[Scarlett.]

Marks & Spencer is offering customers a range of 20 products for just 1p each to celebrate its 125th Birthday.

The store began life in 1884 when Michael Marks, a Russian-born Polish refugee, opened a stall in Leeds Kirkgate market. As he didn't speak English he put up a sign reading: "Don't ask the price, it's a penny".

So to mark its 125th birthday, M&S is going back its roots by offering a range of special "Penny Bazaar" products for just 1p. The celebratory products include jewellery, scarves, ties, socks and more.

"M&S started off in life as a Penny Bazaar back in 1884, so what better way to share our birthday with our customers than offering them the chance to choose M&S products for just one penny?" asked M&S chairman Stuart Rose.

The offer is available for just three days from Wednesday May 20 to Friday May 23. More than 300 M&S stores will participate, but the deals are on a strictly first-come, first-serve basis. The 1p range will not be available at M&S Simply Food or Outlet stores or at franchise stores at BP Connect forecourts, railway stations, airports or Moto motorway service stations.

"We've got two million one penny products available, but my best advice to our customers is to get to M&S stores as early as you can," Rose said.
A penny? Really?

Yes, you really can pick up anything in this range for just a penny: but the price is simply a suggestion. Every, ahem, penny made from this promotion is going straight to the M&S 125 Charity Challenge.

The charity drive is aiming to make £1.25 million for local and regional charities over the next five months, so if you want to pay more for your bargains you can, knowing the cash is going to a good cause. Additionally, as these products are more or less being given away, M&S's normal refund policy does not apply.

Customers can select up to five products from the Penny Bazaar range each day of the sale. The first 700,000 people who queue outside stores will be given a free "peel and reveal" prize card.

The prizes on offer include cash jackpots of £12,500, the chance to buy products from the M&S 125 range (rather than the 20-product Penny Bazaar range) for 1p and discounts on clothing ranges.

Stores are opening at their normal trading hours.

Gimmick or generosity? Have your say on the M&S 1p deal
What's on offer?

Here's the full range of M&S products being sold for 1p:

* Five different jewellery sets
* Scarves
* Purses
* Knickers
* Cufflinks
* Ties
* Socks
* Leather passport holders
* Leather luggage tags
* Tea towels
* Mugs
* Bags of retro sweets
* Cans of retro drink
* Beach toys
* Beach balls

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[John.]

no wonder they're losing money, like a sive!

[Tom]

I still have a valid staff discount card for M&S, they're compatible with sales and I can get 20% off!!!

[John.]

so tom you spend 10p and it costs you 8p

what happens if you spend 1p?? does it cost you 0.8p

[Tom]

Probably but they'd probably round it up

So I'd have to multi buy to make a saving

[arista]

A Garage Promo
Clever getting M&S Food at Petrol places known.

[pinkmichk]

i can see this ending up like that ikea sale where crushes etc happen

[MR.K!]

What are they going to sell for 1p !?

Edit : *Actually reads first post*

[30stone]

Knickers and bags of sweets.

Theres my friday night sorted.

[Ninastar]

is this tommorow morning?

[Ninastar]

Originally posted by Robin-Van-Perfect
Knickers and bags of sweets.

Theres my friday night sorted.

same!! I actusally need some new knickers!! and I really want sweets. I WANT A BEACH BALL TOO! x

[MR.K!]

Originally posted by Ninastar

same!! I actusally need some new knickers!! and I really want sweets. I WANT A BEACH BALL TOO! x

Me too. lol
Im going to get a bucket and spade too ! :P

[30stone]

Originally posted by Ninastar

same!! I actusally need some new knickers!! and I really want sweets. I WANT A BEACH BALL TOO! x

Yes we all know why Caitlin.. Take your knickers off during sex!

Anyway if its tomorrow im going in, only problem is i hate having people around me all pushing n that.

[Ninastar]

Originally posted by Robin-Van-Perfect

Yes we all know why Caitlin.. Take your knickers off during sex!

Anyway if its tomorrow im going in, only problem is i hate having people around me all pushing n that.

I thought you wouldnt say anything
and omg same!! I am so claustriphobic (sp?????) its unreal. I want be in a small space and have someone touching me in the slitest way lol x

[30stone]

Originally posted by Ninastar

I thought you wouldnt say anything
and omg same!! I am so claustriphobic (sp?????) its unreal. I want be in a small space and have someone touching me in the slitest way lol x

LOL

I don't mind like small spaces but people pushing and shoving annoys me, ill pretend to be a bouncer n start chucking people out... lol

[Princess]

Presuming this is only for the UK,damn.

[Razmataz]

In these recession hit times, expect it to be full of corner shop owners stocking up on cheap stuff and selling it for a profit.

Ahhh.

I know it says 5 items per customer.
but c'mon you could wipe the shelves clean with the owner of my local.

NOTE: This remark is not deemed to cause offence, if it does I shall remove promptly.