Turkey tumble: Woolies glitch serves up big discounts before prices soar back
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Shoppers at a major supermarket have recently enjoyed unexpected bargains thanks to a technical glitch that led to substantial discounts.
This error created a buzz among bargain hunters, who seized the opportunity to score significant savings on their purchases.
The incident highlights the thrill and potential pitfalls of navigating retail errors and their impact on consumers.
Sharp-eyed Woolworths shoppers are celebrating after discovering a website glitch on Wednesday, August 14, that resulted in deep discounts on turkey mince.
The buzz started when a customer shared a tip on a social media page, revealing, ‘Woolworths has 12 packets for $12.’
‘Probably a glitch, but I have ordered!’ they added.
She then posted a screenshot of her online cart, showing 12 packets of Ingham's Turkey Mince 500g, each priced at $1. The correct price for the mince is $7 each, or two for $12.
The woman noted that she requested the supermarket to replace any unavailable mince with chicken mince.
‘I had to find a store that had 12 available, which means I have to go out of my area, but worth it if it gets fulfilled,’ she shared.
After the post received numerous responses from group members keen to seize the offer, the original poster updated the group to confirm that her order had been processed successfully.
Throughout the day, other group members updated the page to announce that they, too, had placed successful orders.
‘Thanks to the poster this morning about the Woolies glitch, just picked up all this for $12!’ another shopper shared alongside a photo of her 12 packets of turkey mince stacked on her kitchen bench.
‘I got 19 for $19! The dogs are stoked with turkey mince for the next week. What a score,’ someone else happily reported.
However, as with all good things, this glitch was not to last. Some shoppers reported that the error was corrected during checkout, with prices reverting back to normal.
‘I was too late, they fixed the glitch while I was checking out, and the price reverted to the original. So good that they honoured it, and some of you snagged them! Enjoy!!’ one customer said.
‘They have fixed the glitch because it’s supposed to be two for $12, lol, not 12 for $2!’ another wrote.
‘I missed this!! Was planning to head to the shops tomorrow and buy some turkey mince,’ a third lamented.
For those lucky enough to have their fridges now brimming with turkey mince, the question became what to do with such an abundance of poultry.
‘Pretty happy with all the turkey I got. Now, does anyone know what to do with turkey mince? What does it even taste like? Maybe I can make healthy chicken nuggets,’ one lucky customer asked.
‘Basically, anything you do with chicken mince, you can do with turkey mince,’ one commenter responded.
‘I used a couple of kilos to make “from scratch” bolognese in the pressure cooker last night, and it came out really nicely. I’m going to do some Asian-style meatballs with another few kilos,’ another shared.
‘It's very flavourful, nicer than beef, in my opinion, and a bit finer when you cook it. Really good in tacos, chilli con carne, spag bol and meatballs,’ a third suggested.
A Woolworths spokesperson addressed the incident, stating, ‘We identified and swiftly corrected a pricing error on our website that listed Ingham's Turkey Mince 500g for $1.’
‘We apologise for any confusion this may have caused and thank our customers for their patience.’
This event serves as a reminder to all our savvy seniors at the Seniors Discount Club that while online shopping can sometimes be unpredictable, it can also be a source of unexpected savings.
It pays to be vigilant and to keep an eye out for these rare glitches. Who knows? You might just score your next big bargain.
As shoppers revel in their recent finds from the Woolworths glitch, another savvy customer has uncovered a clever way to save even more on grocery bills.
Earlier this year, a Woolworths shopper shared a secret strategy to cut 10 per cent off their total bill, offering a new way for Australians to make their money go further.
With both deals demonstrating how keen-eyed shoppers can capitalise on supermarket savings, it’s clear that there are multiple ways to make the most of your next grocery run.
Have you ever stumbled upon a pricing error that turned into a shopping win? Share your stories in the comments below, and let's celebrate the cleverness of snagging a deal.
This error created a buzz among bargain hunters, who seized the opportunity to score significant savings on their purchases.
The incident highlights the thrill and potential pitfalls of navigating retail errors and their impact on consumers.
Sharp-eyed Woolworths shoppers are celebrating after discovering a website glitch on Wednesday, August 14, that resulted in deep discounts on turkey mince.
The buzz started when a customer shared a tip on a social media page, revealing, ‘Woolworths has 12 packets for $12.’
‘Probably a glitch, but I have ordered!’ they added.
She then posted a screenshot of her online cart, showing 12 packets of Ingham's Turkey Mince 500g, each priced at $1. The correct price for the mince is $7 each, or two for $12.
Woolworths customers snagged 12 packets of Ingham's Turkey Mince for $1 each due to a pricing glitch. Credit: Facebook / Markdown Addicts Australia
The woman noted that she requested the supermarket to replace any unavailable mince with chicken mince.
‘I had to find a store that had 12 available, which means I have to go out of my area, but worth it if it gets fulfilled,’ she shared.
After the post received numerous responses from group members keen to seize the offer, the original poster updated the group to confirm that her order had been processed successfully.
Throughout the day, other group members updated the page to announce that they, too, had placed successful orders.
‘Thanks to the poster this morning about the Woolies glitch, just picked up all this for $12!’ another shopper shared alongside a photo of her 12 packets of turkey mince stacked on her kitchen bench.
‘I got 19 for $19! The dogs are stoked with turkey mince for the next week. What a score,’ someone else happily reported.
However, as with all good things, this glitch was not to last. Some shoppers reported that the error was corrected during checkout, with prices reverting back to normal.
‘I was too late, they fixed the glitch while I was checking out, and the price reverted to the original. So good that they honoured it, and some of you snagged them! Enjoy!!’ one customer said.
‘They have fixed the glitch because it’s supposed to be two for $12, lol, not 12 for $2!’ another wrote.
‘I missed this!! Was planning to head to the shops tomorrow and buy some turkey mince,’ a third lamented.
For those lucky enough to have their fridges now brimming with turkey mince, the question became what to do with such an abundance of poultry.
‘Pretty happy with all the turkey I got. Now, does anyone know what to do with turkey mince? What does it even taste like? Maybe I can make healthy chicken nuggets,’ one lucky customer asked.
‘Basically, anything you do with chicken mince, you can do with turkey mince,’ one commenter responded.
‘I used a couple of kilos to make “from scratch” bolognese in the pressure cooker last night, and it came out really nicely. I’m going to do some Asian-style meatballs with another few kilos,’ another shared.
‘It's very flavourful, nicer than beef, in my opinion, and a bit finer when you cook it. Really good in tacos, chilli con carne, spag bol and meatballs,’ a third suggested.
A Woolworths spokesperson addressed the incident, stating, ‘We identified and swiftly corrected a pricing error on our website that listed Ingham's Turkey Mince 500g for $1.’
‘We apologise for any confusion this may have caused and thank our customers for their patience.’
This event serves as a reminder to all our savvy seniors at the Seniors Discount Club that while online shopping can sometimes be unpredictable, it can also be a source of unexpected savings.
It pays to be vigilant and to keep an eye out for these rare glitches. Who knows? You might just score your next big bargain.
As shoppers revel in their recent finds from the Woolworths glitch, another savvy customer has uncovered a clever way to save even more on grocery bills.
Earlier this year, a Woolworths shopper shared a secret strategy to cut 10 per cent off their total bill, offering a new way for Australians to make their money go further.
With both deals demonstrating how keen-eyed shoppers can capitalise on supermarket savings, it’s clear that there are multiple ways to make the most of your next grocery run.
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