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Top Tips & Tricks for Aldi Bargain Hunters

Top Tips & Tricks for Aldi Bargain Hunters

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If you’ve never shopped at Aldi before then you may not be aware of the potential savings you can make each week – and not just on your groceries.

And even if you’re a regular shopper at Aldi, you may not know these tricks to finding the best bargains in the German discount supermarket.

A recent article at The Sun and news.com.au highlighted some of the ways shoppers can reduce their outgoings on a range of products available at the supermarket, from food and drink to armchairs and toys.

SPECIAL BUYS: The story features some of Aldi’s twice weekly Special Buys that discount items such as furniture and electrical goods. But with limited stock at each store you have to be quick if you want to net some bargains. Last month, a $99 grey armchair sold out within 20 seconds at a Chatswood store in Sydney.

“COPY CATS”: If you’re willing to try grocery brands from Aldi that you may not see stocked on the shelves at other supermarkets, then you could also save some money.

Items such as baked beans have a similar look and feel to big name brands when it comes to packaging, but the Aldi products are on offer for a fraction of the price.

HEALTH FOOD: The grocery bargains aren’t limited to the tinned goods either. Aldi’s own brand of wholefoods includes seeds, shredded coconut, chips, dried fruit and even some superfoods like goji berries. You can also pay a premium for gluten-free products, so you might be pleasantly surprised by the price of the supermarket’s own brand of gluten-free food.

BOOZE! With Christmas fast approaching, Aldi’s alcohol section is well worth keeping an eye on.

“Earlier this month, Aldi’s Blackstone Paddock Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 wine was awarded Gold at the prestigious Royal Adelaide Wine Awards and selling at just $17.99 a bottle,” according to the news.com.au article.

To ensure you’re kept in the loop with the supermarket’s latest weekly offers, subscribe to Aldi’s e-newsletter, then get ready to move quickly if you want to bag some bargains.

You can do that, and also find your nearest store at this link

 

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Patricia
Patricia from QLD commented:

There are savings to be made at Aldi; however, I find their fruit and veg. mostly 2nd grade. Also, they need to raise the standard for their electrical goods. We bought a kettle which had a cord about 300mm. approx. Headphones rubbish. 

Angela
Angela from QLD replied to Patricia:

Yes, as in every store it is buyer beware. I purchased two 'assemble yourself' cabinets made from heavy plastic.panels. The amount of pieces was unbelievable and I only managed to assemble one with real success. Have done wood based furni. before but this was much, much more complicated.Then I realized they were only suitable for storing blown up balloons for a party as the fine print indicated how little weight each shelf would take. This was my fault I I did not read more carefully, however I was a little miffed that the outside also clearly indicated it was suitable to be used as a pantry cupboard. Bought a self assemble kitchen work table from Aldi that came together easily but but did not last long, although I still have the stools. You really need to be aware and smarter than I, but then that has been achieved by my neighbors cat. 

Patricia
Patricia from QLD commented:

I have shopped at Aldi for years, and have found their products great. However, I feel like grabbing something off the conveyor belt at throwing it at the check-out operator, to let them know that it would be less stressful for the customer who is flat out trying to keep up with the speed they scan the goods at, and put them in the trolley. There goes the blood pressure. 

Carrol
Carrol from QLD commented:

When will Aldi stock alcohol in the Queensland stores? Why the discrimination? 

Patricia
Patricia from QLD replied to Carrol:

I am asking the same question too. Recently moved to Qld from NSW I miss Aldis Moscato, the only wine I drink. 

Bob
Bob from NSW commented:

There is so much I like in Aldi , the Missing item , " AN express checkout line ,say 12 items or less, "" Then I would be in Heaven , Bob, Tweed Heads . 

Jill
Jill from NSW commented:

I am an "Aldi tragic" and find that their service, variety, freshness is second to none. The savings are amazing. Staff put the true meaning into customer service. What more can one want! 

Gilbert
Gilbert from NSW commented:

I think, in those days, where your purchasing power is getting more and more eroded by hefty bills and practically no increase in wages, Aldi offers a solution to cheaper shopping. 

Louise
Louise from NSW commented:

Pity they don't cater for those who need a sugar free diet. 

Someone
Someone from QLD commented:

I shop at Aldi every week I know what lines they don't stock so shop at other supermarkets for those items June 

margaret
margaret from NSW commented:

I do shop at Aldi and one can obtain value if, as with every supermarket, one knows prices and chooses carefully. In fact I shop at between 3-4 supermarkets each fortnight to stretch my food budget as far as possible.(happily they are within about three blocks of each other) Never- the -less there are some products I refuse to purchase when ever I am aware, realizing there are times when one is not aware. I try to avoid products that have been done up to look like an other brands. The brand that did the advertising to establish the brand and the look deserves the sale. I also try to avoid pretend labels that are really No Name products labeled in a manner has you thinking the product is from an established manufacturer. If I can not trace Sweet Manure Hill Sardines, to an established factory I know that manufacturer only exists in the mind of a retailer solely for the purpose of deception. Why should I hand over my money to support that practice? Of course there is no reason why those who really do not care, should not purchase what ever they wish to purchase, however I choose as much as possible, not to do this. To save a small amount of money in this manner just makes me feel poorer, as it it diminishes me as a person. 

Gertraud
Gertraud from ACT replied to margaret:

I don't feel it 'diminishes me as a person' if I purchase Aldi products that look similar to other brands. It also serves to remember that Aldi, as an international company, owns many brands that are available across Europe, North America, as well as here. 

Karen
Karen from NSW commented:

I bought insect repellent which was half the price of the one from Coles. I bought it and got a refund for the one I had bought at Coles. 

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