Is a Woolworths sandwich worth this 'outrageous' cost? One shopper doesn't think so!
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Living on a smaller budget can be challenging, with the rising cost of living taking a huge toll on people's pockets.
However, it looks like even pre-made sandwiches from Woolies have been hit by the recent price hikes, and one shocked customer who spotted the 'wild' price tag attached to one of their products just couldn't help but share it on social media.
In a video, the shopper complained that she had spotted an outrageous $9 price tag on a Chicken Mayo & Lettuce Sandwich on the store's refrigerated shelf.
'I understand there's a financial crisis, and we have inflation, but Woolworths are literally charging $9 for a Chicken, mayo and lettuce sandwich,' she said. '[It's] highway robbery.'
The video received several comments from social media users, one of which was from a well-known convenience store.
‘Our sandwiches and wraps are $4 Wednesday-Friday throughout September….Just saying,’ a rather cheeky comment from the official account of 7-Eleven Australia said.
‘Might as well buy a whole chicken,’ a comment suggested.
Another person wrote, ‘That’s a cafe’s price, ridiculous.’
But it turns out it was all just a mistake–after the shopper's complaint, a Woolworths’ spokesperson told news sources that the sandwich in question had a price tag of $7.
The incident highlights the issue of rising food prices that many Australians are currently experiencing, as steep inflation has been seen in a variety of staple food items over the last year or two.
From cereals and chips, to roast chickens, it appears that no products on the shelf of Aussie supermarkets have been spared from significant price increases.
With inflation showing no signs of slowing down just yet, many Australians have changed how they approach grocery shopping in a hope of saving money.
Some shoppers have chosen to forgo buying certain items, while others have opted for local markets rather than going to the supermarket altogether.
Others even find themselves resorting to extreme methods to fill their stomachs–such as dumpster diving for food and even stealing from supermarkets.
‘You can save hundreds of dollars from one dumpster dive,’ a New South Wales community volunteer who has rummaged through bins for over a decade stated.
Recently, it was revealed that Woolies' overall profits had dropped by 79.6 per cent, with their Endeavour Group–the company’s drinks and hospitality arm–being sold, with the cost of living crisis cited as a factor that had impacted their sales.
You can watch the full video here:
So what can we do about these rising prices?
While we can’t directly influence the market, we have a workaround for these difficult times.
Here at the Seniors Discount Club, we share some tips and tricks on how to save on your grocery bills. We also have low-budget recipes you can try for your family. Of course, you may also find other recipes members share in our Cooking / Recipes forum!
We also have the Deals, Discounts, and Bargains forum where you can browse for the latest sales in the market.
Do you have other tips to share, members? Let us know in the comments below!
However, it looks like even pre-made sandwiches from Woolies have been hit by the recent price hikes, and one shocked customer who spotted the 'wild' price tag attached to one of their products just couldn't help but share it on social media.
In a video, the shopper complained that she had spotted an outrageous $9 price tag on a Chicken Mayo & Lettuce Sandwich on the store's refrigerated shelf.
The shopper complained about the high price of sandwiches at Woolworths. Credit: @isabella.ellen/TikTok
'I understand there's a financial crisis, and we have inflation, but Woolworths are literally charging $9 for a Chicken, mayo and lettuce sandwich,' she said. '[It's] highway robbery.'
The video received several comments from social media users, one of which was from a well-known convenience store.
‘Our sandwiches and wraps are $4 Wednesday-Friday throughout September….Just saying,’ a rather cheeky comment from the official account of 7-Eleven Australia said.
‘Might as well buy a whole chicken,’ a comment suggested.
Another person wrote, ‘That’s a cafe’s price, ridiculous.’
But it turns out it was all just a mistake–after the shopper's complaint, a Woolworths’ spokesperson told news sources that the sandwich in question had a price tag of $7.
The incident highlights the issue of rising food prices that many Australians are currently experiencing, as steep inflation has been seen in a variety of staple food items over the last year or two.
From cereals and chips, to roast chickens, it appears that no products on the shelf of Aussie supermarkets have been spared from significant price increases.
With inflation showing no signs of slowing down just yet, many Australians have changed how they approach grocery shopping in a hope of saving money.
Some shoppers have chosen to forgo buying certain items, while others have opted for local markets rather than going to the supermarket altogether.
Others even find themselves resorting to extreme methods to fill their stomachs–such as dumpster diving for food and even stealing from supermarkets.
‘You can save hundreds of dollars from one dumpster dive,’ a New South Wales community volunteer who has rummaged through bins for over a decade stated.
Recently, it was revealed that Woolies' overall profits had dropped by 79.6 per cent, with their Endeavour Group–the company’s drinks and hospitality arm–being sold, with the cost of living crisis cited as a factor that had impacted their sales.
You can watch the full video here:
So what can we do about these rising prices?
While we can’t directly influence the market, we have a workaround for these difficult times.
Here at the Seniors Discount Club, we share some tips and tricks on how to save on your grocery bills. We also have low-budget recipes you can try for your family. Of course, you may also find other recipes members share in our Cooking / Recipes forum!
We also have the Deals, Discounts, and Bargains forum where you can browse for the latest sales in the market.
Do you have other tips to share, members? Let us know in the comments below!
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