As we head into the madness that is the shopping before Christmas, I thought I’d share some observations. Even if you have all your grocery shopping done for now, it might be worth considering for a ‘resolution’ for 2019.
How many of you check the ‘per kg’ weight on items? And it is not just the ‘kilo’ weight, often I have seen where the 6 pack is more costly than buying individual bottles!
I’ve had discussions with various friends recently, and it seems some do check and others don’t.
Well let me tell you you should. I recently was on my way to the check-out with my ‘special offer’ on dog food… when I realised I was paying close to 50% more than buying the regular stuff!
Here are two recent examples.
In one supermarket recently they had a 90 g packet of prosciutto at €2.49. Similarly they had the ‘Christmas’ party pack with 150 g….. and the cost of that was €4.99! So in other words you could buy 180g (in 2 packs) for €4.98!!!
This is the best one though from Aldi, and it features regularly in our local store.
You can buy a 1.5 lt bottle of Malbec for €16.99…. or, wait for it ….. you can buy a 75 cl bottle for €7.99…. exactly the same vintage, producer, etc.
Argentinian Malbec 1.5 lt
Argentinian Malbec 75 cl
Obviously they don’t think we read the labels…. and obviously some of us don’t!
My advice …. look twice at what is on offer, and have a wonderful Christmas.
A Year In Redwood 