June 22nd 2024.
When it comes to shopping, having a knack for spotting great deals can really save you a fortune, especially in the meat department. Just ask this savvy Sainsbury's shopper, who managed to snag nine legs of lamb worth £252 for a mere £36 thanks to some yellow sticker discounts. However, not everyone was impressed with this bargain-hunting success story.
A photo shared on the Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK caused quite a stir, featuring the lucky shopper's haul of discounted meat alongside some olives and fresh mint. While Alwyn Smith, who posted the picture, was clearly proud of his friend's deal, others were quick to criticize the quantity of meat purchased. Some even went so far as to call it "greedy" in the midst of a cost of living crisis.
But for those who are unfamiliar with yellow sticker shopping, let me break it down for you. These are discounted items that are close to their expiration date and are marked down in order to sell before they go bad. And according to finance blogger Fiona Hawkes, the best time to score these deals is in the early evening, around 7pm. However, each supermarket has its own specific timings, so it's best to do some research beforehand.
For example, Aldi offers its yellow sticker discounts at 8am, while Asda does so from 7pm onwards. Lidl and M&S start their discounts at 8am, whereas Morrisons, Tesco, and Sainsbury's begin at 6pm. Of course, these timings may vary from store to store.
Some shoppers, like Maria Jones and Jeanette Fairweather, were not pleased with the quantity of meat purchased, citing the cost of living crisis as a reason to show more consideration for others. However, others, like Sherrie Comer and Fay Nicholas, had a different approach. They saw the opportunity to stock up on meat and preserve it in their freezers for later use.
And with food prices in the UK rising at an alarming rate, it's no wonder that more and more people are turning to yellow sticker items for their grocery shopping. In fact, according to consumer watchdog Which?, the inflation rate for food prices was at a staggering 10.1% in October of this year. This has led to a shift in shopping habits, with many consumers switching supermarkets depending on where they can find the best discounts.
In some cases, the price increases have been so extreme that some consumers have resorted to stockpiling in order to save money. For example, a pack of Mr Kipling Bakewell Cake Slices x6 at Sainsbury's went from £1 to £2.75, a 175% increase! And with deals like these, it's no wonder that shoppers are on the lookout for freebies as well.
In fact, some Tesco customers have reported finding incredible freebie offers on their receipts. So keep your eyes peeled and your receipts checked, because you never know when you might score some amazing discounts or even free items.
[This article has been trending online recently and has been generated with AI. Your feed is customized.]
[Generative AI is experimental.]
