Tired of spending too much money on groceries? Woolworths shopper reveals the little-known hack to save big
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Are you always trying to find ways to save money on groceries? Us too.
We know how difficult it is to keep up with the rising costs of essential items these days, which is why we think it’s important to look for budget-friendly alternatives or ways to stretch our budget wherever we can.
Luckily, one Woolworths shopper has shared a ‘little-known’ hack that could save you big bucks on your next trip to the supermarket.
With prices increasing, more and more Australians are turning to affordable (albeit more time-consuming) alternatives, such as meal prepping, bulk-buying and trips to various supermarkets in search of the best deals.
But one Woolworths customer spoke up about a hack to save up when buying fresh fruit, meat, cheese, and even hot BBQ chicken at the supermarket.
Sharing the hack to a popular Facebook group, the shopper explained that checking the weight of pre-packaged items can score you a serious bargain. They reasoned that pre-packaged foods sometimes weigh significantly more than the advertised weight but come with cheaper price tags.
‘It pays to check the weight of pre-packaged items,’ they wrote in their post.
The shopper said that this discovery came after they purchased a 400g pack of Cotton Candy grapes, which retails for $6.90 at Woolworths. They also explained that when they weighed the pre-packaged item, they were surprised to discover that it weighed almost 700g.
‘Cotton Candy grapes, $6.90 for a 400g pack at Woolies. I picked up a couple of packs to check the quality of the grapes and noticed a difference in the weight. Grabbed a heavier pack and scored!’ The shopper exclaimed.
Another social media user took the Woolies shopper's advice and said she found a 680g pack of the 400g Cotton Candy grapes at her local store.
According to other shoppers, this is a common tactic used with pre-packaged items, such as meat and BBQ chooks, in a bid to find the heaviest one at the cheapest price.
‘I do this with the meats that are 400g each. It’s great because I get the heaviest one I can find,’ one shared.
A second revealed: ‘I do this too with hot roast chickens – and I get a bargain every time.’
‘I do the same sometimes, I even use their scales to check. And did it today with markdown roast chook from Coles, I got the heaviest one,’ one more replied.
One Facebook user said they found a bag of ‘Odd Bunch’ lemons recently and saw that they were almost twice the stated weight. ‘What a score for $3!’ They added.
While another shared that they do this with pre-packaged produce as well. ‘Like cooked chickens and cakes,’ they continued.
One former food industry worker stated that this ‘hack’ was also a good trick for scoring cheese.
‘I used to work at a cheese factory. Sometimes our 200g brie and camembert cheeses were 120g over in weight, so weighing products is always a good idea. I use the fruit scales while in store when I buy soft cheese,’ they revealed.
Someone else commented that the hack was a ‘great way to save’ on groceries as a whole, while others questioned whether the packaging contributed to the excessive weight. The Woolies shopper debunked this by weighing the packaging on its own and showed that it weighed 33g when empty. Therefore, it’s unlikely to contribute significant weight to the product.
Another great way to save is to look out for unit prices. This is a labelling system that is required by law and helps shoppers understand the value of a product by showing the price of the item per unit of measurement, such as per litre, gram, or kilogram. They’re also calculated to the nearest dollar and cent, which makes it easier to find the best deals while doing your weekly grocery run. To learn more about unit pricing, you can check out this article.
Do you have a money-saving grocery tip that you would like to share? Tell us all about it in the comments below!
We know how difficult it is to keep up with the rising costs of essential items these days, which is why we think it’s important to look for budget-friendly alternatives or ways to stretch our budget wherever we can.
Luckily, one Woolworths shopper has shared a ‘little-known’ hack that could save you big bucks on your next trip to the supermarket.
With prices increasing, more and more Australians are turning to affordable (albeit more time-consuming) alternatives, such as meal prepping, bulk-buying and trips to various supermarkets in search of the best deals.
But one Woolworths customer spoke up about a hack to save up when buying fresh fruit, meat, cheese, and even hot BBQ chicken at the supermarket.
Sharing the hack to a popular Facebook group, the shopper explained that checking the weight of pre-packaged items can score you a serious bargain. They reasoned that pre-packaged foods sometimes weigh significantly more than the advertised weight but come with cheaper price tags.
‘It pays to check the weight of pre-packaged items,’ they wrote in their post.
The shopper claimed that weighing items was the secret to scoring big deals at the grocery. Credit: Viktoria Slowikowska/Pexels
The shopper said that this discovery came after they purchased a 400g pack of Cotton Candy grapes, which retails for $6.90 at Woolworths. They also explained that when they weighed the pre-packaged item, they were surprised to discover that it weighed almost 700g.
‘Cotton Candy grapes, $6.90 for a 400g pack at Woolies. I picked up a couple of packs to check the quality of the grapes and noticed a difference in the weight. Grabbed a heavier pack and scored!’ The shopper exclaimed.
Another social media user took the Woolies shopper's advice and said she found a 680g pack of the 400g Cotton Candy grapes at her local store.
According to other shoppers, this is a common tactic used with pre-packaged items, such as meat and BBQ chooks, in a bid to find the heaviest one at the cheapest price.
The Woolies shopper uploaded this photo along with their post as evidence. Credit: Facebook
‘I do this with the meats that are 400g each. It’s great because I get the heaviest one I can find,’ one shared.
A second revealed: ‘I do this too with hot roast chickens – and I get a bargain every time.’
‘I do the same sometimes, I even use their scales to check. And did it today with markdown roast chook from Coles, I got the heaviest one,’ one more replied.
One Facebook user said they found a bag of ‘Odd Bunch’ lemons recently and saw that they were almost twice the stated weight. ‘What a score for $3!’ They added.
While another shared that they do this with pre-packaged produce as well. ‘Like cooked chickens and cakes,’ they continued.
One former food industry worker stated that this ‘hack’ was also a good trick for scoring cheese.
‘I used to work at a cheese factory. Sometimes our 200g brie and camembert cheeses were 120g over in weight, so weighing products is always a good idea. I use the fruit scales while in store when I buy soft cheese,’ they revealed.
Someone else commented that the hack was a ‘great way to save’ on groceries as a whole, while others questioned whether the packaging contributed to the excessive weight. The Woolies shopper debunked this by weighing the packaging on its own and showed that it weighed 33g when empty. Therefore, it’s unlikely to contribute significant weight to the product.
Another great way to save is to look out for unit prices. This is a labelling system that is required by law and helps shoppers understand the value of a product by showing the price of the item per unit of measurement, such as per litre, gram, or kilogram. They’re also calculated to the nearest dollar and cent, which makes it easier to find the best deals while doing your weekly grocery run. To learn more about unit pricing, you can check out this article.
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