Tony and I popped to town this morning to put some money in the bank and have a top up shop in Aldi. We went just before lunch to miss both the early birds and the later crowd and were pleased to discover that he town was practically empty and Aldi was very quiet.
I've just had a quick browse through M and S sale online and have ordered myself a pair of leather boots and a couple of heatgen thermal tops. Total spend was £45. I always buy my leather boots in M and S and usually pay around £70 for a pair. These cost me £15 so d'ya think I have got a bit of a bargain? I haven't bought myself a new pair of boots or shoes in about 3 years maybe longer. I always have mine re healed when they are wearing down. Last year I had them soled and healed and it's saved me a fortune. Have you had any good bargains lately?
Our severe restriction of Stage 4 has been lifted for now, not that I think it won't be on again at some time, but it means I can go shopping for groceries once again & not just DH. Your boots sound like a great bargain & hope they last for many years. Take care & hugs.
ReplyDeleteI have been buying most of my groceries online so it was nice to be able to browse the shelves for a change. It's funny to think I used to see shopping as a chore. Now it feels like a treat to go and do my food shop in person.
DeleteTwo of my clients very kindly gave me a substantial sum in M&S vouchers as Christmas presents. I couldn't see anything that I wanted, but Mr GBT wanted to buy some more clothes to replace ones he'd worn out. Like you he too did very well in the online sale and I have been able to spend the equivalent value of cash on things that I liked. A win, win. Arilx
ReplyDeleteTony and I usually pop into M and S after Christmas to buy a couple of jumpers for himself. We haven't done that this year but maybe I will take a look at the men's sale things online.
DeleteThat's great. We used to have our dance shoes sent to a shoemaker who would apply rubber to the leather soles. It would be replaced as it wore down over time. Congratulations on the bargain.
ReplyDeleteI think I should learn the craft of shoe making. It would save me a small fortune.
DeleteI took my boots to be heeled and he said it would be £15.75. WTF, I took them home again. You can buy new cheaper.
ReplyDeleteOuch. I'm not surprised that you took them home again. I paid £9.99 for a re heel the other week and winced at the price. I only paid £15.99 for the whole re sole and re heal the other year. I dread to think what the cost has gone up to now.
DeleteOhh they were a good bargain I have just sent some vouchers for M&S for me and twinnies birthday on Sunday I will have to tell her to have a good look ! I got uniqlo ones. But I am saving those. My boots are designer so I wait until they go half, like instead of 140 I paid 70 which isn’t bad.
ReplyDeleteAnd mum gets me things off ASOS if I see anything. And eBay is my port of call for anime figures . Our lockdowns here have not been so severe . So we can still get out and go shopping.
One day when I am very rich I shall buy hand made shoes.
DeleteI bought M&S Heatgen seconds from ebay back in November and was really pleased with them.
ReplyDeleteI don't do bargain shopping, if I love something, can afford it and know I'll wear it then I'll buy it - it's usually secondhand though! x
I love a good bargain but have a mantra.. 'It's only a bargain if you need it'. I am a size 3 and I struggle to get boots to fit me. I always buy mine from M and S but didn't want to go into the shop so was really pleased to see such a bargain in the sale.
DeleteOh, such dainty little feet! How lovely. You can probably get girls' shoes and I think they are cheaper (used to be less tax on them at one time anyway).
DeleteHi Jan. I tend to buy girls sandals as they fit me very well and are just a nice height for me
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