It always seems to be the case that whenever I need a safety pin I can never find one. Usually the matter is pressing, and all the cubbies that may potentially yield one - my computer desk, kitchen draw, tool box, art box, etc - are vacant of sharp silver things. I do believe this is the only occasion in my life when I have ever purchased a box of safety pins, and I can't imagine many people do fork out for a box on a regular basis. Boots is known for being slightly more expensive than some other chemists for most products, but what you can always rely on our favourite high street store for is quality. For this reason I did not mind paying a little extra ...  Read the complete review

Boots the chemists is not always my first port of call but I do pop in periodically to check for out for any good offers or promotions. I do have a Boots Advantage card and I always remember to collect my points if I purchase something. You can visit the shops with a few simple items on your shopping list and come home minus one of the most essential things listed because you cannot find it on the shelves. Smaller items like safety pins are a classic example, when you don't need one you have hundreds but the moment that you need one you turn to the drawer and find that there is not a safety pin in sight !( I have much the same problem with rubber ...  Read the complete review