Blogger ‘Skint Dad’ reveals how NEVER to miss out on a deal at Home Bargains ever again
Home Bargains will use different codes on price tags to indicate if a product will be back in stock or if it’s a one-time only offer
SHOPPING can be an overwhelming experience for frugal Brits, unsure whether to buy in bulk or wait until a better offer comes along.
Now a bargain hunter and blogger called Ricky Willis, 38, from Tunbridge Wells - also known as - has revealed how customers can judge whether an item will still be on the shelves next time you come back to the shop.
In a he explained that shop Home Bargains uses different codes on price tags to indicate whether a product will back in stock or if it’s a one-time only offer.
At Home Bargain, the word "REG" on the bottom left corner of a shelf ticket indicates the item is a regular product that will be restocked once it has sold out.
In contrast, the code "ONE" stands for a one-time only offer.
This means the item will only be in store for a limited time and will not be restocked once sold out.
A similar strategy is used in Asda, the money saving blogger claims.
Asda shoppers will see 3 boxes on the price ticket with numbers standing for location aisle and how many products should be on shelf.
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If the box is blank, however, it means the items are not planned to be stocked any longer meaning thrifty shoppers should better buy the item now than come back later.
Asda and Home Bargains were not immediately available for comment when contacted by the Sun Online.
The tips could help customers combat one of the many tricks retailers use to get them to spend more money in store.
A recent investigation by MoneySavingExpert.com found that at three major supermarkets – Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury’s – the same branded products in different sizes were better value when they were on the bottom shelf.
This mean customers would have to crouch down to unlock hidden bargains.
Other tricks used by supermarkets to get their customers to spend more include putting snacks near the checkouts to encourage tired, hungry and irritable shoppers to pick up an unhealthy treat, and putting more expensive items at the front of the store, like flowers and baked goods.
Hannah Maundrell, editor-in-chief of money.co.uk said there are simple ways for UK families to cut down on their food shopping bills.
These include checking the small print when going grocery shopping, following their favourite supermarkets on social media to track the latest deals and most importantly not going shopping hungry to avoid buying too much.
Here's how to cut the cost of your grocery shop
WE spoke to Hannah Maundrell, editor of Money.co.uk, about how you can cut the cost of your shopping bills:
- Write yourself a list – Only buy items that you need. If it isn’t on your list, don’t put it in the trolley
- Create a budget – Work out a weekly budget for your food shopping
- Never shop hungry – you are far more likely to buy more food if your tummy is rumbling
- Don’t buy pre-chopped veggies or fruit – The extra they’ll charge for chopping can be eye watering
- Use social media – follow your favourite retailers to find out about the latest deals
- Be disloyal – You may want to go to different stores to find the best bargains
- Check the small print – It’s always worth checking the price per kg/lb/litre when comparing offers so you’re making a like for like decision as a bigger box won’t necessarily mean you get more
- Use your loyalty cards – Don’t be afraid to sign up to them all. They all work slightly differently – work out what bonus suits you better and remember to trade in your points for additional rewards.
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