Grocerys in UK
PrincessLou71186
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I have always done my grocery shop a Tesco, a monthly shop online and bits and bobs when I want it at the store.
Anyway, my hubby was browsing and came across www.mysupermarket.com.
I decided this month to do our monthly shop through them and I am VERY pleased I did.
Unless I plan on using it within 72 hours of delivery, I won't purchase fresh produce.
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Anyway, my hubby was browsing and came across www.mysupermarket.com.
I decided this month to do our monthly shop through them and I am VERY pleased I did.
Unless I plan on using it within 72 hours of delivery, I won't purchase fresh produce.
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I like Asda and Morrisons, have always found Tesco to be quite expensive!
Money saving expert is a great site for bargains too.0 -
I can't get the picture to upload so:
ASDA - £156.66
SAINSBURYS - £183.89 = +£27.23
TESCO - £195.98 = +£39.32
OCADO - £232.67 = +£76.01
WAITROSE - £241.84 = +£85.180 -
WOW !
Just goes to show hoe expensive some places really are, me and my Fiance use tesco for convenience, however when I say that I mean our old snack runs which have now stopped...
We shop in morrisons so do my mam and dad we also get Discount in there with my mam working there so its a bonus but one day my mam went to tesco got a shop cost a bomb and had nothing to show for it...0 -
I would certainly be intrigued about Morrisons but we don't have one in Northern Ireland and I don't think they will want to deliver via a ferry. Lol.0
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I've done online comparison shops between Tesco and Asda and generally find that they come out about on par.
At least with Tesco I get my points, which I save up til November and get all the double up deals. I saved an absolute fortune at Christmas!0 -
Each supermarket has its own plus points for me. Asda make me spend more with their 'ONLY £1!' offers because it's so easy to add things to your trolley thinking that they're only a quid each and end up spending thirty quid you didn't need to. Tesco is my local (a five-minute walk) so it's convenient on an evening or on the way home from work. Morrisons has better fresh produce and fish.
It's not always about finding the cheapest, but finding a happy medium between quality and price. I'd happily pay a little more at Morrisons for their fresh produce than go to Asda with their crisps, cake, chocolate and biscuits 'only £1'.0 -
Asda are the absolute worst for best by or use by date. Tesco are much better for that. Also if you get a Tesco credit card, you can use it to buy the shopping, pay it off straight away (you were going to use that money anyway) & you get 1 point for every 4 pounds spent on top of your usual points, which means extra vouchers every month.
mysupermarket is good too to save money but don't get caught out o delivery costs.0 -
Im a supermarket tart. im also a bit of a food snob so price isnt always the be all and end all for me.
I buy stuff in Aldi (super 6 sometimes or dishwasher tablets/cheese) buy cleaning products etc when on offer in bulk, only use organic milk/veg/fruit and eat free range eggs and meat.
tend to do a "big shop" once a month, usually at asda, then top up from sainsburys/waitrose and organic veg box delivered every fortnight
i do a big ocado shop every so often for waitrose essentials as they are such high quality.0 -
I agree Tesco is far from cheap, I find Asda too crowded & we couldn't get to like the flavour of some of Morrisons branded stock, although my partner is adamant their meat is of a better quality. We shop at Tesco, 1. Convenience(nearest) & 2. I get 10% off as staff, also I believe they have the best rewards scheme & we tend to save our money back vouchers to help pay for Summer & Christmas treats
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I used to shop at Morrisons all the time but have recently switched to Asda as I'm finding I'm saving a lot of money by doing that, but to be honest I tend to buy my fresh fruit and veg in our local market in the city centre and I really am saving a fortune by getting it there, plus it lasts a lot longer.
I used to just go and buy whatever, but now with 2 young children and money being a bit tight, I work out what I need buy planning an on line shop then go in with my list. I did use mysupermarket on Friday and I found it really useful as it made suggestions on how to save money, either by showing me a different brand, or by selecting a slightly larger size which was only a few pence more expensive.
Just a point to note, Sainsburys now do a price/brand match so they are a lot more competitive these days0 -
The bargains are terrible in supermarkets, you don't see fruit on buy one get one free, but they always have biscuits and crisps on that offer... Tutt0
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I'm a student, a vegan AND trying to eat healthy... I do an online shop once a month or so for staples at Asda, but I get my soy milk and all my veggies etc from Aldi.
Aldi have the amazing 39p veggie deals every week, so I can keep shaking up my diet and trying loads of new things without breaking the bank!0 -
I recently stopped going to Tesco as I think it has gotten super expensive! And with the points being slashed there is little benefit.
Our local Asda is bloody horrible, tiny isles, nothing in a sensible order..... Now using a large Lidl, my money goes much farther there!0 -
I've just entered a 'Healthy eating' challenge on this site [http://balanceinme.com/balanced-body/start-eating-healthy-on-a-budget-in-1-month/] and its for free.
I find that having a budget list helps us to prevent from spending on stuff that screams i.e. Only 1 pound!! I used to live in the UK, I always ended up spending more on the supersaver offers as I never used to go with a shopping list, just a mental note of what I wish to get. If you want, this is a great budget list template from the 'Healthy eating' challenge - https://s3.amazonaws.com/life-balance/Budget_distributed.pdf
In terms of cheapest and with quality, I always like to shop in ASDA eventhough I usually had to take the bus to get there. As I lived alone back then, I'd do my grocery shopping twice in a month, with my big trolley bag so I don't have to carry so many plastics on the bus. The journey is always worth it, cos I save so much more buying from ASDA.
Tesco is only for convenience whenever I need something urgently or instantly.
Sigh. I miss those good days!0 -
I used to shop at asda All the time as i foud it the cheapest, however i found their prices rising in a lot of items. I have now been shopping at tesco for the last 4months and it's definitely cheaper for me. I tend to decide what I want and then look online before I go to see what's cheapest. Ie which juice or foods are on offer. I then take my list (with prices) and try to stick to it, so I know roughly what the shop will cost me before The checkout. I dnt buy the same things all the time, I will switch to what's the best offer (tesco or branded)
Probably a bit OCD for most, but means I've reduced our bill and we are eating better!0 -
LIDL is the only place i cannot abide. the one near me is full of people with SLS (*kitten* life syndrome) and its enough to make you suicidal.
Co-op, now THATS expensive.0 -
I would certainly be intrigued about Morrisons but we don't have one in Northern Ireland and I don't think they will want to deliver via a ferry. Lol.
Morrisons don't deliver in England either.
I literally live about 15-20 mins walk from Morrisons and Sainsburys (one in either direction) plus about 30 mins walk from a local Asda supermarket (not as good as the bigger one which is about 45 mins) and Iceland (good for frozen veg so you've got no excuse for eating healthy mid-shop!) so I tend to flit about the lot of them to get my bargains and get some exercise in the meantime ;0)0 -
I can't get the picture to upload so:
ASDA - £156.66
SAINSBURYS - £183.89 = +£27.23
TESCO - £195.98 = +£39.32
OCADO - £232.67 = +£76.01
WAITROSE - £241.84 = +£85.18
All you need to do is make sure the IMG is img0 -
I can definitely recommend Lidl! In particular for your veg - fresher and cheaper than anywhere else. Also great for your tins and jars and cooked meats too. Best bargain has to be eggs: Free Range medium box of 6 for 85p. Can't go wrong. And my favourite: a perfectly decent Montepulciano for £3.39. Just remember to take your own bags!
PS I'm not sponsored by them or anything - just sick of the Tesco Metros and Expresses near me never having what you want or stocking the best value ranges - infuriating!0 -
LIDL is the only place i cannot abide. the one near me is full of people with SLS (*kitten* life syndrome) and its enough to make you suicidal.
Co-op, now THATS expensive.
Lol! The Lidl I go to is out of town, my Ford Ka is the crappest car in the carpark by a long way........
Co-op was my local until a Tesco Express opened up, now there are many bargains to be had at Co-op!0 -
its a shame ours is almost city centre... i go out of town to Aldi and thats all mercs and beemers in the car park
people dont get rich frittering money away, although IF i was a millionair id get Harrods to deliver 0 -
Supermarket website is great, but if you actually go in store and look at the cheapo value stuff you'll find there's less calories on some products than leading brands.0
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Supermarket website is great, but if you actually go in store and look at the cheapo value stuff you'll find there's less calories on some products than leading brands.
I agree with this. My daughter has a milk allergy and we were told by the dietician to look at value brands as they are less likely to contain milk. As they dnt add as much stuff to them, which in turn makes them cheaper.0 -
I actually find that Tesco is cheaper than Asda for what I buy, I also prefer the meat from Tesco, when I shop at asda the meat always seems a bit off and always really fatty and stringy.0
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its a shame ours is almost city centre... i go out of town to Aldi and thats all mercs and beemers in the car park
people dont get rich frittering money away, although IF i was a millionair id get Harrods to deliver
My parents find the same thing Ooop North.
Oh i'd have a butler get me all my stuff, and feed me it by hand, off gold plates
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i would embody waynetta slob.
"Jeeves, JEEVES"
"Yes Ma'am?"
"wipe my bum"0 -
The bargains are terrible in supermarkets, you don't see fruit on buy one get one free, but they always have biscuits and crisps on that offer... Tutt
Tesco often have offers on fruit and veg. Oranges in particular normally have a 'buy one get one free' and often you can get two lots of fruit or veg for a little more than a single amount (e.g. "2 bags of spinach for £1.40 or 1 for £1").
I hate how Tesco have taken over everything but they have the best range of organic fruit and veg of any supermarket - or at least the ones local to me. Asda have cheaper organic milk tho! Lidl have a fantastic range of fruit and veg if you're not worried about organics - got a huge pineapple in there for 99p today (the thick skin means I'm not so worried about it!) I would love Morrisons if I wasn't so fussy about my products, their fruit and veg are great but that's about it.0 -
Tesco often have offers on fruit and veg. Oranges in particular normally have a 'buy one get one free' and often you can get two lots of fruit or veg for a little more than a single amount (e.g. "2 bags of spinach for £1.40 or 1 for £1").
Another reason I shop there. We eat a LOT of fruit and veg (check my user name, lol).0 -
Wow! The difference is masssive!! I have to say though that we end up doing our shopping at 3 or 4 different shops to get the best deals and prices on the things we buy most! Milk and cheese and Chicken and turkey products from ASDA and Coffee and Veg from Tesco. We are lucky we have a Tesco, ASDA and Morrisons nearby and a Sainsburys not too far away either!!0
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The bargains are terrible in supermarkets, you don't see fruit on buy one get one free, but they always have biscuits and crisps on that offer... Tutt
Tesco often have offers on fruit and veg. Oranges in particular normally have a 'buy one get one free' and often you can get two lots of fruit or veg for a little more than a single amount (e.g. "2 bags of spinach for £1.40 or 1 for £1").
I hate how Tesco have taken over everything but they have the best range of organic fruit and veg of any supermarket - or at least the ones local to me. Asda have cheaper organic milk tho! Lidl have a fantastic range of fruit and veg if you're not worried about organics - got a huge pineapple in there for 99p today (the thick skin means I'm not so worried about it!) I would love Morrisons if I wasn't so fussy about my products, their fruit and veg are great but that's about it.
Will have to remember that next time i pass Tesco, to pop in and look at veg/fruit offers.
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