How shoppers are saving big on expensive homewares after popular Australian store Godfrey’s goes into administration

Customers are saving hundreds of dollars by picking up deeply discounted Godfreys vacuum cleaners after the iconic brand announced it was entering government.

Some customers can save up to 75% off on popular items like robot vacuums and Bissell products.

Godfreys cited downward pressure on consumer spending due to high inflation and concerns about the cost of living as reasons for the demise.

Jane Allen, daughter of co-founder John Johnston, said: “Unfortunately, like many retailers, we have experienced a decline in consumer confidence and spending due to economic times of high inflation, rising interest rates and severe cost of living pressures. It has had a big impact.” on tuesday.

Anastasia, a mom of two from Victoria, spent a total of $430 on a Tineco Floor One S7 Pro vacuum cleaner for just $325 (RRP $1,299) and a Bissell cleaning solution for just $12.50 (RRP). I got it for $24.99.

While sharing the image on Facebook, she wrote: “The manager said the following stores will close by Friday unless they sell out in advance: Prahran, Richmond, High Point, Greensborough, Knox, Geelong, Dandenong and Frankston.”

“You might want to call before you go and see if they still have it in stock. This isn’t advertised, but yesterday in Prahran there was a piece of printed paper that said ‘Ex Demo 75 percent off.’ There was a handwritten note posted on the window and on the door in Richmond that read “up to 75 percent off.”

Mum Purieh also secured four brand new vacuum cleaners for $636.72, saving her more than $2,000.

“Godfreys is no longer on sale. All exhibits are 75 percent off and in great condition,” she wrote on Facebook.

She uses the Tineco Carpet One Pro Shampooer (MSRP $999), Tineco Pure One S11 Cordless Stick Vacuum (MSRP $599), 360 S8 Plus Robot Vacuum and Mop (MSRP $799), Miele Vacuum machine (MSRP $649).

Customers are urged to call ahead or visit their local store as stock can run out quickly.

“That’s an insane bargain…I just got my Tineco at full price 2 months ago,” one person commented.

“This is very bad for store employees, but very great for customers,” another wrote.

The collapse of the well-known business and its 141 stores across Australia and New Zealand threatens the livelihoods of its 600 staff. An additional 28 stores are operated by franchisees.

Of the 600 people, around 171 people in Australia and 20 people in New Zealand are expected to lose their jobs.