From sifting through tops to find your size to queueing at the checkout for what feels like hours, shopping in Primark isn't always a breezy experience.
But for one reason or another we are always drawn back into the bargain shop, whether it's for the stylish clothes or the great beauty products.
So you need to be armed with all the knowledge possible to make the experience as stress free as possible.
ManchesterEveningNews has put together a list of 11 hacks you need to know before your next trip to Primark.
1. You can buy Primark clothes on Amazon
Unfortunately, you can't buy items on the Primark website.
But you can buy them on Amazon.
If you really want to avoid shopping in-store log in to Amazon and search for Primark clothes to buy online.
2. Avoid weekends at all costs
If you do prefer to shop in-store, avoid shopping at the weekend.
Plan your shopping trip on a week day before or after work when stores are quieter.
Stores are open a lot later than you might think during week days.
3. Opening and closing times differ depending on the branch
There are two Primark stores in Nottinghamshire and each branch has different opening and closing times.
Here are the opening and closing times for the stores:
Primark Nottingham - Old Market Square
Monday and Tuesday 8am to 6.30pm, Wednesday 8am to 7pm, Thursday and Friday 8am to 6.30pm, Saturday 8am to 7pm, Sunday 11am to 5pm
Primark Mansfield - Four Seasons Shopping Centre
Monday to Saturday 8.30am to 5.30pm, Sunday 10am to 4pm
4. Learn size translations:
Women:
2XS - Size 4/6
XS - Size 6/8
S - Size 10/12
M - Size 12/14
L - Size 14/16
XL - Size 18/20
2XL - Size 22/24
Men's casual tops:
XS - up to 36 inches/up to 90cm
S - 36-38 inches/91-96cm
M - 38-40 inches/97-102cm
L - 41-43 inches/103-108cm
XL - 44-46 inches/109-118cm
2XL - 47-49 inches/119-124cm
For more sizing guides click here.
5. Visit the website to browse without going in-store
You can't buy clothes on the Primark website but you can browse collections and see product prices.
The website also features top trending products and make-up looks you can achieve using Primark's beauty range.
6. Don't forget about the beauty studio
Stores don't just sell bargain clothes.
Primark Nottingham has recently opened a new beauty studio for great bargain treatments.
Beauty treatments start at just £3.
7. Count how many staff members are on each till at the checkout
Stores usually have a couple of check out stations on each floor.
Before you join one, have a quick scan and count how many staff members are on the tills at each station.
The more staff members on the checkout, the quicker the queues will go down.
8. Choose the checkout on menswear
And don't just opt for the check out on the floor you're currently shopping on.
The menswear department is usually a lot quieter so you should find shorter queues.
9. Don't be afraid to ask for a discount
It's common to find make-up fingerprints and other small marks on Primark items.
If your product is slightly marked or damaged but you still want it - ask for a discount when you get to the checkout.
You could knock 10 per cent off the original price.
10. You absolutely must have a receipt to return an item
Some high street shops allow you to return some items without a receipt - Primark is not one of them.
The website states: "To obtain a refund or exchange a till receipt is needed, the item must be in a saleable condition with all tags attached and it must be within 28 days of purchase.
You will find the latest date that you can return an item on your till receipt."
11. Shop with your gym bag
Sometimes Primark's brown paper bags just aren't going to make it home in one piece.
Say no to a paper bag and bring your own gym bag or ruck sack from home.
