Where to bag bargain buys and cut-price goods
Listen up:Roald Dahl has invented some of the most memorable characters in children's fiction. A collection of 27 CDs includes James and his horrible aunts, George's dreadful grandmother and the revolting Twits - 10 stories are read by actors including June Whitfield, Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie. The Book People are offering this collection for just €33.99 (instead of €178). And the hardcopy books are available for €24.49. Order in time for Christmas on www.thebookpeople.ie.
PC gone mad:Dell sells refurbished computer equipment that has been returned for reasons such as order cancellation or specification change. All products are tested and repackaged and receive the same warranty as Dell's new systems. Until December 14th you get €140 off any PC bought from a Dell factory, and the usual delivery charge of €60 is being waived. Order from www.dell.ie/outlet or 1850-200838.
Carols in a card:The Milltown Chamber Choir is packaging a special CD within a handsome Christmas greetings card. The CD features Christmas music and songs from seven European countries and costs €10, not much more than some fancy Christmas cards on their own. Purchase from www.milltownparish.ie or 01-2196740.
Sasha on sale:Sasha is offering 50 per cent off a selection of knitwear, dresses, partywear and bags today and tomorrow. See www.sasha.ie.
Offaly good deal:There is 50 per cent off casual and occasional wear at Lynch's Ladies Fashions, Banagher, Co Offaly. Call 057-9151380 for details.
Heli-skiing:Skiers who book a chalet with www.highlife.ie don't have to spend hours driving from airport to mountain, as the company is offering free helicopter transfers to the slopes. The overall price of €1,275 per person includes return flights from Dublin on January 28th, the chopper transfers from Geneva (you go back by road), seven nights in a chalet, meals, and ski guiding. Call 01-6771100.
Have you spotted a bargain? Is your shop having a sale? E-mail salestalk@irish-times.ie. Thanks this week to Eleanor Fitzsimons