Bargain hunter under fire online after filling trolley with cakes and meat – can you see why?
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We do love a markdown on groceries, don't we, members? There's something about getting a great deal on food that just feels so satisfying.
And typically, the more you save, the better you feel. That's why we always recommend heading to your local supermarket as close to closing time as possible – preferably when the yellow sticker sale is in full swing!
But how far would you go to save a few bucks? That was the question many people were asking themselves after seeing what one shopper did at her local Coles supermarket.
Posting on a popular Facebook page, the NSW woman shared how she picked up a huge stash of marked-down goods at her local store on the Central Coast, filling up an entire shopping trolley in the process.
'Got a trolley full of cakes and meat for $100 at Kotara Coles,' she wrote alongside photos of her haul.
Included in the mix were packets of Lamington Long John Donuts and Vanilla Slices that had been reduced to just $1 each, as well as trays of chicken stir-fry strips. By all accounts, it looked like she had hit the jackpot!
However, not everyone was thrilled by what they saw.
While many commenters congratulated her on her impressive find (and envied her good fortune), others were critical – claiming that she shouldn't have taken so many items simply because they were marked down in price.
Some people on the Facebook group criticised the woman for 'selfishly' taking all of the massively discounted items and leaving none for other shoppers.
Others similarly expressed their disappointment, saying it wasn't right to take so many cakes since she wouldn't even be able to eat them all before they went bad.
Fortunately for the woman, many of her fellow bargain hunters stepped in and defended her, saying that it is no one else's business what shoppers choose to purchase during markdowns.
'Bloody rude people. Just can't get over the negativity,' one user wrote in the comments.
Another argued: 'So many judgemental people… What if she has an event or does charity or something? Saving a bit of money at the moment is what we're all trying to do with everything rising! Just scroll if you're not happy for her.'
It's true that finding yourself in a situation where you find products at a huge markdown can be a bit tempting. Sometimes we even find ourselves wanting to buy just about everything in the store just because it's such a good deal!
But there's a reason why those items are placed on display – the store usually attempts to clear some space and get rid of products that are close to being expired or thrown out.
If you ask us, it's best to only pick up a few and only those products that you're sure you can use and consume in time.
Just because it's reduced in price does not automatically mean it's a good deal! Unnecessary food and plastic waste is also a problem in many households, and buying in bulk is not always the best strategy.
What do you think, folks? Let us hear them in the comments!
And typically, the more you save, the better you feel. That's why we always recommend heading to your local supermarket as close to closing time as possible – preferably when the yellow sticker sale is in full swing!
But how far would you go to save a few bucks? That was the question many people were asking themselves after seeing what one shopper did at her local Coles supermarket.
Posting on a popular Facebook page, the NSW woman shared how she picked up a huge stash of marked-down goods at her local store on the Central Coast, filling up an entire shopping trolley in the process.
The haul included packs of cakes and sweet treats, down to $1 or less. Credit: Facebook.
'Got a trolley full of cakes and meat for $100 at Kotara Coles,' she wrote alongside photos of her haul.
Included in the mix were packets of Lamington Long John Donuts and Vanilla Slices that had been reduced to just $1 each, as well as trays of chicken stir-fry strips. By all accounts, it looked like she had hit the jackpot!
However, not everyone was thrilled by what they saw.
While many commenters congratulated her on her impressive find (and envied her good fortune), others were critical – claiming that she shouldn't have taken so many items simply because they were marked down in price.
Some people on the Facebook group criticised the woman for 'selfishly' taking all of the massively discounted items and leaving none for other shoppers.
Others similarly expressed their disappointment, saying it wasn't right to take so many cakes since she wouldn't even be able to eat them all before they went bad.
The woman was defended by her fellow shoppers. Credit: 7News.
Fortunately for the woman, many of her fellow bargain hunters stepped in and defended her, saying that it is no one else's business what shoppers choose to purchase during markdowns.
'Bloody rude people. Just can't get over the negativity,' one user wrote in the comments.
Another argued: 'So many judgemental people… What if she has an event or does charity or something? Saving a bit of money at the moment is what we're all trying to do with everything rising! Just scroll if you're not happy for her.'
But there's a reason why those items are placed on display – the store usually attempts to clear some space and get rid of products that are close to being expired or thrown out.
If you ask us, it's best to only pick up a few and only those products that you're sure you can use and consume in time.
Just because it's reduced in price does not automatically mean it's a good deal! Unnecessary food and plastic waste is also a problem in many households, and buying in bulk is not always the best strategy.
What do you think, folks? Let us hear them in the comments!
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