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He's not the only one that's held that opinion though, the amount of people thinking they're getting a bargain in the poundshop aren't a minority. In some cases they do indeed provide a cheaper choice but as above, a lot of main brand stuff is merely smaller versions. The Marmite one being a prime example of it, showing the best value per 100g is found away from Poundland. Something which applies to a lot of products found there.

Lidl and Aldi have very minimal massive brands in comparison to major supermarket chains so they're really irrelevant to the argument. I think Lidl sell Pepsi at 25p per can. This is merely the Home Bargains and B&M Scenario.

The outcome is simple.

Poundland isn't as great as people quickly assume. Home Bargains and B&M are great shops if it suits you, there's no denying that, just explained the reasons behind their pricing, they cannot offer the same space and quantity as a supermarket though but I find myself in them quite often. Toiletries are dirt cheap in there along with many other products, the odd arabic scribble on the back shouldn't bother anyone. Expiring stuff is always at least a month away too.