I've been eyeing those fancy Dyson vacuums for AGES but couldn't stomach dropping three hundred quid on something that just... sucks up dirt. My ancient Hoover makes this horrible death rattle now whenever I turn it on, and my partner keeps giving me that look. You know the one.
Well, salvation might be at hand for cheapskates like me.
The Middle of Lidl Strikes Again
Lidl's about to launch their Silvercrest Cordless Cyclone Vacuum Cleaner next Sunday (April 27th), and it's basically a Dyson without the painful price tag. We're talking £59.99 versus the real Dyson at £249.99 (which is already marked down from £329.99). Do the maths - that's a £190 saving!
I popped into my local Lidl yesterday to see if they had any advance stock (they didn't), but the manager told me they're expecting a queue. "These dupes fly off teh shelves faster than our German week bratwurst," he said. Charming.
What's the Catch? (There's Always One...)
From the photos I've seen, this thing looks eerily similar to the Dyson. Same stick design, same handheld unit for getting into those corners where mysterious dust bunnies breed when you're not looking. It's even got that cyclone technology that supposedly never loses suction.
But let's be real. There's probably a reason why one costs £60 and the other costs £250.
My sister bought a Dyson back in 2018 and still bangs on about how it "changed her life" (dramatic much?). She spent nearly £300 on it and treats the thing like it's her firstborn. Would she notice the difference with the Lidl version? Probably. Would I? Doubtful.
The Dupe Empire Expands...
This isn't Lidl's first rodeo with the whole dupe thing. They're also flogging a Beldray handheld vacuum for £39.99 that's supposed to be a knock-off of the Shark Cordless (normally £129.99).
And it's not just vacuums. Last month I nearly bought their garden potting bench that's a dead ringer for the TP Toys version. Lidl's was £39.99 compared to the original at £119.99.
I didn't need it. But God, I wanted it.
Lidl Hacks That Actually Work
If you're planning to battle the crowds for one of these vacuums, here's what I've learned from 4 years of Lidl shopping:
Get there EARLY. Like, embarrassingly early. The good stuff gets reduced between 7-8am when most stores open, and the hardcore bargain hunters are already circling like vultures.
The Middle of Lidl gets refreshed every Thursday and Sunday. This vacuum is dropping on a Sunday, which means weekend warriors will be out in force.
Check the website before you go. I've made the mistake of driving 20 minutes to my nearest store only to find the item I wanted had already sold out. Poor planning on my part.
Is it actually worth getting out of bed for?
Look. If you're in the market for a new vacuum and don't want to remortgage your house for a Dyson, this seems like a no-brainer. Just remember it's a limited edition item – once it's gone, it's gone.
I'll be there. Probably in my pajamas under a coat, clutching coffee and looking like I've been dragged through a hedge backward.
But I'll have a shiny new vacuum. And £190 still in my bank account.
Worth it.
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