Poundland buys?

[itslee]

We know poundland is great for buys but what is not worth buying that others should avoid?

[poppypiesdad]

? Things that you dont need ?

[grenfell]

Generally I'd say the tools , soft as something that hits a fan. Buy cheap buy twice.

[unsure]

torch`s are generally not worth buying , buy a decent one first off .

their first aid stuff is worth buying in my opinion

[Winklebury]

Hello All,

I have bought their tin foil, which is very fine (thin) and can tear far easier than other brands. If you are careful its great, but it is a little flimsy tbh. I have bought about 5 rolls, so I will use it all, and report back, but it is very budget...

I bought a can of beef in gravy, which I ate cold. It was actually ok, although I really should have warmed it up. I have yet to decide if I will store this in bulk (30+ cans). I do want a meat source which can be made into different dishes and recipes, and have tried a few different tinned beefs from supermarkets. This was far nicer, but still not convinced. Ideally I would have a large number of No. 10 cans of gramd beef from Mountain House, but that's 200 pounds plus, so I will have to wait for that...

Other than that, I have bought an awful lot in Poundland which is great!

I have now bought three of their long lighters, with a refill cartridge included. I have 150 lighters stored (approx. 16.50 total from amazon) which are far cheaper per item, but they are still only a pound, and are great for lighting stoves etc where you may wish to be a few inches further away.

Candles. I have bought two candles, singularly, each a little smaller than a standard (330ml) drinks can. They were the only two, and I haven't burned them yet, but they are very nice, can cost 4 or 5 pounds from other retailers for the same size (Robert Dyas, Cargo etc). Unfortunatly they had only those two, and they haven't had them back since. They have larger plastic LED candles which just make me feel sad (apologises if people like these) which would require a battery, and have a switch on. I hate the very idea and concept of them!

I have bought a lot of their paper plates and disposable cups and cutlery. Some real bargains, but look out, there are lots of similar products with different amounts in each pack. Go for the plain boring white plates as there are 30 in a pack. Some of the coloured and decorated ones have only 20 or even 15 in a pack.

Also, maybe 150 bars of Imperial leather soap. 3 for a pound, vs 1.67 for four in other retailers including Asda and Boots. So, 33.33 per bar, Vs 41.75 per bar.

I have started buying bird feed. Not nuts et, but packets of hard, almost cake like blocks which have nuts and other bits in. This is to store and crumble and distribute when required, to attract birds. I have some very nice (but not FAC) air rifles, which I can use to take some birds attracted to my feeding area, to boost the fresh meat supply!

Very large tubs of petroleum jelly, 360 grams I think, which is ideal for various things. I still have branded Vaseline for first aid etc, and will continue to. But for fire starting (which cotton wool etc) use on tools to keep rust free (Axes, parts of guns, diving knives, etc) it is very economical. I am sure its fine for use on the body, but the texture is looser, closer to liquid, than Vaseline, and frankly I am willing to spend a little more and be fussy!

Their stationary is very good. I wouldn't buy writing paper, but have elastic bands, brown parcel paper, bubble-wrap, tipex type fluid, 24 pencils for a pound, biro type pens etc. Also, small, credit card size brown envelopes for paying subs or raffle money, great for organising things, seeds, etc. I have bought one packet of 80, and have yet to start using them,, but I know they will be very useful indeed!

Sugar - 1.4 kgs for a quid. Great! A little courser grind than some in supermarkets, but I stopped noticing after a day or two.

Cadburys Hot chocolate - 1.99 rrp. Great! Prepping wise, it is meant for using hot milk, so perhaps a brand or variety for hot water, is a better bet.

Coffee Whitener (Powder) - I have bought three of these. Haven't tried it yet, but will, and shall report back.

Vosene Shampoo - 200ml. costs 2 pounds or more anywhere else. Great! I adore the smell!

Detoll - Fantastic! 1 pound. 2.99 in boots! same size bottle (250ml plastic bottle). I prefer tcp, but that is universally expensive, and in a glass bottle.

Cutlery - great deals on stainless steel cutlery, I am in a shared house, and had very few spoons, so bought two X 5 teaspoons for 2 pounds.

SMASH! - Good 280 grams for a pound. Adds option to rice and pasta.

I appear to have written quite a lot! I do enjoy shopping there. I have had quite a dramatic few years since 2011, and have found that prepping is a nice distraction, and apart from some large and expensive purchases on amazon, a substantial amount of my preps are from Poundland. Its a nice little ritual I have twice a week, to pop in and look around, and imagine, if people were running about and clearing the shalves, what would I gravitate to, if...? Then run scenarios. Their tools are very cheap looking, but their screw and nails look good, if you need to board up your windows or something.

I will still be looking at supermarkets for bulk purchases of rice, but the Poundland shops are a true treasure trove.


Regards,

Winkle

[bikerjoe83]

Assuming this also applies to any poundshop-type shop?

I've bought quite a lot of stuff from my local Poundshop - 2x1m groundsheets, general string/cords, first aid/medical stuff, tinned food, instant coffee (better than nothing), bleach tabs, zip-lock bags, click-lock containers, chocolate, scarves, welly socks, welly liners and generally odds and ends that will just get shoved in drawers that might prove useful.

I tend to use Aldi for the stuff that you don't really want at Poundshop quality, but still cheap to buy - tin foil (10m rolls extra wide, good stuff), torches, winter clothing, sealed packet and jar foods, water (4x 2litres @ 99p), salt, sugar, vacuum sealed breads etc.

[Waterbaby]

I get quite a few toiletries,metal water bottles,wellie socks,and ibuprofen from there.
I avoid some of the dog treats and toys.

[lee3]

Found some great little lighters bulldog branded, standard size, refillable, and the with an inbuilt led torch.....I'm a smoker and the amount of times those torches come in handy.....pack of three for a pound!

[bettersafethansorry]

Do not buy the expandable water containers and for that matter notr the ones from BnM bargains. the taps leak like no tomorrow.

-M

[itslee]

Yer just trying to get an idea of what stuff from poundland is defo not worth buying as we know some of the poundland brand is very cheaply made. But nice to see others have stuff I have been meaning to get.