IT’S not too late to snap up some Easter egg deals with prices starting at just 99p.
Whether you’re on the hunt for Cadbury or Nestle we have rounded up the best deals to ensure you are not spending more than you need to.
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With the big day just one day away, supermarkets sometimes ramp up offers on eggs to give customers the chance to save.
Here’s where to grab the cheapest Easter eggs this week.
Dairy Milk Caramel Nibbles Egg 96g
This 96g egg comes filled with pieces of Cadbury caramel buttons.
The bargain supermarket is also selling a 96g Cadbury Freddo egg for 99p.
The cheapest place to pick this up is Heron Foods, which has lowered the price of the treats to 99p.
This is compared to Morrisons with the supermarket charging £1.75 for the small Freddo egg.
Cadbury Mini Eggs Chocolate Easter Egg 232g
This 232g hollow egg comes with two packets of Cadbury mini egg treats.
The cheapest place to pick this egg up is Ocado, which is charging £3 for the treat.
This is compared to Aldi, with the supermarket charging £4.95 and Morrisons which is charging £6.
But if you do choose to order on Ocado you will have to spend a minimum of £40 to place an order with the online grocery store.
Lindt Milk Chocolate Egg with Gold Bunny 195g
This 195g chocolate egg which comes with an the iconic Lindt chocolate bunny costs £5 at Ocado.
Again you will have to factor in the £40 minimum spend if you want to get your hands on the offer.
If you want to buy the egg in a physical store, the next cheapest offer is Asda, which is charging £7.98.
Waitrose is also charging £10 for the luxury egg.
Milkybar Large Egg 180g
This white chocolate egg also comes with a packet of Milky Way white chocolate buttons.
Again Ocado is coming up as the cheapest place to buy the treat at £2.
Asda is also selling the egg for £2.32 if you need to shop the product in store.
How to shop around for the best bargain
When hunting for a deal, it is important to shop around to make sure you are not being overcharged.
There are plenty of comparison websites out there that’ll check prices for you – so don’t be left paying more than you have to.
Most of them work by comparing the prices across hundreds of retailers.
For example, Google Shopping is a tool that lets users search for and compare prices for products across the web. Simply type in keywords, or a product number, to bring up search results.
Price Spy also logs the history of how much something costs from over 3,000 different retailers, including Argos, Amazon, eBay and the supermarkets.
Once you select an individual product you can quickly compare which stores have the best price and which have it in stock.
How to save money at Easter
Sun Savers Editor Lana Clements shares her tips on how to save cash at Easter…
Stock up on eggs – The best value Easter eggs typically sell out by the time the long weekend comes around so by in advance and stash in a cupboard so that you don’t get tempted to nibble.
Cut entertaining costs – If you are hosting family or friends over the holiday, consider asking them to bring a dish such as dessert, or a couple of bottles to cut costs. Use a price comparison site to find the lowest prices on the food and any other decorations or gifts that you need. Try PriceRunner or Trolley.co.uk.
Plan ahead – School holidays combined with gift can make Easter a pricey time of year, especially if you have children. Create a budget ahead of time and look for ways to keep it in check. You can go for free days out by making a scavenge hunts and limit the number of
Flash sales – Make a list of what you need for Easter and look out for flash sales or promotions from supermarkets on items that you need.
Cashback – Use cashback sites to get a little kick back on any spending that you are doing. Try Topcashback or Quidco.
