'Absolutely ridiculous': Woolworths customer rants over pint-sized $12 buy
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The roast chicken, a staple in many Australian households, has recently come under fire from disgruntled Woolworths customers.
The supermarket giant has been accused of selling undersized chickens at inflated prices, leaving many shoppers feeling short-changed.
One such customer took to social media to voice her outrage after purchasing a hot roast chicken from the retail giant.
The $12 dinner buy, she claimed, was so small it wouldn't 'satisfy a small cat' and was 'absolutely ludicrous'.
‘Woolworths, may I ask why on earth you charge $12 for a roast pigeon?’ she asked.
‘This is ridiculous! I could catch a lorikeet with more meat on it.’
The disgruntled shopper didn't stop there.
When Woolworths reached out for more information, she fired back with a colourful response.
'Absolutely ludicrous that this is $12,' she retorted.
'Since when must one take out a mortgage to purchase a “chicken” that wouldn't even satisfy a small cat?’
‘I've taken bigger s**** than this thing that has still flushed if that gives you a better idea of the size of the bird.'
This isn't an isolated incident. Last year, another customer took to social media to express her disappointment at the size of her Woolworths BBQ chook.
'Geez, Woolies…what's the go here?' she asked.
'Hot chooks have gone up to $11 but seem to have shrunk…a lot!'
The controversy surrounding the size and price of Woolworths' roast chickens raises some interesting questions about the supermarket industry and consumer expectations.
Are we paying too much for convenience? Are supermarkets taking advantage of our busy lives by charging a premium for ready-to-eat meals?
It's worth noting that the price of a roast chicken at Woolworths includes not just the cost of the bird itself but also the preparation, cooking, and packaging. These are all services that save customers time and effort.
However, it's clear that some customers feel the price is too high for what they're getting.
The startling issue of the pricing of the roast chicken is not new. Woolworths has already been met with dissatisfaction from numerous shoppers—including SDC members—over the same product, stating they were disappointed over the smaller size of the roast chooks.
A member wrote, ‘The BBQ chicken at Woolies is usually overcooked to a frizzle and seem to be getting smaller for the same [price].’
What's your take on this, members? Have you noticed a change in the size or price of Woolworths' roast chickens? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
The supermarket giant has been accused of selling undersized chickens at inflated prices, leaving many shoppers feeling short-changed.
One such customer took to social media to voice her outrage after purchasing a hot roast chicken from the retail giant.
The $12 dinner buy, she claimed, was so small it wouldn't 'satisfy a small cat' and was 'absolutely ludicrous'.
‘Woolworths, may I ask why on earth you charge $12 for a roast pigeon?’ she asked.
A woman complained to Woolworths about her ‘ludicrous’ $12 roast chicken. Credit: X (formerly Twitter)
‘This is ridiculous! I could catch a lorikeet with more meat on it.’
The disgruntled shopper didn't stop there.
When Woolworths reached out for more information, she fired back with a colourful response.
'Absolutely ludicrous that this is $12,' she retorted.
'Since when must one take out a mortgage to purchase a “chicken” that wouldn't even satisfy a small cat?’
‘I've taken bigger s**** than this thing that has still flushed if that gives you a better idea of the size of the bird.'
This isn't an isolated incident. Last year, another customer took to social media to express her disappointment at the size of her Woolworths BBQ chook.
'Geez, Woolies…what's the go here?' she asked.
'Hot chooks have gone up to $11 but seem to have shrunk…a lot!'
The controversy surrounding the size and price of Woolworths' roast chickens raises some interesting questions about the supermarket industry and consumer expectations.
Are we paying too much for convenience? Are supermarkets taking advantage of our busy lives by charging a premium for ready-to-eat meals?
It's worth noting that the price of a roast chicken at Woolworths includes not just the cost of the bird itself but also the preparation, cooking, and packaging. These are all services that save customers time and effort.
However, it's clear that some customers feel the price is too high for what they're getting.
The startling issue of the pricing of the roast chicken is not new. Woolworths has already been met with dissatisfaction from numerous shoppers—including SDC members—over the same product, stating they were disappointed over the smaller size of the roast chooks.
A member wrote, ‘The BBQ chicken at Woolies is usually overcooked to a frizzle and seem to be getting smaller for the same [price].’
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