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Hey guys, the other day I was looking for a very specific type of octopus and, as I could not find it in the local supermarkets/markets, I contacted a couple of local frozen seafood suppliers. Turns out, they offered me a couple of octopus trays for a very cheap price and super fresh! They told me sometimes they bring more octopus and some trays are left, and they give it to you at a sale price. Just a tip for next time you want to buy some cheap seafod! :j

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  • DCFC79
    DCFC79 Posts: 40,641 Forumite
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    Hey guys, the other day I was looking for a very specific type of octopus and, as I could not find it in the local supermarkets/markets, I contacted a couple of local frozen seafood suppliers. Turns out, they offered me a couple of octopus trays for a very cheap price and super fresh! They told me sometimes they bring more octopus and some trays are left, and they give it to you at a sale price. Just a tip for next time you want to buy some cheap seafod! :j

    Great story Marcos.

    How much did you get the octopus for ?
  • dlusman
    dlusman Posts: 2,711 Forumite
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    Hey guys, the other day I was looking for a very specific type of octopus and, as I could not find it in the local supermarkets/markets, I contacted a couple of local frozen seafood suppliers. Turns out, they offered me a couple of octopus trays for a very cheap price and super fresh! They told me sometimes they bring more octopus and some trays are left, and they give it to you at a sale price. Just a tip for next time you want to buy some cheap seafod! :j

    The moral of your story appears to be - if you want to buy xyz , try phoning someone who sells xyz
  • DCFC79 wrote: »
    Great story Marcos.

    How much did you get the octopus for ?

    I bet it wasn`t an arm and a leg ;)
  • jenniewb
    jenniewb Posts: 12,842 Forumite
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    Still slightly baffled at the idea of leaving money inside a crab or similar. Surely the smell would make it difficult to carry around with you? (Though good ploy if you ever need to clear the area or ensure you are never sat next to on public transport...)
  • agatham
    agatham Posts: 30 Forumite
    Very good one. Generally the suppliers charge less than the main supermarkets. That said, there are occasions you might have to buy more if you buy directly from the suppliers.
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