Bit of a mixed bag this week, which I quite like. There’s a £1 coffee every Friday for the rest of October, a few quid off a tank of petrol if your weekly shop is big enough anyway, and half price towels at Dunelm (collect only though). IKEA have also opened their own second-hand marketplace, which is worth a look if there’s a bookcase in the loft doing nothing. As usual the catch is under each one, so you don’t have to go hunting for it.
If there’s something you’d like me to keep an eye out for, just reply.
£1 coffee
Costa for £1, every Friday in October
What is it? Any regular Costa Express drink for £1 at Co-op stores with a Costa machine. Hot or cold, syrups included.
How much? £1, down from the usual £2.40 to £4.15.
Worth knowing:
Fridays only. Three left: 16, 23 and 30 October
Regular size only
Not every Co-op has a machine, check the store finder first
While stocks last, so go early
No code or app needed, the price is already on the machine
Cheap petrol!
Cheaper fuel: Tesco 8p or Asda 5p?
What is it? Two supermarkets knocking money off a litre if you do a big enough shop in store.
How much?
Tesco: 8p a litre. £4 off a 50 litre fill, up to £8
Asda: 5p a litre. £2.50 off a 50 litre fill
Worth knowing (Tesco):
Spend £60 in one in-store shop by Sunday 18 October and you get a paper coupon
Use it by Sunday 25 October
The £60 counts after any discounts, so a £62 basket with a £5 voucher won't qualify
Online orders, click and collect and Whoosh don't count
No Clubcard needed
Pay at the kiosk, not at the pump, and take the paper coupon with you
Tesco Express sites selling Esso fuel are excluded
Worth knowing (Asda):
You have to qualify by Wednesday 14 October, so it's tomorrow or never
Spend £40 in one in-store shop and scan the Asda Rewards app
Only works if you were already a Rewards member before the offer started. Joining now won't get it
Coupon lands in the app, use it by 31 October
Verdict: Don't add £15 of shopping you don't need to save £3 on fuel. And an 8p discount doesn't make Tesco the cheapest station if the one down the road is already 10p less, so check local prices first.
Sell your old IKEA furniture on IKEA's own marketplace
What is it? IKEA has opened a second-hand marketplace in the UK. You list your old IKEA furniture and sell it straight to other people.
How much? Free to list and no commission. Buyers pay no protection fee until 1 January 2027, then it's 5%.
Worth knowing:
You need an IKEA Family account, which is free
You can take the money as cash, or as an IKEA gift card with 15% added. £100 becomes £115 to spend at IKEA
The 15% bonus only applies to balances under £250, and you can't split the payout between the two
No mattresses, appliances, food, recalled items, or anything you've painted or modified
The buyer arranges collection with you. Delivery isn't included
Buyers get 48 hours after collecting to report undisclosed damage
Pay through the marketplace, not cash on the doorstep, or you lose the protection
Puma tracksuit for £14
Puma fleece tracksuit, £14
What is it? Puma Leisurewear fleece tracksuit, jacket and trousers. Navy, black, grey or white and black.
How much? £14, down from £45. Code VCUK10OCT562Q takes off a bit more.
Worth knowing:
Sizes go fast at this price, check yours is still in before you get attached
Codes like this are sometimes single use, so if it doesn't work, the £14 is still a good price
6 piece cotton towel set, £8.50
What is it? Dunelm's 100% cotton towel bale. Two bath towels, two hand towels and two face cloths. Dove, duck egg, mushroom or sage.
How much? £8.50, half price from £17.
Worth knowing:
Click and collect only, home delivery isn't available at the moment. Collection is free
Stock depends on your store, so check before you go
Bath towels are 125cm x 70cm, smaller than a bath sheet
Only 3.4 stars from 7 reviews so far, so not much to go on
Persil Bio capsules, 48 washes for £7.06
What is it? Persil Bio 4-in-1 laundry capsules, 48 in the box.
How much? £7.06, down from an RRP of £12. That's 14.7p a wash.
Worth knowing:
It's the bio version, which some people with sensitive skin avoid
Only 18 reviews, as it's a new listing
Work gloves
10 pairs of work gloves, £5.99
What is it? Screwfix Site builder gloves, yellow and orange, with a rubber coated grip. Good for gardening, DIY and clearing out the shed.
How much? £5.99 for 10 pairs, about 60p a pair.
Worth knowing:
Large only
The coating is natural rubber latex, so not for anyone with a latex allergy
4.9 stars from 76 reviews
Free click and collect
24 cans of Coca-Cola, £6.63
What is it? 24 cans of diet coke for £6.63
How much? £6.63, or 27.6p a can.
Worth knowing:
24 cans for £6.63 is a great deal.