The Supermarket Scam

[InOne]

Not sure if this is true, but most likely is. Is that Supermarkets will raise their prices sometime in November, and then lower them again in December to make it look like everything is cheap and they have loads of offers on, when basically it's the same. :suspect:

[Maia]

Doesn't this already happen all year round? :tongue:

[Novo]

The best one is when they do buy 1 Get 2 free but they make the item price really high so really you are paying for 2 and getting 1 free

[Pyramid*]

Doesn't this already happen all year round? :tongue:


Yep, they sure do. Same with the other side of 'sales'....they only have to have had an item at a higher price in one store - not the entire group.


The best one is when they do buy 1 Get 2 free but they make the item price really high so really you are paying for 2 and getting 1 free

It amazes me the people who don't actually look at the price breakdown on these deals........ who really think they are getting a bargain, because something is 'on offer', when they aren't.

[InOne]

I think that's probably where they're quite clever. People just look for the buzz words and ignore everything else.

[Smithy]

How have you only just found this out joe?

[Kerry]

Deals are never deals. Well, unless you want everything in bulk and pay twice what you wanted

I got some noodles with my shopping the other day. 4 for £2. First thing I thought was what if someone just wants one for 50p? They can't

They're not stupid

[InOne]

How have you only just found this out joe?

I've known for years lol

I just wanted to discuss it :hmph:

[Pyramid*]

I think that's probably where they're quite clever. People just look for the buzz words and ignore everything else.

The clever people don't......:hmph:

[InOne]

The clever people don't......:hmph:

Yeah but a lot of people do their shopping like after work and stuff, so they're often half rushing around, that's who the buzz words will appeal to. They basically just throw it in and don't think anything of, maybe they might realise after but most of the time they'll probably just think they got an ok deal

[Pyramid*]

Yeah but a lot of people do their shopping like after work and stuff, so they're often half rushing around, that's who the buzz words will appeal to. They basically just throw it in and don't think anything of, maybe they might realise after but most of the time they'll probably just think they got an ok deal

Yes a lot of people do their shopping rushing around but it doesn't take much time to look and suss out what is a good deal and what's not - not saying it doesn't happen, what I am saying is that clever people who don't want to chuck money down the drain - are wise to it and the scams - and can easily work out what's cheaper.

Even easier when you shop online and the prices are broken down into costs per item (in the case of toilet rolls) or weight etc for other products - makes it incredibly easy to see what is a bargain and what is not. It's really not that difficult.

[InOne]

Yes a lot of people do their shopping rushing around but it doesn't take much time to look and suss out what is a good deal and what's not - not saying it doesn't happen, what I am saying is that clever people who don't want to chuck money down the drain - are wise to it and the scams - and can easily work out what's cheaper.

Even easier when you shop online and the prices are broken down into costs per item (in the case of toilet rolls) or weight etc for other products - makes it incredibly easy to see what is a bargain and what is not. It's really not that difficult.

I don't think it's about being clever, it's just not what is always on people's minds

[Pyramid*]

I don't think it's about being clever, it's just not what is always on people's minds



With respect, it's sheer stupidity to just buy something because it's got a certain sticker on it and you (ie: the consumer) are happy to take the supermarket's word on it - that's my opinion - and if anyone wants to give away their money for nothing, that's the way to do it.

Short of nipping into a supermarket for a one off such as a cooked chicken / pair of tights ..... I always order online and get it delivered, and as I said earlier; it makes it so incredibly easy to see what's best value as the items are very clearly marked up with individual prices for bulk purchases etc....... it really isn't difficult nor anymore time consuming - given that you have a plethora of items showing on one page.

[InOne]

With respect, it's sheer stupidity to just buy something because it's got a certain sticker on it and you (ie: the consumer) are happy to take the supermarket's word on it - that's my opinion - and if anyone wants to give away their money for nothing, that's the way to do it.

Short of nipping into a supermarket for a one off such as a cooked chicken / pair of tights ..... I always order online and get it delivered, and as I said earlier; it makes it so incredibly easy to see what's best value as the items are very clearly marked up with individual prices for bulk purchases etc....... it really isn't difficult nor anymore time consuming - given that you have a plethora of items showing on one page.

Jesus, you act as if you're some supreme being or something.

And like I said, people are sometimes in a bit of a rush so they don't have time to go adding every little thing up along the way.

[Pyramid*]

Jesus, you act as if you're some supreme being or something.

And like I said, people are sometimes in a bit of a rush so they don't have time to go adding every little thing up along the way.

And you appear to act like no one else is allowed to have any other opinion on something other than agree with your own - and that's when you start throwing around insults. - simply because someone doesn't agree with you 100%.

I speak from my own experience - so that's what I'll comment on.

[InOne]

And you appear to act like no one else is allowed to have any other opinion on something other than agree with your own - and that's when you start throwing around insults. - simply because someone doesn't agree with you 100%.

I speak from my own experience - so that's what I'll comment on.

No insults thrown here, don't start all that again.

And I'm just calling you up on comments, that is all.

[Novo]

what the **** :joker:

[Pyramid*]

Jesus, you act as if you're some supreme being or something.

And like I said, people are sometimes in a bit of a rush so they don't have time to go adding every little thing up along the way.

No insults thrown here, don't start all that again.

And I'm just calling you up on comments, that is all.


Perhaps lay off with the BIB type comments and accept that someone else has another take on things; which is not you 'calling me up on comments' as there is nothing for you to 'call me up on'. It's me giving my own view on how some consumers don't realise how easy it is to work it out - and I even backed that up with a fairly detailed explanation why I had that view.

[Kerry]

FFS :rolleyes:

[Pyramid*]

Deals are never deals. Well, unless you want everything in bulk and pay twice what you wanted

I got some noodles with my shopping the other day. 4 for £2. First thing I thought was what if someone just wants one for 50p? They can't

They're not stupid

FFS :rolleyes:


There was me thinking you were saying much of the same thing Kerry.

[InOne]

Perhaps lay off with the BIB type comments and accept that someone else has another take on things; which is not you 'calling me up on comments' as there is nothing for you to 'call me up on'. It's me giving my own view on how some consumers don't realise how easy it is to work it out - and I even backed that up with a fairly detailed explanation why I had that view.

Well your way of wording is dodgy, we'll leave it at that.

Back on topic please :)

[Pyramid*]

Perhaps lay off with the BIB type comments and accept that someone else has another take on things; which is not you 'calling me up on comments' as there is nothing for you to 'call me up on'. It's me giving my own view on how some consumers don't realise how easy it is to work it out - and I even backed that up with a fairly detailed explanation why I had that view.

Well your way of wording is dodgy, we'll leave it at that.

Back on topic please :)

My way of wording could not be clearer if I tried.

I think you will find my reply above, was in direct response to your comment to me. You will also find that my comment above, was directly ON TOPIC.:blush:

[MTVN]

Blimey, an argument about checking supermarket prices at 2.20 on a Saturday night

[InOne]

And guess who's involved :idc:

[Kerry]

Not always practical but one good thing to do is shop with a family member or friend. Then split the deals. Especially BOGOF's

[Kerry]

Blimey, an argument about checking supermarket prices at 2.20 on a Saturday night

:joker:

[Pyramid*]

Blimey, an argument about checking supermarket prices at 2.20 on a Saturday night

Surreal eh, all because someone has a valid point! :hugesmile: Oh...and it's Sunday morning btw. :D

And guess who's involved :idc:

Oh...that will be me - because I DARE to have a valid point, that doesn't match yours.! LOL :D

[InOne]

You have a point, we'll give you that.

[Pyramid*]

Not always practical but one good thing to do is shop with a family member or friend. Then split the deals. Especially BOGOF's

Didn't you just say deals were never deals !! :conf: Now you're saying BOGOFs are ..... !!!

:D

[MTVN]

Surreal eh, all because someone has a valid point! :hugesmile: Oh...and it's Sunday morning btw. :D


I know but Saturday night sounds better

[Pyramid*]

You have a point, we'll give you that.

A very valid point at that.

[Jords]

Pyramid aint scurd :love:

[Pyramid*]

I know but Saturday night sounds better


Kinda like some of those deals in supermarkets.... better than they really are.

[InOne]

A very valid point at that.

Ok poppet.

[Kerry]

Minstrel anyone? I got a box for a quid......

[Jords]

Ive never really noticed this anyhow, probably because I dont do the shopping but it really doesnt surprise me... quite clever really.

[Jords]

Minstrel anyone? I got a box for a quid......

Probably has 10 less so you should keep them :tongue:

[Pyramid*]

Pyramid aint scurd :love:

Not of BOGOFs that's for sure! :D

Aww bless, InOne's going all Aaron on me! Poppets.....but are they on a special? This is the question.

[Kerry]

Watchdog are good at pulling supermarkets up on so called offers. They find alsorts like "Buy 1 for £1 or two for £2.50" :joker:

[Pyramid*]

Minstrel anyone? I got a box for a quid......

I got 3 boxes of the special Xmas version of peanut M&Ms for a quid a box. But no one is getting them on here.....they are for Santa's stocking fillers. :hmph:

[Kerry]

Probably has 10 less so you should keep them :tongue:

No, there's loads. Lasted me two days so far

[Pyramid*]

Watchdog are good at pulling supermarkets up on so called offers. They find alsorts like "Buy 1 for £1 or two for £2.50" :joker:


Tesco seems to make a real hash of their offers all the time by buggering them up - where they really ARE brilliant offers and they didn't click on!! :devil:

they only suss it out when people come in droves and the stock goes rapidly, then they realise they've screwed up.

I love seeing that!

[InOne]

It's been 4 cans of tango and 7up for £1 for ages. Don't think that's actually too bad at 25p a can

[Pyramid*]

It's been 4 cans of tango and 7up for £1 for ages. Don't think that's actually too bad at 25p a can

What gets me is shops charging like 70p or more for cans of soft drinks that you can get, as you say, cheap...... complete and utter rip off.

[Kerry]

It's been 4 cans of tango and 7up for £1 for ages. Don't think that's actually too bad at 25p a can

It's always the heavy stuff on offer. I shop online mostly but when I have a browse it's guranteed it all ends up weighing a tonne :bawling:

[Pyramid*]

It's always the heavy stuff on offer. I shop online mostly but when I have a browse it's guranteed it all ends up weighing a tonne :bawling:

Best way to do it imo, not trudging around filling up trolleys, to unload it all at the till, to load it back into the trolley, to then unload it from trolley into the car, then offload it into the house....

to hell with that ..... gimme £3 delivery, packed and dropped off 3 feet from my kitchen anyday. And if you're really clever, you make sure you get some 'specials' that make up the cost of the delivery charge (or get the freebie online reference codes). ;)

[nicole_burks]

Same thing happens here, people think they're getting such great deals but don't really think about it.

Especially since we just had thanksgiving, it was crazy.

[Pyramid*]

Same thing happens here, people think they're getting such great deals but don't really think about it.

Especially since we just had thanksgiving, it was crazy.

Same here Nicole: the supermarket closes for one day...ONE DAY, yet people purchase foodstuffs like Armagedon has been announced. It's crackers!

[nicole_burks]

Black Friday is the worst, we were in line for four hours trying to get some TV.

Apparently they're supposed to have the "best" deals. :bored:

[Kerry]

Black Friday is the worst, we were in line for four hours trying to get some TV.

Apparently they're supposed to have the "best" deals. :bored:

The January sales used to be mayhem here. I think it's calmed down though now as the sales are all year round. Winter Sale. Summer Sale. Xmas Sale. Any excuse Sale......

[nicole_burks]

Well it's the day after thanksgiving (for us). People do all their Christmas shopping then trying to get all the deals.

It's not worth it, imo.

[InOne]

I saw a vid where some woman was pepper spraying people out the way just to get an Xbox D:

[Kerry]

I saw a vid where some woman was pepper spraying people out the way just to get an Xbox D:

Yeah, it was on the news :shocked:

[Chuck]

I saw on tv this morning two women fighting at a store over an iron! They were both trying to get the last one but one gave up and threw it on that other woman!

[fruit_cake]

the weight it says on the packet hardly ever = the actual weight I noticed that one before

[Pyramid*]

I saw a vid where some woman was pepper spraying people out the way just to get an Xbox D:

:shocked: Good god. That's unreal.

I saw on tv this morning two women fighting at a store over an iron! They were both trying to get the last one but one gave up and threw it on that other woman!


I saw two senior citizens years ago, in Asda, at the 'downpriced meats' section - literally having a tug of war over a pre-packed sirloin steak..... I'm still unsure whether I found it funny or pathetic! Well...it was funny, but pathetic at the same time!!

[Pyramid*]

thought I'd add this in here.....seeing as it was being discussed recently:- news article in today's Daily Mail. Looks like the Big 4 might be in a spot of bother over the very type of thing we were talking about on this thread



Investigation found that buying products in bulk can be MORE expensive

Some 'savings' only came because the price was temporarily higher


There were also many examples of products being pushed as a special promotion with posters and labels that actually offered no saving.


One snapshot survey found that 17 items sold on the basis they were ‘bigger packs and better value’ were actually more expensive than buying the same items in smaller quantities.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2069932/Four-largest-supermarkets-face-prosecution-misleading-shoppers-grocery-price-war-lies.html#ixzz1fcvEJ3Jt

[Suze]

Not sure if this is true, but most likely is. Is that Supermarkets will raise their prices sometime in November, and then lower them again in December to make it look like everything is cheap and they have loads of offers on, when basically it's the same. :suspect:

I expect prices on some stuff to rise by a penny or two, but have noticed during November that they seem to add between 10-20p on a lot of stuff :mad:

[Samuel.]

I bought three Frijj's for £1.20 the other day. Bargain.

[Smithy]

10 cans of coke for £2.50 nothing but a steal deal

[Pyramid*]

10 cans of coke for £2.50 nothing but a steal deal

I got 15 cans for £4.00 (just over 26p per can) the other day - and like you, that's where those who are switched on - make the savings.

[Pyramid*]

I bought three Frijj's for £1.20 the other day. Bargain.

I mentioned Tesco earlier on in the thread being famous for buggering up their deals (and hugely to the customer's benefit)......... now you've mentioned Frijj's...... have a look.



Consumers who spotted that for every milkshake they bought Tesco refunded double the price have milked the offer to bag bargains on other purchases.

The supermarket chain advertised a buy one get one free offer for customers who bought six Frijj milkshakes. But at self service tills at some Tesco Express stores the offer became buy one get two free.
http://aev-uk.sensic.net/view.php?id=1395&ai=139502454&si=101&z=%238521114%

The glitch not only gave customers a free bottle of milkshake but refunded £1.25 from the rest of their shopping bill for every milkshake they bought.
Thrilled consumers swapped news of the offer on the Hot UK Deals and Money Saving Expert forums.


Read more: http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2011/11/15/tesco-computer-glitch-on-frijj-milkshakes-refunds-double-the-price-115875-23564036/#ixzz1ffM5r8wa

[Samuel.]

I mentioned Tesco earlier on in the thread being famous for buggering up their deals (and hugely to the customer's benefit)......... now you've mentioned Frijj's...... have a look.





Must have been from a Tesco Express then. Though I didn't use the self service checkout; they were listing it as 3 for the price of 1 on the shelf. Weird.

[Pyramid*]

Must have been from a Tesco Express then. Though I didn't use the self service checkout; they were listing it as 3 for the price of 1 on the shelf. Weird.

The article states it apparently affected Tesco Express.... so looks like you got the benefit of their computer glitch..... buy one, get two free - great result for you eh!! :D

Muppets aren't they!! I love seeing this type of thing, seeing as though all rake in the profits on a massive level.:devil:

[InOne]

Thing on about it tonight on Panorama - BBC1 8:30

[Pyramid*]

Thing on about it tonight on Panorama - BBC1 8:30

Oh, glad you mentioned. Let's see if they reveal all the other scams.

another piece of 'useless info'.... Fairy Liquid bottles have changed sizes: they are now smaller than what they used to be, but price has not come down. Apparently the reason being is that the liquid is slightly more concentrated than it was before: and that is the justification for not bringing the price down..... but they dont' actually tell people it's more concentrated - so they will still use it and replenish it at the same rate.

ie: sort of the opposite of a placebo effect - if people don't know it's concentrated - they won't realise they don't have to use as much every time they wash dishes.

[Harry!]

Watching the doc now :)

[arista]

Fancy sending a dumb blonde into supermarkets
all the maths confuse her ass

[Brother Leon]

Bailey's(To be used With female company obviously :joker:) & Smirnoff for £15 or so combined.


I love being scammed :D

[Marc]

They're more clever than we think. I wouldn't be surprised if they do!

[Pyramid*]

Fancy sending a dumb blonde into supermarkets
all the maths confuse her ass


:D

what a muppet....... she's the one doing the investigation yet couldn't do basic arithmetic. Gawd help us all !! :D