I'm always a bit sceptical of any store that calls itself 'catalogue bargains'. I always wonder why…read moredid the products sell? is there something wrong with them? are they seconds? But recently when strolling past I happened to notice that had some Christmas wrapping paper in the window. Christmas was getting closer and closer and I always panic that I haven't got enough so went in to take a closer look, in all honesty expecting some thin, 'cheap' paper, how wrong I was! the paper was Lovely, the sort of quality you would expect from a reputable store such as m&s. I ended up buying reems and reems of the stuff. They also had some lovely gift ideas, and had I not already done my xmas shopping, I would've found lots of useful bargains here. All in all.. I was quite, quite impressed!

When you go into Scarborough twn centre you frequently see catalogue bargain shops carriers. People…read moresing its praises and recommend it. It does vary on the day and sometimes I haven't bought anything and another day have staggered out with bags of stuff .It is ex-catalogue stuff and now and again they have a sale and sell stuff off really cheaply ,i have had trousers for 62p and skirts and tops for silly prices.I have a much admired padded jacket which I bought for £2.49.It was a size 28 and I altered it to an 18 but it was well worth the effort. They sell some furniture and household items. They get televisions dvd players and a host of other electrical stuff. They have some toys and there are some god bargains in footwear.The only problem is that you can get hooked and it is hard to resist things that you dont need when they are really cheap.

Beltin'! What's not to love about this shop? Whenever I'm in Lancaster I pop in - mainly to stock…read moreup on lunch box goodies - knocks the socks off supermarket prices. Other bargains - well i always get my sun tan lotion from there. If you're not bothered about packaging being this year's or even necessarily in English then this is the shop for you. Come Christmas time if you have a hoard of lil uns to buy for then this shop comes up trumps - lots of gifts for not bad prices. The best thing about it? You never know what you're going to find in there, pop in, you might be surprised

This shop is great. When I first moved to my student accommodation I needed all my home…read morefurnishings. This place had some quality stuff at top prices, I go most of my stuff just from here. When they say half price or less, they really mean it. Stuff's so cheap it's unbelievable. Its in the town center, just turn right at HMV (from the main center) and go down to the end!

This branch of Poundland is located in intu Eldon Square, fairly close to Old Eldon Square and it…read moreis basically inside the Bus Station, from the outside the store does look quite nice and a little bit modern, but as you go in, it begins to become more average, typical and uninspiring and pretty much an average Poundland. The selection of drinks is limited, the pricing was quite good, they mainly sold cans and things like that however, I'm normally a person who prefers drinks in bottles, plastic or glass rather than cans which I find to be a frustrating mess. The store its-self had some items for decent value, some for not, and some items which in my opinion were just junk. There was a decent amount of space in the store for movement, a little more than the average Pound Shop normally has which was decent. The location is also good being inside the bus station making it one of the easier places to grab a drink before you get on the bus, with prices probably cheaper than Waitrose nearby, albeit a poorer selection and a greater selection than Boots also in the same building, which only sells Coca Cola in Diet and Regular, unless you go up onto the main level of the store. Location mainly earns an extra star, this store deserves two stars in my opinion as it is okay, yet in all below average and the stores slight modern features and location at least warrant a two star rating.

Well well, what can I say about Poundland? Firstly it goes without saying that everything is £1,…read moreaha. Funny aren't I ;) but seriously, I have heard people asking sales assistants how much things are Anyway, Poundland do sell some absolute rubbish but there also diamonds to be found. They sell loads of computer components that sell for £8+ in other shops. they sell tons of branded cosmetics (I saw Rimmel foundations and eye pencils last time I was in) and shampoos that are £2 elsewhere so are worth stocking up on! Also they have lots of things that would make awesome stocking fillers for kids and their friends, such as Bratz and Harry Potten moneyboxes which sell for £5+ elsewhere. Their decorations are good quality too, and cheap and cheerful - important given the current financial climate as you need to stretch the pennies! So many people are snobby and shun these kinds of shops for selling tat, but if you actually keep your eyes peeled you can save a lot of money by shopping there for your toiletries and other home essentials.

Spend and Save is a brilliant bargain store. It sells a huge range of very cheap products such as…read morehousehold cleaning products, cards, birdseed, childrens toys, paper, pegs, tubs and plant pots - basically anything you could imagine. The shop is very higgledy piggledy and it takes a bit of rooting around before you find what you are looking for. There is always lots of products stacked and lots of them dumped around the entrance which you have to step around! The staff are active, pleasant and talkative. There are usually two helping at the till. They pack your product in a bag for you and always have a friendly natter. Spend and Save is always my first choice if I need something. I can bet my bottom dollar I will find it here and at half the price of anywhere else in Bedlington. The store has had some opening times issues since the large Tesco store opened up next door to them. I hope they survive the regeneration of the Market Place.

The management of this branch need to have a look at the CCTV footage from last Wednesday around…read morelunch time. A chav in a grey tracksuit shoved loads of cans of RightGuard deodorant down his top, then paid for a can of coke at the till. After the pair of them had chatted for some time appearing to be friends, I tried to tell the lad on the till what had happened. He was not in the least bit bothered. The other lad was then seen outside dropping off the deodorant and other stollen goods to a beggar sitting on the street outside McDonalds who had carrier bags full of stuff hidden under a blanket. If it's so easy for me to spot, why can't the management see it as well.

From the owner: One Below is the newest discount retailer to hit the UK high street and the only high street chain…read morein the UK to sell over 5,000 products for £1 and under!

A fantastic cheap store where you can get discounted pretty much anything! Seasonal items, photo…read moreframes, children's toys, household cleaning products, stationary, beauty products, hardware, you name it! Yorkshire Deals also has a good range of plastic boxes, bins and basket that come direct from ThePlasticBoxShop and you can buy what they have on display or order items that suit your needs (I recently ordered three larger plastic stacking boxes for toy storage and have these in three days and was rung when they were in). Staff are friendly, knowledgeable and always willing to help and the shop takes cash and debit/credit cards. During the Autumn, they start a Christmas saving scheme where you can order branded/premium toys from a small catalogue and pay them off in the run up to Christmas (goods on receipt of full payment) which is very handy in the current climate (stops impulse buying!) and saves a trip to Northallerton or further for the same items. This shop is a mainstay for many people!

I am not usually a fan of these kind of places, lots of foreign imports and cheap tacky toys…read moresprings to mind. Its on high row where Dressers used to be and I come in here mainly for my cleaning stuff. For example I use a lot of the pledge wipes for wood they cost £1.80 in Asda in here a £1 for exactly the same, so have a look in you might find a bargain!

My previous review is still accurate. Poundland sells lots of different stuff, some of it works out…read morea great bargain, some of it isn't. Some is well-known brands, some is great quality, and some is cheap and tacky. They always have a 'seasonal' aisle which is usually located at the back on the left (as you walk in) which I find useful for buying things for children, such as cheap Easter crafts, small Christmas stocking fillers, cheesy Halloween decorations etc.

Poundland is located next to New Look and Game…read more It's easily recognisable as being part of that chain. The outside sometimes look a bit cluttered due to the bits and bobs they have outside but once you're in there are many bargains to be had. My favourite section is the book section as books for a pound?!! That's cheaper than charity shops! They have a mixture of fiction books and non fiction. Also a great section for kids! The health and beauty area is also really good. The £1 prices put other shops to shame as the shampoos and conditioners can easily cost £2.50-£3.50 elsewhere! They also sells food and drink, car bits, a limited selection of socks and underwear but some great toys for little ones!

This store sells ultra cheap products and has a wide choice available: from clothes to pet products…read moreto snack foods to household items. The choice and prices are unbeatable. The store has for a long time had a problem with the interior being flooded and as a result looks rather shabby and unpleasant inside. There are often buckets and pots (still for sale) which are set around the store to catch any drips coming from the celing! Apart from this problem, the actual merchandise available is great. The staff here are competent and quick to serve people at the tills. No staff on the floor as far as I have seen but I have always found what I wanted without needing any help.

This branch of poundstretchers has recently had some work done. The area where the flooding used to…read morehappen has now become a stockroom and has been blocked off so can now no longer be seen, this unfortunately means the store itself is smaller, however personally I think it is better as the store doesn't look as shabby and even more appealing to me are the prices, you can get everything in here and if you look around hard enough you can find things even cheaper than they should be! They run various deals throughout the year and for various occasions, afterwards all the stock from that occasion is sold off at a very low price!! The staff are always friendly and look tidy and are more than competant. They are always available to help should you need it!