This year's thrifty Christmas has prompted a slew of offers to attract people back to the shops: a third off wine at Waitrose, 60% off kettles at Curry's, and half-priced bicycles at Halfords. The Guardian calls it "discount madness".
Tracey's Thrifty Tips reports that many of the shops in Brighton are offering 50% discounts while she plays a game of discount chicken with Jaegar over a handbag.
Those shopping online now also increasingly expect to be offered bargains. According to Hitwise, searches for discount vouchers have increased by 133% in the last 12 months.
The shopping blogger Calamity Jems recommends car boot sales where, she claims, Vivienne Westwood coats can go for as little as £40.
Meanwhile, the Irish have been taking advantage of the weak pound to flood across the border and into Northern Ireland's shops. Takings in Strabane Asda are up 54%. "The scale of the influx is staggering," says the BBC's Mark Simpson.
Have you come across any good bargains? Please share your tips for Christmas on the cheap.
