{"id":129501,"date":"2023-09-04T17:05:45","date_gmt":"2023-09-04T17:05:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluemull.com\/?p=129501"},"modified":"2023-09-04T17:05:45","modified_gmt":"2023-09-04T17:05:45","slug":"im-a-money-saving-pro-six-bargain-buys-that-rival-high-end-versions-including-a-vac-thats-like-shark-but-43-cheaper-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluemull.com\/beauty-and-fashion\/im-a-money-saving-pro-six-bargain-buys-that-rival-high-end-versions-including-a-vac-thats-like-shark-but-43-cheaper-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"I'm a money-saving pro – six bargain buys that rival high end versions including a vac that's like Shark but \u00a343 cheaper | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

WHEN it comes to gadgets, appliances and cookware, there are a huge variety of options on the market, all with different price tags.<\/p>\n

And according to money-saving expert Liz Edwards, who is editor-in-chief at price comparison site finder.com, some of the bargain dupes are just as good as the high-end versions, but cost a fraction of the price. <\/p>\n


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Speaking exclusively to Fabulous Digital, she says: "There are plenty of no-name, or lesser-known, brands making great products that cost way less than their famous counterparts. <\/p>\n

"The trick is to know where to look for great value."<\/p>\n

Here, Liz shares six great value items that you've probably never heard of, but which have good reviews from testers or customers, or both – and several are less than half the price of similar, better-known versions.<\/p>\n

But just remember, stock for these types of products can sell out fast when word gets around…<\/p>\n

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Kettle: \u00a316 vs \u00a331<\/h2>\n

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"If you know a student heading to uni – or you are one – you\u2019re going to need a kettle," says Liz.<\/p>\n

But rather than fork out on the high-end Breville 'IKT199 Illuminated Stainless Steel Jug Kettle' from Argos, which retails at \u00a331, the money-saving whizz instead recommends snapping up Dunelm's '1.7L 3KW Black Kettle.' <\/p>\n

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Priced at just \u00a316, Liz notes that it'll save you a respectable \u00a315 compared to the high-end version. <\/p>\n

"This Dunelm black (or red or grey) \u00a316 kettle can boil 1.7 litres, just like a rival version from Breville, which is nearly twice the price at \u00a331," she explains.<\/p>\n

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"And Dunelm\u2019s customers rated this kettle 4.5 out of 5, based on more than 100 reviews." <\/p>\n

Amongst the reviews include one happy customer who enthused: "Good kettle – very sturdy, great price, very modern, quick boil not noisy."<\/p>\n

A second praised: "Great value, looks good boils fast , as long as it lasts will be a great purchase!"<\/p>\n

2. Handheld vac: \u00a337 vs \u00a379.99<\/h2>\n


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Liz notes that when Good Housekeeping tested budget handheld vacs, there were two that scored 94\/100. <\/p>\n

She explains that one of them was the 'Black + Decker Dustbuster WDC215WA-GB Cordless Wet & Dry vacuum,' which is currently priced at \u00a337 from B&Q.<\/p>\n

"You can try click and collect if it\u2019s not in stock in your local B&Q," the money-saving pro advises.<\/p>\n

Liz goes on to point out that its fellow top scorer, the Shark 'Classic Handheld Pet Vacuum CH950UKT', costs \u00a379.99, which is more than double.<\/p>\n

The Good Housekeeping review of the budget version reads: "Bringing you power for less than \u00a340, this tied for performance with the Shark model [Shark Classic Handheld Pet Vacuum CH950UKT]. <\/p>\n

"On test, it was a stellar cleaner across all flooring and easily gobbled up everything from dust to crumbs to pet hair. <\/p>\n

"Cleaning our test car was easy and effective, too."<\/p>\n

Microwave: \u00a359.99 vs \u00a384.99<\/h2>\n


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When it comes to microwaves, Liz says the \u00a384.99 Currys 'Essentials Compact Solo Microwave CMW21' can heat and steam, and got a thumbs-up from Which?<\/p>\n

However, she notes: "It\u2019s worth knowing that its turntable is 24.5cm wide, which isn\u2019t huge.<\/p>\n

"I measured our Ikea dinner plates, which have a 26cm diameter, so they were too big. <\/p>\n

"But our pasta bowls, at 22cm diameter, would fit perfectly."<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the money-saving pro says the similar Panasonic 'NN-E27JWMBPQ Compact Solo Microwave,' also in white, is \u00a384.99 – meaning it costs \u00a329 more.<\/p>\n

5. Casserole dish: \u00a319.99 vs \u00a3225<\/h2>\n


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As autumn arrives, we\u2019ll all turn to thinking about food to warm us up on a chilly evening. <\/p>\n

And according to Liz, from Sunday, 3 September, Aldi is selling a bargain range of cast iron casserole dishes.<\/p>\n

"The 20cm round pot is just \u00a319.99 and looks much like a pricey version from Le Creuset, which costs about \u00a3205 more," she says.<\/p>\n

6. Dishwasher: \u00a3270 vs \u00a31179<\/h2>\n


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Liz points out that big ticket appliances are where you can see really dramatic price differences, depending on what brand you go for. <\/p>\n

And she notes this is certainly true with dishwashers where you could end up paying over \u00a3800 more for a model from a well-known brand.<\/p>\n

She continues: "Take for example the Miele G5310, which would set you back over \u00a31,000 versus the Bush BFSSAE12B, which is available for just \u00a3270. <\/p>\n

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"The Bush model is one of the highest rated by customers on Argos – 93% would recommend it. <\/p>\n

"The Bush brand is owned by Sainsbury\u2019s – the parent company of Argos."<\/p>\n

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