An Aldi insider has let loose some secrets on how to get the best Specialbuys. She has even spoken of a 'secret' sale that many shoppers aren't aware of.
Aldi managing director of buying Julie Ashfield said it is all down to timing and knowing where to look. For one thing, Specialbuys get released in the middle aisle every Thursday and Sunday in stores.
But most of the items that go on sale in stores can be pre-ordered online first. And that means you won't even have to go down to a store to grab the latest deal, reports The Mirror.
Aldi has a dedicated page on its website where you can see what Specialbuys are due in stores and online. “My top tip is to pre-order products online – that way shoppers can get their hands on the very latest Specialbuys before their on sale date,” Julie told The Sun.
Another reason why it's best to keep a close eye on the website is that some items are only available online. Even then, though, the top Specialbuys can see virtual queues of thousands.
One of the best examples is the famous egg chair or Aldi garden furniture. Aldi shoppers might also not know they can get a range of Specialbuys at an even lower price.
The supermarket has a sale section on its website, where you can find Specialbuys that are no longer available in stores for a lower price. Another way to save cash at Aldi is to look out for reductions of up to 75 per cent on food that is going out of date but is still good to eat.
Aldi uses red reductions labels for these products. The times that items are reduced vary by store and are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you miss out on the 75 per cent deals, the supermarket also has a scheme where it marks down certain goods by 30 per cent if the packaging is imperfect. This includes items such as rice, pasta, cereal and tinned food.
Aldi also picks six fruit and vegetables every fortnight to be lowered in price as part of its “Super Six” promotion. The same goes for its range of fresh meat, with six items being reduced every two weeks – both in store and online. You can see what is on offer on the Aldi website.
