What’s Worth Buying in the Sale
Not everything in a sale is a saving. The smart clearance shop is about grabbing the things you will always use, and walking past the things that will sit in a cupboard. Here is what to fill your basket with, and what to leave.
Grab these every time
The best clearance buys are the evergreen items that never date and get used at every party:
- Plain colour tableware. Plates, cups and napkins in solid colours work for any theme, so a clearance multipack is money in the bank.
- Balloons. Standard latex in classic colours goes with everything. Buy while they are cheap and use within the year.
- Party bag fillers. Small toys, stickers and novelties keep for ages and you always need more than you think.
- Candles. Number and standard candles never go out of date.
- Piñatas and games. A boxed piñata or party game keeps perfectly for the next event.
Think twice about these
A discount is only a saving if you use it. Be a little more careful with:
- Heavily themed or dated ranges tied to one specific character or year that your child may have grown out of by the next party.
- Perishable sweets and food near the end of their date. Check before you buy in bulk.
- Anything you have no plan for. A bargain you never use is not a saving, it is clutter.
Frequently asked questions
Are sale party supplies lower quality?
No. Clearance stock is usually end-of-season, overstock or discontinued lines, not seconds. It is the same product, just reduced to clear the shelf for new ranges.
What is the single best thing to buy in a party sale?
Plain colour tableware. It suits every theme, never dates and gets used at every party, so a reduced value pack is the easiest win in any clearance.
Should I buy balloons in the sale?
Yes, if you will use them within a year. Latex slowly perishes, so buy classic colours you know you will need and store them cool and out of the light.
Fill your basket from the Party Supplies Sale: reduced plain colour party supplies, party bag fillers and piñatas & games.