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Tk maxx yay or nay?

189 replies

Scrump21 · 14/01/2020 20:31

I have never really bothered with it, but as a bit of a bargain hunter I feel I may be missing out?!

Do you like it? What's the best thing you have ever found in there?

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DreamingofSunshine · 14/01/2020 20:55

I really like it for beauty stuff, and I find it good for children's books and toys. I also get bedding and towels there and find they're good quality.

bness · 14/01/2020 20:55

Sometimes you can get really good stuff. I saw a bedsheet in JL which I loved for £90 - too much - saw it the next day at TK Maxx for £30.

Scrump21 · 14/01/2020 20:55

It's mostly home stuff (decorating the whole house this year) and any good skin care/ beauty products.

I'm going in to town on Tuesday for a look round with my mum so may bob in for a look... It's my birthday so birthday money to use haha

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VerbenaGirl · 14/01/2020 20:56

My friend has some lovely bits from there and my daughter found an unusual dress for a wedding we went to, but I never have any luck with their clothes. Some good toiletries and bags though. I’ll pop in if passing, but would never go specially.

Camomila · 14/01/2020 20:56

I love ours:
For DC It has nice baby/toddler/small DC clothes/DC winter coats from outdoorsy brands.
For me, I like the proper warm winter coats and smart clothes in small sizes. DH often gets shoes from Tk Maxx.

VerbenaGirl · 14/01/2020 20:57

Oooh! And some lovely Orla Keily towels.

SnorkMaiden81 · 14/01/2020 20:57

All hail! 🦀

girlywhirly · 14/01/2020 21:09

I’ve had leather bags, Christmas decs, sandals, kitchen bits and pet things. DH has had good socks, tops, shirts, wallets. Also both have had beach towels and gardening tools.

kevintheorangecarrot · 14/01/2020 21:10

I don't actually find it that cheap.

user1487194234 · 14/01/2020 21:10

I think you need to have a lot of time to spend on this to make it worthwhile
I work FT ,and prefer to go to a local boutique for an hour and get 3 outfits mainly suggested by the woman who works there
Job done
But friends of mine who don't work rave about it x

PuttingouttheFirewithGasoline · 14/01/2020 21:12

I've never understood the hunt comments.

I find other stores a nightmare now because if I want something specific eg a jumper, all the jumpers are on one rail. Same with every other item.

So many wondeful bargains over the years.

Theworldisfullofgs · 14/01/2020 21:13

Some of their knitwear is great.

Toiletries and stuff like that.

Ohyesiam · 14/01/2020 21:14

I love it, it’s one of the few ways to get reasonable quality stuff at good prices.
Think of it as a posh jumble sale. You may even need snacks and a portable chair, but it’ll be worth it.

Huntlybyelection · 14/01/2020 21:14

I've bought some good coats for me from there - outdoor raincoat, ski jacket and warm down coat.

Large mugs and Christmas themed plates.

Also love the soaps.

Cannot be bothered looking for clothes though.

BarbedBloom · 14/01/2020 21:15

I don't tend to get clothes but have found some lovely homeware stuff, plus candles. I also get beauty stuff and christmas decorations from them. I always check the actual prices of things before I buy them though

PositiveVibez · 14/01/2020 21:16

CBA rummaging through the clothes, but I LOVE the house stuff. I've got some gorgeous stuff for my kitchen

Also, lots of cheap le crueset crockery.

I got a shade for a ceiling light for £29. Looked it up online and they were selling for £239!!! So some bargains there, but you have to be a regular I reckon.

Fantababy · 14/01/2020 21:18

I've got DH some Ted Baker shirts and polo shirts heavily discounted. Gro bags (baby sleeping bags) are about half price. Had socks and underwear but not fussed on the rest of their clothes. They seem to have good deals on bags in ours.

ByeMF · 14/01/2020 21:18

I walk straight past the clothing to the homewear. Love the crockery, candles and soaps.

TheFuzzyStar · 14/01/2020 21:20

Got some Rascal clothes for my son before Christmas, they were a bargain. Also a champion hoodie and an ellesse hoodie for my daughter. I can spend ages in there

goodwinter · 14/01/2020 21:21

I go for kitchen items (pots/pans etc) and scented candles.

Parkmama · 14/01/2020 21:21

Definitely yay but only online, I rarely find anything in the store but find all sorts on their website. So easy to sort by category and size etc.

goodwinter · 14/01/2020 21:22

If you need home stuff, is there a Homesense near you? It's TK Maxx's homeware "sister" store and it's pretty great!

AnathemaPulsifer · 14/01/2020 21:25

I got a fantastic branded backpack from there, £49.99 reduced to £9.99. Lasted DS 3 years.

NoFun21 · 14/01/2020 21:26

Yes but online only. Good for bed linen.

Kwkwjwkek · 14/01/2020 21:26

I bought two really pretty bracelets. I love tkmaxx!!