‘Could’ve saved some for others’ people fume as shopper clears shelves of 20p yellow sticker beef
A MAN has left people totally divided after he proudly showed off his bargain haul of reduced meat.
Whilst some were left impressed with his finds, others hoped that he left some for other shoppers.
It comes after savvy shopper Sebastian Vera took to social media to show off his haul of discounted food.
Posting on Facebook, on Yellow sticker shopping tips, tricks and hauls, a private group with 182,800 members, the Sainsbury’s fan and foodie, who is from South West London, shared a snap of his mega haul.
Alongside the picture of his six packs of British Roast Beef slices, Sebastian revealed: “This one almost got me emotional.”
Sebastian was lucky enough to get his hands on the packs of meat, which had each been reduced from £1.95 a pack to just 20p each.
With each pack having been slashed by £1.75, the bargain hunter then confirmed: “Sainsbury’s local 7:40pm.”
He also added: “£11.70 worth of roast beef for £1.20.”
Thrilled at his total saving of £10.50, the meat lover later admitted: “Love a good bargain.
“I got so happy.”
BIG DIVIDE
But social media users were left totally divided by Sebastian’s post.
Whilst some shoppers were open-mouthed at his bargains, others were concerned by the appearance of his beef.
One shopper wrote: “Awesome, I don’t get bargains like that. Well done.”
A second chimed in: “Brilliant haul you have there, well done you.”
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Whilst someone else beamed: “Love a roast beef and horseradish sandwich! Great bargain. Enjoy.”
However, at the same time, one person said: “Top left needs binning.”
Could’ve saved some for other people you know
Facebook user
Another added: “Top left is off. It’s too grey.”
A third commented: “Wouldn’t eat the grey ones.”
To this, Sebastian jokingly clapped back and claimed: “Even the green ones were grand.”
When do supermarkets put out yellow-sticker bargains?
The time supermarkets reduce their products vary across stores.
Here’s a rough supermarket-by-supermarket guide:
Aldi
Aldi uses a red sticker to show reductions on fresh products such as bread, meat, fruit and vegetables.
This is when they have reached the last day of shelf life.
Red stickered items are most commonly found at opening and closing times.
M&S
Reduction times can vary from store to store but is most likely to occur near closing time.
Asda
Asda told Which? that yellow stickers are applied twice a day – in the morning and evening.
Co-op
Co-op told The Sun its reduced-to-clear prices are generally applied about four hours before the store closes.
Lidl
Lidl has a similar procedure to Asda and Aldi with reductions twice a day.
However individual stores may opt to reduce prices throughout the day.
Morrisons
Shoppers online have said that Morrisons does the best bargains first thing in the morning.
However, the store told Which? that there are no specific times for yellow sticker price cuts.
Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s told The Sun it’s at the store manager’s discretion whether to offer discounts.
However, shoppers have reported that the best deals are in the evening from 6pm.
Tesco
Tesco has said there is no specific time for reduction, but again most people found that prices were reduced from 6pm.
Waitrose
As with most of the other stores, Waitrose shoppers have said the best reductions are found before closing.
However the store stated that there is no specific time for yellow stickers to be applied.
Not only this, but other shoppers admitted to being ‘jealous’ and slammed Sebastian for his mega haul.
One user penned: “Could’ve saved some for other people you know.”
Another agreed: “I hope you left some for other people.”
Whilst a Facebook user admitted: “I’m jealous.”
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