Secret tricks Aldi fans need to know before their next shop
With more than 470 stores across the country, Aldi has fast become one of Australia’s favourite supermarket. Its cheap groceries and bargain buys is a godsend to all frugal budgeters – but there’s some secret tips and tricks to help you get an even better deal out of your weekly shop.
Special buys section
It’s no secret that one of the biggest appeals of Aldi is its special buys sections. Twice a week the supermarket launches “an exciting mix of top quality, great value products”.
The stock, however, is limited and “once they’re gone, they’re gone”, Aldi says.
The supermarket also doesn’t disclose how many products will be in its stores – and the stock will vary depending on the store. So all you can do to guarantee getting your hands on the special buy item is to get in early.
But be prepared, it could get chaotic or you might be left disappointed.
Cut-price copy cats
What do they say about imitation? It’s the sincerest form of flattery? Aldi has perfected the art of copying our favourite brands but at nearly four times cheaper than branded versions. It’s not just food products though, plenty of beauty, body and homeware products have also been cloned.
Instead of paying extra for a brand, have the same thing for cheaper! That is if you don’t mind a copycat brand.
Bargain booze
If you didn’t already know, Aldi booze is cheap, cheap, cheap. And don’t think it’s bargain price tag means it compromises on taste.
Earlier this year, Exquisite Collection Côtes De Provence 2016, a rosé that costs just $8, took out silver at the prestigious International Wine Challenge. One Road South Australian Heathcote Shiraz 2015, selling for just $7, won a rare “double gold” certification and was named Wine of the Year in the Best Value Shiraz category.
Discounted superfoods
Superfoods are all the rage these days but they usually come with an expensive price tag. Aldi has you covered though, with the German supermarket launching their own range of flaxseed, linseed, pumpkin seeds, sesame and chia. They even have gluten free range, which tends to be quite pricey at our other supermarket.