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Netting a Bargain: Toy deals are child’s play at Argos

Jonathan Campbell rounds up the best deals on the web and the high street

This train set is half price at Argos
This train set is half price at Argos This train set is half price at Argos

- ARGOS has a few offers running at the same time which could help Santa save on his Christmas shopping bill. The first two are very short-lived and last only until close of business on November 1 - a toy sale with up to 50 per cent off and a gift voucher freebie.

This Hornby model railway set (product 543/1856) is among the highlights of the half-price toy selection. It’s down to £69.49. Track it down at www.argos.co.uk/product/5431856.

When it comes to the gift voucher promo, regular readers of this column will know the drill. Spend £50 or more in store or at www.argos.co.uk and you’ll receive a £5 voucher. Spend £100 or more and you’ll receive a £10 one. They can be redeemed until December 1. Read the terms and conditions by clicking on the link on the homepage or use the quick link http://tinyurl.com/h6tpmcc.

Meanwhile, as an ongoing offer in the run-up to Christmas Argos is operating a price-match policy on toys and small kitchen appliances. Find a product cheaper elsewhere and you will be refunded the difference. This applies even during the retailer’s occasional three-for-two deals, so you can maximise your savings. Read more about it at http://tinyurl.com/jhxhw24.

- Nectar points collectors will be able to double the loyalty scheme’s value at Sainsbury’s from November 9. You can exchange your points for a voucher worth twice the usual value in certain departments. Vouchers can be spent between November 16 and 22. The offer is valid in store only.

Eligible departments are Tu clothing, toys, entertainment, electricals, seasonal, homeware, and - welcome at this time of year - Taste the Difference wine, champagne, sherry and port. You must specify which department you intend to spend your points in when you redeem them for a voucher.

Points can be exchanged in multiples of 1,000. Each 1,000 is normally worth £5 but during the promotional period 1,000 points are worth £10.

- Last chance to get 25 per cent off Sainsbury’s Tu clothing: The discount is applied automatically at the till but it’s valid only until close of business on October 31.

j.campbell@irishnews.com

Details accurate at time of going to print. Offers subject to availability. If you see a TinyURL link in this article, it’s just a convenient way of redirecting you to a web page that would otherwise have a long address.