The Supermarket Scam
 

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:

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

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

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.


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.

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

How have you only just found this out joe?

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

I've known for years lol

I just wanted to discuss it :hmph:

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

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

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.

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.

what the **** :joker:

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.

FFS :rolleyes:

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

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:

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

And guess who's involved :idc:

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

:joker:

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

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

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

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

:D

I know but Saturday night sounds better

A very valid point at that.

Pyramid aint scurd :love:

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

Ok poppet.

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

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

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

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.

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:

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: