Put down those mince pies, hand that cinnamon latte to someone else. Bargain hunters, the Boxing Day sales have arrived, and the discounts are dropping thick and fast.
Boxing Day serves as a great opportunity to snap up a post-Christmas bargain on the best bits of tech, home appliances, mattresses and more, and almost every brand and retailer is taking part, as they do every year.
Everything from Lego and Ninja air fryers to Simba mattresses and Nintendo Switch consoles are on sale, with the likes of Amazon, John Lewis & Partners, Currys and more propping up hefty savings.
Here at IndyBest, we’ve been covering Boxing Day deals for several years. Sniffing out a deal has become second nature to us. We can tell the difference between a really good deal and a sub-par one that wouldn’t even receive a B-grade in their A-levels. Think of us as your post-Christmas personal shoppers.
We’ll be here all day, constantly on hand, plucking out the very best offers and discounts available now, to take all the hard work out of your Boxing Day deal-hunting.
Amazon’s latest Echo dot speaker, which launched just a few months ago, has 51 per cent slashed off its price this Boxing Day – a great deal for those looking to make their home smart with a voice assistant at a cheap price. For this model, the audio architecture has been redesigned, with Amazon saying it delivers up to double the base of the gen 4. It also features new sensors, including a room-temperature sensor, so Alexa can tell you the indoor temperature or take action when the room gets too hot.
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There’s a huge 40 per cent saving to be had on Le Creuset’s casserole soup pot right now. Though shaped especially for soups, you can rustle up various meals in the pot, from slow-cooked stews to bouillabaisse. Endlessly versatile, the one-pot wonder can be used in the oven, on the hob, under the grill or even on a barbecue, with its tight-fitting domed lid locking in moisture and heat. There are also the added practicalities of easy-grip handles and an ergonomic lid knob. Choose from volcanic, satin black or Marseille blue colourways.
Searching for a deal on Dyson’s all-new airwrap multi-styler in the Boxing Day sales? We have got good news for you. Boots has come to the rescue by reducing the coveted hair tool by £75. When we tested it, our writer said that it’s “definitely better than the original.” The “improved” attachments were found to be “well thought out”, with our tester noting that they appreciated the “good variety of barrel sizes.” They added that Dyson had “thought about every hair type, texture and length and manufactured a product that’s as versatile and as inclusive as possible.” It’s rare to see a deal on the all-new airwrap, so snap this up while you can.
If you’re looking to pick up Nintendo’s latest hybrid console this Boxing Day, Amazon is offering the OLED console with a modest discount of £10.99. The Switch console is rarely ever on sale, so snap it up while this offer lasts. In our review of the OLED model, we praised it for its bright 7in screen and durable kickstand, compared with the original model, making handheld and tabletop gaming “an absolute joy”.
The Dyson V8 absolute was first launched in 2016, so it’s by no means the newest model. But it’s still highly regarded for its 40-minute fade-free battery life from just one charge, as well as its range of additional cleaner heads, helping you deal with any mess, regardless of the floor type or surface. It comes with a range of attachments, including a low-reach adapter, a crevice tool and a soft roller cleaner head. It can also be turned into a handheld unit for getting into those hard-to-reach spots.
Reduced by a massive 45 per cent, Simba’s hybrid pro double mattress is now less than £900. The mattress combines seven layers, including Simbatex foam and aerocoil springs. Billed as being temperature-regulating, there’s a wool layer and the composition is breathable to help ensure airflow. “One of the most comfortable” mattresses our reviewer has reviewed, they added that “the Simba hybrid pro felt incredibly comfortable, no matter which position they slept in,” adding they were “kept at a regular, comfortable temperature all night long”.
If you’re after faster broadband and a new TV deal, Virgin Media has some good news for you. The company’s winter sale sees its M350 super-fast, 362Mbps broadband package cut by 52 per cent to £27 a month, saving £522 over the course of an 18-month contract. Similarly, Virgin’s TV offering sees the bigger M350 package reduced to £39 a month, saving 44 per cent (£540) over 18 months, and giving you access to 190 TV channels, including BT Sport in Ultra HD and Sky HD channels.
