'I don't know what to make of that!': Mum shares odd money-saving experience at her local Bunnings

Bargain hunting has been a pastime for many, and there's nothing quite like the thrill of scoring massive discounts in-store.

What if there was a peculiar reason behind the markdown?

Would you still take the deal, or would the odd justification make you pause?


This was the conundrum online content creator Montana Older faced recently.

Montana, a mum, shared her recent shopping experience online that left many Aussies scratching their heads.

Montana's husband recently went on a trip to Bunnings to pick up a kids' tool kit for their daughter.

'My husband got this 14-piece, little kids tool kit for my daughter,' Montana prefaced.


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The mum shared the 14-piece toy set on a video online. Image Credit: TikTok/Montana Older


'Because he said it was for his daughter, they gave it to him at half price.'

'This is $50, and he was like, "Oh, it's for my daughter", she added for context.

'The lady took him to the front and said, "Just give it to him for $25."'

The unexpected price slash left Montana bemused and questioning the rationale behind it.


'I don't know what to make of that! Why, because she's a girl, is it half price?' Montana asked on the video.

'If anything, it should be the same price. Isn't that what we're fighting for?'

Several spectators chimed in with their theories about Montana's experience.

Watch Montana's story here:

Source: @montana.older/TikTok

'Maybe she was into your husband?' one asked.

'Possibility she was flirting?’ another agreed.

'I'm going to go with that she was probably into your husband,' a third joined in.

However, a former Bunnings staff member offered a more practical explanation.


The staff member pointed out that the tool kit could have been leftover Christmas stock on clearance sale.

'We are allowed to mark down items that are low stock or stock that we are trying to get rid of,' the staff member explained.

'We have authority to do so without need a major—most likely the case here these were Christmas stock so they would be wanting to get rid of it.'

'They're promotional items and usually leftover stock, so often the team have a level of discretion,' another staff member shared.

So, what can we take away from this peculiar discount?

While it's important to be mindful of the reasons behind a discount, sometimes it's just a matter of being in the right place at the right time.

For savvy seniors who love a good DIY project or are looking to stock up on toys for their grandkids, keep an eye out for those end-of-season sales and don't be shy to inquire about price reductions.
Key Takeaways

  • An Australian mum shared that her husband received a significant discount on a kid's tool kit from Bunnings.
  • The tool kit was originally priced at $50, but the husband was only charged $25 after telling the checkout staff it was for his daughter.
  • Some commenters on the post speculated that the staff member might have had a personal interest in the husband, suggesting that as a reason for the discount.
  • Former Bunnings employees explained that the discounted price could be due to the item being on clearance.
Have you ever received an unexpected discount at a store? What was the reason behind that discount? Share your experiences with us in the comments below; we would love to read about your bargain-hunting victories and mysteries!
 
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People will complain about anything these days, did she want it at full price, she should go back and pay the full price if she's not happy 🤔
 
This happens in stores all the time this is not uncommon and a useless story what some people will do to get on the internet.
 
To me it was gift from a staff member to a dad who is encouraging his daughter to do things with him that she might enjoy. Just be thankful and enjoy the daughter's time playing with it.
 
Here's another one - an Online Content Creator. WTF is that? It's not a recognised job, is it? Do you pay tax on it?

You got the toy for half price! Stop your bloody whinging.
 
It’s a lovely gesture, why make it into something it’s not, just accept the act of kindness for what it was.. just that, and you saying thank you would be appreciated more than ranting about a kind gesture.
 
Perhaps her husband is cute and that's why the lady halved the price? 🤔🤣
 
First I have heard someone complain at getting something cheaper. Be grateful in this cost of living crisis for heaven's sake and get a grip.
 
If it is such an issue why is it not the husband putting his face forward in this post. The wife had nothing to do with it - other than complaining as an excuse to putting her puss in front of the camera.
No doubt the reason was either a clearance item or alternatively a thank you to the man for supporting his daughter in a male-dominated occupation.
 
Just take the win and move on.
 
Whats that saying! Don't look a gift horse in the mouth!
 
People will complain about anything these days, did she want it at full price, she should go back and pay the full price if she's not happy 🤔
Bunnings should bar this ungrateful person from their shops. I once bought a lawn edger from Bunnings and got it for half price because the box was slightly damaged but I was happy.
 
People will complain about anything these days, did she want it at full price, she should go back and pay the full price if she's not happy 🤔
No appreciation, is there?
 
Here's another one - an Online Content Creator. WTF is that? It's not a recognised job, is it? Do you pay tax on it?

You got the toy for half price! Stop your bloody whinging.
Yes, it is a job.
 
Now I'm really Gobsmacked.....in times of Financial hardship in our Community, we now have 'Content Creators' actually complaining about receiving a hefty 50% discount on some goods purchased for their own daughter. WTF.🙃
 
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Just say, "thank you MR Bunnings" and be grateful.
 
Now I'm really Gobsmacked.....in times of Financial hardship in our Community, we now have 'Content Creators' actually complaining about receiving a hefty 50% discount on some goods purchased for their own daughter. WTF.🙃
I'm not surprised. Aren't they the forever outraged brigade? Half price for a girl! So sexist, so outrageous she can hardly breathe etc etc.
 
Bunnings probably on paid pennies on the $Dollar from China.
 
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I think she should pull her head in and stop being so ungrateful!
 
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