FabSwingers.com forum: Fecking Aldi

By *obbobean OP Man
over a year ago

dagenham

Now I have seen the adverts on the telly about it being awarded best value supermarket etc. Well monies a bit tight so I thought I'd give my local Aldi a visit earlier today. Well not much choice if I'm honest and hardly a brand name I even knew, not even an own brand Aldi item (what's that all about) anyway get to the checkout, put my shopping up including 4 plastic bags at 3p each I may add ( fecking cheek lol) Now I'm packing my bags and up comes the total £25.65p, thank you I say and put my credit card in the slot and tap out my number .... Sorry we don't take credit cards comes back the cashiers answer sorry I say and she repeats it " Aldi does not accept payment by credit card" now the queue is growing and I'm hurriedly feeling very embarrassed, sorry I said I didn't know. We take debit cards is the reply, I was just about to pay by my debit card when I swear I see the cashier look at the queue and give an eyes rolling look, now I'm a fecking annoyed. I say wait up ill pay by cash, get £30 out of my pocket more) of the eyes rolling from the cashier, I tell you what I say feck it ill go to ASDA's. put the packed bags in the trolley have the cheek to ask for my £1 back you have to put in the slot to release the trolley. Politely say thanks and leave the supermarket.

AWARDING WINNING MY ARSE

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By *rivate auditionsMan
over a year ago

West Midlands

i been into aldi in the past where it was cash only but seen them in west midlands when going to chams i see credit card machines being used for payment.

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By *kywatcherMan
over a year ago

Southwick

Posted on your other thread that you deleted:

I use my local Aldi every week or couple of weeks at the most.

Cheese...eggs...milk...all bargains and good quality.

The vegetables also are of reasonable quality that's in keeping with the price.I agree with the vague-pricing policy and carry my purchases home in a rucksack.

A big

from me..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Horses for courses as to whether you use it or not. For me it would be false economy as I know it would either get stuck in a cupboard or simply thrown.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Aldi is brilliant, they don't have their own brands, they sell quality products, they source products from various manufacturers, who don't spend a fortune on advertising like hienz for example.

Germans are very fussy food shoppers, and their number one in Germany, and now in UK.

If you buy any product and for any reason are not happy with it, they offer a full refund and usually a similar product to try free of charge.

The reason they used to accept cash only, is they work on a 6% profit margin,

credit card companies charge a fee for each transaction, plus a % of each sale, so no room in their small margins for absorbing those costs, same goes for carrier bags,

Aldi are one of the best payers in retailing.

Once you stop looking for certain brands, you can save 50% of your weekly shopping budget.

Which is important to me, at easter, Christmas they stock fantastic german novelties in food , plus twice a week they have special offer days, they even give you a booklet each week with forthcoming special purchase events.

Aldi flowers are brilliant, they are produced by the same growers as Marks and spencer use,

The only down side of their flowers is their position in store, usually just inside, and the heaters, over the shop doors, dehydrate their flowers, so not optimum display conditions, but if you but first thing in the morning, the flowers are about half the price of other supermarkets.

I do a weekly shop for myself and it costs between £25 and £30 most weeks, which is at least half anywhere else, so great in my opinion.

Carrier bags, if they were "free" many would end up in your bin, and in landfill.

Much better to take some boxes or bags, you already have.

I use a debit card, but I believe they now accept credit cards, as they have done a deal with banks to reduce their charges ( but as I don't ever use a credit card I cant be sure of that )

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm an Aldi convert..

I was spending £160 a week in Tesco and now spend £70 in Aldi..

And im much happier with the fruit and veg now. Tescos fruit and veg went off within a few days whereas Aldi it lasts the week..

Happy days for me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm an Aldi convert..

I was spending £160 a week in Tesco and now spend £70 in Aldi..

And im much happier with the fruit and veg now. Tescos fruit and veg went off within a few days whereas Aldi it lasts the week..

Happy days for me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have looked round some of the stores but apart from some chocolate bars i find most things far below the quality i look for and get in Tesco so its a big NO from me !

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By *ummy mummyWoman
over a year ago

southampton-ish

"I'm an Aldi convert..

I was spending £160 a week in Tesco and now spend £70 in Aldi..

And im much happier with the fruit and veg now. Tescos fruit and veg went off within a few days whereas Aldi it lasts the week..

Happy days for me

Same here...I have been using Aldi for over a year for the majority of my grocery shopping,saving on average £30 a week. As a single mum with 3 young kids it has been a huge help especially with being able to get so much fruit and veg at much cheaper prices. I bring all my own bags but if I had to pay..3 p a bag..not really going to break the bank. I also find the produce lasts longer than from Asda or Tesco. And as for name brands,who cares? I usually by stores own brand in other shops anyway....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Here's a thought and an amusing story.

Aldi was started by two brothers who each became multibillionaires through their endeavours, so obviously doing something right.

One of the brothers was an out and out recluse so much so that when he was kidnapped his kidnapper demanded proof that he had the right man before he would start to negotiate a ransom.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"i been into aldi in the past where it was cash only but seen them in west midlands when going to chams i see credit card machines being used for payment."

some do and some do not the one by me does but the one by my mom does not!

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By *kywatcherMan
over a year ago

Southwick

*bag-pricing not vague-pricing

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have looked round some of the stores but apart from some chocolate bars i find most things far below the quality i look for and get in Tesco so its a big NO from me !"

how can something look below a certain quality, until you taste it?

just a thought,

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"i been into aldi in the past where it was cash only but seen them in west midlands when going to chams i see credit card machines being used for payment.

some do and some do not the one by me does but the one by my mom does not!"

Every aldi shop accepts debit cards.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Some people need to realize that just because it's not a well known brand, doesn't mean its low quality.

In fact, I find most unknown brands to be cheaper but taste nicer then the popular brands

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have looked round some of the stores but apart from some chocolate bars i find most things far below the quality i look for and get in Tesco so its a big NO from me !

how can something look below a certain quality, until you taste it?

just a thought,"

The meat looked fatty and the fruit, veg and salad looked way past their best

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Some people need to realize that just because it's not a well known brand, doesn't mean its low quality.

In fact, I find most unknown brands to be cheaper but taste nicer then the popular brands"

yes i remeber some brands they sell been top line when i was a kid.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Aldi kicks ass, most of their stuff is tasty, and most is that cheap that if you don't like you haven't been robbed trying it in first place. Always buy cleaning products from there. 'Power force' i think. Does same job but for 1/3 price.

Also the toro loco tempranillo is great for 3.68 a bottle, very drinkable and fresh

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By *otlovefun42Couple
over a year ago

Costa Blanca Spain...

Firstly we love Aldi both here in Germany and in Spain. OK I know that it is a lot different to a Tesco or Asda and there are certain things you would have to go elsewhere for, but for value and quality it is very difficult to beat. Personally I don't go much for brands these days. I think of most as nothing more than a label for people who don't know shit from clay and are too stupid to make their own minds up about any particular product.

As an aside not many people outside of Germany know that there are two different Aldi company's. The Albrecht brothers who started the chain had a disagreement about whether to sell cigarettes or not. They couldn't resolve it and eventually the company was split in Germany into Aldi north and Aldi south, with the brothers taking one company each. As it expanded internationally different country's got one or the other.

In the UK you have Aldi south with the half A on a blue background logo as opposed to the Aldi north full A on white background. I think Germany is the only country that has both.

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By *ollie_JCouple
over a year ago

London

Fantastic quality wines at Christmas time.

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By *odareyouMan
over a year ago

not far from iceland,,,,,, tescos is nearer though :-) (near leeds)

My wife said to me "that I reminded her of a supermarket,, !!"

I said " is that because I ve everything you want and need,,? "

"no,,!! " She said "its because you re lidl,,!!"

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By *ollie_JCouple
over a year ago

London

That's funny on two levels. If you pronunce it the way they like it sounds like a Mexican cartoon character

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By *uby In StockingsTV/TS
over a year ago

Cheadle

I think the moral of this story is that we all have different tastes, budgets and ideals and so far, we are fortunate to have a relatively good choice in retail outlets compared to some.

The real danger will come when we don't have the choice left, so I just want to wave a little flag for the independents and markets, long may they live, hugz n stuff, xxxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think tesco is shit we do our main shop in waitrose but certain things from aldi the quality is really good and really good value

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

I like aldi but the one near to me is a ball ache to get to if you don't have a car....so i shop where is convient. I must say i have never been disappointed with the quality....my parents are converts they only shop in aldi now....where before it was always waitrose

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By *r and mrs bangerboobsCouple
over a year ago

Bridgend

If you lived in Wales you'd either have to provide your own bags anyway or pay 5p per bag....even the small flimsy ones you'd generally put chicken into

It's saved thousands of wasted carrier bags and made thousands for charity!

Wait til it's rolled out in England in 2015!

Mrs BB x x

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By *rivate auditionsMan
over a year ago

West Midlands

"i been into aldi in the past where it was cash only but seen them in west midlands when going to chams i see credit card machines being used for payment.

some do and some do not the one by me does but the one by my mom does not!

Every aldi shop accepts debit cards."

debit cards yes?,but not credit cards as in case of the OP and the dagenham branch?.

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By * and K coupleTV/TS
over a year ago

Lincolnshire

"Now I have seen the adverts on the telly about it being awarded best value supermarket etc. Well monies a bit tight so I thought I'd give my local Aldi a visit earlier today. Well not much choice if I'm honest and hardly a brand name I even knew, not even an own brand Aldi item (what's that all about) anyway get to the checkout, put my shopping up including 4 plastic bags at 3p each I may add ( fecking cheek lol) Now I'm packing my bags and up comes the total £25.65p, thank you I say and put my credit card in the slot and tap out my number .... Sorry we don't take credit cards comes back the cashiers answer sorry I say and she repeats it " Aldi does not accept payment by credit card" now the queue is growing and I'm hurriedly feeling very embarrassed, sorry I said I didn't know. We take debit cards is the reply, I was just about to pay by my debit card when I swear I see the cashier look at the queue and give an eyes rolling look, now I'm a fecking annoyed. I say wait up ill pay by cash, get £30 out of my pocket more) of the eyes rolling from the cashier, I tell you what I say feck it ill go to ASDA's. put the packed bags in the trolley have the cheek to ask for my £1 back you have to put in the slot to release the trolley. Politely say thanks and leave the supermarket.

AWARDING WINNING MY ARSE

WALLET SCAMS WARNING AT ASDA!! Whilst packing your shopping away you may be approached by 2 gorgeous 18 year old eastern European girls, in tight tops and short skirts, they clean your windscreen while pressing their tits against it, they ask for a lift to the next ASDA as payment, on the way there they perform oral sex on each other then one climbs in the front and gives you a blow job while the other steals your wallet, I had mine stolen on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and twice on Sunday and again today, YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED BE CAREFUL!!

Ps... they sell wallets for 99p in pound Land

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By *ouplefunukCouple
over a year ago

North Bristol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I tend to do my shopping in a 70/30 split between Lidl and Morrisons. Its vastly cheaper than doing the full thing at Morrisons. Aldi/Lidl dontt stock the range of things or more exotic ingredients that big supermarkets do though, hence the split shopping.

I struggle to find any difference between Aldi and Lidl even down the shop layouts. To the extent I wonder if they are the same company with different branding?

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By *reelove1969Couple
over a year ago

bristol

I believe Aldi and Lidl are both owned by the two brothers

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have looked round some of the stores but apart from some chocolate bars i find most things far below the quality i look for and get in Tesco so its a big NO from me !

how can something look below a certain quality, until you taste it?

just a thought,

The meat looked fatty and the fruit, veg and salad looked way past their best

well, im sorry, but this post makes you seem a little snobby.

i deliver for a meat manufacturers (chicken now, but used to do beef and pork) and guess what, i can be delivering to any one of your upperclass supermarkets (tesco/asda/morrisons/waitrose/sainsburies and so on) and yet, be at aldi or netto, with the same load, off the same animals, from the same factory.

it really is ALL the same, just a different label.

dont fool yourself into thinking that just because its cheaper its not as good.

and to the OP, you had the cash in your pocket, and chose to pay by credit card, and then moan about it?

you are the sort of shopper i really really hate (as well as the moany fuckin woman that complained about getting 25p off a packet of rice, for 10 minutes, then had to pay a £120 shopping bill. is it really worth the complaint???)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Aldi is one of the few supermarkets that doesnt conform to the same bloated standards of convenience that the americanised big four tend to, and appreciate being able to go there with a little pocket change and geting more essentials out of it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If you lived in Wales you'd either have to provide your own bags anyway or pay 5p per bag....even the small flimsy ones you'd generally put chicken into

It's saved thousands of wasted carrier bags and made thousands for charity!

Wait til it's rolled out in England in 2015!

Mrs BB x x"

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By *otlovefun42Couple
over a year ago

Costa Blanca Spain...

AWARDING WINNING MY ARSE

Ps... they sell wallets for 99p in pound Land

Love it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

would love to shop at aldi. Some good stuff and good price only complaint is don't stock all the little extra bits you always need.

It's just too far from me nearest one is miles and don't drive. Have a tecso Morrisons asda and sainsburys within couple mile radius so no room for them here sadly

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have looked round some of the stores but apart from some chocolate bars i find most things far below the quality i look for and get in Tesco so its a big NO from me !

how can something look below a certain quality, until you taste it?

just a thought,

The meat looked fatty and the fruit, veg and salad looked way past their best

well, im sorry, but this post makes you seem a little snobby.

it really is ALL the same, just a different label.

dont fool yourself into thinking that just because its cheaper its not as good.

and to the OP, you had the cash in your pocket, and chose to pay by credit card, and then moan about it?

I can only say what i have seen and if that makes me sound snobby well thats your choice to think what you want lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Some things are cheaper others are not but please the vast savings of 20% 30% and more just make statements look foolish as its not the case on like for like products. Saying that Aldi and Lidl do a good job and can save you money as they dont bump up your trolley with all the 2 for one offers and subtle marketing and I would bet there is far less waste with people who shop there.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have looked round some of the stores but apart from some chocolate bars i find most things far below the quality i look for and get in Tesco so its a big NO from me !

how can something look below a certain quality, until you taste it?

just a thought,

The meat looked fatty and the fruit, veg and salad looked way past their best

well, im sorry, but this post makes you seem a little snobby.

it really is ALL the same, just a different label."

Thats not actually true as Aldi import a large proportion from Europe. Now that doesn't mean its bad but its not the same and has often been reared differently. Every carcass has documentation from field to store. So all the same is not actually correct at all.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well there's German and Danish food in there right along with all the Parma Reggiano and rough cut ham etc but the fresh non-vacuum sealed meats are local.

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By *icked weaselCouple
over a year ago

Near Edinburgh..

we like aldi for somethings - we think the peanut version of M&M`s are way better than the overpriced version..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have been looking at ways of saving money so I will give it a try next week. I did wonder about the award winning supermarket statement.

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By *rummagemMan
over a year ago

Bedworth/Nuneaton

I get my big shop delivered from Ocado/Waitrose, and top up on bread, milk and tinned goods at Aldi. That way I save money, and am able to buy luxuries/quality at the same time.

I gave up food shopping at Tescos 3 years ago and have never looked back.

As several people have said, try buying from Aldi, and if it's not for you, at least you've given it a fair go.

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By *rummagemMan
over a year ago

Bedworth/Nuneaton

Oh, and I really recommend the Aberdeen Angus 21 day Matured steaks from Aldi. They're 2/3 or half the price charged elsewhere, and outside of sex, are heaven in your mouth.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Also washing up liquid and almat liquid stain wash are great...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I hate the packing arrangements and that alone puts me off ! They fling stuff at you to pack on a 1 foot ledge at the back of the store ok if your buying a small amount but a trolleyfull urgh. Not their fault as they are strictly timed on items processed. Yea some great cheap food but I dont like to be rushed lol. However I now use our local market much more now we live in a market town.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Firstly we love Aldi both here in Germany and in Spain. OK I know that it is a lot different to a Tesco or Asda and there are certain things you would have to go elsewhere for, but for value and quality it is very difficult to beat. Personally I don't go much for brands these days. I think of most as nothing more than a label for people who don't know shit from clay and are too stupid to make their own minds up about any particular product.

In the UK you have Aldi south with the half A on a blue background logo as opposed to the Aldi north full A on white background. I think Germany is the only country that has both."

Thats interesting.. sounds the the twix advert!

lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love Lidl's and Aldi's, and not just for food shopping, have done so since 1994, and am a subscriber to their mailing lists.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have looked round some of the stores but apart from some chocolate bars i find most things far below the quality i look for and get in Tesco so its a big NO from me !

how can something look below a certain quality, until you taste it?

just a thought,"

A vagina

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

So how are there cleaning things ? I do tescos and waitrose and spend a lot .. on cleaning things for holiday homes I run ? 30/50 pounds a week just cleaning and washing things.?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So how are there cleaning things ? I do tescos and waitrose and spend a lot .. on cleaning things for holiday homes I run ? 30/50 pounds a week just cleaning and washing things.?"

Costco would probably be the best bet if you can shop for them monthly.

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over a year ago

"So how are there cleaning things ? I do tescos and waitrose and spend a lot .. on cleaning things for holiday homes I run ? 30/50 pounds a week just cleaning and washing things.?

Costco would probably be the best bet if you can shop for them monthly."
I found cash and carry not very good I was spending even more . Will have to look them up see if on line as don't have them around me here .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

aldis cleaning stuff is great

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By *riendly foeWoman
over a year ago

In a crisp poke on the A814

"Aldi is brilliant, they don't have their own brands, they sell quality products, they source products from various manufacturers, who don't spend a fortune on advertising like hienz for example.

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By *quirrelMan
over a year ago

East Manchester

The Only reason Aldi did not accept Credit cards was that the companies that owned them would take ages to transfer the money into Aldi's account and they would deduct 3-5% as their cut for handling the sale.

Aldi works on very tight margins so it was uneconomical for them to accept credit cards at their shops when they were starting off and trying to expand, that's why they were originally a cash only shop. Debit cards are easier to process, pay more quickly and their charges are very low, that's why they are accepted and preferred.

Have noticed though that Aldi has started to increase their prices and offer some of the named brands and for some items the big 4 supermarkets are actually cheaper.

For a surreal experience go to the Aldi in wilmslow cheshire, their car park is crammed full of Porche's, Bentleys, Astons and Chelsea tractors.

The rich don't stay that way by squandering money.

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By *ilandlarryCouple
over a year ago

more north lincs than mids!

"So how are there cleaning things ? I do tescos and waitrose and spend a lot .. on cleaning things for holiday homes I run ? 30/50 pounds a week just cleaning and washing things.?

Costco would probably be the best bet if you can shop for them monthly.I found cash and carry not very good I was spending even more . Will have to look them up see if on line as don't have them around me here ."

Look up a facebook group called Cloud 9 Bargains

We use Lidl's and Aldi's. I love Lidl's for their toilet roll, wash powder and lasagne. Can definitely save a lot of money by using these too shops alone ... oh and not taking children and husband with me!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So how are there cleaning things ? I do tescos and waitrose and spend a lot .. on cleaning things for holiday homes I run ? 30/50 pounds a week just cleaning and washing things.?

Look up a facebook group called Cloud 9 Bargains

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will look that up thanks xx and will go look at them super markets too . xxx

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By *rtemisiaWoman
over a year ago

Norwich

Had to laugh at Jamie Oliver's Money Saving Meals programme yesterday. He roasted a chicken - which was nine quid! Don't think he had that from Aldi.

I think the general idea was that you eat half the chicken one day and save the rest for a chicken casserole. Erm - in my house that would be us stripping the chicken bare on the first day and wolfing down the lot, having beans on toast the next day, and leaving the bones out for a fox!

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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

Originally Aldi was cash only. Now they accept debit cards. This helps keep costs down. Bags have always been charged for so I use my own. They do have their own brands - their washing liquid tabs are called Almat, for example. Less choice but really do we need all that choice? No. Of course they don't do brands - another way they cut costs. I've found that the quality of the goods has improved year on year. Sticking to brands seems strange to me. Most people when they don't know what has been served to them cannit tell the difference. I save £20-30 a week shopping there. That's a hell of a saving over a year.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Went to lidl today to pick some things up for work wish I hadn't bothered as they didn't have most of the things I was looking for

short walk opposite way to morrisons and I had all i need won't waste my time there again I'm afraid

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