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What has dipped in price this week?

Sportswear

7% cheaper on average than last week

PS4 games

13% cheaper on average than last week

CCTV cameras

14% cheaper on average than last week

Vacuum cleaners

6% cheaper on average than last week

Garden sheds

23% cheaper on average than last week

Printers

11% cheaper on average than last week

This is a good week to think about buying... aftershave Although nobody is sure what will happen at Christmas yet, there’s no denying we are all thinking about festive shopping.

If you’re looking for a gift for the special man in your life, consider treating him to a bottle of his favourite aftershave.

The good news is that December is the cheapest time of the year to buy aftershave. You could save an average of £8 per bottle compared to buying in the priciest months of April and July. This week, we think consumers will be shopping for... high-end kitchen equipment

Having cosily settled into a new series of Nigella and with the final of the Great British Bake Off in our minds, we reckon Brits are ready to go wild for high-end kitchen items.

Many budding cooks will be looking to invest in the likes of a colourful KitchenAid artisan mixer, right, or kit out their stove with a high quality Le Creuset casserole dish in time for the festive season.

If you’ve got your eye on something expensive, set a Price Alert on Idealo to make sure you don’t miss any great deals.

You are actually very likely to find a deal for these big ticket items. While the higher price tag reflects their quality, retailers will often offer discounts on them because of higher profit margins.