‘Nothing like a good deal’: Shoppers are laughing at epic ALDI price tag blunder
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Popular German supermarket chain ALDI is known for its budget-friendly prices and quality products.
However, a recent pricing mishap at one of its Australian stores has left customers in stitches, dubbing it 'the deal of the century'—but not for the reasons you might think.
A shopper was left bemused when she spotted a rather peculiar 'discount' on a two-litre bottle of Farmdale's Lactose Free Full Cream Milk.
The red and white sticker announced a 20 per cent discount, bringing the price down to $15.99 and $15.23 from an original price of $19.99 and $19.04, respectively.
The irony? The regular price of a one-litre bottle of the same milk at ALDI is $2.79.
The amused customer took to social media to share the hilarious price tag fail, captioning the photo of the milk fridge, 'Nothing quite like grabbing [a] good deal.'
The post quickly went viral, garnering thousands of comments and reactions.
'A true bargain, I’ll take five,' one person joked.
Another said, 'That’s some real savings right there.’
While some speculated that the incorrect stickers may have been intended for meat products, others couldn't help but poke fun at the oversight.
One person quipped it was 'nice to see staff paying attention to pricing’.
'You’d think you’d notice after a few stickers,' another added.
‘It’s the multiple stickers at the wrong price for me,’ another commented.
However, amidst the laughter, some took the opportunity to voice their concerns about rising grocery prices.
'Another couple of months and it will be that price,' one person wrote.
'Time to buy a dairy cow now before the price hikes and cows are 100 per cent more expensive.'
This isn't the first time a supermarket has made a pricing error.
Last year, a Woolworths shopper spotted household products priced well above their usual range, including dishwashing gloves for $389, scourers for $285, and dishwashing brushes for a ‘whopping’ $600.
While some suggested that the tags were simply missing a decimal point, others claiming to be Woolworths workers suggested that staff scanned the box, not the individual item.
'That’s the price of the whole box,' one person said.
'But why still put it up is beyond me.’
Another Woolworths shopper was shocked when he discovered a price discrepancy on the checkout screen, which was $17.90, but his calculated cost was $15.90.
In another supermarket incident, Coles had to issue an apology and refund thousands of customers following a series of pricing errors on various products in December.
The supermarket giant confirmed it accidentally raised the price of 20 popular items during a promotion both in-store and online.
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However, a recent pricing mishap at one of its Australian stores has left customers in stitches, dubbing it 'the deal of the century'—but not for the reasons you might think.
A shopper was left bemused when she spotted a rather peculiar 'discount' on a two-litre bottle of Farmdale's Lactose Free Full Cream Milk.
The red and white sticker announced a 20 per cent discount, bringing the price down to $15.99 and $15.23 from an original price of $19.99 and $19.04, respectively.
A shopper shared her shocking ‘discounted deal’ of lactose-free milk. Credit: Facebook
The irony? The regular price of a one-litre bottle of the same milk at ALDI is $2.79.
The amused customer took to social media to share the hilarious price tag fail, captioning the photo of the milk fridge, 'Nothing quite like grabbing [a] good deal.'
The post quickly went viral, garnering thousands of comments and reactions.
'A true bargain, I’ll take five,' one person joked.
Another said, 'That’s some real savings right there.’
While some speculated that the incorrect stickers may have been intended for meat products, others couldn't help but poke fun at the oversight.
One person quipped it was 'nice to see staff paying attention to pricing’.
'You’d think you’d notice after a few stickers,' another added.
‘It’s the multiple stickers at the wrong price for me,’ another commented.
However, amidst the laughter, some took the opportunity to voice their concerns about rising grocery prices.
'Another couple of months and it will be that price,' one person wrote.
'Time to buy a dairy cow now before the price hikes and cows are 100 per cent more expensive.'
This isn't the first time a supermarket has made a pricing error.
Last year, a Woolworths shopper spotted household products priced well above their usual range, including dishwashing gloves for $389, scourers for $285, and dishwashing brushes for a ‘whopping’ $600.
While some suggested that the tags were simply missing a decimal point, others claiming to be Woolworths workers suggested that staff scanned the box, not the individual item.
'That’s the price of the whole box,' one person said.
'But why still put it up is beyond me.’
Another Woolworths shopper was shocked when he discovered a price discrepancy on the checkout screen, which was $17.90, but his calculated cost was $15.90.
In another supermarket incident, Coles had to issue an apology and refund thousands of customers following a series of pricing errors on various products in December.
The supermarket giant confirmed it accidentally raised the price of 20 popular items during a promotion both in-store and online.
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