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Rachel Pugh

Aldi shoppers divided over one of the most extravagant SpecialBuys yet, and it's £400

Supermarket giant Aldi has divided shoppers with its latest SpecialBuy, which is proving controversial. The supermarket is known for its low prices, but every now and again, it comes out with some higher priced items for those with a bit of cash to spare.

Aldi's latest SpecialBuy costs an eye-watering £400. Just in time for festival season, Aldi is selling a massive bell tent for £399.99.

A product description for the tent reads: "Make your next camping trip the best yet with this stylish Adventuridge 5m Bell Tent. Made with premium 100% cotton canvas, this high-quality tent is super easy to pitch and use. The breathable material means that condensation is kept to a minimum and helps to keep the interior cool on those warmer days.

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"The tent itself has just two poles and can easily be pitched by a single person in under 15 minutes. It has built-in ventilation and additional ventilation panels to give the maximum flow of fresh air with the tent doors. Enjoy a summer to remember with friends and family and set up camp in this stylish tent."

Aldi was keen to share its new SpecialBuy on Facebook, writing: "Who doesn't need a Bell Tent this Summer?!" The post quickly caught the attention of shoppers, with some people questioning the £400 price tag for what could be considered an impulse buy.

Paul Brown joked: "Think I will stick with my Caravan." Jason McKay said: "Needs to be pre inflation price come on aldi you can do this at 199."

Emily Speedy said: "Presumably this tent comes with a 4 poster bed, butler service and inbuilt wifi for that price." Jill Marie Liversidge laughed: "Just nipped in for milk and a few bits, came home with a tent. Not me but I bet others have."

Katy Ferrari added: "Does it come fully furnished with a shower, air con and WiFi for that price?" Yvonne Morgan slammed: "Me, I don’t need a bell tent this summer, or any summer. Ever."

You can, of course, find cheaper tents on the Aldi website if £400 is a little over budget. Aldi's tents range from £24.99.

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