Grab your magnifying glasses, Senior Discount Club members, because one sharp-eyed Coles shopper has recently exposed an error on a discount tag that could change how you shop forever!

While leisurely meandering through the snack aisle at Coles, this clever customer stumbled upon something quite peculiar.

A customer shopping at Coles noticed a mistake on a discount tag for multipacks of Oreo Mini Biscuits. The tag indicated a price of $8 for two packs, but upon closer inspection, the customer realised that each pack was actually priced at $3 when purchased individually. To ensure others knew the correct pricing, the customer wrote a note on the label. Source: Markdown Addicts Australia/Facebook

Thousands of shoppers hunt for the yellow 'Special' tags daily, and on this occasion, the multipack of Oreo Mini Biscuits appeared to be such a bargain—priced at $8 for two.

But as this master of multitasking continued to examine the discount label, they discovered a revelation—the product was also listed as $3 each in a single transaction!

The eagle-eyed shopper then took it upon themselves to alert others by writing on the label in pen.

Upon realising the potential rip-off, many outraged shoppers shared the image on the Markdown Addicts Australia Facebook group.

Some members, however, suggested this could be nothing more than a ticketing error.

Despite the mix-up, the situation has ignited a debate, with many praising the vigilant shopper for sharing their findings.

'Not all heroes wear capes!' one wrote.

While another added, 'Good on the person who wrote that on there.'

'You really need to keep an eye out on specials these days.' a third individual wisely pointed out.

Nevertheless, some customers claim the popular snack typically costs $5 each, indicating that a ticketing error may have occurred.

According to frequent buyers of the popular snack, it is typically priced at $5 each, suggesting that a ticketing error probably occurred. Source: COLES/Facebook

One former Woolworths employee chimed in to provide further insight, explaining, 'It wasn't uncommon for these [errors] to occur. Usually, when this happens, the ticket with the higher price was the original planned special, and then a change was made to bring in the lower price special, but the lower price ticket wasn't removed from the ticket batch.'

A spokesperson for Coles acknowledged the mistake, saying that the single-unit price was wrongly listed and should be $5 when not on special.

They stated, 'Occasionally, there can be ticketing errors, and we encourage customers to let one of our friendly team members know so that we can fix the mistake.'

Key Takeaways

• A Coles shopper noticed an error on a discount label for multipacks of Oreo Mini Biscuits, which were priced at $8 for two but $3 each in a single transaction.
• The customer alerted others to the error by writing on the label in pen, sparking a range of reactions on the Markdown Addicts Australia Facebook group.
• Many praised the shopper for pointing out the error, while others believed it was likely a ticketing error, as the product is usually priced at $5 each.
• A Coles spokesperson acknowledged the single unit price listing error and encouraged customers to report such mistakes to the store's team members.

This Coles mishap is not an isolated incident. There have been instances where customers have found pricing errors at various supermarkets—from pricing mismatches between shelf tags and checkout prices to online deals with incorrect discounts.

Tips for spotting pricing errors and getting the best deals​

To ensure you are getting the best possible deal, keep these tips in mind when shopping:

1. Check the price per weight or volume to compare prices with similar products more accurately.
2. Keep an eye on expiration dates and sale periods. Limited-time offers may override existing discounts or promotions.

What to do when you spot a pricing error​

If you happen to come across a pricing error, consider taking the following steps:

1. Take a picture of the tag or screen showing the error, as it can be helpful evidence when reporting the issue.
2. Report the error to a store employee or contact the supermarket's customer service to notify them of the discrepancy.
3. In some cases, the supermarket may honour the lower price or offer compensation for the inconvenience caused by the error.

Apps and tools to help​

If you're tech-savvy and want to leverage technology to enhance your shopping experience, consider using tools and apps such as:

1. Unit price calculators help compare items by their cost per weight or volume.
2. Shopping list apps, which not only help you stay organised but can also track prices and compare deals across various stores.

We encourage all our members to stay alert and monitor any inconsistencies they may encounter during their shopping experience.

Always double-check with the store staff when in doubt, as they're happy to help and assist with any queries.

After all, the more vigilant we are, the less likely we are to miss out on potential discounts and savings when shopping in-store.

What are your thoughts on the recent incident involving a pricing error on a discount tag at Coles? Do you believe it was a genuine mistake or a deliberate attempt to mislead customers? Share your insights with us!

 

[Gil of Darlington]

Grab your magnifying glasses, Senior Discount Club members, because one sharp-eyed Coles shopper has recently exposed an error on a discount tag that could change how you shop forever!

While leisurely meandering through the snack aisle at Coles, this clever customer stumbled upon something quite peculiar.

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A customer shopping at Coles noticed a mistake on a discount tag for multipacks of Oreo Mini Biscuits. The tag indicated a price of $8 for two packs, but upon closer inspection, the customer realised that each pack was actually priced at $3 when purchased individually. To ensure others knew the correct pricing, the customer wrote a note on the label. Source: Markdown Addicts Australia/Facebook

Thousands of shoppers hunt for the yellow 'Special' tags daily, and on this occasion, the multipack of Oreo Mini Biscuits appeared to be such a bargain—priced at $8 for two.

But as this master of multitasking continued to examine the discount label, they discovered a revelation—the product was also listed as $3 each in a single transaction!

The eagle-eyed shopper then took it upon themselves to alert others by writing on the label in pen.

Upon realising the potential rip-off, many outraged shoppers shared the image on the Markdown Addicts Australia Facebook group.

Some members, however, suggested this could be nothing more than a ticketing error.

Despite the mix-up, the situation has ignited a debate, with many praising the vigilant shopper for sharing their findings.

'Not all heroes wear capes!' one wrote.

While another added, 'Good on the person who wrote that on there.'

'You really need to keep an eye out on specials these days.' a third individual wisely pointed out.

Nevertheless, some customers claim the popular snack typically costs $5 each, indicating that a ticketing error may have occurred.

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According to frequent buyers of the popular snack, it is typically priced at $5 each, suggesting that a ticketing error probably occurred. Source: COLES/Facebook

One former Woolworths employee chimed in to provide further insight, explaining, 'It wasn't uncommon for these [errors] to occur. Usually, when this happens, the ticket with the higher price was the original planned special, and then a change was made to bring in the lower price special, but the lower price ticket wasn't removed from the ticket batch.'

A spokesperson for Coles acknowledged the mistake, saying that the single-unit price was wrongly listed and should be $5 when not on special.

They stated, 'Occasionally, there can be ticketing errors, and we encourage customers to let one of our friendly team members know so that we can fix the mistake.'

Key Takeaways

• A Coles shopper noticed an error on a discount label for multipacks of Oreo Mini Biscuits, which were priced at $8 for two but $3 each in a single transaction.
• The customer alerted others to the error by writing on the label in pen, sparking a range of reactions on the Markdown Addicts Australia Facebook group.
• Many praised the shopper for pointing out the error, while others believed it was likely a ticketing error, as the product is usually priced at $5 each.
• A Coles spokesperson acknowledged the single unit price listing error and encouraged customers to report such mistakes to the store's team members.

This Coles mishap is not an isolated incident. There have been instances where customers have found pricing errors at various supermarkets—from pricing mismatches between shelf tags and checkout prices to online deals with incorrect discounts.

Tips for spotting pricing errors and getting the best deals​

To ensure you are getting the best possible deal, keep these tips in mind when shopping:

1. Check the price per weight or volume to compare prices with similar products more accurately.
2. Keep an eye on expiration dates and sale periods. Limited-time offers may override existing discounts or promotions.

What to do when you spot a pricing error​

If you happen to come across a pricing error, consider taking the following steps:

1. Take a picture of the tag or screen showing the error, as it can be helpful evidence when reporting the issue.
2. Report the error to a store employee or contact the supermarket's customer service to notify them of the discrepancy.
3. In some cases, the supermarket may honour the lower price or offer compensation for the inconvenience caused by the error.

Apps and tools to help​

If you're tech-savvy and want to leverage technology to enhance your shopping experience, consider using tools and apps such as:

1. Unit price calculators help compare items by their cost per weight or volume.
2. Shopping list apps, which not only help you stay organised but can also track prices and compare deals across various stores.

We encourage all our members to stay alert and monitor any inconsistencies they may encounter during their shopping experience.

Always double-check with the store staff when in doubt, as they're happy to help and assist with any queries.

After all, the more vigilant we are, the less likely we are to miss out on potential discounts and savings when shopping in-store.

What are your thoughts on the recent incident involving a pricing error on a discount tag at Coles? Do you believe it was a genuine mistake or a deliberate attempt to mislead customers? Share your insights with us!

Sounds like a variation on that old hawker's chestnut, "$3 each or 3 for $10". LOL.

 

[Jurgen1953]

Grab your magnifying glasses, Senior Discount Club members, because one sharp-eyed Coles shopper has recently exposed an error on a discount tag that could change how you shop forever!

While leisurely meandering through the snack aisle at Coles, this clever customer stumbled upon something quite peculiar.

View attachment 23400

A customer shopping at Coles noticed a mistake on a discount tag for multipacks of Oreo Mini Biscuits. The tag indicated a price of $8 for two packs, but upon closer inspection, the customer realised that each pack was actually priced at $3 when purchased individually. To ensure others knew the correct pricing, the customer wrote a note on the label. Source: Markdown Addicts Australia/Facebook

Thousands of shoppers hunt for the yellow 'Special' tags daily, and on this occasion, the multipack of Oreo Mini Biscuits appeared to be such a bargain—priced at $8 for two.

But as this master of multitasking continued to examine the discount label, they discovered a revelation—the product was also listed as $3 each in a single transaction!

The eagle-eyed shopper then took it upon themselves to alert others by writing on the label in pen.

Upon realising the potential rip-off, many outraged shoppers shared the image on the Markdown Addicts Australia Facebook group.

Some members, however, suggested this could be nothing more than a ticketing error.

Despite the mix-up, the situation has ignited a debate, with many praising the vigilant shopper for sharing their findings.

'Not all heroes wear capes!' one wrote.

While another added, 'Good on the person who wrote that on there.'

'You really need to keep an eye out on specials these days.' a third individual wisely pointed out.

Nevertheless, some customers claim the popular snack typically costs $5 each, indicating that a ticketing error may have occurred.

View attachment 23401

According to frequent buyers of the popular snack, it is typically priced at $5 each, suggesting that a ticketing error probably occurred. Source: COLES/Facebook

One former Woolworths employee chimed in to provide further insight, explaining, 'It wasn't uncommon for these [errors] to occur. Usually, when this happens, the ticket with the higher price was the original planned special, and then a change was made to bring in the lower price special, but the lower price ticket wasn't removed from the ticket batch.'

A spokesperson for Coles acknowledged the mistake, saying that the single-unit price was wrongly listed and should be $5 when not on special.

They stated, 'Occasionally, there can be ticketing errors, and we encourage customers to let one of our friendly team members know so that we can fix the mistake.'

Key Takeaways

• A Coles shopper noticed an error on a discount label for multipacks of Oreo Mini Biscuits, which were priced at $8 for two but $3 each in a single transaction.
• The customer alerted others to the error by writing on the label in pen, sparking a range of reactions on the Markdown Addicts Australia Facebook group.
• Many praised the shopper for pointing out the error, while others believed it was likely a ticketing error, as the product is usually priced at $5 each.
• A Coles spokesperson acknowledged the single unit price listing error and encouraged customers to report such mistakes to the store's team members.

This Coles mishap is not an isolated incident. There have been instances where customers have found pricing errors at various supermarkets—from pricing mismatches between shelf tags and checkout prices to online deals with incorrect discounts.

Tips for spotting pricing errors and getting the best deals​

To ensure you are getting the best possible deal, keep these tips in mind when shopping:

1. Check the price per weight or volume to compare prices with similar products more accurately.
2. Keep an eye on expiration dates and sale periods. Limited-time offers may override existing discounts or promotions.

What to do when you spot a pricing error​

If you happen to come across a pricing error, consider taking the following steps:

1. Take a picture of the tag or screen showing the error, as it can be helpful evidence when reporting the issue.
2. Report the error to a store employee or contact the supermarket's customer service to notify them of the discrepancy.
3. In some cases, the supermarket may honour the lower price or offer compensation for the inconvenience caused by the error.

Apps and tools to help​

If you're tech-savvy and want to leverage technology to enhance your shopping experience, consider using tools and apps such as:

1. Unit price calculators help compare items by their cost per weight or volume.
2. Shopping list apps, which not only help you stay organised but can also track prices and compare deals across various stores.

We encourage all our members to stay alert and monitor any inconsistencies they may encounter during their shopping experience.

Always double-check with the store staff when in doubt, as they're happy to help and assist with any queries.

After all, the more vigilant we are, the less likely we are to miss out on potential discounts and savings when shopping in-store.

What are your thoughts on the recent incident involving a pricing error on a discount tag at Coles? Do you believe it was a genuine mistake or a deliberate attempt to mislead customers? Share your insights with us!

Isn't that what the ticket says? 2 for $8 and in smaller writing below, 1 for $3?

 

[goodmorning]

Isn't that what the ticket says? 2 for $8 and in smaller writing below, 1 for $3?

yes but most people would have just bought the 2and it is cheaper to buy 1 and then go back and pick an other packet that way you only pay $6 for 2 and not $8

 

[CliffE]

This reminds me of an episode that happened to me back in the early eighties. I lived in Cairns at the time and a bunch of us were helping out at the Masonic Homes at the time. I was on bar duty and one of the residents, who was a bit tipsy, kept on complaining to us behind the bar, that $2.50 for a stubby was "too bloody expensive mate!" so I said to him that I would give him a special as he was a resident and that he can have TWO stubbies for $5.00 but don't tell any one, he thought about it for about a micro second, said it was a good deal and handed over a fiver and staggered off with his two stubbies, when he was out of earshot the bar area erupted with laughter. Every time he came back he handed over $5.00 and took his two stubbies . I still laugh when I think of that day.

 

[Jennifer Hay]

The tag,also has another era.The date.Which reads 02/09/23

 

[elaine41]

Maybe that was the era as it also says 27/6; or maybe it was a error & the sale didn't start until 2/9/23.

 

[Keswickian]

With thousands (?) of items on the shelves, occasional mistakes are to be expected.
The responsible thing to do would be to bring the error to the attention of Supermarket staff, NOT broadcast it to thousands of people on social media.

 

[terri]

There is nothing perdect in this world and mistakes happen. Great it was noticed but no need to assume that it is a pure case of deliberate misleading.

 

[ilmenasa1988]

Thanks for sharing this interesting discovery about the Coles discount tag error on Oreo Mini Biscuits! It's always good to have sharp-eyed shoppers who help uncover pricing discrepancies. Kudos to the customer who spotted it and wrote a note on the label to inform others. By the way, if you're looking for more discounts and deals, you should definitely check out megakupony.cz. They have a wide range of offers that can save you some serious dough while shopping. It's always cool to save some money on online purchases. Keep up the great work and happy shopping!

 

[Wandiwa]

and I'm still trying to nut this one out ...........