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Return bags rip-off?
We have weekly deliveries from one of the big supermarkets. Every single week, we are charged for more bags than we are given. Today, 12 items came in 6 bags and we were charged for 24 bags. We tell the driver who knocks the bags off the bill, or we do it online afterwards. It's maybe £1 per week but I wonder if all the…
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"English Fayre Marmalade"
Almost at the end of a jar of the above but I cannot recall where I bought it. It's 'finest thick cut orange marmalade'. It's dark in colour, and delicious. Likely paid in the region of 50p or less ( that's my sort of spend for marmalade). I shop in all the supermarkets + Farmfoods, Home Bargains etc. Also, bought within…
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Christmas biscuits and chocolates
As I collected my turkey from my work, one of the managers asked me to go into the back for something. Normally on Christmas Eve, there’s hardly any cases of biscuits and chocolates. There were still loads left. Even at cheap prices. It either means 1. People aren’t buying as many presents 2. People are buying other things…
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'Chosen on' fresh produce date
I received some celeriac in a supermarket delivery. No 'best before' or 'use by' date but a 'chosen on' date (which was the day of delivery). I'm not sure what that even means in this context. Do they mean when it was picked off the shelves? I still don't have a use by date. Am I missing something really obvious? Cheers.
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Which are the best supermarket Christmas sandwiches?
And the worst? MSE JC isn't keen on the Jamie Oliver range of Christmas sandwiches. I'm intrigued by Sainsbury's star-shaped veggie sandwich, but does it taste as good as it looks? Let me know your thoughts. MSE Laura F
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Supermarket Question
Hi all Lately I been thinking about Supermarkets as A brand that does not waste food , Pays or is fair with its trade or ethical etc etc Does anyone take these into account before shopping with them ? If so who is your go to supermarket?
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Hello Fresh offer for Santander 123 customers
Just looked at the current Retail Offers on my Santander 123 account. If it helps anyone, there is currently £10 cashback on a £29.98+ Hello Fresh order. Seems like a good deal. Valid till 10th Jan.
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M&S 'posh cheesy beans on toast' - waste of money or worth a try?
The MSE Social team spotted that M&S is selling 'posh cheesy beans on toast' for £5.75 as part of its new party food range. Given you can buy a loaf of bread, tin of baked beans and block of cheese for less than £5.75, the Social team isn't convinced. When they posted about it on Facebook, many people agreed, while some…
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Iceland......free roasting tray when you buy McCain roast potatoes.
McCain triple cooked roasts 1.5 kg for £2.50 comes with free roasting tray while stocks last.
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Sainsbury’s opens its first checkout-free store joining Aldi, Amazon and Tesco
Sainsbury’s has today (30 November) opened its first checkout-free store where shoppers can pick up their groceries and leave without needing to scan items or pay at an in-store till. Read the full story: Sainsbury’s opens its first checkout-free store joining Aldi, Amazon and Tesco If you haven’t already, join the…
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Sainsbury's meal deal - new 'mince pie porridge' option
MSE James spotted that Sainsbury's is offering mince pie porridge as a meal deal 'main' option. Anyone tried it? Would you give it a whirl, in lieu of a sandwich?
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Tesco follows Aldi and Amazon to launch its first ever checkout-free supermarket store
Tesco has launched its first checkout-free store where shoppers can pick up their shopping and leave without needing to pay at a till. Tesco's 'GetGo' store opened in High Holborn in London today (19 October). It will be open seven days a week from 7am to 11pm. Read the full story here: Tesco follows Aldi and Amazon to…
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Christmas supermarket delivery slots have opened but they are selling out fast - here's when and how
Ocado and Waitrose have begun taking bookings for food deliveries over the Christmas period and so we have compiled a full breakdown of what the other leading supermarkets are doing - but you may need to act quickly as many slots have already been taken. Read the full story here: 'Christmas supermarket delivery slots have…
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Asda extends one-hour express delivery service to another 92 stores
Asda is extending its one-hour express delivery service to a further 92 stores across the UK. Read the full story: Asda extends one-hour express delivery service to another 92 stores If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
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Company Shop
Anyone had experiences with Company Shop? They are a sort of 'clearance' shop for all main supermarkets. Have new one opening soon-ish near-ish me.
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28 Asda convenience stores to open at petrol stations across the UK
Asda shoppers will be able to buy food and drink at new convenience stores set to open at 28 EG Group petrol stations across the UK later this year. It follows the trial of the 'On The Move' shops at five forecourts over the past 11 months. Read the full story: '28 Asda convenience stores to open at petrol stations across…
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MSE Poll: Do you eat food past its best-before date?
Poll started 12 May 2020With most of us having to limit trips to the supermarket and some cupboard staples in short supply, cutting down on food waste has never been more important. So when you find food at home past its best-before date, what do you do? Click here to vote in the poll Did you vote? Are you surprised at the…
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News story: Tesco axes cheap grocery delivery and collection slots
Our news story is now live: Tesco axes cheap grocery delivery and collection slots https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2020/08/tesco-customers-voice-anger-after-delivery-cost-changes---what-y/
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MSE News: Nectar offering new points boost if you connect your payment plastic to it
Loyalty giant Nectar has launched a new scheme which allows you to link your account to a debit or credit card and earn bonus points spending at selected partners, such as Costa Coffee, Just Eat and Interflora. Read the full story: 'New Nectar points boost if you connect your payment plastic to it - earn up to 30 points…
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Grocery Delivery Services - official MSE guide discussion
MSE Becky has put together a new guide to help you Save £100 on grocery deliveries using first-time delivery offers. As ever, we'd love any feedback you have on this new guide. What did you find most useful? Did you spot anything that shouldn't be there? Do you have any tips we could add? Thanks for your help, and for…