You might think you'll save yourself some pennies if you buy larger packs of goods. After all, generally speaking, buying in bulk is supposed to be cheaper.
But according to research from mySupermarket.co.uk, shoppers could be paying up to 46% more by opting for bigger packs. For example, an 800g jar of Hellmann's mayonnaise was found to be 33% (99p) more expensive than buying two jars of 400g mayonnaise.
The best way to avoid this is to always check product details before buying – it's a really good idea to check the price per weight.2 .Special offers
Special offers such as 'buy one get one free' deals can be very tempting. But while in some cases these can help to slash your food bills, they don't always provide the best value for money.
Often you'll find the very best deals are on perishable items such as fruit and vegetables. So unless you can guarantee you'll eat two bags of satsumas in a few days, you may find you end up throwing a lot of food away.
What's more, if you head down to your local greengrocers or market, you will probably find you can buy the same product even cheaper. Or simply grow your own!
Similarly, be wary of deals such as 'buy one get one half price' and 'two for £3' – if you don't actually need to buy two, don't get too sucked in. Some supermarkets cunningly raise prices one week and then reduce them the next so that they can claim a discount. So don't buy more simply because you can.
Do you ever find yourself wondering what's at the top of the supermarket shelf? The one you can't quite reach? Supermarkets will often put the most profitable items at eye level so they are easy to find, while the cheapest items will be at the very top or very bottom of the shelf. This means you may need to be prepared to do some hunting if you want the best bargains.
Similarly, you may find the most expensive products, such as electrical goods, are placed near the entrance to the supermarket. Meanwhile, the cheaper basic foods will be towards the exit – so you'll have to pass the tempting electrical products to get to them.How to get what you want!
Make a list.
This is the easiest way to get what you want. Sit down before you go shopping and plan your week ahead for every meal, it sounds like a bit of hassle but once you get onto it it will only take about 15 minutes and it will mean that you stick to eating plan and reach your goal, also it will mean that you will not spend anymore than you need too.
Ask yourself the question?
You have to ask yourself "do i really need it?" This is where the list would come in handy as you know that you need and if there is an offer on, is it the quanity you need, if so, you are on a winner.
Try making a list the next time you go shopping to see if it pays for you!
