Where can I find bargains in the UK?

My MIL loves freecycle.

She is also one of those people that buys things she doesn't need at car boot sales because it is a "bargain".

She buys a lot of crap that is useless and doesn't work, so she is really losing money, not saving it.

At least with freecycle, she doesn't have to pay for it.

WRT Waitrose, be careful with their fruit & veggies.  I've often found that it's not actually very good quality, even though you pay more for it. 

I find when it comes to eggs, meat and veggies that shopping local saves us quite a bit of money. We buy our meat direct from farmers and in bulk and it is alot of money out right, but in the long run it works out much cheaper than popping to Waitrose or Sainsburys. Then I go to green grocers which usually have better quality, local produce for much cheaper than the supermarket.
Clothing wise Ive still not found a decently priced store with good quality clothes here. It seems very much "you get what you pay for" attitude, but even then quality isn't brilliant.
Another good site for freebies or second hand things cheap is Netmums. You can pick up some good bargains on there, and alot of local businesses will give discounts if you mention finding them through the site.

Do you go back to the US much. I've been here 5 years and never found much of the way in bargains. Everything is expensive!  I hit Macys and Nordstrom on my trips back and stock up on everything. I often order online have things shipped to my parents address then pick them up when I go for a visit.

By the way Nordstrom ships internationally; not sure about Macys.

By the way Nordstrom ships internationally; not sure about Macys.

Remember Nordstrom has an outlet called the Nordstroms 'Rack' for bargains. They have one in Lost Wages (otherwise known as Las Vegas)