There are so many of this type of store springing up all over the place that you have a tendency to…read morethink that they are all the same. Well believe me this one has got to be visited to appreciate just what an alladins cave it is. So many bargains in one place can be a little overwhelming and all great brand names at that ! I couldn't believe how some items could be sold so cheaply This store sells everything including fresh food and frozen produce so it is possible to do all your shopping under one roof! The store itself is very well laid out with lots of space between the aisles. staff are very helpful with a welcoming g smile. There is good parking facilities at the door and ample disability parking. The store is easy to find being just off the main Belfast to Bangor road. I really am impressed with this store and will certainly be back and recommend it to others.

I love this place. We were on a tour and I wanted some sweets to take home and to give to my…read morestudents. A giant gummi poo? I think I will buy that! 1 pound 99p- what a bargain! Also bought Taytos, Penguins, Walnut Whips, fudge, and other assorted goodies. 23 pounds later- I had 2 large carrier bags filled with goodies. And everything was lovely. Also picked up some sundries we were missing- bought a sewing kit and a mirror and some toothpaste and floss- since one of my students had lost theirs. This place seems to be perfect for the budget traveler- they've got a bit of everything and it's all priced reasonably.

B and M bargains in Newtownards is on Regent Street right in the middle of the market town, it has…read moreexcellent parking and loads of ATM's nearby. So what does it sell? It is hard to put your finger on what type of shop this is but one thing is for sure it has become very popular recently. This is sort of a brick a brack shop selling cut price sweets, fixtures and fittings for your home, toys and industrial goods. It is one of those shops you would go to if you just want to have a nosey around and are not quite sure what you want. The staff are really helpful too, today I watched one of them go out of there way to search the stock room for two cushions for an old lady. They always have plenty of staff on too, so you will not be searching for anyone to help you.

Blimey, yet another discount store with a cornucopia of bargains to be had in every shape and form…read more There's certainly no escaping 'em... Cotters is really your average cheap 'n' cheerful pound store, selling everything from hardware to confectionery. I've myself a few bargains in here (of the sweetie variety, no less), including four packets of sweets for a pound, five 'Caramel Bunnies' for a pound, and a packet of Riesen...yep, you guessed it, for a pound (which, if you haven't tried, you really should). It's a more old-school discount store, as opposed to the up-and-coming chain stores such as Poundland and Pound Stretcher. Some of the stuff is a load of old junk, but most of it decent enough quality, and you can't go wrong in the food section. It's always my downfall, and you truly get a good few offers in there. You have been warned...

I didn't think I was going to be all that impressed with Poundtown (despite it being the original…read morepound shop, before the big boys Poundland / Poundworld came to NI), but this was before I knew what I was going to find there. And that was four sheets of wrapping paper for a pound. Yes, my life is now complete! Just kiddin' folks. I'm not that sad, but a) I needed wrapping paper, and my dad keeps buying that really crap stuff that tears as soon as you attempt to cut it, and b) this stuff was pretty and very good quality. How could I resist, you ask? Ha, well the answer to that is, I didn't. I picked up four bars of this caramel chocolate stuff that everyone in my house seems to love, also for a pound (got to keep them happy somehow), and then decided that would do me. I could / would have happily dandered round for longer, but I was totally aware of the fact that I was already carrying several heavy bags, and I'm not really built for lugging weights around. There is always the danger that I'll end up buying extravagant numbers of anything and everything at a pound, so to stop myself at this stage was difficult, but had to be done. Wrapping paper anyone?

Strictly not everything is a pound in Pound Town so that is quite misleading but most of the items…read moreare there or thereabouts. This is a typical seaside shop, it has a net bag of "fly away" footballs hanging on the left of the doorway and on the other side has multicoloured buckets and spades. In fact there is more outside the shop than there is in it. You can get anything from this cosy little shop, that's if you can find what you want. Everything is everywhere but that gives it a certain charm. It provides a special service in the town as the brick-a-brack shop. Its main qualities are that it sells seaside goods that wont leave you out of pocket, so if you want to build an impromptu sand castle in Donaghadee but don't have a bucket and spade get yourself to Pound Town. But expect to pay around £1.26.

Best Sellers is a discount store whereby you can buy pretty much anything at a lesser price than…read moreanywhere else, primarily because of its shorter date. For me, I usually feel uncomfortable buying food that has a shorter date. I don't know why. Perhaps it is because there is a chance I could get ill. Or perhaps it is because I am a snob. Either way, I like to buy food that has a longer date because when it is on offer I buy it to keep it in the house. Best Sellers means that whenever you buy the food, you kind of have to have it straight away which doesn't suit me. Not a favourite of mine but some people love a bargain

A friend of mine who was known for his...how shall we say...frugality, used to frequent this store…read more He would bring back loads of biscuits, sweets, crisps and other goodies. I always wondered how he got so much food there. So one day I ventured to Best Sellers. I was amazed. Bottled water for 20p? Crisps for 10p? Soup for 50p? Then I took a look at the expiration dates on the food. Oh. That's what's going on here. But if that doesn't bother you, then Best Sellers is your place. And, really, how can water go out of date? Not all the stuff is out of date. They also have a dairy and frozen food selection that is thankfully in date. I don't think any place would last too long selling out of date milk. Even in Belfast. Some of the food is just...unusual and this is where it winds up. I expect to see a whole lot of those Walker's World Cup flavour crisps here pretty soon...

This is a really weird place to be in. It is frankly cramped and ugly looking on the inside, yet it…read morealways seems to be busy. There are a few reasons for this. As the name does suggest, everything in here is relatively cheap. The product ranges are very changeable depending on what they must be able to locate at the time. There are toys, electrical goods, household improvement items and many many more random items. To give a glimpse into what I have got from here to encapsulate the randomness of this place: a learn to make balloon animals kit and a robbers costume for Halloween! The lady who runs this shop is a very nice lady with the gift in the gab, and is pleasant to all who come in here. Its good to come in for just a random snoop to see what you might find

This store situated on the outskirts of Bangor is a wee find, it has just about everything that you…read morecan think of including a lot of big brand names. The prices are very reasonable although some items can be bought elsewhere at cheaper price but that's not to say that you can't find that proverbial wee bargain! The store is big and spacious and there are plenty of parking spaces. It is well laid out and is pleasant enough to browse around and the staff are very helpful. It is worth visiting this store especially if you are looking for those seasonal items as the deals are very competitive .

Over the last few years I drove past this large unit of a shop about a million and one times on my…read moreway to the gym. It never attracted me because I imagined it would be full of cheaper-quality clothes and pound shop quality home wares. I was right! My sister made me go as she loves a bargain. We stopped off and walked into this huge cave of a place - a mixture of ladies, gents and children's clothing. There were groceries, household products, sports equipment, jewelry and pet store products. I trawled through lots of different clothes, some marked with stickers that say 'This garment was produced for a popular high street store' - I guess they have a small amount of factory seconds but most of the products are too expensive for customers looking for a bargain. I did buy one top for £7.00 so I was happy enough. My sister, who usually loves shops like this, thought it was full of things you could buy in the pound shop for half the price. I won't be back.

B&M Bargains in Armagh is surprisingly good. Normally I wouldn't buy food or toiletries from low…read morecost stores as they often have limited vegetarian options but I spotted quite a few items I would buy here. They stock a nice range of Original Source shower gels which I love as they are superb quality, vegan, made in the UK, not tested on animals and a bargain at only 99p. Plus there are cooking, curry, BBQ sauces and gravies all suitable for vegetarians and vegans. The selection of food is vast and includes sweets, cereals, biscuits, chocolates, jams, pasta, noodles, soups, tinned food and crisps etc. This particular B&M is large, tidy and well laid out with plenty of space in the aisles for browsing. It's really pleasant to walk around as there's great air conditioning unlike other similar stores which can be stuffy. Staff are also extremely helpful and efficient. In-store music is not irritating, which is a huge bonus. I enjoy browsing Armagh B&M and can spend ages pottering around it. Everything household and gardening related is stocked at low prices. Ornaments, curtains, picture frames, mirrors, cooking utensils, pots, pans, ironing boards, toasters, kids toys, storage boxes, garden furniture, bed linen, cleaning and pet products just to mention a few items. Definitely the best bargain store I have visited to date.

From the owner: Shoppers who find themselves in the Armagh area will be able to visit our B&M Bargains store…read moresituated on Lonsdale Road, just 5 minutes away from Armagh Observatory. If you're visiting the store locally or have travelled from out of town to find us, you'll be able to browse our diverse range of products, including those from toys & games, electrical, DIY, health & beauty, pet food & accessories, baby accessories and stationary amongst others. The location of our store on Lonsdale Road means that it is incredibly easy to find. For those taking public transport, bus services such as the 65, 70, 72, 72b, 72d, 251, 371a, 551 and X4 will all be able to stop right outside the store. Drivers will find parking available, but it is advised that you check for any restrictions or time limits before your visit.

The area around the Abbey Centre has grown over the last few years to become as much of a draw as…read morethe shopping centre itself. My first stop is always the huge branch of TK Maxx. How I love that shop, with its shoes and home wares and clothes and jewellery and stuff, stuff, stuff. Always a bargain to be had - I even lugged a huge chest of drawers out of there once. After paying for it of course. Curse those efficient security guards. There is a branch of every high street shop you can think of - Mothercare, Pets at Home, M&S, Tesco, JJB Sports, Matalan to name a few. I always like a look around Matalan where there are some bargains in ladies and children's clothes and a selection of birthday cards and invitations which has to be seen to be believed. Make a quick pit stop in McDs and you'll be ready for round 2 in the shopping centre itself. The Abbey Centre is pretty big, with several different 'wings' coming off the central point. Highlights for me are River Island, the bargain emporium that is Primark, Top Shop and Wallis. Apart from clothes, I also like going to the Abbey Centre for books - Stewart Miller and Easons always have offers on new releases. Chick lit I'm afraid to admit but someone has to read them.

Ah, my good old friend, the Abbeycentre. How I love it…read more Just a short trip up the road from me, I have been shopping here for as long as I can remember, and take a browse around its' many shops at least once a month. There is a large amount of on site parking, so you can usually get parked with ease (unless you go stright after Christmas when the January Sales are in full swing) then its an absolute free for all! There are many shops here to suit all pockets, from sport shops, to fashion clothing, from banks to mobile phone and gaming shops, from card and gift shops to butchers, you will get pretty much anything you want at the Abbeycentre, without the headache travelling into the city centre can bring. There is even a new Poundland store for some of the old bargain hunting. And long may it continue!