Coles shopper scores HUGE $217 meat haul for just $31 – find out how you can too!
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Meat is one of the most expensive items on any grocery list these days, especially now that inflation is taking a toll on the prices of basic commodities, which is why many Aussies choose to buy their favourite cuts only on special occasions.
But what if we told you that there was a way you could enjoy your beloved meaty meals more often without having to spend an arm and a leg? That's right – by keeping an eye out for reductions at your local supermarket!
One Queensland shopper showed off their hugely discounted finds on the popular Markdown Addicts Australia Facebook page and we all thought Christmas came early.
While the price of meat and groceries has been skyrocketing in the past few months, the lucky shopper was able to purchase a massive amount of discounted items for a tiny fraction of the retail price from her local Coles stores.
'Perfect timing! $217.53 worth of meat for $31.88,' the shopper wrote in the post, along with a photo of the unbelievable haul which included BBQ sausages for 75 cents, chicken breast fillets for $2.37, pork chipolatas for 99 cents, grass-fed diced beef for $1.40, marinated chicken drumsticks for 99 cents and a pork roast for $4.
'Amazing freezer top-up for our family of six.'
The shopper's post attracted hundreds of shocked users in the comment section, with many expressing their disbelief over the massive purchase.
One person wrote: 'Absolutely blown away by your haul! Well done.'
'Wow, congratulations! I'd give my left arm for a haul or two like that. It's so expensive these days,' another added.
While many group members expressed concern that the meat products were possibly reaching their expiration date, the shopper stated that the use-by date was not an issue for her and that she had already eaten some of the products while freezing the remainder.
'I divided it up and froze it straight away. I definitely wouldn't keep them fresh and risk the date,' she explained.
'We cooked up the roast pork for sandwiches this week and had chicken drumsticks for dinner. So everything else freezes well.'
According to a Coles spokesperson, stores occasionally mark down products near the best-before date to avoid waste and provide consumers with the opportunity to buy what they need at a reasonable price.
The representative said: 'We know our customers love good value so when a product is near its best-before date we often mark it down so it can be enjoyed for a cheaper price, instead of being wasted.'
'Markdowns do not uniformly take place at the same time across all stores. There are many things that can impact when this takes place including stock on hand, delivery schedules and team member rostering.'
While the timing of implementing discounts and markdowns varies by store, it is worth noting that the trend in these situations appears to indicate that retailers are consistently cutting the price of goods as they approach their expiration date to reduce food waste.
Aside from that, many retailers discount their items later in the day, with many buyers attesting that grocery shopping in the evenings helped them score savings.
There you have it, folks! Do you know other tips for scoring meat at a fraction of its price? Share them with us in the comments below!
But what if we told you that there was a way you could enjoy your beloved meaty meals more often without having to spend an arm and a leg? That's right – by keeping an eye out for reductions at your local supermarket!
One Queensland shopper showed off their hugely discounted finds on the popular Markdown Addicts Australia Facebook page and we all thought Christmas came early.
While the price of meat and groceries has been skyrocketing in the past few months, the lucky shopper was able to purchase a massive amount of discounted items for a tiny fraction of the retail price from her local Coles stores.
Just in time for Christmas, a Coles customer scored a large amount of meat at a fraction of the price. Credit: Markdown Addicts Australia/Facebook.
'Perfect timing! $217.53 worth of meat for $31.88,' the shopper wrote in the post, along with a photo of the unbelievable haul which included BBQ sausages for 75 cents, chicken breast fillets for $2.37, pork chipolatas for 99 cents, grass-fed diced beef for $1.40, marinated chicken drumsticks for 99 cents and a pork roast for $4.
'Amazing freezer top-up for our family of six.'
The shopper's post attracted hundreds of shocked users in the comment section, with many expressing their disbelief over the massive purchase.
One person wrote: 'Absolutely blown away by your haul! Well done.'
'Wow, congratulations! I'd give my left arm for a haul or two like that. It's so expensive these days,' another added.
While many group members expressed concern that the meat products were possibly reaching their expiration date, the shopper stated that the use-by date was not an issue for her and that she had already eaten some of the products while freezing the remainder.
'I divided it up and froze it straight away. I definitely wouldn't keep them fresh and risk the date,' she explained.
'We cooked up the roast pork for sandwiches this week and had chicken drumsticks for dinner. So everything else freezes well.'
According to a Coles spokesperson, stores occasionally mark down products near the best-before date to avoid waste and provide consumers with the opportunity to buy what they need at a reasonable price.
The representative said: 'We know our customers love good value so when a product is near its best-before date we often mark it down so it can be enjoyed for a cheaper price, instead of being wasted.'
'Markdowns do not uniformly take place at the same time across all stores. There are many things that can impact when this takes place including stock on hand, delivery schedules and team member rostering.'
While the timing of implementing discounts and markdowns varies by store, it is worth noting that the trend in these situations appears to indicate that retailers are consistently cutting the price of goods as they approach their expiration date to reduce food waste.
Aside from that, many retailers discount their items later in the day, with many buyers attesting that grocery shopping in the evenings helped them score savings.
There you have it, folks! Do you know other tips for scoring meat at a fraction of its price? Share them with us in the comments below!
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