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Shoppers flock to supermarket for Quality Street refill bags that cost less and contain more choc than the iconic tubs
Plus, we've explained how to compare prices and always get the best deal
SHOPPERS are flocking to a major supermarket chain to stock up on new Quality Street bags, which are cheaper and contain more chocolate than the iconic tubs.
Tesco is selling a brand new refill pack of the Nestle-made chocolates for just £5.
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These bags contain 750g of Quality Street chocolate, which is 150g more than you find in the typical 600g tub available this year.
The refill bag costs £5 (66p per 100g) for shoppers who scan their Clubcard at checkout.
Without a Clubcard, the price doubles to £10 (£1.33 per 100g).
However, the Clubcard offer means that shoppers save £1 compared to buying a standard Quality Street tub, which costs £6 (£1 per 100g).
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Those who have managed to pick up the refill bags have taken to social media to share the find.
One person said on Facebook: "They're absolutely massive and bigger than any of the Christmas tubs."
Another said: "Perfect to stock up ahead of Christmas."
"Refill pack? Refill my tummy more like," said a third shopper.
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However, if you don't have a tub and wish to purchase one that you can refill in the future, it's worth shopping around for a better deal.
For example, Aldi shoppers can pick up a 600g Quality Street tub for just £3.89 (65p per 100g) but only until October 27.
It's the cheapest deal around but remember that deals and prices can change from one day to the next so always compare prices - read more on how to do that below.
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QUALITY STREET CHANGES FOR 2024
Customers discovered they can no longer visit their local John Lewis store to create personalised Quality Street tins this week.
The service allowed shoppers to purchase a £17 tin with a personalised gift card and lid.
They could then fill these tins with their favourite Quality Street chocolates from dedicated pick-and-mix counters at John Lewis.
However, while the pick-and-mix counters still exist, shoppers can't get a personalised Quality Street tin this winter.
Instead, they must opt for the £12 non-customised version.
How to compare prices to get the best deal
JUST because something is on offer, or is part of a sale, it doesn't mean it's always a good deal.
There are plenty of comparison websites out there that'll check prices for you - so don't be left paying more than you have to.
Most of them work by comparing the prices across hundreds of retailers.
Here are some that we recommend:
- is a tool that lets users search for and compare prices for products across the web. Simply type in keywords, or a product number, to bring up search results.
- logs the history of how much something costs from over 3,000 different retailers, including Argos, Amazon, eBay and supermarkets. Once you select an individual product you can quickly compare which stores have the best price and which have it in stock.
- is another website that lets you compare prices between retailers. All shoppers need to do is search for the item they need and the website will rank them from the cheapest to the most expensive one.
- only works on goods being sold on Amazon. To use it, type in the URL of the product you want to check the price of.
However, Nestle, launched a new version of its 813g Quality Street tin in September.
The £12 tub features all the usual classic flavours and plays on Quality Street's Halifax heritage - where it was first manufactured in 1936 and still is.
It can also be purchased empty and filled at any of John Lewis' Quality Street pick and mix stations.
If you're not fussed about the nostalgic tin or picking your chocolates, you'll pay less for a different tub or packet.
This week, shoppers can pick up a plastic 600g tub from Aldi for £3.89 - 65p per 100g.
You can also pick up a 357g sharing bag of Quality Street from Home Bargains for just £3.49 - £1.16 per 100g.
Nestle has also brought back a Quality Street fan-favourite for the second Christmas in a row.
The coffee creme flavour chocolate was last seen in Quality Street tubs over 20 years ago until the chocolatier reintroduced it last year.
Instead, the coffee-flavour fondant wrapped in dark chocolate has joined the 11 other Quality Street sweets at pick-and-mix stations across selected John Lewis stores in the UK.
They are also available in a limited-edition cracker at Waitrose and John Lewis stores for £5.50.
For the first time ever, Nestle is launching paper Quality Street tubs.
The tubs are available at 60 Tesco supermarkets.
Their introduction is part of a trial, and Nestle will gauge the product's popularity among shoppers.
It claims the paper tub, adorned in the signature Quality Street purple, boasts a luxurious design and feel.
They feature a "re-close" mechanism that ensures the lid can be securely sealed even after opening.
This isn't the first time Quality Street has introduced new packaging to make the festive favourites easier to recycle.
Nestle left shoppers outraged when it changed the Quality Street chocolate wrappers for the same reason in October 2022.
The iconic brightly coloured plastic and foil wrappers that had encased its famous chocolates for 86 years were replaced with a more understated form of waxed paper.
However, the introduction of new paper tubs does not signal the immediate discontinuation of plastic and metal Quality Street tins.
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Shoppers can still buy 600g plastic tubs of Quality Street chocolates at most major supermarkets.
Tins containing over 800g of the festive chocolates continue to be available too.
How to save money on Christmas shopping
Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can save money on your Christmas shopping.
Limit the amount of presents - buying presents for all your family and friends can cost a bomb.
Instead, why not organise a Secret Santa between your inner circles so you're not having to buy multiple presents.
Plan ahead - if you've got the stamina and budget, it's worth buying your Christmas presents for the following year in the January sales.
Make sure you shop around for the best deals by using price comparison sites so you're not forking out more than you should though.
Buy in Boxing Day sales - some retailers start their main Christmas sales early so you can actually snap up a bargain before December 25.
Delivery may cost you a bit more, but it can be worth it if the savings are decent.
Shop via outlet stores - you can save loads of money shopping via outlet stores like Amazon Warehouse or Office Offcuts.
They work by selling returned or slightly damaged products at a discounted rate, but usually any wear and tear is minor.
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