Baked Beans

maman

I couldn't find the old thread about baked beans. I remember posting that we liked the basic ones from Waitrose which were 30p for 400g tin or 4 for £1.10.

I'm not a regular Waitrose shopper so just stock up every few weeks. 

Today I noticed that the beans are now 40p a tin and the multi offer withdrawn. 

That's a 25% increase, about 8 times inflation. Presumably because they can.

So, any recommendations for better value?  Preferably without too much sauce. 🤔

GaleSF63

At the moment you can get 4 for £1.20 which at least isn't such a big jump. The trouble with Waitrose offers is they don't show when they end (unless anyone can show me if that information is on its website).

maman

That offer wasn't showing in my branch today @GaleSF63.

It's been ongoing for, I'd say, at least a year.

They even had a display of their Essentials at the entrance where I first noticed the price rise. 

Chillse

maman said:

That offer wasn't showing in my branch today @GaleSF63.

It's been ongoing for, I'd say, at least a year.

They even had a display of their Essentials at the entrance where I first noticed the price rise. 

What does the support say about this?

maman

Chillse said:

maman said:

That offer wasn't showing in my branch today @GaleSF63.

It's been ongoing for, I'd say, at least a year.

They even had a display of their Essentials at the entrance where I first noticed the price rise. 

What does the support say about this?

Sorry, not sure what you mean about support? 🤔

Grumpelstiltskin

I swopped to Lidl own brand when Waitrose started messing around with their price. Try them.

MysteryMe

They are 4 for £1.20 when I checked online just now.. The offer ends 20/09/2022 (!) I assume it's the same in store?  It's a faff but you could always ask one of the store staff to check if there is no offer displayed.

peewhyeff

Off topic I know, but similar experience today for me. I've been buying Morrisons Savers tinned custard for at least 18 months @20p.  Not bought any for last couple of months and today it's 30p !!   50% increase !

maman

peewhyeff said:

Off topic I know, but similar experience today for me. I've been buying Morrisons Savers tinned custard for at least 18 months @20p.  Not bought any for last couple of months and today it's 30p !!   50% increase !

Maybe we should start a 'Way above Inflation' increase thread. We could call it 'Taking the pi**'. 🤣

binao

Give up the beans, they have strange attributes, 50p for 2 custard tarts at Morrisons is / are  more yummy.  

gozaimasu

M&S is far superior to Waitrose and they sell 4 tins of beans for £1.10 from Ocado. Think they might be 30-35p in store. They don't have too much sauce but decide that for yourself.

Try to open the tin just enough so that you pour the excess sauce out without the beans falling out.