Expert League In Thrifty Everyday (Situations)

Savvybuyer

Savvybuyer wrote: »

Is this better?;)

Weetabix 36 £2.50 straight in M. (Or 48 pack Avs S.) Watch for 24s going on offer elsewhere and going on m'buy in A.

Adidas Body Sprays - Game, Dive (and possibly Extreme Power?) (150ml) Avs 98p in M.

Vaseline APDs - Aloe Fresh and Active Fresh (250ml) Avs £1.37 M.

SP Garlic Baguette (frozen) 30p M.

4x KTC Chopped or Peeled Plum Tomatoes in Tomato Juice (400g)
38p+[Any 3 for £1.00] Any 4 for £1.00 (vs M only)

Heinz 4 pack chopped tomatoes
£1.00 straight in A?

SP toilet rolls - TBA.

Savvybuyer wrote: »

[...] ... for those who can compare (A) vs M, this has made me aware the 200 sheets per roll 4 pack S/price compare vs M (now the Jumbo ones aren't available anymore vs S - I think this 10% off 67p works out slightly cheaper per sheet). Also I have noted the Nectarine Punnet and the Pork & Egg Roll are comparing vs M. SP Rich Tea biscuits apparently a goer vs M according to this.
[...]

One last post on this and then I'll go straight to the M list updating.

I know this format is very clear to many - for example, the double spacing. Also though the way it is laid out itself might be better for many. Succinct sentence of explanation. Or explanation of comp., no A price but clear vs M.

Yet for me, I'm not fond of it - because it doesn't set out the information in the same way and consistent way each time. I'm sorry I prefer that "38p+[Any 3 for £1.00] Any 4 for £1.00 (vs M only)" jumble on the KTC. Not because it's complicated. For me it isn't - it's very clear, as it gives the A price then a space and then the M price, then explains whether there are other comparison options or not. (Albeit that the mismatched multibuys on the particular entry have complicated that particular one.) I prefer it because there isn't any information missing. Every item you have the A price (or the A individual and slash A multibuy price to help you notice any m'buy glitch possibilities), the M price set-up, and the comparison details.

I think I'll keep that, not only for consistency but so that the information (the A or T price) is there, as a guide to what APG/PP you might get - although the A/T prices may become out of date (an example is given below).

Remember (assuming all goes well) Avs M is 10% lower than the M price stated, whereas Tvs M (now on the same list, but indented >>>>> before the item) is the same price as the M price stated. So if you're looking at Avs M don't forget those M prices (via A) will work out cheaper than the price stated!

I mentioned yesterday M had 36 pack Weetabix at £2.50. These may be in a different place instore (in M, N/A in A unfortunately it seems) than the cereals aisle - possibly at the front of the store, or the back of the store in a different place.

I think, as an alternative, the 48 pack Weetabix work out as the same price per unit currently in A vs S. So if you are putting them with the rest of your 'vs S' shopping in A... (perhaps if there's no M near you or if it is more convenient to buy in A on S comp.).

Finally - the example. Weetabix 48. A £3.00 vs S £3.00. Or - at least it was, yesterday!! We're already not 10% cheaper (being merely price-matched)... so increase our price and do a price-hike on the item! Today, it's buy in A at £4.18 vs S £3.00. So the price increase now goes onto your APG voucher and it still works out at £2.70 vs Sains:T:j - if you buy on the right shopping as usual!
Seems the price lock has quickly sprung open on that product - although, to be fair, A never claimed that that item's price was locked in the first place.

(Oh, just mention the SP Rich Tea - I have M's equivalent at 31p, although this was comparing 23p vs 23p on the APG yesterday. Pork & Egg roll appears to be a bit glitchy - it's about 99.9p (rounded up to £1.00) for M based on 227g, but M's product (88p) is 200g - slightly outside the 10% weight. Shush! The Savers Loo Rolls Six pack (200 per roll sheets) £1.00 today.)

Okay...I'll bid you goodnight .. I may pop up in and out of here overnight or (likely) the rest of the week. Wishing you all well:). I'm now onto the M list.

David.

Savvybuyer wrote: »

One last post on this and then I'll go straight to the M list updating.

I know this format is very clear to many - for example, the double spacing. Also though the way it is laid out itself might be better for many. Succint sentence of explanation. Or explanation of comp., no A price but clear vs M.

Yet for me, I'm not fond of it - because it doesn't set out the information in the same way and consistent way each time. I'm sorry I prefer that "38p+[Any 3 for £1.00] Any 4 for £1.00 (vs M only)" jumble on the KTC. Not because it's complicated. For me it isn't - it's very clear, as it gives the A price then a space and then the M price, then explains whether there are other comparison options or not. (Albeit that the mismatched multibuys on the particular entry have complicated that particular one.) I prefer it because there isn't any information missing. Every item you have the A price (or the A individual and slash A multibuy price to help you notice any m'buy glitch possibilities), the M price set-up, and the comparison details.

I think I'll keep that, not only for consistency but so that the information (the A or T price) is there, as a guide to what APG/PP you might get - although the A/T prices may become out of date (an example is given below).

Remember (assuming all goes well) Avs M is 10% lower than the M price stated, whereas Tvs M (now on the same list, but indented >>>>> before the item) is the same price as the M price stated. So if you're looking at Avs M don't forget those M prices (via A) will work out cheaper than the price stated!

I mentioned yesterday M had 36 pack Weetabix at £2.50. These may be in a different place instore (in M, N/A in A unfortunately it seems) than the cereals aisle - possibly at the front of the store, or the back of the store in a different place.

I think, as an alternative, the 48 pack Weetabix work out as the same price per unit currently in A vs S. So if you are putting them with the rest of your 'vs S' shopping in A... (perhaps if there's no M near you or if it is more convenient to buy in A on S comp.).

Finally - the example. Weetabix 48. A £3.00 vs S £3.00. Or - at least it was, yesterday!! We're already not 10% cheaper (being merely price-matched)... so increase our price and do a price-hike on the item! Today, it's buy in A at £4.18 vs S £3.00. So the price increase now goes onto your APG voucher and it still works out at £2.70 vs Sains:T:j - if you buy on the right shopping as usual!
Seems the price lock has quickly sprung open on that product - although, to be fair, A never claimed that that item's price was locked in the first place.

Okay...I'll bid you goodnight .. I may pop up in and out of here overnight or (likely) the rest of the week. Wishing you all well:). I'm now onto the M list.

Savvy you are one in a million :T

and guess what I know you are going to give me the exact figure :rotfl:

Tinyshoes

Notice your freezer is doing well Dotty, what delights have you been giving Mrs Dotty for her lunches this week. :eek:

David.

How is the miserable, mad, bad tempered mare that is Stubby :rotfl: or have you been eating today

Those poor kids
Esther

David.

Tinyshoes wrote: »

Notice your freezer is doing well Dotty, what delights have you been giving Mrs Dotty for her lunches this week. :eek:

£1.50 for a manky chicken and sweetcorn sandwich :eek:
Wait till you see the weight loss tomorrow
:rotfl:

Tinyshoes

David. wrote: »

How is the miserable, mad, bad tempered mare that is Stubby :rotfl: or have you been eating today

Those poor kids
Esther

It was yesterday that I was :mad: and it was an eating day :eek:, so everyone better watch out tomorrow when I have a sugar rush.

Savvybuyer

cheesyball wrote: »

oohhhh nooooo I forgot about that... there should be a bbc1 +1

There's an i-Player though, on most things, but might be more than an hour to wait before the programmes become available.

Savvy:D - get back to your M list.

Tinyshoes

David. wrote: »

£1.50 for a manky chicken and sweetcorn sandwich :eek:
Wait till you see the weight loss tomorrow
:rotfl:

Ooo what's on the menu tomorrow, nice big joint or some juicy steaks?

And £1.50 for a sandwich, have you been slacking at whoopsie time. :rotfl:

Savvybuyer

David. wrote: »

Savvy you are one in a million :T

and guess what I know you are going to give me the exact figure :rotfl:

99.88p. Since you indirectly ask:T:D. (Just changed it from 99.8p to 99.9p after realising my memory was incorrect.)
I am getting to the M list now!:cool: (Be aware some of the adjusted prices, whether recurring ones or infinite ones, are necessarily not exact - they do get rounded off, at about the 8th place...:rotfl::rotfl: I usually stop when the next figure is a 1 or 0, or is below 5. Explaining why some are 6 places then "..." and others are 7 places then that, etc.)

David.

Tinyshoes wrote: »

Ooo what's on the menu tomorrow, nice big joint or some juicy steaks?

And £1.50 for a sandwich, have you been slacking at whoopsie time. :rotfl:

Turkey well its on the menu for Friday and Saturday a 7kg one for £10 at asda
Not been for a whoopsie for about 3 weeks will have to bump into artha again but trying to run freezers down a bit :eek: