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Amnesia10
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Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 2:02 am Posts: 29240 Location: Guantanamo Bay (thanks bobbdobbs)
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l3v1ck
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Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 10:21 am Posts: 12700 Location: The Right Side of the Pennines (metaphorically & geographically)
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I do the opposite. I always look for the latest use by date possible on fresh stuff. I need it to last as long as possible as I only do a big shop once a week.
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Mon Oct 22, 2012 5:01 pm |
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Amnesia10
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Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 2:02 am Posts: 29240 Location: Guantanamo Bay (thanks bobbdobbs)
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That is one strategy. It means you pay full price but you reduce or even eliminate waste which is a clear waste of money. I must confess I do raid the local Tesco Express late at night when the bargain bin has been stocked up. The only problem is that my freezer is now filled with deeply discounted bread and other items. Most things will stay fresh for a few days after the sell by date. I was going in every few days for milk and coming out with loads of bargains which plays havoc with meal planning. 
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Mon Oct 22, 2012 5:39 pm |
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cloaked_wolf
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Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:46 pm Posts: 10022
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I do this too but with dairy.
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Mon Oct 22, 2012 6:35 pm |
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l3v1ck
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Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 10:21 am Posts: 12700 Location: The Right Side of the Pennines (metaphorically & geographically)
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We're thinking of buying an extra chest freezer to get round that problem.
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Mon Oct 22, 2012 7:24 pm |
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pcernie
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Joined: Sun Apr 26, 2009 12:30 pm Posts: 45931 Location: Belfast
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You know how much Coke I drink, and I still only buy it when there's an offer on - £2 for 2 litres? Don't fcuking think so 
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Mon Oct 22, 2012 11:03 pm |
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big_D
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Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:25 pm Posts: 10691 Location: Bramsche
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We always look for what is on offer (shampoo, shower gel, coffee etc.), so that when our regular brand gets a discount, we'll buy 10 or 20 of them, for perishable goods, we always look for the freshest or best condition.
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Tue Oct 23, 2012 4:45 am |
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paulzolo
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Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:27 pm Posts: 12251
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It will always be at the back of the shelf. The deli counter at our local Morrisons usually has some good deals at the end of the day. Got some very nice ham there for a couple of quit the other week.
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Tue Oct 23, 2012 9:19 am |
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Spreadie
I haven't seen my friends in so long
Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 6:06 pm Posts: 6355 Location: IoW
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A big freezer is a must! I always buy specials and twofers to fill up ours, along with 6 loaves of bread for freezing. £10-£12 for a large pork loin joint from Tesco - easily cuts into four joints, perfectly sized for Sunday roasts; or cut into loin steaks.
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Tue Oct 23, 2012 10:35 am |
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hifidelity2
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Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 1:03 pm Posts: 5041 Location: London
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I will do it with stuff I can freeze - say off the meat counter
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Tue Oct 23, 2012 11:57 am |
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cloaked_wolf
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Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:46 pm Posts: 10022
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I definitely buy some goods in "bulk". My shower gel is normally around £3 or so but they'll do offers a few times a year when it is the equivalent of £1 a bottle at which point I'll buy ten or so which last me until the next sale. Ditto with toothpaste and bogroll.
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Tue Oct 23, 2012 11:59 am |
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Linux_User
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Joined: Tue May 05, 2009 3:29 pm Posts: 7173
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+1, I have a box full of shower gel and shaving supplies.
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Tue Oct 23, 2012 1:02 pm |
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pcernie
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Joined: Sun Apr 26, 2009 12:30 pm Posts: 45931 Location: Belfast
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I do something similar and also have a 'Razor Pit' which keeps the blades sharp too 
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Tue Oct 23, 2012 6:51 pm |
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