ALDI shopper shares dismay over pack of chips: ‘Absolute joke’
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As we go through the aisles of our favourite supermarkets, hunting for bargains and stocking up on snacks, we often take for granted the expectation that what we see is what we get.
And when you reach for a packet of chips, you're probably looking forward to the satisfying crunch and flavour of a full bag of your favourite snack.
But for one ALDI shopper, this trust was put to the test in a rather disappointing snack-time revelation.
The discovery was made when a mum, looking forward to sharing a snack-sized pack of chips from ALDI’s Sprinter Multi Pack with her child, was met with a sight that left her more than a little hungry.
Upon opening the packet, she found it contained only a meagre serving of broken chips, with the rest of the packet as empty as a promise of rain during a drought.
Taking to social media, the shopper shared her dismay alongside a photo of the paltry contents.
'Just opened a packet of my kid’s school chips,' she wrote, sparking a chorus of solidarity from fellow ALDI enthusiasts who had faced similar snack shortages.
The post quickly became a hotbed of shared experiences and images, with one member showing off a pack with about five lonely corn chips, humorously noting, 'Nineteen grams, lucky it wasn’t 20g or I would be sooo full.'
Another chimed in, saying, ‘I bought a box of Smith’s chips from Costco a month or so ago. There was one single chip in one of the salt and vinegar packets. Contacted Smith’s and they gave us a refund.’
This snack-sized scandal has led many to abandon these mini packs altogether, opting instead for a DIY approach.
One savvy shopper shared their cost-effective strategy: 'Yes! I don’t buy those rip-offs anymore because of this. I buy a large share packet and get them to fill a zip lock bag—better value for money. This is shameful!'
‘I refuse to buy the 20-pack bags or boxes anymore. I was spending between $20 to $40 a week on them (depending on brand),’ another said.
‘I now buy the large share packs (ALDI or on half-price sale at Coles or Woolworths), weigh them out into small Telfresh or Sistema containers (again bought on half-price sale).’
Other users lamented the trend of paying more for less, with one commenting, 'Cutting back everywhere and charging the same!'
Another pointed out, 'Absolute joke! We pay for packaging these days, not the contents.'
In response to these concerns, it's understood that ALDI's supplier partner maintains quality control systems that weigh products to ensure they meet standards, rejecting those that don't.
ALDI encouraged customers who encounter issues to contact their help centre for investigation.
The supermarket's policy allows dissatisfied customers to return products for a full refund or replacement.
This incident with ALDI isn’t unique.
In a similar story, an ALDI customer felt ‘ripped off’ after purchasing a bag of chips from ALDI when she discovered nearly half of the advertised contents were missing. You can read more about her story here.
Have you ever opened a packet of food to find it woefully underfilled? What are your tips and tricks for ensuring you get the most bang for your buck when it comes to snacks? Share your stories and advice in the comments below!
And when you reach for a packet of chips, you're probably looking forward to the satisfying crunch and flavour of a full bag of your favourite snack.
But for one ALDI shopper, this trust was put to the test in a rather disappointing snack-time revelation.
The discovery was made when a mum, looking forward to sharing a snack-sized pack of chips from ALDI’s Sprinter Multi Pack with her child, was met with a sight that left her more than a little hungry.
Upon opening the packet, she found it contained only a meagre serving of broken chips, with the rest of the packet as empty as a promise of rain during a drought.
An ALDI shopper was stunned by this unbelievable find in her packet of chips. Credit: Facebook
Taking to social media, the shopper shared her dismay alongside a photo of the paltry contents.
'Just opened a packet of my kid’s school chips,' she wrote, sparking a chorus of solidarity from fellow ALDI enthusiasts who had faced similar snack shortages.
The post quickly became a hotbed of shared experiences and images, with one member showing off a pack with about five lonely corn chips, humorously noting, 'Nineteen grams, lucky it wasn’t 20g or I would be sooo full.'
Another chimed in, saying, ‘I bought a box of Smith’s chips from Costco a month or so ago. There was one single chip in one of the salt and vinegar packets. Contacted Smith’s and they gave us a refund.’
This snack-sized scandal has led many to abandon these mini packs altogether, opting instead for a DIY approach.
One savvy shopper shared their cost-effective strategy: 'Yes! I don’t buy those rip-offs anymore because of this. I buy a large share packet and get them to fill a zip lock bag—better value for money. This is shameful!'
‘I refuse to buy the 20-pack bags or boxes anymore. I was spending between $20 to $40 a week on them (depending on brand),’ another said.
‘I now buy the large share packs (ALDI or on half-price sale at Coles or Woolworths), weigh them out into small Telfresh or Sistema containers (again bought on half-price sale).’
Other users lamented the trend of paying more for less, with one commenting, 'Cutting back everywhere and charging the same!'
Another pointed out, 'Absolute joke! We pay for packaging these days, not the contents.'
In response to these concerns, it's understood that ALDI's supplier partner maintains quality control systems that weigh products to ensure they meet standards, rejecting those that don't.
ALDI encouraged customers who encounter issues to contact their help centre for investigation.
The supermarket's policy allows dissatisfied customers to return products for a full refund or replacement.
This incident with ALDI isn’t unique.
In a similar story, an ALDI customer felt ‘ripped off’ after purchasing a bag of chips from ALDI when she discovered nearly half of the advertised contents were missing. You can read more about her story here.
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