I tested the store bottom-shelf bargains to help you save – one Sainsbury’s item had a 257% price difference

19.10.2024 23:15

TheSun.co.uk

CASH-STRAPPED families could slash the cost of their supermarket shop by going low and picking items from the bottom shelves, The Sun on Sunday can reveal.

There is even a “Store Bottom Shelf” hashtag on TikTok, highlighting how cheaper items are often placed lower.

We reveal the money you can save by scanning the bottom shelves

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Consumer expert Jane Hawkes says: “You can get some great bargains simply by looking down.”

Here, we reveal the money you can save by scanning the lower shelves.

MORRISONS

McVitie’s Digestive biscuits are £1.90 at Morrisons

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But Morrisons Digestives are just 85p

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Quaker oats 1kg: £2.75
Morrisons oats 1kg: 90p
Shelves down: 3
Price increase: £1.85
Price difference: 205%

McVitie’s Digestive biscuits: £1.90
Morrisons Digestives: 85p
Shelves down: 3
Price increase: £1.05
Price difference: 124%

Napolina Penne 500g: £1.50
Morrisons Penne 500g: 69p
Shelves down: 3
Price increase: 81p
Price difference: 117%

ASDA

A Pepsi 2-litre bottle is £2.15 at Asda

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The Asda Classic cola 2-litre is just 70p

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Dolmio bolognese sauce 450g: £1.65
Asda smooth bolognese 500g: 69p
Shelves down: 3
Price increase: 96p
Price difference: 139%

Pepsi 2-litre: £2.15
Asda Classic cola 2-litre: 70p
Shelves down: 2
Price increase: £1.45
Price difference: 207%

Bisto beef gravy granules 300g: £3
Goldenfry gravy granules 300g: £1.20
Shelves down: 3
Price increase: £1.80
Price difference: 150%

TESCO

Harpic power and max toilet cleaner costs £1.65 at Tesco

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Nutella hazelnut chocolate spread 350g: £3.45
Tesco hazelnut chocolate spread 400g: £1.69
Shelves down: 2
Price increase: £1.76
Price difference: 104%

Harpic power and max toilet cleaner: £1.65
Tesco active toilet gel 750ml: 49p
Shelves down: 3
Price increase: £1.16
Price difference: 237%

Douwe Egberts Pure Indulgence instant coffee 190g: £6.49
Tesco Gold instant coffee 200g: £2.25
Rows down: 5
Price increase: £4.24
Price difference: 188%

SAINSBURY’S

The Pip & Nut peanut butter 300g is £3.25 at Sainsbury’s

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But Sainsbury’s smooth peanut butter 340g is just £1.09

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Napolina butter beans 400g: £1
Sainsburys butter beans 400g: 48p
Shelves down: 3
Price increase: 52p
Price difference: 108%

Pip & Nut peanut butter 300g: £3.25
Sainsbury’s smooth peanut butter 340g: £1.09
Shelves down: 3
Price increase: £2.16
Price difference: 198%

Heinz spaghetti hoops 400g: £1.25
Sainsbury’s spaghetti rings 400g: 35p
Shelves down: 4
Price increase: 90p
Price difference: 257%