ASDA and Morrisons new 50p items

Sugarhunny1

I used to work in ASDA until recently and found that WHATEVER the offer was (before these 50p deals) they just didnt get enough in! They said this was outwith their control but i find it really annoying and believe they should restrict these per person like Morrisons did. I never had a problem getting the offers from Morrisons and hope they do something soon!

Sugar xxx

*Jelly_Tots*

*Jelly_Tots* wrote: »

Just rang my local and they said they are sold out of nearly all of the offers.

Went to Asda yesterday evening, on the off-chance, and filled my trolley with 50p items for £25. Well chuffed. Items were 'hidden' around the store. The SA was amazed how cheap everything was in my trolley.:D
I'm not a big fan of rationing to one or two per customer. Offers are only worth putting yourself out for if you buy in bulk. I wouldn't have bothered going for one of each item. I miss out on things sometimes but just think I'll have to quicker next time. Although buying, say, 50+ minces would be OTT.

HappyJanner

jules372 wrote: »

Is this definite for Morrisons on Monday? I was shopping in Asda today, didn't know there was any special prices on, and certainly didn't see any...bit peeved now!

Jules

Jules,

I can confirm that it is definately on at Morrisons from Monday, although not sure what the items are as yet. As soon as I get any further info, I'll let everyone know.

super_dad

sb44 wrote: »

Yep, I think it may be your imagination or you are just lucky that the things you like or on special offer.

I bought a box of rice from Lidl about a week ago and it was 89p which was quite a bit cheaper than Tesco. Great! I thought, went in yesterday and it had gone up to £1.19, a 33% rise.

Bought a Roberts loaf in Tesco the other day, was about 85p if that, today it was £1.26!

My husband is rubbish at shopping and hasn't got a clue about prices but he was gobsmacked when I told him of the price increases.

We aren't talking about 3% rises but 33%+.

It all adds up.

I'll tell you a secret..

We always used to spend around £60 a week on our weekly food shop, we always bought the "big brand" items. I don't know why but around 6 months ago we started buying the own brand stuff and our weekly shop came down to around £30. Strange thing is that a lot of the own brand stuff actually tastes better than the "better" stuff. And if you look at the packaging it is actually better for you ( I may be wrong but I think it was a health thing that made us do it)

The money we have saved is in a bank account. I think there is over £600 in that bank account just from money saved from food shopping... try it, just for one week.. whats the worst that can happen?

do I sound tight?

I should edit this post quickly shouldn't I!!

Liverbird

I think using supermarkets own brands is trial and error. ITs not such a big loss if you try them and don't like them. But I have to agree that a lot of the time they are a lot better. Morrisons own beans and sausage are lovely and just 29p for a large tin. Less than half the price of Heinz.
Its funny how things don't go up by the odd penny now...its normally at least 20 or 30p. It does pay to shop around!

Nemo9123

I dot buy less big brand and more own brand now than I did before I had children etc but there is some stuff that dh just wont eat unless its brand like ketchup and mayonnaise. I do spend about £50-60 a week on shopping which I dont think is too bad considering I also buy nappies and have 3 children at home all day and a dog..as for energy bills ours have gone up a lot despite using less and making the kids wear warmer clothes..lol
Dont think there is any point in me trying the asda bar

spaceman5

i should find out today what the 8 items at morrisons will be from monday, so will post later, as per my other thread this is a promotion they are going to be running all summer long, maybe every other week, but if it is like the last one 2 weeks ago, most of the products where in fact quite nice, especially the burgers and sausages, hth Dave

jules372

spaceman5 wrote: »

i should find out today what the 8 items at morrisons will be from monday, so will post later, as per my other thread this is a promotion they are going to be running all summer long, maybe every other week, but if it is like the last one 2 weeks ago, most of the products where in fact quite nice, especially the burgers and sausages, hth Dave

Hi Spaceman, any news yet?

thanks
Jules

ps. I agree the burgers and sausages were very tasty!

snugglemunchkin

me too, i agree that the meat was yummy!! would love to know whats on the offer monday,see if its worth getting up and out early before they all go.
I love the idea of 2 per customer at least everyone gets a fair chance of getting a bargain,not like the people that have been buying 25+ items in asda leaving everyone else losing out.Greed!!!

spaceman5

jules372 wrote: »

Hi Spaceman, any news yet?

thanks
Jules

ps. I agree the burgers and sausages were very tasty!

have not been able to find the list of all 8 products yet, but i do know that 2 of them are, 4 pack of sausage rolls from the pie shop(usually retail for about 99p i think) and gammon ham from the deli counter(usually 85p per whatever the weight is u usually buy it in cant remember), as soon as i find out the rest i will let you all know, HTH Dave