Big retailers are giving discounts of up to 30% with this ‘abandoned basket’ trick

We’re all well aware of how high the cost of living is these days. Whether you’re buying new clothes for yourself or spending money on a fun outing for a loved one’s birthday, no one would turn down a discount. With that in mind, I’m sharing a simple trick for getting money off at the likes of Harvey Nichols, Bloom & Wild, Nutrition Geeks and more.

It’s called the ‘abandoned basket’ trick, and it’s incredibly easy. If you’ve ever put an item in your online shopping basket and left it there, you may have received a reminder from the retailer to complete your purchase. Sometimes, you’ll also be sent an incentive – a 10 per cent, 20 per cent or even 30 per cent discount – to head back to the checkout.

To find out which stores offer abandoned basket discounts, I tested the trick at 50 retailers. Below, I’ve listed the ones that gave me money off my shop. Plus, I’ve included instructions for how to get a discount of your own.

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How to get an abandoned basket discount

Here are the steps to follow to get discounts:

The only risk you’re taking here is that your item could become unavailable while you wait to see if a discount comes through. Placing something in your basket doesn’t reserve it, so if you notice that the product is low in stock, consider whether the discount is worth the chance that you’ll miss out on getting hold of the item.

Whether you’re looking for a Mother’s Day gift or just want to fill your home with beautiful flowers, Bloom & Wild is among the flower delivery services rated by IndyBest, The Independent’s product reviews section.

Within a couple of days of signing up and adding a bouquet to my basket, I was offered a discount code and a link to get 20 per cent off my order.

Buyagift has tons of vouchers for experiences, from six-course gourmet meals to The Traitors live experience. I added a spa day to my basket and was offered a (very specific) 24 per cent off my order within days.

When it comes to buying high-end fashion, we’d all like to knock a few pounds off the price. To find out whether Harvey Nichols would offer me an abandoned basket discount, I added a lipstick to my cart. Lo and behold, I was offered a ‘mystery discount’, but it was only available for a limited time, so make sure you watch your inbox closely for this one, so you don’t miss out.

Hush was named one of the fashion brands worth knowing about by The Independent’s senior shopping writer, and you can get a discount at the brand by using the abandoned basket trick. After making an account, I popped a pair of earrings into my online basket and, days later, I was offered 20 per cent off.

You can stock up on homeware from Joseph Joseph for less, using the abandoned basket trick. When I left an item in my basket, I was offered 15 per cent off – though, technically, this was part of the brand’s ‘welcome offer’, so you might be offered it as soon as you sign up.

Monsoon sells a range of clothing and accessories, and if you want an extra 15 per cent off – plus free delivery – just sign up online and try using the abandoned basket trick. I was sent a discount code that could simply be copied and pasted at checkout.

Nutrition Geeks sells a wide range of vitamins, including one of the best vitamin D supplement. After adding a few items to my basket, I was offered 30 per cent off, via a promo code, so it’s worth trying the abandoned basket trick for yourself to see if you could save.

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