eyes peeled for when they hit the aisle of the popular bargain store.
Frequent shoppers will know that certain products are highlighted with a “Star Buys” label sign in store.
This is a selection of products which have been discounted and can range from beauty to food.
But many customers may be unaware of what it means when they see an extra star sticker on top of these labels.
These are usually red with a yellow star in the middle, and can be a great way for eagle-eyed shoppers to nab a quality product.
Flying Eze spoke to Tom Church, co-founder of discount code platformLatestDeals.co.ukwho said these labels have a “special meaning” behind them.
He said the trick is used by thestafftoindicatetothemselves that the product is a “best seller” and “more stock is coming”.
Tom explained: “The star is a sign that they shouldn't use the shelf space for other things, but rather replenish it with the same product or wait for a delivery the next day.”
The deal hunter said that if shoppers spot this sticker they should think of it as a “popular label,” as it shows that a lot of people buy them.
He added: “This can be useful if you're unsure and it's a sign perhaps it's liked by lots of others and is good.”
Not every “Star Buy” label has a special sticker on it so you need to keep a look out for the ones which have are red with a yellow star printed on the inside.
And that is not the only Home Bargains hack.
Many are unaware the low-cost retailer has its own bakery which sells everything from packets of croissants for 79p.
Also those wanting to find the best deals should stick to the front of the store, not the back.
That's according to Jordon Cox, the Coupon Kid, who previously told Flying Eze, Home Bargain's best deals and discounts are “right at the front as you walk in.”
This means that as you enter you're immediately drawn in and won't walk straight on to continue your shopping.
Jordon added: “It’s their way of enticing you in, as you could very easily walk past them all to start shopping and never return to the front.”
HOW TO SAVE MONEY AT HOME BARGAINS
Knowing when to pick up products is just one way to save money at Home Bargains – there's a host of other hacks you can use to slash costs.
First, you'll want to shop around before buying any product, which means using price comparison sites such as www.pricespy.co.uk and www.latestdeals.co.uk.
TheGoogleShopping tab is another great way to see how a product compares price wise as well
Also if you are looking for dupes for pricey products, Home Bargains can be great.
One shopper recently ravedover a £1.99 dupe for Baccarat Rouge 540, theluxuryscent from Maison Francis Kurkdjian that costs a £245 per bottle.
Just last week, shoppers went wild for the budget retailer’sDubaibody sprays, which have been called “out of this world”; – and they’re only £2.29 each.
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Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with.
Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks.
Sales are when you can pick up a real steal.
Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on.
Sign up to mailing lists and you’ll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too.
When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use vouchercodes.co.uk and myvouchercodes.co.uk are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer.
Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. Trolley.co.uk app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping.
Bargain hunters can also use B&M’s scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out.
And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you’ll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.
