Be aware - Aldi Delivery charges change - Wine & Spirits

rachawenzel

I'm a regular wine orderer with Aldi, and up until only last weekend, enjoyed if you spent more than £30 on an order, you automatically got free standard delivery.  I've just noticed that Aldi has just changed this to this..... just a warning to all 
in their Delivery charges FAQs - 'Is there a delivery charge for standard wine and spirits' - 
Yes. Standard Delivery is £4.95 for all baskets containing Wine or Spirits.  Please note: If your order contains a combination of products you will automatically be charged the highest delivery rate applicable to your basket.

cannugec5

Thanks for this. Living in such a rural area I am a bit out of touch. I didn’t even know Aldi did wine deliveries! As a result of this thread I have now ordered a mixed case of wine, even throwing in a bottle each of brandy and gin for good measure, it is all  far cheaper than my usual Sunday Times Wine club order. The delivery charge is very reasonable, considering where we are. 

I’m well impressed. 

Off to cancel my STWC subscription now! 

johnbanks1948

Thanks for that rachael, noticed yesterday when i was placing an order. Do not want to pay this but cant find anywhere else as cheap. If anyone knows please advise

Grumpysally

Well that was a bit sneaky. If I'd known that I would have ordered double last time. 

rabbitlover

Bit sneaky!  I just discovered the delivery charge as I did my wine order.  Not sure I'll carry on with buying from them or simply order wine with my grocery delivery from Sainsbury's or Waitrose, or order from a wine company.  I kept thinking I had done something wrong or that it would be deducted - but No! 

Grumpysally

It also seems to apply to anything you order on Aldi website, it used to be free delivery over £30

Dizzy_di2

I was disappointed that Aldi didn't put some form of explanation for the change. They seem to be hoping people won't notice. Most stores offer some sort of discount or free delivery based on order value. 

Grumpysally

They still do free delivery over £30 but "exclusions apply". Booze is an exclusion 😢

missile

johnbanks1948 said:

Thanks for that rachael, noticed yesterday when i was placing an order. Do not want to pay this but cant find anywhere else as cheap. If anyone knows please advise

I have changed to Sainsburys. £1 for delivery and a better selection of wines

mattyprice4004

johnbanks1948 said:

Thanks for that rachael, noticed yesterday when i was placing an order. Do not want to pay this but cant find anywhere else as cheap. If anyone knows please advise

There isn’t really anywhere as cheap, and with delivery being a large cost they must have decided they can’t absorb it themselves anymore. 

90% will still pay the charge, and it’ll keep prices low  

yrivd

I've found that Sainsbury's has at least two wines for £4.50/bottle. If they're any good, I'll be switching to Sainsbury's. My wife gets free deliveries from Sainsbury's; but if yours doesn't, you can still get a £1 delivery from Sainsbury's.