Top 5 Christmas sales tips

by Dobbies Blog Team on January 4, 2012

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Christmas sales - Now on

The Christmas sales are in full force, so here’s a few sale shopping tips to make any pennies you have left, go further.

In these tough economic times, competition between retailers is fierce. So there has never been a better time to get great bargains.

We hope these top Christmas sale tips will help you get the most from your sale spree.

1. Avoid the hordes

To avoid large crowds and still get your bargains, timing is essential. Check opening hours before you hit the high street.

Be at the doors of your favourite stores early in the morning, take advantage of late night shopping hours, or go whilst other people are still at work.

2. Shop for Christmas 2012

The wisest of the Christmas sale shoppers plans ahead. If you are a truly savvy bargain hunter you will be thinking of next Christmas already.

Look for Christmas sale items such as decorations, wrapping paper and artificial Christmas trees at extremely low prices – store them away this year and Christmas 2012 will cost you a whole lot less!

3. Do your homework

If you want to beat others to the chase then you have to do your homework. Go online and look for sales announcements. Check out ads in local and national newspapers.

By finding out who is having a Christmas sale before you head to the High Street, you can use your time more efficiently. Making sure you get the best of the bargains on offer.

4. Mother’s Day soon

Many Christmas gifts such as candles, cook shop items and clothing also make great gifts for Mother’s Day. If you can get 50% off now rather than having to pay full price in a couple of months time, then why not take advantage?

Leave them in a cupboard, set a reminder on your calendar and hey presto, Mother’s Day is all wrapped up.

5. Think ahead and save big

You might not need a 6 seater garden furniture set right now, but the biggest savings are out of season. So think ahead, buy now and buy big to get the best savings.

Not only will you save hundreds of pounds, but you can get a bigger and better quality product than perhaps you would normally be able to afford.

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Dobbies Big Winter Sale

by Dobbies Blog Team on December 22, 2011

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Dobbies Big Winter Sale - Starts Friday 23rd December


This year, shoppers who leave everything to the last minute may well have the last laugh. Because on Friday 23rd December, Dobbies is launching the Big Winter Sale.

Whether gifts are piled high or you haven’t even started Christmas shopping, now’s the perfect time to stuff your stockings with fantastic festive bargains.

Half price Christmas sale

There are massive savings to be made across the store. With a selection of unique gifts, homeware ranges and classic clothing collections, as well as gardening and aquatics products at up to half price.

Everything in the Dobbies Christmas range will be half price. So if you are searching for some final flourishes to boost the Christmas spirit, look no further.

Winter wildlife sale

At this time of year the wildlife in your garden could do with a helping hand. So stock up on great ‘bogof’ (buy one get one free) bird care offers in the Dobbies Winter Sale. With freezing temperatures predicted for January and February, it’s a particularly important time to feed and care for your local wildlife.

Happy New Year from Dobbies

For those looking to brighten up their gardens in the early months of the year, Dobbies have some fantastic gardening offers including half price terracotta pots.

What’s more, with 50% off all seeds purchased online, you can fill your half priced pots and planters for less. With a wide range of discounted seeds for flowers, plants, fruits and vegetables, Dobbies will help you get growing in the new year.

Dobbies new range for 2012

The incredible Dobbies Winter sale comes just before Christmas, in order to make way for a fantastic new collection in 2012. Look out for an extended range of Dobbies Essentials own-branded products, including quality gardening equipment, barbecues and furniture at affordable prices.

Whatever you’re planning for Christmas make sure you include Dobbies Big Winter sale, starting tomorrow Friday 23rd December 2012.

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