BRITS are rushing to grab Christmas trees for as little as £11 after a major bargain retailer slashed prices just weeks before the big day.
A savvy shopper sparked excitement online after revealing a budget-friendly tree snapped up for just £10.99 at Home Bargains.
The customer shared the festive find in the popular Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, proudly showing off the cut-price spruce.
One thrilled user responded: “We love our bargain trees,” as others rushed to find out whether the deal was available nationwide.
The tree appears to be an in-store exclusive, meaning deals hunters will need to head out to their nearest branch to check stock.
With prices soaring in supermarkets this Christmas, the offer has quickly become one of the cheapest artificial trees on the high street.
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Shoppers can search for nearby Home Bargains outlets using the retailer’s online store locator before grabbing the car keys.
Anyone struggling to find the £11 version locally can still pick up a bigger option online.
Home Bargains is selling a 6ft artificial spruce on its website, boasting 400 sturdy branches and a classic deep-green finish for a proper traditional look.
The retailer says it provides “ample space” for baubles, garlands and fairy lights, making it the perfect centrepiece for family festivities.
With shoppers counting every penny this December, the cut-price trees are proving a major hit and could help homes across the country stay merry without blowing the Christmas budget.
The Christmas tree war
The supermarket shelves are currently a battleground for fresh firs.
Bargain hunters are rushing to Lidl after spotting massive 7ft real Christmas trees selling for a festive fraction of the usual price.
Lidl has slashed the price of its showstopper firs to just £19.99.
Meanwhile, Home Bargains has been spotted selling slightly smaller 160-180cm (5-6ft) trees for a rock-bottom £12.99 – perfect if your ceiling height is a bit lower.
IKEA, usually a go-to for tree deals, previously axed its famous “£20 voucher” tree offer, leaving the door wide open for the budget supermarkets to swoop in and save Christmas.
Over at Argos, there’s a small but cosy 4ft tree currently on sale for just £8 (reduced from £12), according to the retailer’s website, which is another solid option for folks short on space or cash.
How to save money on Christmas shopping
Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can save money on your Christmas shopping.
Limit the amount of presents – buying presents for all your family and friends can cost a bomb.
Instead, why not organise a Secret Santa between your inner circles so you’re not having to buy multiple presents.
Plan ahead – if you’ve got the stamina and budget, it’s worth buying your Christmas presents for the following year in the January sales.
Make sure you shop around for the best deals by using price comparison sites so you’re not forking out more than you should though.
Buy in Boxing Day sales – some retailers start their main Christmas sales early so you can actually snap up a bargain before December 25.
Delivery may cost you a bit more, but it can be worth it if the savings are decent.
Shop via outlet stores – you can save loads of money shopping via outlet stores like Amazon Warehouse or Office Offcuts.
They work by selling returned or slightly damaged products at a discounted rate, but usually any wear and tear is minor.
