Sells some good things, although they are too on guard as me and my friends all got stopped while…read moreleaving for "stealing" they searched us and still found nothing. Most things are one pond or just over so I would say that it is overall okay other than them making some mistakes.

I actually really like coming here. The draw of things in a store that only will cost you a one…read morepound coin is quite strong. Whether it's washing up liquid, shampoo, batteries, cat food, assorted peanuts, or even milk, you name it and they probably have it here which makes it great if you're in a rush and need a random list of things. You of course have to choose carefully about what things are value for money, but for example, 12 AA batteries for a pound is pretty good. There are so many things here, and with staff that are actually surprisingly friendly, it's a shop I first think of going to when I need something. The only time I didn't get what I needed was when I was looking for a big round screw bulb - they had all other kinds of bulbs though. So next time you're in a rush and are racking your brain for a shop that might have a random item that you really, really need.. maybe give Poundland a go.

I love a bargain, so naturally I flock to stores like Canton Discounts. It's the ugly stepsister of…read morebigger high-street chains like Poundland, but worth a visit if you're in the Cowbridge Road East area and in need of cheap-and-cheerful house wares. Carrying your usual selection of pet supplies, cooking utensils, and gardening tools, Canton Discounts is an ideal shop to gather essentials that would cost double the price in grocery stores like Tesco or even Asda. I was surprised to see items like fake flowers and vinyl flooring stacked alongside its makeup and greeting cards ranges. Don't stop by expecting a spacious and sparkling shop, but Canton Discounts is perfect if you're tired of paying top dollar (or pound) for everyday items you know can be sourced cheaper.

I really didn't know what to do when Woolworths shut down. Where else would I go for all those…read morefunny little nick nacks you need in a house? Clothes pegs? Washing up bowls? Those little plastic baskets that no one really seems to know where they came from? Well, I was saved by Canton Discounts. It amazed me how many times I ended up popping in on my way home to just 'pick something up' and nearly always came out with something extra I hadn't realised I needed. It is a full little shop, with bits of everything including hardware, plastics and even a few toys and novelties. It is reasonably priced and the staff were always very friendly!

You have to root around for the right bargains, but there are many to be had. Just bought my…read morefavourite Sure deodorant that's normally £2 for, yes you guessed it, £1. It's a super shop, ram packed with no customer service, but you get what you pay for. It is worth remembering that some items in a pound shop are not a bargain and can often be bought cheaper at other shops. Whether they do this to test you I don't know. You have to shop around for a bargain and have a good knowledge of the market value of items, else you'll get ripped off.

Pound World is always worth the visit to hunt for those bargains. This store is always packed full…read moreof people at all times so it is best avoided at the weekend. The store carries a wide range of goods, some are excellent bargains and some are best to avoid. The staff are always helpful and polite. The queues can sometimes be massive and very off putting. Overall it is worth persevering to get those bargins.

I couldn't say a bad word about Poundland..except maybe that its annoying how overcrowded it is…read more(hinders my shopping!). But they have loads of brand name things at great prices. Colgate toothbrush for a pound..yes please. Cadbury Finger's..one pound..I'll take two. You can get literally all your basics here for next to nothing, and I love it!

This is a great shop which sells everything for a pound , they sell a vast range of things like…read moretoiletries , toys , DIY , dvds , food , and homewares. Now you might think that because everything is a pound that it must all be junk , you are wrong! A lot of the things they sell are ok , I like to buy the craft stuff like paper , pens , pencils and glue. The one downside is this shop is very cramped which means you cannot really have a good look round when it is busy as you just get in the way , and often I find the buggy gets in the way and people start to get annoyed. Also there are always large queues at the checkout especially when there are only 2 members of staff on.

Always a fun place to shop to buy something cheap and feel good about yuorself. I generally…read morewouldn't buy things from here for general food/weekly shops, though it does have some nice items. I'd always go to the 99p across the road now though, much bigger, more stock and easier to move around in. Poundland is often far too busy with huge queues.

I thank my lucky stars the day my friend's mum found this amazing place. Situated around the back…read moreof the Newport Retail Park its a clearance store for the Matalan fashion store chain. Matalan itself is pretty reasonable when it comes to prices but this place is amazingly cheap! There is a wide range of clothes here - ladies and mens clothing as well as childrens, shoes, underwear and some (not much) homeware. It's all stock from previous (and occassionally current) seasons that they now wish to get rid of. There are no changing room so my tip is to wear a vest that you can try things on over (there are mirrors) and a skirt so you can try trousers/skirts on underneath! It's pretty basic but worth the rummage and lack of changing rooms for the prices. They often have special deals on - I went recently and it was buy one get one free. I bought a really nice shirtdress and a lovely silk top which were £6 each. This came to a total of £6 for the two items - that's £3 each wow! My friends and I have come out with bags of stuff from here - it's a real pot luck but on a good day you won't believe what you can get. I love it!

If you are not after the latest fashion, but a good bargain, then this is the place to go! I bought…read moremy daughter 3 complete new outfits (tops & bottoms) and paid under a tenner! And lots of times you get 3 for 2 as well. In times of the credit crunch, I am over the moon to have access to a shop like this.

Laura got me on to this little pharmacy type place. It is poifect for stocking up on essentials…read morebefore a festival. If you go to Boot's you often end up paying through the nose (although the advantage points and offers are some consolation) but at Savers you just get what you need, no frills, no tempting offers because everything is already so cheap. It sells hayfever medicine cheaper than anywhere else in town and there are all the main brands of shampoos, hair dyes and moisturisers etc at cut prices. I don't know how they do it but it's worth taking a detour if your toiletry stocks are running low.

Savers! A shop that's got the bare essentials of any big supermarket, at a discounted price. Sounds…read moregood already eh? I come here when I need anything for the home. They stock washing basics, toiletries, make up, baby bits, and now they've started stocking some food too! On top of all the things here that are already cheaper than usual, they always have offers on. The main draw are their prices; I just paid 89p for Vaseline, the new Loreal Perfect Colour 10 hair dye for £3.99, and 20 bin liners for 69p. It isn't as if you're getting lower quality for a lower price, as all their items are of known brands. A really great shop to save some pennies!

5 star service, very pleasantly surprised. maybe a discount store but the staff are amazing ,…read morefriendly and very helpful. deffo recommend Poundland. sorry to say we overlooked this shop for years, but no more, going to be regular visitors. thankyou all Poundland staff in brooklands cardiff

This is apparently the biggest poundstore outside of London! That means it holds a lot of stuff you…read morecan get for a pound. Of course its almost impossible to only spend a pound in there. You end up buying all sorts of stuff like banana cases. Best buys so far, Johnson tanning cream stuff and a USB charger for my IPod that Apple surely would have charged me a tenner for. Its always busy so the queueing gets annoying sometimes, otherwise its great for a bargain.

This is a small Co-Op but they have a good range of products, including a small selection of…read moregreetings cards and a large selection of magazines. However it is best avoided on a Friday or Saturday night as the place is crawling with students and drunks and there isn't a very nice atmopsphere. The staff are always friendly and chatty and they would often put stuff by for me if I asked. There is also a cash machine in this Co-Op but it is one of those ones that charge you for withdrawing so you're probably better off to pay card if you can.