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Cheapest place to buy Baileys this week as Tesco and Sainsbury’s launch loyalty price deals
SHOPPERS are racing to get hold of the best deal on Bailey’s Irish cream as temperatures start to drop.
We know Bailey’s is a keen favourite for all you Christmas shoppers – so we figured out where you can grab the best deal, and save some valuable cash this winter.
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Tesco Clubcard holders have lucked out, as they can now purchase an entire 1L bottle of Bailey’s for the bargain price of just £13.00.
Without being a member of the supermarket’s loyalty scheme, you’ll pay £22 for the tipple.
With the deal it’s the cheapest around for this size when comparing current supermarket prices.
At Morrisons, Asda, and Ocado the 1L bottle will set you back £22, while Sainsbury’s has it slightly cheaper at £21.95.
Meanwhile Amazon is flogging the booze for £18.98, according to Trolley.co.uk, a price comparison website.
Meanwhile Sainsbury’s has also launched a Nectar Price deal with a 70cl bottle for £10.
Without the loyalty card discount, you’ll pay £16.50.
That’s the cheapest you’ll find at that size as it’s also £16.50 currently at Tesco, Morrisons and Asda.
You can also pick up a bottle for slightly less, but still more than the Sainsbury’s deal price at Iceland (£15), B&M (£14) and Ocado (£12).
Waitrose is currently selling it for the most expensive price at £17.
But how do they compare?
Although Sainsbury’s has the cheapest price tag, you get less at 70cl compared to Tesco’s 1L bottle.
Shoppers looking to get the best deal should look closely at the price per unit.
The unit price works out as £1.43 per 100ml,
Take a look at the Tesco deal, and it works out as £1.30 per 100ml, making Tesco the savvier deal overall.
It’s worth noting that supermarket prices change regularly and items can go on and off deals at any time, so it’s always worth checking at the time you’re buying that you’re getting the best deal.
The Tesco Clubcard deal is running now and available for delivery until December 9.
What are unit prices and how to do they help shoppers?
Unit prices make it easier for shoppers to compare similar items of different sizes, explains consumer editor Lynsey Barber.
You should be able to see the product’s unit price where its price tag is shown – it may be in small print.
It displays the cost of different products by weight, or volume.
It helps you easily compare the costs of different products, regardless of their respective sizes.
Compare this with the unit price of a similar item – for example, the cost per 100ml or two different types of cola – and choose the item with the lowest unit cost.
For example at if a pack of 15 330ml cans of Coca-Cola Zero is priced at £7.90, then the unit price is shown as 16p per 100ml.
Shoppers can compare this to a 2litre bottle of Coca-Cola Zero which is priced at £1.85, as it is also labelled as 9p per 100ml.
Major supermarkets like Tesco and Sainsburys also show these unit prices on loyalty prices.
Stores must show unit pricing under legislation known as the Price Marking Order 2004.
With this in mind, paying close attention to the unit prices of the staples in your shopping trolley could save you a fortune in the long term.
At Sainsbury’s it’s not clear how long the Bailey’s offer is available, but we’ve asked and we’ll update when we hear back.
Prices may vary in store and online too, and if you’re ordering online remember to factor in delivery fees too.
It’s worth noting too that these or other supermarkets could still sell Baileys for less between now and Christmas.
In previous years supermarkets including Tesco and Sainsburys have sold the festive tipple for £10 for a 1L bottle – though there’s no guarantee they will be as low again this year.
To compare prices between stores, go to the supermarket’s website and browse prices ahead of visiting.
For different sized bottles, you can look at how much each one costs per 100ml, to work out which is the best deal overall.
HOW TO GET LOYALTY PRICES
With discounts such as these, a Nectar card or Clubcard makes a huge difference to your weekly shop.
You can also collect points, which amount to free vouchers to use on your next shop – meaning for most people, signing up for both cards is a no brainer.
Both are free to join, and require you to fill out a few easy steps on their websites or via the apps.
Nectar and Tesco apps can be found via the app store and are simple to use.
With the mobile apps, shoppers can browse the latest Clubcard offers while they are on the go.
They can also calculate their shopping basket in advance, to make sure they come out with a cost-efficient result at the till.
This will be especially useful in the run up to Christmas as shoppers begin preparations by claim deals on festive products such as Bailey’s – so we recommend signing up.
As always, we also recommend you shop around before you buy.
To compare prices, use the “Sort by” tool while browsing and go to “Offers” on the main pages of supermarket’s websites.
Websites such as Groupon are also useful for finding the newest deals, and claiming extra vouchers for your shop.
What is loyalty pricing?
Loyalty schemes are all the rage, but what is loyalty pricing? Here is everything you need to know…
Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Morrisons are three of the major supermarkets that offer customers loyalty pricing – where you can get discounts on certain products.
They’re all free to sign up to as well, so the obvious advantage is that you can save money without spending a penny.
Different supermarkets will offer exclusive discounts on different products, so it’s worth seeing which suits your weekly shop the best.
Either way, be wary of supermarkets artificially inflating the price of their goods to make it seem like you’re getting a better deal than you are.
Consumer group Which? has previously found Sainsbury’s and Tesco to have increased the price of everyday goods then slapped loyalty prices on them thinking customers wouldn’t notice.
In any case, it’s worth shopping around even if you’re getting your weekly basket from a supermarket that offers loyalty pricing.
Supermarkets change their prices all the time, sometimes multiple times daily, so it’s worth checking you’re getting the best price on an item.
You can use websites like Trolley to see how the major supermarket’s compare in terms of price on any number of goods.
How else can I save money on Bailey’s?
Recently, shoppers have gone wild for an Aldi product which serves as the “perfect” Bailey’s dupe.
If you want to save even more cash, you can purchase the 70cl Ballycastle cream liqueur for £5.79 – just 82p per 100ml.
Shoppers have described the product as “lush” and “gorgeous” on Facebook.
The Ballycastle product even comes in several flavours, such as the newest addition, which is a Milk Chocolate Clementine version for £7.49.
If you’re willing to give something new a try, this could dupe save you up to £16.21 on one bottle of Bailey’s.
In fact, for the price of one Bailey’s bottle from Morrisons or Asda (£22.00), you could almost by four bottles of the Ballycastle make.
However, while the ABV (alcohol by volume) of Bailey’s is 16%, the Ballycastle booze is 12%.
Other supermarkets which have brought out their own Bailey’s dupes include Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Morrison’s, Asda, Lidl and M&S.
While the cheapest is Ballycastle, Lidl’s Irish Cream Liqueur is the second cheapest at £1.14 per 100ml.
In Tesco, the 70cl own brand liqueur is £8.50, at £1.21 per 100ml, and in Sainsbury’s it is £9 at £1.28 per 100ml.
Morrison’s is lightly pricier, costing £13 for a 1L bottle.
To compare the best options, we recommend taking other factors into account as well as price, such as the ABV and reviews online.
This year, Which? revealed Aldi was the UK’s cheapest supermarket of 2024.
To find your nearest Aldi, visit the website and use the Store Locator tool.
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Massive change to eBay selling fees could save you serious cash – how does it compare to Depop and Vinted?
SELLERS on eBay will be able to take home more cash from each sale thanks to a huge shake up of charges.
Fees are changing from today, October 1, meaning those who sell secondhand items including CDs, books, toys and furniture will not be charged anything.
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Buying and selling items on the auction website will be free across all categories except motor listings including the sale of cars, motorcycles and vehicles.
Before the change private sellers had to pay an enormous fees of 13.22 per cent when selling items on eBay.
These included a 12.8% “final value” fee plus 30p per order and 0.42% “regulatory operating” fee.
For a seller listing a chest of drawers worth £20 the change would save them £2.94 in fees.
They will now take home the full £20 instead of the previous £17.06.
For items worth just one or two pounds the fee changes could have an even greater impact.
This is because previously there was a fixed 30p element to how the final value fee was calculated.
On a £3 transaction this would be equal to 10% of the seller’s total profit, without including the other elements of the fees.
The news comes just months after eBay slashed fees to sell secondhand clothes on its website in a bid to compete with other platforms including Vinted and Depop.
Meanwhile, in August the secondhand website also stopped accepting American Express credit cards as a payment method.
Kirsty Keoghan, general manager of eBay UK, said: “eBay is constantly improving the marketplace experience in order to deliver on what our customers want.
“Removing selling fees across categories is designed to give buyers access to greater breadth and depth of inventory, while creating a simplified and streamlined experience for sellers.”
eBay is also set to bring in several new features for sellers.
Users will be able to list items across categories within minutes with the help of AI-generated descriptions and photo enhancing tools.
The secondhand website is also launching Simple Delivery, which will offer sellers tracked and fully covered delivery.
This will be prepaid by the buyer and will be at competitive rates, although the prices have not yet been confirmed.
Starting from mid-October the eBay Balance feature will allow sellers to use their earnings to shop on eBay, promote their listings, purchase delivery labels or withdraw funds.
This is similar to Vinted’s “wallet” feature.
Top tips for selling on eBay
NEW to eBay? It’s head of secondhand, Emma Grant, reveals how to optimise your listings:
- Use key words – eBay automatically filters listing titles for key words, so it’s crucial to use the terminology people search for – especially brand and product names.
- Choose the right category for your product – It might sound obvious but it’s important to always choose the most specific category to sell in.
- Pictures are important – Most users will not bid on items they cannot see. For best results, take photos in natural light against a neutral background and be honest about any scratches or damage to the item.
- Be as detailed as possible – Be honest about the condition of the product and be sure to note any wear and tear.
- Look at past sold items– eBay has a function that allows you to search for the item you want to sell and then filter the results by sold items. Here, you can view the price the item has sold for and get insight into how others have listed it.
- Selling Sundays – Get the timing right. The busiest time for buyers is Sunday evenings, so schedule your listings to end around that time. Opt for seven-day auctions to ensure the max number of bids. The longer your item is listed, the more chance of people seeing it, so unless it’s time-sensitive, pick seven days. December is the busiest month on eBay.
- Be realistic with pricing – Try searching for similar items on eBay, to make sure you’re going for the right price and always ask yourself “would I pay this price for this item?”
- Donate to charity – When listing your item, consider donating a percentage of the sale to a cause of your choice – from 10% to 100% – you can donate the funds raised from your item straight from the platform.
The secondhand website hopes that these new features will make it easier than ever to sell unwanted items.
What do the changes mean for sellers?
Changes to seller fees that had already been announced by eBay come into force today.
Previously private sellers could list up to 1,000 items a month for free on eBay but from today this falls to 300.
After you’ve used your monthly allocation of 300 free listings you will be charged 35p for each additional listing created.
This will not be a problem for most sellers but could have a big impact on small businesses.
Meanwhile, the international fee will increase to 3% for all delivery addresses outside the UK.
What do other companies charge?
There are no fees to sell items on Depop after the platform removed the 10% charge on the total transaction cost earlier this year.
But there is still a payment processing fee which is 2.9% of the total transaction amount + 30p, which includes shipping costs and taxes.
In addition, buyers in the UK must pay a marketplace fee which is up to 5% of the purchase price plus a fixed amount of up to £1.
Money from the marketplace fee will go towards investing in Depop Protection, customer support, platform improvements and growing the community.
In comparison, there are no fees to list or sell an item on Vinted.
Instead, buyers are charged a protection fee, which varies depending on the price of the order.
For orders including bundles which cost less than £500 buyers are charged a fixed amount of between 30p and 80p.
They are also charged a variable amount of 3% to 8% of the purchase price agreed between the buyer and seller, regardless of postage cost.
For orders and bundles sold for £500 or more buyers are charged 3% of the item’s price, including the VAT applied to its price.
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I tried all the top Christmas toys at Hamleys – one is set to be a sell-out and costs under £10
DESPITE it only being September, it was hard to not feel the magic of Christmas standing inside Hamleys’ Christmas Grotto.
I’d been invited down to get a sneak peek of all the toys the iconic children’s retailer expects to fly off the shelves this festive season, and walking into the showcase, I knew it would be magical.
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With the holidays less than 100 days away, families may already be overwhelmed trying to figure out what the little ones in their life hope to find under the tree.
But Victoria Kay, head of buying and merchandising Hamleys, reckons toys influenced by children’s films are going to be a big hit this year.
This will probably not come as a surprise to parents.
Last year, the success of the blockbuster Barbie movie sent demand for the plastic doll skyrocketing.
And this Christmas appears to be no different, with a singing Moana doll poised to a fan favourite amongst kids.
Disney will release the sequel to the smash hit film, which follows the journey of a Polynesian princess who sets off on a quest to save her people, at the end of November.
The new Moana doll comes with her own necklace that plays a rendition of Moana’s Disney classic ‘How Far I’ll Go’ every time they press it.
It is recommended for children aged three and up and if you buy it at Hamleys it will set you back £29.99.
If you are hunting for a bargain, Amazon is selling the same doll for £23.49, but you’ll have to factor in delivery costs.
On the same Disney theme, Hamleys also predicts a laughing Stich soft toy will be a success this Christmas.
The 11-inch-high interactive blue alien is activated by a simple shake which then prompts the character to giggle and wobble.
It comes as a new live-action Lilo and Stich is set to land in cinemas next year, over two decades on from the first movie.
Hamleys is charging £24.99 for the plush, which is about four quid cheaper than Amazon’s asking price.
You can also buy the toy from Argos for £25.
Christmas on a budget
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Money will still be tight for many families this Christmas, so I was happy to see that one of Hamleys top toys cost just under £10.
L.O.L Surprise Mermaid Tots are the latest take on the ever-popular L.OL Dolls.
Children can make each of them a tail which changes colour when it is dipped in water.
If the kids in your life enjoy surprise or mystery boxes then they could enjoy this, as you don’t know what the doll will look like until you open the box.
Hamleys is charging £9.99 for the product, which is on par with John Lewis and Very who are also stocking the toy.
The retailer is also selling a selection of large plush toys shaped like cupcakes or chips for £22.
If your children like Squishmallows, then this would be a big hit.
However, if you are looking for a bargain, Dunelm is also selling a selection of similar products for £10.
Keeping it classic
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Nothing screams Christmas like stepping on a piece of Lego, so I was pleased to see this classic find a spot on the list.
Hamleys reckons a £80 LEGO Transformer Bumblebee will also be a hit this year.
The item is considered a collectable item for lovers of the sci-fi series and is only suitable for those aged 18.
This is because it could be a challenge to stick together.
A Play-Doh Hulk Smash and Squish is also expected to be in high demand.
It comes with the heroic green bendy action figure, 360-degree pressing tool and three moulds to create tanks, trucks and other shapes.
This will cost £16.99 at Hamleys, which is the same price as Smyths Toys.
You can check out the other toys Hamleys expects to be a smash below.
Numberblocks Five Musical Superstar Stage
Cost: £49.95
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An interactive musical playset allows children to join FIVE, the lead singer in the band to singalong to songs and sound effects.
Hamleys appears to be the only UK retailer currently stocking the toy.
The Bulldozer Stunt Bounce Car
Costs £45
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This is also only available to buy at Hamleys and is suitable for children aged eight and up.
The remote control vehicle has lights, three-gear acceleration and a 360-degree rotation and 180 -degree flip modes.
Paw Patrol Rescue Wheels Deluxe Vehicle
Costs: £44.99
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This toy truck comes with one of Paw Patrol’s most loved characters, Chase.
The toy features flashing lights and sounds, as well as a projectile launcher.
If you are on the hunt for a bargain, The Entertainer is currently selling the same product for £17.99.
The retailer has over 160 stores across the UK and is also available online.
Drop Trivia Game
Costs £24.99
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This game is suitable for children aged six and above and asks players to answer questions quickly.
It is currently out of stock at other toy retailers such as Smyths and The Entertainer.
The Terror Fried Gross Bucket
Costs £29.99
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This is a set of nine collectable figures from the TerrorFried franchise.
Other retailers such as Smyths, Very and Selfridges are also stocking this product for the same price as Hamleys.
Hamleys Arias Allessandra Fur White Bonnet Baby Doll
Costs £120
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This pricey doll has a soft-touch body and limbs and a lifelike weight so it feels like you are holding a real baby.
She comes with a romper and fleece, a dummy on a wooden chain, a family book and Certificate of Authenticity.
The product is only available to buy at Hamleys.
How to bag a bargain
SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain…
Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with.
Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks.
Sales are when you can pick up a real steal.
Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on.
Sign up to mailing lists and you’ll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too.
When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use vouchercodes.co.uk and myvouchercodes.co.uk are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer.
Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. Trolley.co.uk app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping.
Bargain hunters can also use B&M’s scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out.
And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you’ll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.
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Major change to tipping rules affecting millions of workers comes in TODAY – check if you will benefit
HAIRDRESSERS and waiters are set for a £200million bonus as new tipping rules come into force today.
Their bosses will have to pass on all tips, gratuities and service charges without deductions.
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Employers who try to snatch the cash could be slapped with fines or forced to pay compensation under the act.
And staff concerned their hard-earned tips are being taken will be able to take their boss to an employment tribunal.
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said: “It’s completely unacceptable that £200million a year gets taken out of tip jars by company bigwigs.
“From today, 100 per cent of tips will be put back in the pockets of our brilliant workers. But this is just the start.
“We will make work pay for Sun readers — from the white van man to supermarket staff.”
Ben Thomas, CEO of cashless tipping platform TiPJAR, said: “Our hospitality and service industries are powered by an exceptionally talented workforce.
“For the first time, these millions of workers can trust tips employers collect on their behalf will always be passed to them.”
It comes ahead of Deputy PM Angela Rayner’s controversial Employment Rights Bill.
The legislation — set to be published next month — will strengthen union powers.
It will make changes to zero-hours contracts, probationary periods and guarantee employees rights from day one as well as default flexible working.
THE SUN SAYS… JUST DESSERTS
WHY did it take so long for politicians to ensure that tips go in full to the low-paid waiting staff who deserve them?
And that restaurants and hair salons can no longer snaffle credit card gratuities? That’s in the past, as of today . . . a great day for workers and for fairness.
Some places may sneakily raise prices to recoup lost income.
Top tip for them — don’t. Customers would soon vote with their feet.
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Bargain supermarket is selling Oreo cheesecakes for just 49p down from £2.49 as shoppers cry ‘wow that’s cheap’
SHOPPERS are racing to their nearest bargain supermarket to scoop up Oreo cheesecakes scanning at the till for just 49p after its price was slashed from £2.49.
The savvy customer shared their find on Facebook, receiving hundreds of likes and comments from fellow Oreo fans eager to get their hands on the sweet treat.
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The post revealed that Farmfoods had slashed the price of its Oreo cheesecakes to just 49p.
Reacting to the post one user wrote: “And this is why I love Farmfoods.”
“I know where I’m going tomorrow,” commented another.
A third shopper tagged their friend and said: “Your gran would have sent us to Farmfoods lol.”
While a fourth user added: “We need a Farmfoods trip.”
Several others tagged friends, urging them to head to Farmfoods as soon as possible.
It is unclear which branch the shopper snapped up the bargain treat and discounts may vary from store to store.
Previously, the major supermarket chain sold another classic chocolate at a discounted price.
A bargain hunter revealed that she got an amazing deal on Kinder chocolate eggs which scanned for just 49p at the tills.
She said: “49P EACH FARMFOODS.”
The savvy shopper bought 15 of the pack of three kinder eggs treats.
She said: “Yes I left some I have four kids and nieces and nephews.”
The post racked up nearly 1000 likes in just a few hours with over 500 comments.
Many users said they would have completely cleared the shelves if they had spotted the deal in their local stores.
One user said: “Hi if you find a find just take the cost of living means everyone has been affected. Well done you.”
Another said: “I cleared my Farmfoods shelf, not sorry but mine had the month of August on for anyone wondering.”
“Wouldn’t have left any,” claimed a third.
Unfortunately for some shoppers, news of the bargain chocolate spread quickly, leading to multiple stores running out of stock.
One user said: “Bummer didn’t see any in my local farm foods and can’t beat kinder chocolate.”
Another savvy shopper spotted the deal in her store after seeing the post online.
She said: “49p in Farmfoods thanks for the person posting it and buying all of it.”
Some viewers were concerned about the quality of the treats asking if the low prices were due to them being out of date.
They asked: “Are the dates good on them? These would be so good for trick-or-treaters!”
But those who had managed to get the deal assured they would be good for a few months.
The shopper said: “Mine are September.”
It comes after Iceland fan rushed to their nearest store to buy a “fab” snack dupe scanning at tills for £1.20 less than the popular original.
And sweet-toothed Brits have been left delighted after spotting a new flavour of a popular treat sitting on Co-op shelves.
How to bag a bargain
SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain…
Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with.
Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks.
Sales are when you can pick up a real steal.
Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on.
Sign up to mailing lists and you’ll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too.
When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use vouchercodes.co.uk and myvouchercodes.co.uk are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer.
Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. Trolley.co.uk app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping.
Bargain hunters can also use B&M’s scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out.
And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you’ll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.
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I thought lotto email was ‘nothing’ before realising I’d banked EuroMillions win – my pals thought I was joking
A FATHER nearly missed out on hundreds of thousands of pounds after skimming over an email from The National Lottery.
John McDowell, 53, from Bathgate, West Lothian, is hoping to take an early retirement after scooping more than £183,000 on the EuroMillions.
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The father-of-three won a whopping £183,257.40 on September 6 and knows exactly what he’ll be spending his money on.
After ordering his brother his first passport for their trip abroad, Mr McDowell is keen to help his daughters get on the property ladder, and get his mother a new kitchen.
He also wants to splash out on a new car.
Mr McDowell is caring for his father, and woke him up to tell him the news after seeing an email, describing the moment as “surreal”.
He booked a holiday for Egypt at Christmas to take his brother abroad for the first time, and has begun the process of getting him a passport.
Mr McDowell currently works as a school caretaker.
He said: “I absolutely love my job but winning this money will mean I get to retire that little bit earlier and put my feet up sooner.
“I can’t wait to treat my family – my brother has never been abroad before so the first thing I wanted to do was book a holiday somewhere hot and sunny for us both.
“I asked him whether he fancied spending Christmas in Egypt as it would be nice to spend some time swapping the cold Scottish weather for somewhere warm at that time of year.
“He agreed, so I told him to get a passport ordered. It will be a really special holiday.
“I have been wanting to get myself a new car for a while, but I’ve been putting it off, but I’ll definitely be shopping for one soon.
“I like to travel up north to get away from it all, so I’d love to get an SUV-style car – maybe a Kia Sportage – to help me explore.
“I would also like to help my daughters plan for their futures, so I’ll now also be able to help them to get on the property ladder when the time’s right.”
He described the feeling of winning as “surreal” after three years of buying lottery tickets.
He matched the five main numbers and one Lucky Star number in the EuroMillions draw on September 6.
The winning numbers from that draw were 12, 14, 34, 41, 47 and the Lucky Star numbers were 3 and 4.
Mr McDowell said: “On the night I won, I was just about to go to bed and had a quick look at my phone and saw an email from The National Lottery.
“I was going to ignore it as I thought it would be nothing, but curiosity got the better of me and I had a look and realised it said I had matched five main numbers and one Lucky Star.
“Everyone in the house was in bed so I made myself a cup of tea before telling anyone – I then woke my dad up to tell him and he didn’t understand at first – he thought I was joking.
“It’s so surreal, I still can’t believe it.”
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Ultra-rare war sketch on £2 makes it worth up to 25 times more than its value – is there one in your wallet?
AN ULTRA-rare war sketch on a £2 coin has caused its value to skyrocket to 25 times its original value.
These unique coins were issued by The Royal Mint to mark the centenary of the First World War.
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The back of the £2 collector’s item pays homage to the pilots of the war, showcasing a drawing of a First World War aircraft.
It is the fourth coin to be released in the series honouring the aviators.
Thousands of these coins are already in circulation, so be sure to check your wallets—you might have a small fortune waiting for you.
The rare £2 coins have fetched a hefty sum on eBay, with one selling for £49 – almost 25 times its original value.
Another user auctioned their World War-themed coin for an impressive £33, which is over 16 times its original value.
Meanwhile, two other sellers sold their coins for £18 and £19, respectively.
This is not the only rare £2 piece out there, however.
A set of £2 coins commissioned for the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester frequently attracts sale prices of more than £50 online.
One sold for £57 on July 3 – which is 28 times more than its value.
The most valuable coin in the set is the Queen Elizabeth II £2: Commonwealth Games Northern Ireland.
The coin’s main feature is a sketch of a running woman accompanied by the flag of Northern Ireland.
How to spot rare coins and banknotes
Rare coins and notes hiding down the back of your sofa could sell for hundreds of pounds.
If you are lucky enough to find a rare £10 note you might be able to sell it for multiple times its face value.
You can spot rare notes by keeping an eye out for the serial numbers.
These numbers can be found on the side with the Monarch’s face, just under the value of £10 in the corner of the note.
Also if you have a serial number on your note that is quite quirky you could cash in thousands.
For example, one seller bagged £3,600 after spotting a specific serial number relating to the year Jane Austen was born on one of their notes.
You can check if your notes are worth anything on eBay, just tick “completed and sold items” and filter by the highest value.
It will give you an idea of what people are willing to pay for some notes.
But do bear in mind that yours is only worth what someone else is willing to pay for it.
This is also the case for coins, you can determine how rare your coin is by looking a the latest scarcity index.
The next step is to take a look at what has been recently sold on eBay.
Experts from Change Checker recommend looking at “sold listings” to be sure that the coin has sold for the specified amount rather than just been listed.
People can list things for any price they like, but it doesn’t mean it will sell for that amount.
We explain further how you can find out if you have a rare coin worth thousands sitting around the house.
What are the most rare and valuable coins?
How to sell a rare coin
If, after checking, you realise you’ve come across a rare coin, there are a number of ways you can sell it.
You can sell it on eBay, through Facebook, or in an auction.
But be wary of the risks.
For example, there are a number of scams targeting sellers on Facebook.
Crooks will say they’re planning to buy the item and ask for money upfront for a courier they’ll be sending around.
But it’s all a ruse to get you to send free cash to them – and they never have any intention of picking your item up.
It’s always best to meet in person when buying or selling on Facebook Marketplace.
Ensure it’s a public meeting spot that’s in a well-lit area.
Avoid payment links and log in directly through the payment method’s website.
Most sellers prefer to deal with cash directly when meeting to ensure it’s legitimate.
The safest way to sell a rare coin is more than likely at auction.
You can organise this with The Royal Mint’s Collectors Service. It has a team of experts who can help you authenticate and value your coin.
You can get in touch via email and a member of the valuation team will get back to you.
You will be charged for the service, though – the cost varies depending on the size of your collection.
Meanwhile, you can sell rare coins on eBay.
But take into account that if you manage to sell your item then eBay will charge you 10% of the money you made – this includes postage and packaging.
Always keep proof of postage to protect yourself from dodgy buyers who may claim they never received the item.
Send the parcel by tracked delivery if you can as this way they can’t claim it never arrived.
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