Lil Lets non applicator tampons!

me0w

I've been using these tampons for over 10 years and recently I've noticed that Tesco has stopped selling them, and instead the have their own brand of 'lil lets knock offs'. I tried them bc they were cheaper than Lil-Lets but was very unimpressed by them (for TMI reasons!) Whats going on?

Lia_lia

I usually buy Lil Lets in pharmacies, as there often are good deals on them! I think it's because women tend to be more likely to use applicator tampons (which I hate!), so they are harder to sell. That's just what I've noticed, no idea it's the case or not.

I actually bought the Tesco ones last week as I couldn't see Lil Lets. They don't bother me too much tbh, you get used to them! Luckily I just need regular ones. I just prefer the shape of Lil lets because it's what I grew up with. My favourite are OB tampons...can't get them anywhere here!

meeeeh

Another vote for OB. They are way better than anything else I tried with lilets being closest.

I don't know if Tesco stopped selling them but they did replace a lot of branded products with their own stuff through the years. You might have to buy them somewhere else.

IvyTheTerrible

I find OB great as well, but I only see them in pharmacists over here, they aren't sold in any of the supermarkets I go to.

ShazGV

I'm almost certain I spotted Lil Lets in my local Super Valu a few weeks ago OP, it could be worth having a look if you have one near you.

silverfeather

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TheBeardedLady

OB by far the best tampons. They're sold in supermarkets here but they're expensive - why are tampons so expensive?

sullivlo

TheBeardedLady wrote: »

OB by far the best tampons. They're sold in supermarkets here but they're expensive - why are tampons so expensive?

Taxed as a luxury item.

IvyTheTerrible

VAT is 21 percent.
Not just in Ireland either, all sanitary products are taxed heavily across Europe.


But suncream isn't. /shrug/

Princess Peach

The standard rate is 23%, but in Ireland sanitary items are 0 rated goods.

QuiteInterestin

I saw Lil-lets on sale in my local Dunnes Stores today, 2 packs for €4. Don't use them so not sure if they were the applicator or non applicator ones though.

Miaireland

Dunnes Stores seem to always have lil-lets

sullivlo

sullivlo wrote: »

Taxed as a luxury item.

Aren't they a little treat though?

I'm feeling a bit blah. I think I'll treat myself to some luxury tampons to cheer myself up.

About as luxury an item as loo roll!

me0w

Love OB tampons the last time I saw them was on holidays in Portugal. They need to come to Ireland...

rainbow kirby

Ditto, got them in Spain and they were much better than anything on the UK/Ireland markets. I find the Morrisons own brand ones surprisingly good for 79p a packet though.

TheBeardedLady

Candie wrote: »

Aren't they a little treat though?

I'm feeling a bit blah. I think I'll treat myself to some luxury tampons to cheer myself up.

About as luxury an item as loo roll!

Hahaha! A real little pick-me-up.

MistyCheese

I had to get tampons in Portugal and they were total cråp. They didn't stay in!

daisybelle2008

Saw them in Dealz today, 32 pack of non-applicator lil-lets....think they are 2€ not the usual €1.49 though...plenty of stock and sizes

fibix

Best place for OB is German eBay. They come cheap and in bulk packaging. I re-supply myself every time I go home (where opposite to hear non applicator tampons are most popular).

OB rulez!