Savvy shopper reveals how you can get round Aldi’s no delivery policy and have your shopping dropped at your door – and it’s CHEAPER than Tesco
A savvy shopper has found a way to get his Aldi groceries delivered - and it could work out cheaper than ordering the same basket of shopping from Tesco.
Tom Church founder revealed to The Sun Online how he managed to place an order on his phone and get it delivered even before he was out of bed - but there is a catch.
The trick only works in London and shoppers can only order a maximum of 20 items.
Aldi does not have a home delivery service for groceries so the 26-year-old bargain hunter used a third-party courier to place his order.
He hired someone to do the shopping and bring it home and the total price worked out less than Tesco.
Tom said: “You can hire someone to do your shopping and bring it to your door, and it will still be cheaper than Tesco. The savings are that big.”
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“The way it works is you tell the courier where you want them to go - your local Aldi - and what you want them to buy. You make a detailed shopping list, place the order and off they go.”
Tom experimented with two bicycle courier services - TaskRabbit and Quiqup.
He added: “They cost between £5 - £7. The price varies depending on the distance of the supermarket from your home.
"Yet because Aldi's prices were so much cheaper, it meant the total cost worked out less than doing a shop at Tesco.”
To try and make a fair test Tom bought a range of products in different price bands.
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“I bought premium label products such as Specially Selected Aberdeen Angus Rump Steak and basic items such as a mixed leaf salad.”
“In every case Aldi was cheaper. The savings were so large I could pay someone to do the shopping for me and deliver it home. It arrived before I had I had even gotten out of bed.”
An spokesperson for Aldi told the Sun Online: “We’re really impressed with this dedication to getting the lowest priced groceries in the UK.
"Our award-winning range of wines and non-food Specialbuys are available to buy online, although we have no plans to offer online grocery shopping at present.”
While the trick may also work with Lidl and other supermarkets Tom decided to put Tesco to the test as it has just announced that its same-day delivery service will be rolled out across the UK.
As Tom points out, “This won't be for everyone. The courier apps are not designed for long shopping lists. I'm still a fan of Tesco because it's easier to use despite the added cost. Plus, if you want to do a big shop Tesco is still the place to go.”
Members of Tom's money saving community revealed mixed opinions when asked if they preferred Aldi or Tesco.
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
Tayloranne O'Donnell said, “I prefer Tesco because it has everything I need in one shop. Aldi only has half of what I usually need.”
Catherine Golden said, “I find Tesco is better for fresh fruit and veg but Aldi is cheaper and I prefer its meat and frozen products.”
Fiona Martin said, “My shopping bill is now half what it used to be since I swapped to Aldi.”
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