Bargain hunters are sprinting and clearing the shelves as ‘must have’ Christmas gonk has price slashed to just £5
SHOPPERS are sprinting to the high street, desperate to get their hands on a ‘must have’ Christmas decoration that’s been reduced.
So if you’re yet to get your home ready for the festive season, or fancy treating yourself to yet another Christmas buy, you’ve come to the right place.
Bargain hunters are going wild as Joyful Pull Up Rainbow Gonks have been slashed in Matalan.
Once priced at £16, the cute festive friends are now just a fiver – yes, you heard that correctly.
Not only are they sure to look perfect on your mantelpiece this month, but thanks to the reduction, you’ll save yourself an impressive £11.
Matalan shoppers flocked to social media to show off the cheap gonks, with many stunned at the sale price.
Marie Sowter was just one shopper who posted about the gonk on Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, a private Facebook group with 2.6 million members.
Impressed with her purchase, Marie was keen to alert others as she shared a snap of her gonk and penned: “Gonks £5 in Matalan instead of £16.”
Jennier Maureen also spotted the bargain gonks in her local Matalan as she shared a picture of the display and wrote: “Matalan Inverness!”
Sam Perryman was equally as impressed, as she flocked to Facebook and wrote: “Extendable Gonks in Matalan supposed to be £16, reduced to £5.
“Couldn’t resist a bargain.”
Meanwhile, Hannah Fisher advised shoppers: “Don’t walk, run.”
But you’ll have to be quick if you want to nab one, as Jodie Marsh shared a snap in her local Matalan store in Bognor Regis, with the shelves looking rather empty.
Alongside her snap, she explained: “Large pull up gonks only £5! This was Matalan Bognor.”
Are the Christmas bits out earlier this year?
It often feels like Christmas decorations and products start appearing in stores earlier each year.
Retailers typically begin to stock Christmas items well before the holiday season to capitalise on early shoppers and to extend the buying period. Here are a few reasons why it might seem like Christmas bits are out earlier this year:
Extended Shopping Season
Retailers aim to extend the holiday shopping season to maximise sales. By putting out Christmas items earlier, they encourage people to start their holiday shopping sooner.
Consumer Demand
Some consumers prefer to plan and shop for Christmas well in advance, so stores cater to this demand by stocking holiday items earlier.
Marketing Strategy
Early displays of Christmas items can create a festive atmosphere and build anticipation, encouraging people to get into the holiday spirit and start spending.
Competition
Retailers compete to attract customers, and being the first to display holiday items can give them an edge.
Supply Chain Considerations
Given recent disruptions in global supply chains, stores might be putting out Christmas items earlier to ensure they have enough stock and to spread out the demand over a longer period.
Thanks to this rainbow gonk, you’ll introduce a burst of colour into your home in seconds.
This delightful decoration features a charming gnome that magically reveals a vibrant rainbow when pulled up, adding a playful and enchanting touch to any space.
It’s sure to make your home feel warm and stylish and for just £5, we think it’s a real steal.
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Bargain hunters rave
Facebook users were left open-mouthed by the epic reduction and were desperate to stock up.
Many hailed the rainbow gonk a ‘must have’ for the festive season and shoppers were eager to get their hands on the bargain buy, which many flocked to the comments to express.
One person said: “I need two.”
Someone pick me two up please
Facebook user
Another added: “These are so cute.”
A third commented: “I’m getting one for a fiver.”
One shopper claimed: “Had [in] Staines, after thirty minutes [I] went back, whole shelf gone.”
These are so cute
Facebook user
Meanwhile, someone else beamed: “These are a right bargain.”
At the same time, many Facebook users tagged their friends and loved ones to alert them to the cheap decoration.
One user simply asked: “Someone pick me two up please.”
Whilst another tagged a Matalan shopper and requested: “Have a look tomorrow.”