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Best Value/Basics groceries?
A few months ago we had a food parcel given to us as they had some left over from the Christmas period. Included were a few tins of cream of tomato soup. all basics/value range. It was so yummy with some crusty bread rolls that I had lurking in the freezer and the kids have asked to have it again. (bonus, another cheap…
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MSE News: Starbucks offering vouchers to customers hit with hefty late charges
Starbucks customers across the UK have been charged lump sums of more than £100 for various individual purchases...Read the full story: 'Starbucks offering vouchers to customers hit with hefty late charges – check now to see if you're impacted' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.…
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Money Moral Dilemma: Is it OK to snap off the broccoli stalk before weighing it?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... My girlfriend was shocked to see me break off the stalk before weighing it when we were shopping recently. I'm not going to eat that part and it saves on the price - is that not okay? If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply! [purplesignup][/purplesignup]
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MSE News: Asda promises to change its pricing strategy after investigation
Asda is so far the only supermarket to confirm it will change its price promotions in light of a CMA investigation...Read the full story: 'Asda promises to change its pricing strategy after investigation into 'misleading' offers' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t…
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MSE News: Primark voted ‘most loathed’ retailer as Aldi tops the list for ‘most loved
Budget supermarket Aldi has been crowned Britain’s most loved retailer by users of MoneySavingExpert.com...Read the full story: 'Primark voted ‘most loathed’ retailer as Aldi tops the list for ‘most loved’' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works,…
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MSE News: Budget 2016: New 'sugar tax' on soft drinks but beer & spirits duty frozen
Those who enjoy fizzy drinks, cigarettes and wine will be hit by tax changes announced in the 2016 Budget...Read the full story: 'Budget 2016: New 'sugar tax' on soft drinks but beer and spirits duty frozen' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works,…
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Online grocery minimum spend
I've just tried to place my first online grocery order of the year, and was told that the minimum order for delivery is now £40 (it used to be £25). As I only need £28 of items, I guess this means that I'll need to go back to shopping at Sainsburys. When did this change happen?
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Blog discussion: The great Easter egg mark-up?
"The great Easter egg mark-up (though some normal choc can cost 40% MORE)" Read MSE Jenny's full blog: The great Easter egg mark-up (though some normal choc can cost 40% more) Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works, read our New to Forum? Intro…
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Good and bad buys from Netto (much like the equivalent Aldi and Lidl thread)
The 'Good and bad buys from Aldi and Lidl' thread has proved useful over the years, and convinced many doubters that whilst both are much cheaper than mainstream supermarkets the quality's every bit as good - if not better. Around 13 stores across the north of England at the moment (it's a joint operation between the…
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Cheapest Meat Deals thread.
Okay thought I'd make a thread to inform everyone where to get the cheapest Meat deals. I will keep this updated if anyone can give new prices by submitting them below. Beef Topside/Silverside £4.00/kilo. ASDA/Morrisons. Pork Shoulder £1.95/Kilo Morrisons. Pork Leg Boneless £3.50/Kilo Morrisons. Gammon £3.00/kilo…
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Lidl loyalty card trial in Scotland
Starting next week ( Thursday 20th ) Lidl appear to be starting a trial of a form of loyalty card in Scotland. Dont know much about it - but looks as if it will offer discounts off specific items and "X pounds off when you spend over Y" type of promotions
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MSE News: Tesco launches instant price match guarantee
Tesco shoppers will get money off their bills instantly if their grocery shop would have been cheaper elsewhere... Read the full story: Tesco launches instant price match guarantee Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works, read our New to Forum?…
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Money Moral Dilemma: Should I take cash left in the self-service machine?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... I found a tenner someone left in one of the supermarket self-service machines. Should I hand it in, donate it to charity or just keep it for myself? If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply! [threadbanner]box[/threadbanner]
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MSE News: Nectar points cut in half at Sainsbury's and points for bag reuse scrapped
From 11 April 2015, Nectar card holders will earn only one point for every £1 spent at Sainsbury's... Read the full story: Nectar points cut in half at Sainsbury's and points for bag reuse scrapped Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works, read our…
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Charges for plastic bags
I saw on their website they will be charging 5p per bags starting in october. They don't seem to have an option to do bagless deliveries. They will apparently give you a refund for every bags you give back. I am using the bags for my dustbin, and will carry on using them a it is still cheaper than buying proper bin liners…
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The Great Hunt: Where can you get bargain food before closing, eg, sushi?
Where can you get bargain food before closing, eg, sushi? Many know about ‘yellow sticker’ supermarket reductions where they slash prices late in the day, but they're not the only ones - eg, Japanese takeaway Itsu slashes sushi and salad boxes by 50% half an hour before closing (times vary by store). We want to tap…
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Aldi vs Sainsbury's basics
Sorry if this is written in the wrong place.... I currently shop at Sainsbury's buying mostly their Basic range. I was wondering if I would save more money at Aldi? Next time I go shopping I'll keep the receipt and then compare at Aldi, but seeing as I only go shopping twice a month it's going to be a while! So just…
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Where do you do your grocery shopping?
Hi all, I was just interested to see where everyone does their shopping. I love Waitrose, purely because of their customer service, quality and values. Sadly though, I don't have one close by so I don't shop there often :( I'm often in M&S for lunch break foods, and of course sweeties! Their food selections are also very…
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Waitrose 20% off your selected products
20% off 10 pre-selected products for Waitrose card holders Video explains https://youtu.be/KvVJ48Cl6e8 The selections go live instantly so I was able to set this up, then go to the local Waitrose and it worked! The 20% comes off the 'top' figure so for instance seriously strong extra mature cheese 350g is £4 but 2 for £6…
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Lidl area codes
Here's a partial list, at time of writing. Could be useful for Lidl special offer threads, although you should probably check specific stores if you want to be certain. Feel free to add/amend areas. I guess they could change from time to time. 1 South London, Surrey, Basingstoke 2 North London, Reading, Andover, Chelmsford…
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