SHOPPERS are rushing to get to the nearest Asda store, eager to get their hands on packets of minced meat that have been cut.
So if you’re on a budget due to the cost of living crisis and want to cut costs on your purchases wherever possible, you’ll need to check this out.
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Especially if you’re a fan of spaghetti bolognese, chilli con carne or lasagne, Asda will have just what you need.
A foodie was overjoyed as he browsed the meat aisle in Asda when he noticed 400g packets of minced meat had been cut up.
Thrilled by his findings, Phil Bradshaw stocked up on ten packets of minced beef and pork and took to social media to warn others.
Posting in Yellow Sticker Tips, Tricks and Shoppinga private Facebook group with 182,800 members, Phil shared a Photograph of his cheap shipping and wrote: “Loads left. Nobody was there.”
Although the packets of mince were already priced at £1.50 each, Phil was thrilled to get his hands on the mince for just 79p each, saving 71p per packet.
What should have cost Phil £15 in total only cost him £7.90, saving him an impressive £7.10 in total.
Phil later revealed he was shopping in his local Asda “around 3pm” when he found a bargain.
He added: “Most things haven’t been scaled back that much.”
The buyer then stated: “The gun has an algorithm and it greatly reduces things if there is a large quantity of it.
“It was probably 25 packages of that.”
Social media users were surprised by Phil’s bargain and many took to the comments to express this.
One person said: “Good bargains can be had by anyone. Very kind of you to leave some for others and only take what you needed.
Absolute winner!
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A second added: “Fabulous bargain.”
A third commented: “Wow this is epic, you are so lucky. Good job.”
When do supermarkets launch yellow sticker bargains?
The length of time supermarkets reduce their products varies between stores.
Here’s a rough supermarket-by-supermarket guide:
Aldi
Aldi uses a red sticker to show reductions on fresh produce such as bread, meat, fruit and vegetables.
This is when they reach the last day of validity.
Items with red stickers are most commonly found at opening and closing times.
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Reduction times may vary from store to store, but are most likely to occur close to closing time.
Asda
Asda said Which? that the yellow stickers are applied twice a day – morning and evening.
Cooperative
The Co-op told The Sun that its reduced clearance prices are usually applied around four hours before the store closes.
Lidl
Lidl has a similar procedure to Asda and Aldi with twice-daily reductions.
However, individual stores may choose to reduce prices throughout the day.
Morrison
Online shoppers said Morrisons has the best bargains first thing in the morning.
However, the store said Which? There are no specific times for yellow sticker price reductions.
Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s told The Sun that it is at the discretion of the store manager to offer discounts.
However, shoppers have reported that the best deals are in the evening from 6pm onwards.
Tesco
Tesco said there is no specific time for the reduction, but again, most people have found prices to be reduced from 6pm.
Waitrose
As with most other stores, Waitrose shoppers said the best reductions are found before closing.
However, the store stated that there is no specific time for the yellow stickers to be applied.
At the same time, another bargain hunter said: “Bargain… I’d take it all.”
While one foodie wrote: “Amazing find. I would freeze everything and leave when necessary.”
Top tips for getting the best shopping bargains
Finding promotions and offers can be tricky if you don’t know where to look.
Here’s a list of tricks you can use to become a bargain-hunting pro and save on your grocery bill:
Join Facebook Groups – Extreme Coupons and Bargains in the UK, Latest offers It is Reduce your spending at the supermarket all Facebook groups are helping you reduce your spending and find good deals
Get followers – Follow your favorite stores on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and sign up to their newsletters to receive the latest offers
Check hotuk offers – O business sharing website lists deals as they are discovered by savvy shoppers
Use barcode readers – Retailers like B&M let shoppers scan barcodes on their app to see if it’s cheaper than the price listed on the shelf
Not only that, but an experienced buyer expressed, “Well done! Never anything in our Asda this low.”
Meanwhile, someone else shared: “Absolute winner!”
To this, Phil replied: “Yes, winner, winner, mince for dinner!”
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