cypherpunk

I really miss the MoneySavingExpert and DVDForums bargain forums over here. Who's up for a bargains thread? Just post cheap or good-value items you've found in shops, sales or online. Not your run-of-the-mill sale items but things that really strike you as a total bargain.

I'll start with an excellent "just4kids" wooden blackboard/easel/magnetic whiteboard I got from KMart for $50. It's the right size for preschoolers and comes with chalk, a duster and some paints. The clips for holding paper are a bit dodgy so you'll probably need some bulldog clips instead. Bargain!

SarahB

hehe.... old scrooge me... I went out to buy a friend a pressy for their new baby boy the other eve.... went into Farmers and there was a pair of little boy cute jeans reduced from $17.99 to 3 dollars!! I bought them!

I did buy a little top to go with it.... Im not quite that stingey! ermmmmm...it cost 3 dollars too!

cypherpunk

It's the thought that counts SarahB.

Apple13

Ummm TradeMe... it is an addiction and a lot friendlier than Ebay! So so useful when you are setting up a house, and an awful lot of new stuff being sold for really good prices.

cypherpunk

I dunno, maybe it is the type of things that I'm buying but I can often find things cheaper new than on Trademe, or things that are better value for money given that they're new. It's especially bad for computer parts and other electronics, you can often get them cheaper at online retailers or on proper eBay, even with overseas postage.

donnaf

I'll start with an excellent "just4kids" wooden blackboard/easel/magnetic whiteboard I got from KMart for $50. It's the right size for preschoolers and comes with chalk, a duster and some paints. The clips for holding paper are a bit dodgy so you'll probably need some bulldog clips instead. Bargain![/QUOTE]

Thanks!!!This is exactly what I was going to start looking for soon for my 3 year olds birthday!

I just bought solar lights for the garden from Warehouse for under $5 each- I thought that was a bargain! I also bought brilliant bedside table lamps with matching shades in Bunnings for $9.90 each - I thought that was a bargain too.

cypherpunk

You're welcome donnaf, and thanks for the Bunnings tips.

A Trademe tip while I remember it: if you're buying something new from a Trademe dealer, google their name and any company name mentioned as they sometimes have an online shop selling the same thing for less because there's no Trademe fee to pay. With Trademe selling fees going up recently this may become more useful.

SarahB

My OH will agree with you there. We are both TradeMe addicts but recently my OH ordered some items from the UK and then asked my mum and dad to send them here to us. They wouldnt take any money from us for the postage but we owe them a few beers when they next come to stay with us! We also get things sent from the US or from OZ as its cheaper than buying it here, even with postage added. We do think that kiwis are ripped off so much with certain things.

P2L

Monopoly Here & Now NZ edition is $5 cheaper in Farmers than the Warehouse. 'where everyone gets a rip off ' according to my kids!!

donnaf

I've just discovered layby! Got a trampoline in the sale for $279 - put it on layby and they will keep it until Christmas Eve

danny.f

Bloody price doesn't go anywhere though!

cypherpunk

There are some good sales listed on this blog: Lighting Plus 25% off everything, and Farmers one-day sale including 25% off furniture and 25-50% off homewares on Sept 6th.

lardyl

nice spot cypherpunk!

cypherpunk

Free WiFi if you buy a coffee, at Esquires coffee houses nationwide: http://www.geekzone.co.nz/freitasm/3899

cypherpunk

Dick Smith Electronics: 20% off all flat panel TVs, all printers, multifunction printers and faxes, and all Microsoft software. Also 10% off iPods and digital cameras.

In-store 13th-16th March only. You need to print the flyer on this page: http://www.dse.co.nz/pages/dsefriendsfam.html

Use http://www.pricespy.co.nz to check the price as DSE are not always the cheapest for some things.