Shopper accuses Woolworths of 'daylight robbery' after being charged excessive grocery prices
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Grocery shopping has become a costly affair for Australians, with prices skyrocketing across the board.
From everyday essentials to specialty items, the cost of filling up your shopping cart can quickly add up.
It's getting harder and harder to make ends meet, and one mum has had enough.
One shopper, who goes by the username @rhondasane, took to TikTok to share her recent experience at Woolworths, where she went in for just a few items and was shocked by the prices she saw.
In her basket were 10 items, including staples like bread and instant noodles and treats like dumplings and energy drinks. She even managed to snag a special deal on dishwashing tablets. Or so she thought.
But the total bill left her reeling when she got to the checkout.
'How much do you reckon that cost me?' she asked before revealing the receipt total was $90.
Her post garnered a lot of attention from shoppers, with opinions split on the validity of her claim.
Many shoppers could relate to the rising costs of everyday items, and felt sympathetic to her situation.
On the other hand, some expressed scepticism about the total cost of her grocery items.
However, the mum quickly addressed the doubts by sharing a follow-up video where she showed her receipt and labelled the pricing as a 'daylight robbery'.
According to the receipt, the most expensive item was the pack of dishwashing tablets, which she alleges were advertised as ‘on sale’ in the store.
'Who buys fairy tablets full-price? Nobody. Ridiculous,' she said before sharing that she had initially believed she was purchasing the item for $10.
After becoming suspicious that the scanned price of $36 was wrong, she later checked the price of the product online and was disappointed to learn that it was indeed retailing for $18.
The shopper continued: ‘So they didn't scan as a special.’
'It doesn’t matter that they weren’t $10, but they were still only $8 more and I still paid nearly $40 for f***ing dishwashing tablets.’
Since the follow-up video was uploaded, a number of other viewers have suggested alternatives, such as Woolworths’ own brand or searching other store brands at other outlets such as ALDI or the Reject Shop.
In response to the woman's claim that the dishwashing pods had been scanned at the wrong price, a representative from Woolworths advised customers to seek assistance from a staff member if they notice any pricing discrepancies.
The spokesperson said: 'If there's an issue of something scanning incorrectly, then our advice to customers is always let the team know so it can be rectified.’
'Also, our 100-tablet box of Strike dishwashing tablets at $12.80 is excellent value, working out to be less than 13 cents a tablet.'
Members, this story does raise an important point about the need to shop around for the best deals and compare prices, especially when it comes to those extra items like dishwashing tablets that may cost more than you think.
Alternatively, you might consider switching to a less expensive brand if your go-to brand’s price exceeds your budget.
Be sure to dedicate some time to research and read reviews to make sure that the alternative you’re purchasing is worth the money.
What are your thoughts on this, folks? Have you ever experienced a similar situation at your local supermarket? Share your stories in the comments!
From everyday essentials to specialty items, the cost of filling up your shopping cart can quickly add up.
It's getting harder and harder to make ends meet, and one mum has had enough.
One shopper, who goes by the username @rhondasane, took to TikTok to share her recent experience at Woolworths, where she went in for just a few items and was shocked by the prices she saw.
In her basket were 10 items, including staples like bread and instant noodles and treats like dumplings and energy drinks. She even managed to snag a special deal on dishwashing tablets. Or so she thought.
But the total bill left her reeling when she got to the checkout.
'How much do you reckon that cost me?' she asked before revealing the receipt total was $90.
Her post garnered a lot of attention from shoppers, with opinions split on the validity of her claim.
Many shoppers could relate to the rising costs of everyday items, and felt sympathetic to her situation.
On the other hand, some expressed scepticism about the total cost of her grocery items.
However, the mum quickly addressed the doubts by sharing a follow-up video where she showed her receipt and labelled the pricing as a 'daylight robbery'.
A shopper accused Woolworths of overcharging their customers. Credit: TikTok/@jawjah21.
According to the receipt, the most expensive item was the pack of dishwashing tablets, which she alleges were advertised as ‘on sale’ in the store.
'Who buys fairy tablets full-price? Nobody. Ridiculous,' she said before sharing that she had initially believed she was purchasing the item for $10.
After becoming suspicious that the scanned price of $36 was wrong, she later checked the price of the product online and was disappointed to learn that it was indeed retailing for $18.
The shopper continued: ‘So they didn't scan as a special.’
'It doesn’t matter that they weren’t $10, but they were still only $8 more and I still paid nearly $40 for f***ing dishwashing tablets.’
Since the follow-up video was uploaded, a number of other viewers have suggested alternatives, such as Woolworths’ own brand or searching other store brands at other outlets such as ALDI or the Reject Shop.
In response to the woman's claim that the dishwashing pods had been scanned at the wrong price, a representative from Woolworths advised customers to seek assistance from a staff member if they notice any pricing discrepancies.
The spokesperson said: 'If there's an issue of something scanning incorrectly, then our advice to customers is always let the team know so it can be rectified.’
'Also, our 100-tablet box of Strike dishwashing tablets at $12.80 is excellent value, working out to be less than 13 cents a tablet.'
Members, this story does raise an important point about the need to shop around for the best deals and compare prices, especially when it comes to those extra items like dishwashing tablets that may cost more than you think.
Alternatively, you might consider switching to a less expensive brand if your go-to brand’s price exceeds your budget.
Be sure to dedicate some time to research and read reviews to make sure that the alternative you’re purchasing is worth the money.
What are your thoughts on this, folks? Have you ever experienced a similar situation at your local supermarket? Share your stories in the comments!
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