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Chatting => Frugal Living => Topic started by: AnneB on July 19, 2014, 21:57

Title: Aldi bargains
Post by: AnneB on July 19, 2014, 21:57
Red Cedar wood preservative £2.49 for 5 litres at the Shipley branch.  I also got a greenhouse thermometer, 100 plant labels and some jute twine for 69p each.
Title: Re: Aldi bargains
Post by: Tenhens on August 08, 2014, 11:28
We have an Aldi opened not far from us. No frills ,at the tills they can't get you through quick enough. Your goods are almost thrown back into the trolly and you pack them afterwards.
Title: Re: Aldi bargains
Post by: Asherweef on August 08, 2014, 12:08
We have an Aldi opened not far from us. No frills ,at the tills they can't get you through quick enough. Your goods are almost thrown back into the trolly and you pack them afterwards.

That's how it works.
Title: Re: Aldi bargains
Post by: sunshineband on August 08, 2014, 16:54
We have an Aldi opened not far from us. No frills ,at the tills they can't get you through quick enough. Your goods are almost thrown back into the trolly and you pack them afterwards.

That's how it works.

and prices reflect their lack of frills  ;)
Title: Re: Aldi bargains
Post by: Tenhens on August 08, 2014, 18:06
The 'big four' have apparently started to take note which is maybe good for the customer but not so for the supplier.

You do have to 'take a chance' with some of the products, tried the cereal that is sweetened cornflakes, not worth bothering with. Other items are probably better, which judging by the car park ,they must be.
Title: Re: Aldi bargains
Post by: miggs on August 10, 2014, 17:00
We have an Aldi opened not far from us. No frills ,at the tills they can't get you through quick enough. Your goods are almost thrown back into the trolly and you pack them afterwards.
Just ask them to slow down, I have in the past.
Title: Re: Aldi bargains
Post by: gypsy on August 10, 2014, 20:11
I bought a few packets of veg seeds there yesterday, 19p a packet
Title: Re: Aldi bargains
Post by: GrannieAnnie on August 10, 2014, 23:23
The checkout operators are our nearest Aldi are quicker than the ones in other supermarkets, but to me, that's a bonus.  'Others' are so slow at times, and chat to other operators.  Really annoying.

Our Aldi operators are also really helpful and cheerful!
Title: Re: Aldi bargains
Post by: Sue33 on August 11, 2014, 12:43

I love Aldi as I'm in and out in 30-40 minutes  :D can't stand being in the supermarket for hours  :ohmy:
Title: Re: Aldi bargains
Post by: GrannieAnnie on August 11, 2014, 15:35
Our Aldi is so busy, we can take longer to get through the check out than we do in the others!   :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: Aldi bargains
Post by: madcat on August 11, 2014, 18:51
I bought a few packets of veg seeds there yesterday, 19p a packet

And they thrive.  I have lovely sweetpeas and climbing french beans this year, bought end of last season from Aldi.  plants on the other hand I pass - they have had too rough a ride ....