I cleared the shelves in Asda of a £2 bargain…I don't care if people call me selfish, the deal was so good I got the lot | The Sun
A SAVVY shopper has revealed that he went to Asda and cleared the shelves of an epic £2 bargain.
Michael Alexander Sinclair took to Facebook to show off his impressive haul of cat food.
Posting on the private group, Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Group, which has 2.2million members, the bargain hunter explained that bought 14 boxes and two bags of cut-price cat food from Asda and doesn’t care what people think about him.
He said: “Bargain in Asda Kettering today.
“£2.25 per box of the old design (not all old design boxes were reduced).
“Shelf was all mixed match but after a look through the shelf and being able to reach another case in the top overflow shelf.
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“Ended up with 14 boxes and two bags of the old style packaging biscuits for £3.30 instead of £6.
“And before anyone jumps on all upset – yes I did in fact clear the shelf!”
Michael shared a picture of his epic bargains stacked high in his shopping trolley.
He also posted a picture of his receipt – he picked up 14 boxes of cat food, which was reduced down to just £2.25 each and then two bags of biscuits which were reduced by £2.70 each.
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He also bought a pair of boy’s joggers, for only £6, bringing his total shop to £44.10.
Jogging bottoms aside, Michael spent a total of £38.10 on the cut-price cat food.
His post has clearly impressed many, as it has quickly racked up 358 likes and 228 comments.
Some social media users were left open-mouthed at Michael’s bargain haul, but others thought that it was selfish that he cleared the shelves.
One person said: “Unfortunate for anyone else in Kettering though who got excited when they saw "bargain in asda Kettering.””
Another added: “Why the hell would you advertise that you cleared the f**king shelf for??? You know full well you're gonna get attacked for that!
“Plenty more people that are struggling and you go and show off!! Thanks for that.”
However, a third commented: “I'd clear the shelf too. You're responsible for you and yours, no one else.”
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Whilst another user shared: “Great find and I don’t blame you. Having pets is expensive and I’d have done the same.”
Meanwhile, someone else noted: “I managed to get a couple of boxes last night. Thankfully being 6ft was a benefit because the boxes were on the top shelf that others couldn't reach haha.”
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