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Coles 700g eggs reduced to $1.50
Expiry date 08/11/17
Plenty of stock left on shelves.
[NSW] Cage Eggs 12 Pk 700g $1.50 - Coles Chatswood Chase
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That's the difference between a prison and a shopping mall
Cage free have to go outside for an hour a day, but it's not monitored
Is there a new entry in the voting guidelines i.e. neg votes purely based on feelz are permitted?
A negative vote is to:
To let others know about issues with the deal, merchant or product.
Shouldn’t be on rhe market and certainly no bargain.
Normally they're $3.
Now they're $1.50.
Please explain how a 50% saving doesn't equate to a bargain.
Normally they’re $3 but should be unavailable.
You didn't answer his question.
A forced sex worker was 50 bucks for the hour and is now only 25 bucks.
Please tell me how that doesn't equate to a bargain.
The point is it's completely unethical and unjustifiable to post on ozb, the same as caged eggs.
By your logic all meat products should be not allowed on Ozbargain.
@blighst: no? Meat products don't ensure animal cruelty, caged eggs ensure chickens are treated brutally for their whole lives.
@bloobat: yeah you're right they don't… They just get (profanity) killed… Also it's never been illegal to eat eggs but prostitution is illegal so..
To all those that think this is not a bargain, think of this.
Would you rather these chickens lay eggs in cages and get them sold and appreciated by other people or would you rather they get chucked out after their use by date which is really soon?And for god sakes, if you want to do something on this issue, don't complain on a money saving website. Unless you buy free range/organic/farmer products of everything, you are just as bad.
The argument is shortsighted. If people wouldn't buy cage egg, there wouldn't be a market for them and they wouldn't be produced in the first place. Then no eggs would be chucked out. Simple. So I don't buy caged eggs.
Personally I don't buy my eggs from the supermarket because Coles "free range" eggs are a bit suspicious at the best of times.
I buy them from a mate who has chickens so I know they are fresh and actually humane. However, I know that for some people it doesn't make sense to spend twice as much on eggs when they don't taste different. I understand and respect those decisions.
Then I saw this and while I don't know if these are actually any better than Coles, at least they are quite cheap, $3 for a dozen free range eggs. The problem is when they are $7.
By the way eco101, there is always a business for cheaper products. Why are so many things made in China?
Because they can make them cheaper. Partially because China has long been accused of keeping its currency low to boost exports.
Free range is a scam indeed, by law that means up to 10,000 chickens per hectare, i.e. 1 m2 per chicken. That’s a joke. I buy Holbrook eggs (40/hectare) and the eggs taste so much better.
@tommyc: oh and their factory workers are often kept in conditions not too much better then caged hens.
@supabrudda:
Yep. There is no freedom of association to form unions and labour organisations are closely monitored by the Chinese Communist Government.Not buying from China isnt really an option these days. However we still have a choice when it comes to choosing an egg supplier.
@End3vour: 1 m2 of land of far better than a cage the size of it's torso.
Having owned chickens, I know that a lot of them like to group together anyways. So if 10000 per hectare is 1 m2 per chicken, knowing how many will go together - that's a bit of walking room.Most important is that it's progress. I'm not expecting Australia to go from cage chickens to 4 per chicken suite at the Hilton in just a couple years
same goes for smartphones, diamonds, carbon power, petrol, gas, fish, cattle, etc
take your pick, they're all bad for people/animals/planet.
I think ozbargin is bad for the environment, connecting people to cheaper products which they likely will use the additional savings to consume more goods is bad for the environment, also bad for Australia because most of it is sending Australian money overseas to China which the Chinese then use to come here to buy up all of Australia's assets.
Bad quality product
Hence why they are cheap.
Inappropriate use of negative vote?Reported inappropriate use of negative vote.
They are safe to eat, not out of date and legal to sell and buy. And good for you. So is definitely not a poor product to eat.
And nearly half price.How is that not a bargain.
So many hypocrites on here but I bet you enjoy a nice steak and your leather bags
They probably enjoy their steaks because… wait for it… it comes from free-range cattle.
/s
When the "free range" production is not sufficient to meet demand the producers purchase caged eggs to make up the remainder and sold at the higher price. Great profit boost :-)and it happens more often than people would like to think.
Those that say their free range eggs taste better are eating caged eggs most of the time.. just paying more for the status image and feel good fuzziness.
Caged egg production facilities are inspected by the RSPCA contrary to what the propaganda presents.
Most of the pictures of suffering chooks are not from Australian producers…
Enjoy your KFC from mass production facilities… :-($1.50 for a dozen eggs. Eggscellent!.
It is wrong that I have lost a lot of respect for the people on here who would rather save a dollar than give a chicken the worst life possible.
Would you keep your own chicken (or any animal) in the smallest cage possible at home just to save a dollar a week?
I actually make a judgement on a person's character by things like this. Selfish decisions show your morality.
Do you also de-friend people in real life based on miniscule things like this? Based on where they stand on abortion, Labor vs Liberal voter, SSM and so on
I didn't defriend anybody?
If it is so "miniscule" then why not do the correct thing and not buy caged eggs?
Labour vs Liberal can be argued either way. So can abortion eg whether the child would be adopted or has a deformity. There is no counter argument for caged eggs.
But you made a friend!
I actually make a judgement on a person's character by things like this. Selfish decisions show your morality.
I couldn't have said it better
What is the correct thing?
What if ur eggs aren't really free range?
http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2016-05-18/snowdale-holdings-e…
Negative vote revoked in 3… 2… 1…
Wow.. Just wow
I like bargains. I buy what I like. I try not to judge people because who am I to judge.
Your statement saying that you're at ease at making a judgement on a person's character just rubs me as incredibly bigoted. What makes it worse is according to your own words you're making this judgement based on how they feel about eggs and chickens.
I have no idea who the people on this forum are in real life. I have no idea who is a good person or who is an immoral person. The only thing I can glean from how they feel about eggs is, get this - how they feel about eggs.
No, it is actually a key indicator about how people feel about animal welfare.
On the face of it, it's a very logical position to take.
On the other hand, I also feel that it's an abstract idea. At the very least, your indictment of a person based on the idea of the chickens welfare must also be abstracted away from the person.
Let's say that person A is fine upstanding member of his community and that he would not hurt a fly. Let's go further and say he volunteers his time at an animal shelter. Let's go even further and say that as a kid, he would tell off other kids for hurting animals. He teaches these same values to his children. He buys cage eggs from the supermarket.
Would it be fair to say that person A is a horrible person who is cruel to animals?
It's similar to the arguments made against buying cheap products that may have been made in little children in sweatshops… It's an abstract idea.
You can use arguments like this to pooh-pooh any suggestions to improve things though.
To put it simply, (stolen from Tesco).. Every Little Helps.
Like I said, am I wrong to make a judgement on a persons character? Maybe , maybe not. I didn't claim that they are nasty people , but it does suggest that animal welfare is low on their priority list.
just came in to browse the fights between saints and true ozbargainers, never disappoint me
saints
ehem, hipsters
Ehem I think it is known as non-neanderthals
exhibit A: the average consumer buying the cheaper product and enjoying their life
B: the fully bearded unbathed long haired dude with torn clothingI know which looks like the neanderthal tee hee
shame that they're doing it in Chatswood, anyone know whether it's available elsewhere? i would thought that whoever can afford to live in chatswood can afford to be animal welfare advocates
Except for those in the student accommodation next door…
Lol ok not next door, but well within driving distance.Your point is exactly right. They are reduced because they aren't selling because people are buying free range.
For people buying eggs close to the expiry date, I recommend testing the freshness before consuming.
Place the egg in a bowl of water. If the egg lays on its side at the bottom, it is still quite fresh. If the egg stands upright on the bottom, it is still fine to eat, but should be eaten very soon, or hard-boiled. If the egg floats to the top, it's past its prime, and not good for eating.
I thought everyone knew that? I have never seen anybody do it in Coles though :)
Its because eggs and water are in two different aisles mate :)
These eggs are over month old. Eggs have best before date around 4-6 weeks.
Eggs last longer when stored in a cool place, like a fridge. I'll never understand why people buy eggs off a shelf. It's not like there's such a thing as UHT eggs :-)
Kahn. You are so right, (testing in water) issue is how do you do that at point of sale …..
6 weeks max from packed date which is usually the expiry date
https://www.australianeggs.org.au/facts-and-tips/storing-egg…These eggs on sale are stale eggs.
- Place one dozen eggs in hand basket.
- Place a bottle of water in hand basket.
- Find a mixing bowl or similar item and face away from security camera.
- Conduct test with one egg.
- If test fails, do not buy eggs.
lol
Or just exercise the Returns Policy, take them back telling the store they were "bad Eggs" lol
I like your use of alliteration. Very Catchy
not sure I can eat so many eggs in 3 days
Invite your neighbours home
Not much difference in prices nowdays. Buy Real Free Range people! Karma!
Keep it coming…. Slowly continues eating popcorn
Free range eggs look, feel, smell and taste different to caged eggs.
It's not a bargain if it's the result of obscene suffering of animals. Looking forward to your next post on half price fur coats.
You not liking the product doesn't not make it a bargain.
If you wanted a new TV, and you had 2 choices - an Australian TV, reduced half price to $1000. Full HD, 60hz, 2 HDMI ports, lcd, no smart…
Or a Chinese one, reduced to $600 - but 4k, 100hz, 4 HDMI ports, oled, Android TV.
Both use same Japanese panels.Which do you choose?
Knowing the Chinese one was probably made by underpaid staff in horrible conditions, do you consider it inferior and not a deal?
If the Chinese TV's production involved extreme animal cruelty, then yes I do consider it inferior and not a deal due to the cost on our humanity.
Your analogy compared eggs to TVs and caged chickens to Chinese workers. Not sure where to start with a reply.
Agree. This deal is fairly obscene for a country that is developed and seemingly higher minded. Even a 1 square meter per chicken area is better than a cage. They can move about, cluck and peck and see their chicken buddies for however limited time they have in this universe. Much less brutal than having no movement ability at all.
There's a whole range of ethical debates you can take a reasonable position on either side of, but caged eggs? In 2017? In Australia? Really?
In 2017? In Australia? Really?
Maybe the government should hold a $120 million postal survey on the issue.
This actually made me laugh out loud
We've ticked off women rights, indigenous rights, working on gay rights next up chicken rights!!
That really cracked me up.
"It's 20xx, why doesn't everyone support my opinion yet!?"
It's not an opinion though, caged eggs are wrong and the only people who think otherwise are a-holes.
What pathetic chickens, they can only output $0.13 worth of retail goods per day and probably are being fed $.05 worth of meal per day and someone too probably has to clean out their poo and piss. (I am joking, I think keeping animals in cages is wrong, I don't eat eggs either)
keeping animals in cages is wrong, I don't eat eggs either
Um, if the chickens are allowed to live just like they would out in the world and my mate feeds them dinner scraps (which is a lot better than cornmeal lol) then I can't say I have a problem buying and eating them (from him of course, not from a supermarket).
Ok, if there is no difference between living in the real world and a cage, why don't you live in a little cage, it would save you money and someone could sweep away your faeces once a week which fall out of the cage.
Ok maybe my point came across a bit wrong here.
What I'm essentially saying is that obviously keep animals in cages is wrong. My mate lets them run around his property though and collects the eggs.I can't say I have a problem with eating these eggs as they are living essentially just like they would out in the real world. I know they aren't being mistreated.
While I sympathise with those struggling to make ends meet, cage eggs are a form of cruelty most of us can easily and inexpensively avoid.
The other option if you're financially struggling is to not eat eggs.
Free range anyday!
For anyone REALLY caring, try the CluckAR app from ‘Choice’.
Works great and eggs taste even better:
Animal cruelty and not worth it
This is Ozbargain not a PETA forum, these eggs are cheep cheep.
Clucking good deal, get in before they fly out the door, eggactly the deal you've been waiting for..
Caged egg cracked.
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/324058
People getting worked up and forcing their views on caged eggs, shaming those that purchase them.
But no one says anything about how k-mart can charge $2 on a shirt and still make a profit. People even pointing out "bangladesh" as a joke.
I didnt see one negative vote on the link above, especially no negative votes based on "bad quality" or "human cruelty and not worth it". Instead, positive votes justifying the bad quality due to the price. So the people negging above, just hypocrites,you value a chickens life over human beings poor working conditions and inhuman standard of living.
You people arent real advocates at all. Just hopping on the easiest "feel good" campaign and then shaming people for thinking otherwise or those who have a different opinion.And for the record, i dont buy caged eggs, or any eggs for that matter. I have my own chickens. Just need to buy a fridge now.
Here come the negs…. but i have bigger things in life to worry about lol
When a child can make a shirt for 30c, and kmart can sell it for $2 that's called a profit.
They are selling it cheaper than everywhere else, but making it from children in Bangladesh who need the little money to survive and hence cheaper rates.Do you have a source for that claim? That children are making clothing sold at Kmart Australia?
All cage free means that there are a million chicken in a warehouse instead of a million chicken in cages in a warehouse.