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 And, really, how can water go out of date? Not all the stuff is out of date.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 I don't think any place would last too long selling out of date milk.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...

My word...is it possible to have this many discount stores on the same street?! Well, apparently…read moreso, this being the third one I've reviewed. Apparently this epithet applies not only to this one shop, but to the entire Woodstock area... Bargain World, as Emma (the previous reviewer) rightly notes, is much more of a hardware store - tupperware, tools, kitchen utensils galore - than your run of the mill bargain shop. In saying that, I did find two bottles of deodorant for 99p each, which was notable for three reasons: 1) I've never found them for 99p elsewhere. 2) They're incredibly difficult to find. 3) They were pretty grimy and needed a clean. I took them anyway (after giving them a rub with a tissue). Perhaps the most notable aspect of Bargain World is the greeting as you come in the door. I almost jumped the height of myself when I walked in, and a recorded voice said "Hello and welcome" (or something like that...I was too busy nearly wetting myself to remember). Even when you leave, the little detector picks up your movement and says exactly the same thing, which I thought was quite amusing. Well, you have been warned...watch for that welcoming voice, and prepare yourself to find a few bargains.

Yes, there are bargains here - but not the sort of bargain that normally costs £250 and is £50 in…read morethe sale, more like £1.29 for a pack of kitchen towels or a bumper pack of toilet bleach. It's a bit like an indoor market - and I don't mean that in a derogatory sense - it's just not a fancy boutique or upmarket shop. It's a hardware shop - and I kind of like hardware shops, especially the locally run ones as you can get your cleaning products and household good really cheap here - hence the name. They also sell big plastic planters much cheaper than you would get in a garden centre and I'm sure the gardening enthusiasts would be happy with them. I know if I was getting kitted out for a new place to live, it would be a good place to go for your kitchen bits and pieces as well as cleaning products.

I must, must, must quote my sister on this one…read more.. Sis: Eh, so Mum, we went to this here cheap shop today...it was called, emmm...Cracker...Crackers...emmm, oh dear. Lynne: Selection Box? Sis: Ah yes, I knew it was something to do with Christmas! Pure class. Selection Box is appropriately named, not because it has anything to do with Christmas, but because it has such a wide variety of things (for want of a better term), that it's near darn impossible to find what you want. Everything is very cheap too, but you do mostly get what you pay for. I was excited to see a 99p ankle strap (my foot's been giving me a bit of bother you see...sniff), but when I turned the box round to read the instructions, I was slightly mortified to read that I was not to use it when "slpp". Mmmm...I'm guessing that translates as "asleep"? We did pick up a couple of bargains though - a tub of sweets for 99p, plus a few 'Animal' bars (I'm such a child, I know), also for 99p. The shop assistant was very pleasant and cheery too. Bargains galore, and plenty of random tat...why not see what you can find for 99p?

Way back in 2010 I was perhaps a little harsh on this branch of TK Maxx. I think that sifting…read morethrough clothes is the reason that people shop at TK Maxx, they enjoy the excitement and the possibility of getting a real bargain. Sifting isn't actually too bad at this TK Maxx as the staff keep the rails in pretty good order. Belfast now has plenty of fashion outlets but it doesn't have much similar to TK Maxx. This store is huge and set over 3 floors. It has a woman's section, kids section, men's section and even a dedicated jewelry counter. My advice would be that if you are looking for something specific then come to TK Maxx and see if they have it in store, you could save yourself a few quid.

Tkmax is a huge department store with men/women clothes, footwear, homeware, food, kids toys,…read moreluggage and general random things like frames and art. It's all supposed to be 60% less than regular high street prices. There are always was/now prices to give idea of prices. The home department is my favourite part.

One good thing about recession - it makes second hand cool again. In a time when everyone is…read morewatching the pennies, charity and vintage shops are making a killing. This store opened up in 2009 and seems to be doing very well. I love going in for a wee hoke about and while, like at most second hands, the results are varied, I've managed to find a few little pieces amongst the rails. It is predominately clothing, but there is the odd bit of furniture which tends to be beautifully crafted dressers or wardrobes - just what you need to hold all your beautiful vintage items, right? The staff are always very welcoming, the prices are right and there's always something new to find, rather than the same old stuff you see on the high street normally. Plus, it's run by the East Belfast Mission who do a lot of good work in the poorer parts of East Belfast, engaging with young people and homeless outreach, so everyone's a winner!

'Vintage, re:use, re:style, re:store'…read more I love the idea of this shop. I hate waste and I'm always one for restyling my own clothes. This isn't just another vintage shop, it's slightly better quality than the others. They do a great job with mannequins, I'm always impressed with their window dressing skills. The clothes in the shop front was the first thing I ever noticed about the place. It's always a really good job. So kudos to whoever sets this up. Inside the store it's always laid out brilliantly, some vintage shops are a bit like TK Maxx at the best of times, you need a good few hours to sort through the jumble until you find the gem you're after, but in Vintage they've got everything in order around the shop and you can immediately find some real gems. They sell (amongst a myriad of others) trousers, skirts, dresses, shoes, jackets, formal and casual wear. Anything and everything. Paradise! Even their furniture is for sale (so pretty too!) Like most vintage shops they don't offer refunds but do offer a credit note exchange. I find this particularly handy if you don't have the time to try items on. You're always going to find something you're after anyway.

I used to hate wee bargain shops like Poundstretcher, I used to think that all the produce was low…read morequality and that they had everything except for things that you actually needed. Now that I have grown up a bit I actually have grown fond of these types of shops and this Poundstretcher out the back of Castlecourt, although slightly run down from the outside, has everything you could possibly need at a low price. For instance i was hosting an event at a nearby bar when we realised we were running dangerously low on paper plates, rather than go to a dedicated party shop we headed straight for Poundstretcher, they did exactly the same plate I had previously purchased form a party shop for a fraction of the price. This is exactly the type of item that Poundstretcher excels at! Staff in this store as helpful as they come and will always engage in a bit of friendly banter at the checkouts. This Poundstretcher is the very definition of A-OK - definitely in need of a facelift but don't let that put you off.

I haven't yet Yelped fully my opinion of pound shops, so I will start by saying that it is not…read moremuch. Not much at all. What the vast swathes of people who go through these shops don't seem to realise is that for a lot of goods, pound shops are the ultimate example of a false economy. One recent example is when I saw in my local Asda pack of biscuits on offer for half price at 60p, the pound shop had them discounted to £1, but advertised this higher price far more extensively. The range of products is of a highly variable quality, and the phrase jack of all trades, master of none, comes to mind. They obviously buy cast offs from other retailers or food manufacturers at low prices. The store is always untidy as people treat the place with little respect as they see a lot of items for "£1 and toss them aside if they don't want to see them. The staff are depressed looking and unhappy in my experience of buying a multipack of chocolate before a cinema visit, and the staff all had a frown not even Krusty the Klown could turn upside down! Saying I started rhyming there, I shall conclude with another: I am saying to ye, the opinion of me, if it is quality and real value you seek, to a Tesco or Asda any day of the week!

I was cutting through Wellington Street on my way to Upper Queens Street yesterday when I stumbled…read moreacross Octopus's Garden. Belfast used to be a wash with Vintage stores but over the years these have slowly become extinct so it's always good to see a new one rise from the bottom of the ocean - much like an Octopus. Octopus's Garden has many strands or arms/tentacles (may as well continue down pun street). It sells vintage clothing for both males and females, old school vinyl and various other retro artifacts. The main thing I liked about Octopus Garden was that their was a varied choice - the rails were jam packed with everything from flannel shirts, band T's to leather jackets and potentially bum cheek exposing denim hot pants. The prices were reasonable too - you often find that vintage stores inflate the prices of their stock but it seems that Octopus Garden have made a concerted effort not to extort their clientele. I was only going in for a browse but I ended up walking out with a loud shirt that has already proved a controversial choice - but that's the beauty of buying vintage items - they always divide opinion and create a talking point. I recommend popping in here for a wee duke round - you never know you might come out with your (not everyone's) new favourite shirt.

If I was trapped in the Garden of The Octo I would never have a time of misery or boredom. This is…read morethe slickest place so far and I would tell anyone who visits this city that loves music and old clothes to begin their journey here. I love this place!

In the current hierarchy of economy shops B&M have to be at the top. This particular store…read moreespecially is neat, tidy, well laid out, brightly lit and surprisingly pleasant to walk around. It has a huge range of food, household goods, gardening products, DIY equipment, toys, gifts and pet care items. A proper variety shop which is cheap and cheerful. I'm never going to buy food, cleaning products or toiletries from a place like B&M. However, if ever I need a new linen basket, rug, suitcase, clothes horse or bucket and mop and my funds are low then B&M would be my first stop.

I have to agree with other reviewers here, B&M really is a one stop shop and is well on top in the…read morehierarchy of discount stores. The reason for this is the variety they offer. You can get everything from American sweets to suit cases for your holidays here! This store in the Boucher Road retail park is larger than the majority of their other shops and has a warehouse feel to it. There's no frills here, just a shed load of discounts. Yesterday when I visited it was well staffed, two people on the tills to keep queuing to a minimum and a good few floor staff dotted about if I happened to need any assistance. A-ok in my book and a shop of regularly visit if I was looking for random bits and bobs at low cost.

The 10 luxcery Christmas cracker s you sold are a joke out of the ten we got two hats nothing…read moreluxcery about them disappointed

Horrible ,Common, Uneducated, Nasty, Ignorant staff. They had Audacity to actually remark about…read moremyself wearing a mask LOUD ENOUGH referring to me as looking like a criminal etc and lady member of staff calling me a scumbag!!!!! I do think you have the right to wear a mask still especially if you have health issues and family old vulnerable and health issues too.The staff are the low ones not me , because I wore my mask. Feel extremely angry, disgusted, and surprised how openly ignorant and no shame staff can be.Rude

Belfast Bed Shop on Duncairn Gardens is an independent furniture store that sells more than just…read morebeds regardless of its name. I've never bought anything from here personally but I can remember wondering around here as a kid in the cramped store full of items on display, whilst my mum haggled with the owner about a new bed or wardrobe. That's the best thing about these type of places. Haggling! The big chain stores don't use this old school skill and it takes a lot out of the store buying experience! My mum could always get a bargain with her skills and this place let her! They deliver all over Belfast and the extra charge is barely worth taking note of! All these little things help it stay afloat and take on the big dogs! I've just recently got a new apartment and I'll be visiting here soon.

From the owner: Belfast Bed Shop at Gribbens Furniture. A friendly family business started in 1903 in North Queen…read moreStreet. Discount beds, mattresses, leather suites, wardrobes, tables & chairs. Same day delivery. Easy parking at the door.