A Coles Customer's ‘Greedy’ Chicken Hoard Sparks Unexpected Controversy
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Savvy shoppers know all too well the importance of looking for the best deals possible—especially during the current cost of living crisis.
But one customer recently found herself in a sticky situation after going a bit too hard on a discounted item at Coles.
The shopper shared on social media a photo of her trolley full of discounted chicken breast fillets she had scored from the store, which were marked down to between 66c and 85c, compared to the usual $11 per kilo retail price.
'Got 30-plus packs, couldn't take anymore due to limited freezer space,' the shopper said.
However, the post has sparked a controversy, with many calling out the shopper for taking the chance to purchase the marked-down item from others.
'How greedy!' One commented.
While another wrote: 'I always try and leave some for others.'
The woman was quick to explain her situation, adding that the store was preparing to close and that the 50-plus packets left would 'most likely be wasted' if she did not purchase them.
'For everyone commenting that I'm greedy. The store was 30 minutes away from closing, and there were about 50 packets more sitting there that were wasted,' the shopper said.
'Don't act as if you wouldn't take these yourselves given the opportunity.'
'I also divided this amongst the family,' the shopper added.
In response to the criticism, hundreds of people came to the woman's defence, saying that in the same situation, they would have done exactly the same thing given the current cost of living crisis.
'Do people realise if it is still on the shelf after the shop closes, it goes in the bin?' One said.
Some bargain hunters also congratulated the shopper for being in the 'right place at the right time'.
'It's like someone winning the lotto; are they obligated to share? NO! Get over yourselves,' one commented.
'Well done! I have never come across such a good markdown,' a second added.
In a similar situation, a Queensland shopper struck gold at her local Woolworths store, scoring a whopping $142 worth of groceries for a lean $14.
During her trip to the Capalaba Woolies, the shopper snapped up a trove of goodies including two premium lamb roasts, once over $20 a piece, astonishingly discounted to a meagre $2.14 and $2.37, respectively.
Other bargains included lamb cutlets and diced lamb, formerly over $13, dropping to just over $2 each, yoghurts for less than a dollar, dinner-ready chicken curry for $1.50, and chorizo for a mere $1.30.
You can read more about this bargain hunter’s story here.
This comes after a bargain hunter revealed how she seized two 12-packs of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar at Woolworths—all for the price of just one pack!
All thanks to Everyday Rewards’ Member Price program, members can enjoy exclusive price offers of the Everyday Rewards program. This program was launched in hopes of retaining customer loyalty by providing exclusive savings for members.
'Look at this—any two for $16.80 if you’re a member. If you’re not a member, $16.85 each,' the bargain hunter shared.
'You’re basically getting two for the price of one as a member–and it’s free to be a member!' she added.
Other shoppers confirmed the existence of the discounts, with one saying: ‘I noticed this last night. Lots of these tags in-store.’
You can read more about this story here.
Would you have done the same, dear members? Share your thoughts on the story with us in the comments below!
But one customer recently found herself in a sticky situation after going a bit too hard on a discounted item at Coles.
The shopper shared on social media a photo of her trolley full of discounted chicken breast fillets she had scored from the store, which were marked down to between 66c and 85c, compared to the usual $11 per kilo retail price.
'Got 30-plus packs, couldn't take anymore due to limited freezer space,' the shopper said.
One shopper bought 30-plus packs of discounted chicken at her local grocery. Image sources: Shutterstock (left), Facebook (right).
However, the post has sparked a controversy, with many calling out the shopper for taking the chance to purchase the marked-down item from others.
'How greedy!' One commented.
While another wrote: 'I always try and leave some for others.'
The woman was quick to explain her situation, adding that the store was preparing to close and that the 50-plus packets left would 'most likely be wasted' if she did not purchase them.
'For everyone commenting that I'm greedy. The store was 30 minutes away from closing, and there were about 50 packets more sitting there that were wasted,' the shopper said.
'Don't act as if you wouldn't take these yourselves given the opportunity.'
'I also divided this amongst the family,' the shopper added.
In response to the criticism, hundreds of people came to the woman's defence, saying that in the same situation, they would have done exactly the same thing given the current cost of living crisis.
'Do people realise if it is still on the shelf after the shop closes, it goes in the bin?' One said.
Some bargain hunters also congratulated the shopper for being in the 'right place at the right time'.
'It's like someone winning the lotto; are they obligated to share? NO! Get over yourselves,' one commented.
'Well done! I have never come across such a good markdown,' a second added.
In a similar situation, a Queensland shopper struck gold at her local Woolworths store, scoring a whopping $142 worth of groceries for a lean $14.
During her trip to the Capalaba Woolies, the shopper snapped up a trove of goodies including two premium lamb roasts, once over $20 a piece, astonishingly discounted to a meagre $2.14 and $2.37, respectively.
Other bargains included lamb cutlets and diced lamb, formerly over $13, dropping to just over $2 each, yoghurts for less than a dollar, dinner-ready chicken curry for $1.50, and chorizo for a mere $1.30.
You can read more about this bargain hunter’s story here.
This comes after a bargain hunter revealed how she seized two 12-packs of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar at Woolworths—all for the price of just one pack!
All thanks to Everyday Rewards’ Member Price program, members can enjoy exclusive price offers of the Everyday Rewards program. This program was launched in hopes of retaining customer loyalty by providing exclusive savings for members.
'Look at this—any two for $16.80 if you’re a member. If you’re not a member, $16.85 each,' the bargain hunter shared.
'You’re basically getting two for the price of one as a member–and it’s free to be a member!' she added.
Other shoppers confirmed the existence of the discounts, with one saying: ‘I noticed this last night. Lots of these tags in-store.’
You can read more about this story here.
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