We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.

This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING

Hello Forumites! However well-intentioned, for the safety of other users we ask that you refrain from seeking or offering medical advice. This includes recommendations for medicines, procedures or over-the-counter remedies. Posts or threads found to be in breach of this rule will be removed.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

Christmas Eve bargains success stories

Hi folks,
We're thinking of heading to a supermarket tomorrow late afternoon to see if there are any meat bargains.

Has anyone got any bargains to report from previous years? Is it worth going?
Slow progress is better than no progress.
«1

Comments

  • dogcat_2
    dogcat_2 Posts: 21,401 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Hi folks,
    We're thinking of heading to a supermarket tomorrow late afternoon to see if there are any meat bargains.

    Has anyone got any bargains to report from previous years? Is it worth going?

    Would also like to know this, as I too am thinking of hitting the shops tomorrow for bargains.
  • In my experience....Mr T usually reduce by 20% then 50% then 75% during the day (normal days, mine is morning,4pm then 7pm)
    Tomorrow if it's a largish store (mine is) They will reduce at least 50% first thing and by 4pm 75% same day after boxing day and days before new year and after new years.
    Had some brilliant bargains in the past and have saved some of the very little money we have to try and grab some this year xxx
    I will save my tesco £1 savings stamps this year! .......so far = £50 (full card#1)
    Card #2 £6. I will not be skint at Chistmas this year!

    Total £56
  • I'm going to my local Morrisons tomorrow, they are closed for two days so hoping to find a few bits and pieces. Lets all report back tomorrow night with our bargains of the day. Happy Christmas everyone! :D
  • Well I wasn't going to, but just checked & Waitrose down the road from me is closed for 2 days, bound to be bargains to be had, there usually is! We might have to go & have a little look! good luck everyone!!
  • I hit Sainsbugs today at 4pm and found a few corkers!

    5 New York bagels reduced from £1.59 to 50p

    2 Bramley Apple Crumble desserts reduced from £1.75 to 44p

    New Covent Garden soup 600g reduced from £2.10 to 54p

    Various packs of posh sausages reduced from £2.79 to £1.49

    Also bought some 700g packs of casserole steak for £3.99 reduced from £6 and Pork loin for £1.99 reduced from £3.

    I'm sure some of you guys did better if you hit the stores later?!
    Decluttering 2015: 2162/2015
  • I tried Morrisons and Tesco, the turkeys were a bargain if anyone was brave enough to leave it this late- £32 to £7.99

    I got some fish cakes for £1 from £2,
    6 pack of muller light for 10p
    Fish pie mix £1.50 from £8.34 (counter)
    Salmon fillets £1.50 from £7 (counter)
    Thai red curry takeaway 75p from £3.15

    Merry Christmas!
    Slow progress is better than no progress.
  • nuttyp
    nuttyp Posts: 2,035 Forumite
    Mr t pork lion joint £3 from £8

    cocktail sausages 46p from £1.99

    Co0P pork lion steaks 65p from £2.

    chicken kievs x 2 65p from £1.99

    apple pie £1 from £2.39
    :D:D BSC member 137 :D:D

    BR 26/10/07 Discharged 09/05/08 !!!

    Onwards and upwards - no looking back....
  • craigywv
    craigywv Posts: 2,342 Forumite
    just out of mr t got nutty crust loaves 1.00 got for 10p,finest mince 4.00 down to 1.00 got 6, ready made mash and cabbage 2.50 down to 38p got 6, weight watchers butter 1.50 down to 22p, massive bags of carrots and apples down to 5p, sausage rolls their finest 18p big packets got 4, and loads of other things got chicken thighs and legs 4.00 down to 80p got 3,hulls good sausages from deli counter 4.00 down to 2.00 so well pleased.
    C.R.A.P.R.O.L.L.Z #7 member N.I splinter-group co-ordinater :p I dont suffer from insanity....I enjoy every minute of it!!.:)
  • scaredy_cat
    scaredy_cat Posts: 7,758 Forumite
    i got a turkey from waitrose reduced from £24 to£7.
    Cats don't have owners - they have staff!! :D:p
    DFW Long Hauler Supporter No 150


  • frosty
    frosty Posts: 1,169 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    edited 24 December 2012 at 8:01PM
    I have just returned from Tesco.The party food was reduced to 10p each,but a multi buy kicked in and took £13.00 off the total,I had only spent £11.00 (just added it up and would of cost £120.00 if I had paid full price)he called the supervisor over,who said you need to spend another £2.00 there is a glitch.so I grabbed a box of chocs for £3.So my shopping only cost a £1.All dated 26th dec,now all in the freezer ready for new year buffet.
This discussion has been closed.
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 352.3K Banking & Borrowing
  • 253.6K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 454.3K Spending & Discounts
  • 245.3K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 601K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 177.5K Life & Family
  • 259.1K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.7K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.