Aldi shoppers may be unaware of a guarantee that can save themselves a fortune at checkout.
Mentioning this special guarantee can not only get items replaced that you're not happy with but also refund your money back immediately. This guarantee is just one of the ten tricks that can knock down the cost of your next Aldi shop.
The tips have been shared by a money expert to help consumers save on their bills amid the cost of living crisis. Aldi regularly pops up as a top choice for bargain hunters, and for good reason.
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The store is known for consistently having excellent deals and special offers. From red stickers to Special Buys, there's plenty to save on here.
Tom Church, Co-Founder of money-saving community LatestDeals.co.uk, has shared his ten tips to save further too, including using the Twice As Nice guarantee. Shoppers who are not happy with a product they bought from Aldi can benefit from their Twice As Nice Guarantee.
This allows buyers to return the product packaging and any unused products to their local store manager or checkout. They will then receive a replacement item and get their money refunded - meaning they will basically get the item for free.
Scroll down for the other tricks that can save you money at Aldi.
Look out for Red Stickers
Red stickers are a good omen in Aldi, as they indicate some extra savings are to be made. For example, when Tom went in recently he noticed a pack of peaches red-stickered down from £1.79 to 95p - that’s basically half-price.
Tesco currently offers the same product for 30p more, while at Sainsbury’s they’re £1 more. Similarly, there was a red sticker offer for 1kg of frozen mixed vegetables - 69p, reduced from 75p. Even at the original price, that’s 25p cheaper than most own brands in other supermarkets - Sainsburys and Tesco offer the same amount of veg for £1.
You’re also making savings by getting red sticker iceberg lettuce, as Tom saw it for 57p - which is cheaper than Sainsbury’s for 70p and ASDA for 60p.
Purchase Aldi dupes
Most of the Aldi products you’ll see in-store are private labels. That means you can save money by buying the famous Aldi dupes - in other words, their own products which are similar to bigger brands stocked in other supermarkets.
Belmont Extremely Chocolatey Rounds are 99p, an average of 50p cheaper than Fox’s Milk Chocolate Rounds, their Dairyfine Bubble Bars are 15p cheaper than Aero bars (and you get 10g more), their Vive Orange Zero is £1 cheaper than Fanta Orange and their Harvest Morn Fruit & Grain Cereal Bars are 60p cheaper than Nutri-Grain bars. That’s a £2.25 saving just by going private label on a fraction of your shop.
Buy wonky vegetables
Like Morrisons, Aldi has a selection of fruit and veg that is ‘Wonky’, which means you get to save some additional money by purchasing products that don’t look perfect.
Tom saw 227g of Wonky Strawberries from Aldi Everyday Essentials priced at £1.39. At Tesco they offer the same amount for £2.25, a saving of 86p.
Buy out-of-season deals
Plenty of people love the Special Buys section in Aldi, and for good reason. There’s always a new deal to be found, as the product selection is in constant rotation.
Tom found assorted adult winter hats reduced from £2.99 to £1.49. Buying out of season like this and putting products to one side is a great way to save money. Regardless, this price is difficult to beat - similar products on Amazon were at least £6.
Tinned fish, nuts and batteries
Aldi is a great place to buy particular products, as you’ll seldom find better prices elsewhere. One example is tinned fish - Tom found 110g drained tuna steaks for 99p, while Tesco offers their own brand for £1.25, Morrisons has similar for £1.50 and it’s also £1.50 at Marks and Spencer.
Likewise, Tom saw Aldi selling 200g pistachios for £1.99, reduced from £2.99. You’d be paying £2.50 in Tesco, £4.50 on Amazon and £4.30 on Ocado, so this deal is well worth grabbing.
Plus, batteries can often be expensive, but Tom saw a 6-pack of AA or AAA Duracell batteries at the checkout in Aldi for £2.49 a pack, while they would cost around £3 or £4 elsewhere - such as £4.49 for a six-pack on Amazon.
Get updates from Aldi
The best way to grab good deals is to be the first to know about them. That’s why it’s worth signing up for the Aldi newslette r and following the supermarket on social media.
The newsletter offers the latest deals directly to your inbox, so you can be in the loop quickly and plan your next visit. You will also hear about new wines, grocery deals and Special Buys, which are also posted regularly on Instagram.
If you’re regularly scrolling your Instagram feed, you’ll be treated to regular promotions. For example, one of their recent posts mentions a folding trolley ideal for towing belongings at festivals this summer.
Go when it's quiet
Aldi starts applying red stickers to its products early - so if you’re browsing from 8am, when it first opens in the morning, you’ve got the best chance of landing some reductions. Plus, there won’t be too many people around who could grab a deal before you.
If you can’t get there in the mornings, use the Popular Times feature on Google when you search for ‘Aldi near me’. It will tell you when there are typically more people in-store.
Compare prices
You want to be confident that you’re getting the best price for whatever you’re buying, and you can do this by using the Latest Deals Supermarket Comparison Tool. It compares prices for an item you search for, showing results at eight different supermarkets, so you can see where the best deal is available.
Root through reduced to clear baskets
You’ll see these baskets throughout your local branch, and it’s a great place to get some extra bargains. Tom picked up a pack of nappies for 30% off - a staff member had written on the packaging that they were in the wrong size. Errors like this can result in better savings for you, so don’t be afraid to have a good root through and see what you find.
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