OK so I literally sprinted to B&M yesterday after my sister texted me about this deal. A POUND for those massive Swizzels tubs that normally cost £2.50?! I mean, come on. That's the kind of discount that makes me feel like I'm 8 years old again, clutching my pocket money and heading to the corner shop.
The Sugar Rush That Took Me Back
I can't even begin to tell you how excited I was seeing these 650g tubs of pure childhood nostalgia. They're absolutely crammed with all the classics - those Drumstick Squishies that always stuck to my teeth, Refreshers that made my tongue fizz, Love Hearts (which I used to give to my first crush back in 2003, God that was embarrassing), Fruity Pops, Fizzers, and those Double Lollies that somehow always ended up with lint stuck to them at teh bottom of my school bag.
Worth every penny.
Why Are We All Losing Our Minds Over This?
It's a 60% price drop, people! I checked online and Ocado is flogging the exact same tub for a fiver. FIVE POUNDS! Amazon sellers are charging similar prices too. My colleague Dave actually bought one last month at full price and nearly had a meltdown when I told him about this deal. His response: "I'm returning it and buying ten of these instead."
I've already grabbed three tubs - one for me, one for my nephew's birthday, and one that I'm definitely not going to demolish by myself this weekend while binge-watching trash TV. (Who am I kidding?)
The Reviews Don't Lie
Other shoppers seem just as thrilled as I am. One person wrote, "All the classic and favourites were in there. Tub was full! Happy days!" Another called it perfect for "retro sweetie lovers," and someone else confirmed "It still has the same taste and size."
Listen. These aren't just sweets. They're time machines in a plastic tub.
Aussie Treats Taking Over B&M (And My Kitchen Cupboard)
B&M has been absolutely killing it with international sweet finds lately. I spent £28 last month on chocolate bars I'd never even heard of before... and I have zero regrets.
They've recently stocked that Cadbury Dairy Milk Slices Shortcake Biscuit bar that's normally only available in Australia. My Australian friend says they're "proper decent" which I'm taking as high praise.
Other exotic finds included a raspberry smash Mars Bar (which was... interesting), a Peppermint Dairy Milk bar that I'm still dreaming about, and that Honeycomb Sunday Swirl Twirl that had everyone going crazy online. Remember that Pinky Chocolate bar from last summer? Gone within hours.
The Secret Snack-Hunter Society
If you want to stay ahead of the game (adn trust me, you do), join some local Facebook Groups or snack-hunting ones like Food Finds UK. That's how I found out about this deal - some kind soul posted it at 7am and I was in the shop by 9.
Poor checkout guy probably thought I was slightly unhinged buying multiple tubs before he'd even had his morning coffee.
The Fine Print (Because There's Always Some)
This deal is only available in actual B&M stores while stocks last - which, based on how empty the shelves were looking when I left, might not be very long. You can find your nearest store using their website's Store Finder tool.
Always worth checking prices across different retailers too - PriceSpy, trolley.co.uk or just a quick Google Shopping search can help make sure you're not being ripped off elsewhere.
But between you and me? This is the bargain of the month. I'm already planning another trip tomorrow.
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