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.

This is the kind of shop you pop into for a browse, not really with the intention of buying…read moreanything, but come out with arms full of 'stuff'.. So make sure you get a basket on your way in! Poundland has a bit of everything, from babies bottles, batterys and bleach to pet supplies, party poppers and pens. My daughter always stocks up on pens, paper crayons and felt tips aswell as naughty treats as yes, this shop does sell lots of sweeties and goodies! Some of the household stuff, as in the varses/picture frames aren't of the bestest quality - but who cares? it costs a quid! good value in anyones book.

Poundland can be the source of some fantastic bargains, and this is one of the bigger and better…read moreones. It's quite spacious considering, and they stock a particularly good range of food and drink. Service is friendly and there are plenty of checkouts so it's fine even at busy times. However as is inevitably the way with pound shops, they never stock the thing you go in for; you always come out with something slightly different, or completely different. Also, be wary of the quality of some of their electrical goods, like headphones, some of which are utterly terrible. And don't get too caught up in the one pound is a bargain! mentality- you might find yourself paying a pound here for something which will only cost up 60p in Tesco But otherwise, it's great.

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.

How can you resist sspending but saving at the same time?…read moreThis brance of the famous store is another way to do this along with the many other chewap shops in the town. Perfectly located on the busy pedestrianised high street you can easily pop in for your cheap but often essential buys! I am always amazed at the fantstic selection of stock available from home cleaning items to those little nick nacks you can use around the house. There is a great selection of childrens items to buy for the little ones activity sessions during the long cold winter months. Staff are efficient and the long queues you can often find here go down very quickly

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!

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!

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.