Shoppers hunting for a last-minute luxury gift are in for a sweet surprise, as Marks and Spencer has dramatically reduced the price of its premium chocolate hamper. Originally priced at £25, the Collection Chocolate Letterbox Gift can now be secured for under £10 through a clever deal stack, offering substantial savings just days before Christmas.
How to Bag the Bargain
The key to unlocking the discount lies through the cashback website TopCashback. New members who sign up for free are being offered a £15 welcome bonus. Once they make a first purchase over £15, they receive this bonus plus a percentage of cashback from the retailer.
Applying this offer to the M&S hamper means new TopCashback members can get the gift for an effective price of just £9.58 after cashback and the bonus. Existing M&S customers who are new to TopCashback can also benefit, paying around £9.73.
What's Inside the Luxury Hamper?
Neatly packaged in letterbox-friendly wrapping, the hamper is designed as a convenient, postal-ready gift. It contains eight full-sized 100g bars from M&S's premium Collection range, which would cost £3 each if bought separately – a total value of £24.
The selection is curated for discerning chocolate lovers and includes:
- Collection White Chocolate with Madagascan Vanilla
- Collection Blond Chocolate with Italian Almonds
- Collection 75% Cocoa Single Origin Dark Chocolate
- Collection 85% Cocoa Single Origin Dark Chocolate
- Collection Single Origin Dark Milk Chocolate with Italian Blood Orange
- Collection Single Origin Dark Milk Chocolate
- Collection Single Origin Milk Chocolate
- Collection Single Origin Dark Chocolate with Raspberry
Shoppers can add a personalised message during checkout, and M&S states that delivery can be arranged with as little as one day's notice, although times may vary as Christmas approaches.
Shopper Reviews and Considerations
The hamper has garnered positive feedback online, with many customers praising its quality and presentation. One five-star reviewer called it "some of the best chocolate we have ever eaten," while another said the recipient was "delighted."
However, some reviews noted points for potential buyers to consider. A few customers mentioned that the products had short use-by dates upon arrival, and others felt the selection was too heavily weighted towards dark chocolate. M&S advises that products will last a minimum of 14 days on receipt, encouraging customers to check dates on each pack.
For those seeking alternative sweet gifts, options include Cutter and Squidge's Festive Dessert Brownie Box from £21.99, Bloom and Wild's Luxe Chocolate Truffles (reduced to £27.20), or Hamperwell's Jelly Sweets Letterbox Gift from £10.
As with all festive treats, consumers are reminded to enjoy chocolate as part of a balanced diet to manage sugar intake and overall calorie consumption.
