This ALDI policy could save you a fortune on your groceries—but is it possible in Australia?
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For many of us, our weekly grocery shopping is becoming a tedious yet necessary chore that needs to be done.
The costs of groceries can also spiral quickly thanks to the current cost-of-living crisis, so any chance at nabbing a few good deals and savings helps take a little bit of pressure off our wallets.
However, if you believe you've already secured the best deal for your week's groceries, reconsider. There may just be another trick to score big discounts at the supermarket.
A US Finance and Money expert has recently shared a little-known trick that he claimed slashed half of the prices of perishable food items at supermarkets, particularly ALDI.
According to Faares Quadri, as long as the item in question is within five days of its use-by date, it falls under ALDI’s fifty per cent off policy.
In a video, Faares staged a hypothetical dialogue between a ‘shopper’ and an ‘ALDI employee’.
He started by expressing he wanted the near-expired bread but for 50 per cent off as per the store's policy.
He then clarified the 50 per cent discount applies to specific ALDI items, such as baked goods.
‘It depends on the store if they are willing to provide the discount for other products as well. Remember, it doesn't hurt to ask!’ he said.
Some users thanked Faares for the trick, mentioning they had tried his tips at their nearby ALDI stores.
One user asked: ‘Why on earth doesn't every store do this?’
While a second added, 'Good to know!’
A third also shared, 'I had no idea.’
‘That's a really good idea to offer things cheaper as they get closer to the expiration date. There would be so much less waste,’ a fourth commented.
However, not everyone was as impressed with the budgeting tip as Faares was.
Many online shoppers and customer service staff raised their scepticism, with some even claiming the policy isn’t official in some areas.
'Not true, signed ALDI employee,' one viewer wrote.
'My mum worked at ALDI for 22 years. She said that's not real,' another one agreed.
Video source: TikTok/@faaresq
Now, to answer the question of whether this discount trick is possible in Australia: It’s not. As mentioned, it is only available in select stores globally.
That said, it remains to be seen whether this policy will be implemented Down Under.
However, you can still score ALDI discounts by checking out their Special Buys released every Wednesday and Saturday.
These special offers include a variety of items such as electronics, clothing, and furniture.
Also, any discounted pricing for items nearing their expiry date is marked down using stickers rather than a system of customer discounts.
Here at the SDC, we’re always looking for tips to help you all save a few extra coins.
Members, what are your thoughts on this story? Do you know any handy and applicable supermarket tips and tricks every Aussie shopper should know?
Share your thoughts in the comments below!
The costs of groceries can also spiral quickly thanks to the current cost-of-living crisis, so any chance at nabbing a few good deals and savings helps take a little bit of pressure off our wallets.
However, if you believe you've already secured the best deal for your week's groceries, reconsider. There may just be another trick to score big discounts at the supermarket.
A US Finance and Money expert has recently shared a little-known trick that he claimed slashed half of the prices of perishable food items at supermarkets, particularly ALDI.
According to Faares Quadri, as long as the item in question is within five days of its use-by date, it falls under ALDI’s fifty per cent off policy.
In a video, Faares staged a hypothetical dialogue between a ‘shopper’ and an ‘ALDI employee’.
A finance blogger stirred discussions by asserting that ALDI items, such as bread, can be discounted by 50 per cent within five days of their expiry date.
He started by expressing he wanted the near-expired bread but for 50 per cent off as per the store's policy.
He then clarified the 50 per cent discount applies to specific ALDI items, such as baked goods.
‘It depends on the store if they are willing to provide the discount for other products as well. Remember, it doesn't hurt to ask!’ he said.
Some users thanked Faares for the trick, mentioning they had tried his tips at their nearby ALDI stores.
One user asked: ‘Why on earth doesn't every store do this?’
While a second added, 'Good to know!’
A third also shared, 'I had no idea.’
‘That's a really good idea to offer things cheaper as they get closer to the expiration date. There would be so much less waste,’ a fourth commented.
However, not everyone was as impressed with the budgeting tip as Faares was.
Many online shoppers and customer service staff raised their scepticism, with some even claiming the policy isn’t official in some areas.
'Not true, signed ALDI employee,' one viewer wrote.
'My mum worked at ALDI for 22 years. She said that's not real,' another one agreed.
Video source: TikTok/@faaresq
Now, to answer the question of whether this discount trick is possible in Australia: It’s not. As mentioned, it is only available in select stores globally.
That said, it remains to be seen whether this policy will be implemented Down Under.
However, you can still score ALDI discounts by checking out their Special Buys released every Wednesday and Saturday.
These special offers include a variety of items such as electronics, clothing, and furniture.
Also, any discounted pricing for items nearing their expiry date is marked down using stickers rather than a system of customer discounts.
Members, what are your thoughts on this story? Do you know any handy and applicable supermarket tips and tricks every Aussie shopper should know?
Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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