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To ask for - Best low cost thing you’ve bought recently ?

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PollyCherry · 12/07/2025 23:42

As a flip side to the expensive letdowns thread , has anyone bought anything low cost that’s been good ?
I got a mascara in b and m that’s great on my long blonde but thin eyelashes.
And an ineos hand wash that is actually really nice.

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Daygloboo · 28/07/2025 17:56

UpMyself · 28/07/2025 17:29

@Daygloboo , the men's t-shirts from Primark seem to last quite well.

Thanks

lazyarse123 · 28/07/2025 17:41

Lactofull · 13/07/2025 09:12

Is the imperial leather soap even meant for the face?!

How long have you been using?

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It's been going since long before different products were ever a thing. It smells nice too.

UpMyself · 28/07/2025 17:29

@Daygloboo , the men's t-shirts from Primark seem to last quite well.

Daygloboo · 28/07/2025 17:04

Did someone on her sayy they'd had Primark T shirts for years or did i dream that ?

Newmumburnout · 28/07/2025 13:53

chimichangaz · 28/07/2025 09:40

I bought a mini vacuum from Amazon which is fantastic for kitchen use - vacuuming out your salad drawer, the bits of bread that are left on the worktop etc. mini vacuumThey don't have the exact one I bought in stock any more but I found another one so you can see the type - so easy to use, charge and clean.

Got one in my Amazon basket thanks !

chimichangaz · 28/07/2025 13:12

Ooh yes @zacsGranny I use it for dead flies too 🤣

zacsGranny · 28/07/2025 12:54

chimichangaz · 28/07/2025 09:40

I bought a mini vacuum from Amazon which is fantastic for kitchen use - vacuuming out your salad drawer, the bits of bread that are left on the worktop etc. mini vacuumThey don't have the exact one I bought in stock any more but I found another one so you can see the type - so easy to use, charge and clean.

We have one of these and I use it to vacuum dead flies from my window sills and blinds. Also good for window and door reveals.

chimichangaz · 28/07/2025 09:40

I bought a mini vacuum from Amazon which is fantastic for kitchen use - vacuuming out your salad drawer, the bits of bread that are left on the worktop etc. mini vacuumThey don't have the exact one I bought in stock any more but I found another one so you can see the type - so easy to use, charge and clean.

ClaraLane · 27/07/2025 17:55

Thank you for the bin link - just ordered one too! We bought a car hoover from Aldi recently which has been so handy. Definitely feel like I’m getting old 😂

Dogaredabomb · 27/07/2025 08:16

cadburyegg · 26/07/2025 23:04

Ok this is extra boring BUT I just bought a bin for the car following the five minute mum’s recommendation and I can already tell it’s going to be life changing.

https://amzn.eu/d/5CgxL5W

THANK YOU I have now bought this! It drives me insane that crap gets left in the car.

cadburyegg · 26/07/2025 22:59

HornungTheHelpful · 14/07/2025 06:54

Where can this miracle be acquired?! 🤣

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Sorry only just seen this! The one I bought on Amazon is now discontinued but there are loads of others on there

BackinGear · 26/07/2025 22:28

Treesandsheepeverywhere · 25/07/2025 22:24

It's all relative, the hoover mentioned was on sale, so cheaper than the usual.

Why not just post ypur contributions instead of trying to police the thread, people can post what they like.

Another one of mine, these are great and fit most bottles.
Currently on sale, so bought for friends too. https://portuguesetreasures.com/products/stainless-steel-cork-freeflow-with-lid-pourer?_pos=2&_sid=4d06c1c8d&_ss=r

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I was commenting as someone had ‘policed’ my post.

HTH.

Treesandsheepeverywhere · 25/07/2025 22:24

BackinGear · 25/07/2025 21:33

I’m not so sure, one of my best low cost buys, is this, for the shelf in the shower. Bought on a day visit, from an owner run independent. Stops soggy, mushy soap, washes and dries quickly.

Also beats the ‘low cost’ £105 hoovers…also suggested on here.

https://www.thegreenhouseripon.com/product-page/safix-soap-rest

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It's all relative, the hoover mentioned was on sale, so cheaper than the usual.

Why not just post ypur contributions instead of trying to police the thread, people can post what they like.

Another one of mine, these are great and fit most bottles.
Currently on sale, so bought for friends too. https://portuguesetreasures.com/products/stainless-steel-cork-freeflow-with-lid-pourer?_pos=2&_sid=4d06c1c8d&_ss=r

Buy Liquor Freeflow Cork Pourer with lid | Portuguese Treasures

Shop the latest collection of stainless steel cork freeflow liquor pourer for your kitchen. Enjoy free UK delivery on orders over £60!

https://portuguesetreasures.com/products/stainless-steel-cork-freeflow-with-lid-pourer?_pos=2&_sid=4d06c1c8d&_ss=r

BackinGear · 25/07/2025 21:33

JMSA · 25/07/2025 08:29

Feel free, but I doubt they’d fit the ‘low cost’ spirit of the thread.

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I’m not so sure, one of my best low cost buys, is this, for the shelf in the shower. Bought on a day visit, from an owner run independent. Stops soggy, mushy soap, washes and dries quickly.

Also beats the ‘low cost’ £105 hoovers…also suggested on here.

https://www.thegreenhouseripon.com/product-page/safix-soap-rest

Safix soap rest | The GreenHouse Ripon

Safix soap rests are a compostable alternative to traditional soap dishes . By keeping your soap dry in between uses, your soap bars will last longer, and prevents soapy build up on baths and sinks. Made from natural coconut (coir) fibre bonded with a...

https://www.thegreenhouseripon.com/product-page/safix-soap-rest

AlpacaMittens · 25/07/2025 12:32

Rechargeable light bulbs. Such a great solution when you need a light but no plug socket nearby. Very snazzy as you control it through a remote controller and you can do different colours etc, I love it! And now I have a bedside light for reading 😊😊😊

caramac04 · 25/07/2025 09:02

Whilst I get the point of independent shops they’re not likely to be close to many of us.
Soooo another Amazon purchase - available at Temu and possibly physical shops although I’ve not seen them locally -
Rechargable fly repellent fan. Brilliant.
2 strips of holographic paper/plastic which whirl around and repel flies. Great for around food. About £7 each.
Mine sit on top of a beer or wine bottle so pack away in their small box but I’ve seen ones on their own stand too.

JMSA · 25/07/2025 08:29

BackinGear · 25/07/2025 07:30

Maybe we should be suggesting purchases from independent high street, local stores or makers, rather than so many Amazon/Shein products!

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Feel free, but I doubt they’d fit the ‘low cost’ spirit of the thread.

BackinGear · 25/07/2025 07:30

Maybe we should be suggesting purchases from independent high street, local stores or makers, rather than so many Amazon/Shein products!

Jillybloop393 · 25/07/2025 01:11

What a fab thread - off to look at the contents of my Amazon basket, and decide what to purchase immediately, and what to put on hold for a later date. Looking forward to more recommendations, too! Thanks everyone x

Rina66 · 21/07/2025 17:03

@Meredusoleil Shein, they do all different sizes, my one is 100cm x 60cm

Meredusoleil · 21/07/2025 15:15

Rina66 · 21/07/2025 13:55

The other thing I’ve bought recently, but forgot until I did Sunday lunch yesterday is one of those umbrella net things, huge one, 100cm x 60cm, so I could cover all the serving dishes on my kitchen breakfast bar area

Where was this from please?

Rina66 · 21/07/2025 13:55

The other thing I’ve bought recently, but forgot until I did Sunday lunch yesterday is one of those umbrella net things, huge one, 100cm x 60cm, so I could cover all the serving dishes on my kitchen breakfast bar area

To ask for - Best low cost thing you’ve bought recently ?
bigyellowpen · 21/07/2025 13:01

MartinBishopsbum · 18/07/2025 09:22

A CGM monitor for my type 2 diabetes, its changed my life, I'm now almost at non diabetic levels and have lost almost a stone

which one did you buy? I had gestational diabetes and I often wonder if my blood sugar spikes. I'd like to test it for a week to see

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