Generally Speaking, ALDI Sucks. I Don't See The Big Deal

Richmond Tigers on 09/02/2023 - 14:15
Last edited 09/02/2023 - 15:04 by 1 other user

What's so great about ALDI?

Their food is limited in variety, not great quality and no cheaper than other supermarkets specials.

The special buys are usually for no name poorly made garbage……… no the ALDI version of Le Creuset pot is not better idiot.

Yet so many comments in posts on here attract people spruiking cheap Aldi versions of premium items. "Hey guy, I know your Snap On tool set is great and all, BuT wAiT tIlL yOu TrY tHe AlDi VeRsIoN!!!!"

I added generally speaking to my title as I do go in to buy the cheeseburger sauce when it comes on the food special. Otherwise its yuck and full of peasants.

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    • emjk on 13/02/2023 - 16:41

      Isn't a big shop just gonna be so stressful when you have to bag everything while there's a big queue behind you?

      • Muzeeb on 13/02/2023 - 17:11

        Nope. I bag it in the carpark straight from the trolley into my boot.

    • Masterpupil on 14/02/2023 - 13:19

      I agree with this. I find that because there is only one option I can shop faster. I could probably do the same at Coles/Woolworths with discipline, but because they have so much I find myself thinking a lot about buying other items, just because they are there.

  • screensaver on 09/02/2023 - 17:10

    I steer clear of the special buys, and focus on the products there I have already tried and like, plus try to keep an eye open for things I havent tried yet

  • whatwasherproblem on 09/02/2023 - 17:15
    -5

    Is it true that Aldi trolleys have the old-timey coin inserts to unlock them from the batch, and you have to clip them back to the batch to get your coin back? If so, that's adorable and quaint. I may yet set foot into such a place at some point just for the experience.

    t. Aldi-but-a-goodie

    • AustriaBargain on 09/02/2023 - 18:06
      +1

      I would rather they paid someone to collect the carts. I know some here have very strong feelings about that though. They think supermarkets should be as inconvenient as possible just to help these multi billion dollar corporations save a few bucks per store per hour.

      • BewareOfThe Dog on 09/02/2023 - 19:27

        Most Aldi locations are in convenient areas(away from busy inconvenient shopping centres), as existing locations may not be available in major shopping centres, due to agreements with Colesworth.

      • SydStrand on 11/02/2023 - 17:10
        +2

        In most shopping centres, there are Aldi trolley returns in car parks so it takes no extra time vs any other shop, unless you're the kind of dirtbag who leaves their trolley loitering all over the car park.

    • smartazz104 on 12/02/2023 - 13:06

      You mean like every other supermarket…

  • AustriaBargain on 09/02/2023 - 17:57
    +1

    It's convenient. And the fast checking is handy when you're buying entire trays of things, you can just take one out and tell them you have 48 of this, 24 cans of that, and you're out the door loading the trays into your car. Then you just eat the exact same thing every day for two months and you save even more time because you don't need to think, you just eat.

  • SBOB on 09/02/2023 - 18:04
    +7

    Im unsure why you care where others buy their groceries from?

  • Ryanek on 09/02/2023 - 18:13
    +6

    Sweet, more Lasagna for me. It's always sold out.

    • skid on 09/02/2023 - 22:18
      +2

      I rate Aldi Lasagna. Few minutes in the air fryer and it's delicious.

  • nepalesesquirrel on 09/02/2023 - 18:28
    +13

    SA here and we only got Aldi around 5 years ago, and until then it cost a fortune, around $6, to buy brioche burger buns for example, but since Aldi have come here the others have matched their price of $3-$3.50 so you should at least be thankful for the competition that Aldi bring.

      • smartazz104 on 12/02/2023 - 13:07
        +2

        He said $6 first, learn to read.

  • BewareOfThe Dog on 09/02/2023 - 19:24
    +24

    All I can say is regardless what you think of Aldi, they stuck it to colesworth.

    Look at the Duopoly they created, and how big they got (where was the ACCC, when they purchased BiLo?). The collusion between the 2 with various Suppliers EG Coke/Pepsi, Inghams/Steggles etc.

    Imagine how much we would be paying for homebrand products at Colesworth if it wasn't for Aldi?

    If it wasn't for Aldi, Bunnings wouldn't drop prices on Ozito?

    BTW Did you know Aldi Pay more tax in Australia then either Coles or Woolworths?

    • tomfool on 13/02/2023 - 11:58
      +1

      BTW Did you know Aldi Pay more tax in Australia then either Coles or Woolworths?

      Thats just wrong.

      Woolworths $41.84 billion in revenue profit $2.6 Billion paying $636 million in tax.
      Coles $29.25 billion revenue and declared profit of $1.048 billion net profit which paid $445 million in tax.
      Aldi $10.7 billion in revenue and declared $900 million in taxable income paid $270 million Tax

      Aldi is a private company so they don't disclose their profit but it can be assumed from the tax they paid.

      And if you apply Revenue to profit, its actually Aldi that has the best margins out of the 3 retailers.

  • EmployeeUSER DC @ ALDI on 09/02/2023 - 21:03
    +13

    generally speaking not all items in aldi are cheapest, nor are all most expensive.

    Really depends on what you are shopping for, as others have mentioned ( I mainly always buy Frozen fruits like mango and ice cream, Macademia etc) from aldi. you generally wont find it cheaper at other places.

    Others may think less variety is better as they have to make decision from lesser choices at shop.

    In terms of fresh fruit I do think Aldi prices are more on expensive end than other supermarkets.

    That being said you really shouldn't be complaining much about special buys, given the easy returns with them man. (Not lying given how many returns I have processed, some stupid excuses, mostly genuine though). Also don't forget the special buys on clearance are more cheaper (as much as a further 45% off).

    Me personally I really dont want to pay brand tax, so I personally always choose homebrand rather than expensive brand stuff.

    That being that ALDI may not be perfect for everyone (for various reasons like CC surcharge or faster checkout or trolley coin, or OOS issues etc.). Other major supermarkets have their own weaknesses too, (e.g. how often are they out of 15c plastic bags)

    • Grazz989 on 12/02/2023 - 20:28

      They have a cc surcharge? Does that apply to debit cards using tap and go?

      • EmployeeUSER DC @ ALDI on 12/02/2023 - 20:42

        Generally yes if you are talking about Mastercard or Visa Debit cards, they will often route to credit automatically when doing tap and pay. Eftpos cards dont incur surcharge (even with tap and pay). Technically one can call their bank and order one of the Eftpos cards (but ofcourse one will be left with additional cards).

        Otherwise its also just easier to insert card and select savings/cheque and pay with pin (It should always ask you for cashout amount, if you selected savings/cheque).

        Or just take convinience route and pay 0.5% surcharge.

        Technically I don't know why Aldi doesn't auto reroute tap and pay to Eftpos, instead of Credit (with cards that do support Eftpos). But again sorry I don't make those high level decisions.

  • sheebies on 09/02/2023 - 21:19

    I don’t mind Aldi, I do like their special buys and haven’t had a lot of issues with quality regarding them.

    I also love their returns policy. I got a kitchen butchers trolley one year it had a year warranty and the top split maybe 7 months into owning it. It was used solely for decoration and storage, so I took it back with my receipt and got a full refund. Super easy process and there was no arguments.

  • [Deactivated] on 09/02/2023 - 22:40

    otherwise its yuck and full of peasants

    you seem very pleasant

    • johnwinds on 11/02/2023 - 13:47

      He's really very short on charm

  • mlbrooke on 10/02/2023 - 07:27

    Lol ….. not better quality and not cheaper than the specials at the big brands? Awesome buying at the Colesworth “on special” price sounds pretty good to me… thanks for your feedback.

  • Sinnerator on 10/02/2023 - 08:27

    OP, YOU are correct !

  • shaybisc on 10/02/2023 - 08:32
    +2

    The number of times I've put a few things in my bag walked up to the counter, seen the stupendously stacked trolleys waiting to go behind the one checkout, put my few things back on the shelf then walked out again. Only for the hardcore shopper.

  • jorf on 10/02/2023 - 08:50
    +2

    Genuine question - for those who say Aldi is cheaper, what are you comparing it against? Aldi is all homebrand, so are you comparing it to Woolworths/Coles homebrand or are you comparing it to real brands?

    We shopped there a few years ago, but honestly couldn't see the value (if comparing to home brands). Also, there were weird things, like whatever their version of Jatz is, that had double the salt content of the real Jatz and were inedible. We gave up after a while because it all seemed like too much effort.

    • crentist on 11/02/2023 - 22:25
      +1

      Compared to real brands

    • jorf on 13/02/2023 - 10:41
      +1

      Cheers to the people who just downvoted rather than answering the question. You're just helping to consolidate my theory that Aldi isn't really any cheaper when comparing home brand to home brand, which is what you should be doing.

    • 811b11e8 on 13/02/2023 - 11:17
      +1

      Compare coffee beans. You can't even find fresh coffee beans in my Coles or Woolworths they are all ancient and stale. Too many brands not enough turn over lots of them roasted overseas and imported.

      I would have to go-to a city to get decent coffee beans instead of the local burb if it wasn't for aldi. It's rare the beans are more then a week old at my aldi and I've never seen them older then a month.

      Aldi cheeses are the bomb they are all just rebranded premium brand cheese but the selection has been beautifully curated. My local Woolies has a big selection of cheese they also have tons of very average french cheeses, aldi has Australian cheeses of a much higher quality.

      Chocolate is also better if you like actual cocoa in your chocolate.

      Even the wines are surprisingly good. I've never had an awful wine from aldi. I recently had an expensive bubbly from elsewhere that was corked!! I still can't believe some wineries can produce a corked wine or that buyers at big chains would purchase them. Coles should steal whoever is sorting out aldis wines.

      Aldi has some ok euro style larger beers they haven't got the heavy hopped ales yet however.

      The only downsides of Aldi is no online delivery and suppliers put home brand products like Aldi last when we have shortages.

      • Grazz989 on 13/02/2023 - 15:02
        +1

        Listen, you can't cute the 3-4 things aldi does better and say it's therefore a great supermarket. I can see people going in for coffee, and even niches like choccy and cheese, but I don't see how that makes it better than Colesworth for a full shop!

        • 811b11e8 on 14/02/2023 - 16:16

          Cheese and coffee is half my weekly shop by dollar value lol.

          The rest is mostly fruit and veg which is the same everywhere.

    • DiscountForThee on 13/02/2023 - 12:45

      IME the quality of in-house Aldi brands are miles better than the in-house branded Colesworth, and not significantly more in price (and often cheaper, such as tinned beans and tomatoes)

      • jorf on 13/02/2023 - 13:52

        This is all anecdotal though.

        Also, raw ingredients are likely to be the same as a Woolworths or Coles offering (assuming local sourcing and not imported stuff) - it's not like they run their own processing plants.

        • DiscountForThee on 13/02/2023 - 14:07

          Price difference between milk, tinned beans, tomatoes, probably pasta, and so much more is explicitly cheaper at Aldi, though

          • Grazz989 on 13/02/2023 - 15:02
            +2

            @DiscountForThee: Not when comparing against homebrand.

            Edit: the fact that ALDI has these staples that don't change in years, yet they won't put the price online anywhere is all the evidence you need that they don't want people to price compare!

            • DiscountForThee on 13/02/2023 - 15:11
              -1

              @Grazz989: … yes the Aldi versions of those (and many more) items are cheaper than homebrand. Where did you come to that conclusion that they aren't??

              The terrible website is not evidence that they are more expensive. It is at least partly to do with localised differences in pricing and availability

  • JuliaH on 10/02/2023 - 11:26

    I go to Aldi whenever we are interstate; as Tassie has NO Aldi. (Supermarket-wise, Coles, Woollies and a few IGA is all that is available)).
    We loved Aldi and Lidl in the UK. Their organic tinned products are much cheaper, - and their chocolate IMO is better than Cadbury's (which I love:).
    I also believe that if it wasn't for Aldi, C & W prices would be a lot more expensive for us peasants…

  • afah0447 on 10/02/2023 - 11:33
    +2

    'Full of peasants' - that made me laugh.

    However, it seems 'the peasants' are smarter than the Nobles as Aldi is consistently cheaper than ColesWorth and the quality is exactly the same.

    People stick to ColesWorth out of vanity and their susceptibility to slick marketing.

    It's your life but as interest rates (and rents) rise and inflation bites, I think you will need to reconsider your position.

    • Grazz989 on 12/02/2023 - 20:31

      I don't see how it is consistently cheaper though - not if you're comparing homebrand vs homebrand. I'm convinced Colesworth homebrand stuff is so much cheaper you can buy some good brand stuff (+the half price specials which are usually great) for whatever you care most about, and still come out even.

  • Bensonzaclucy on 10/02/2023 - 12:15
    -1

    Username says it all /thread

    • Richmond Tigers on 10/02/2023 - 12:53
      -6

      Insightful, you've really left me a lot to ponder.

  • 2esc on 10/02/2023 - 12:35
    +2

    Generally dont see the point of the post. Shop where you like to shop.

    • [Deactivated] on 11/02/2023 - 01:32
      -4

      Its about the social status mate. No wonder OP called you all peasants 😂😂😂

      • smartazz104 on 12/02/2023 - 13:08
        +3

        He included you as well.

    • Marieah on 11/02/2023 - 13:19

      There's only a point if OP works for Colesworth

  • RotundPolarBear on 10/02/2023 - 17:08
    +2

    They don't accept Amex which is annoying.

  • zonavida on 10/02/2023 - 17:09
    +2

    Trolling the middle aisles like middle earth, it's all mordor until you find hobbiton, until you find the precious…
    Then waiting though all three sagas to pay
    Yeah, that pretty much sums up Aldi for me. I still go back every special days ^_^;

  • Nillionaire on 11/02/2023 - 01:00

    Aldi is better because:

    • Coles & Woolies = Cool White Lightbulbs
    • Aldi = Warm White Lightbulbs
  • Poor Ass on 11/02/2023 - 01:05

    Best thing that did happened at Aldi was the 10% off $100 Amazon gift cards

  • langitbiru on 11/02/2023 - 02:46

    from my understanding (when compare standard non discount item with Coles / Woolies)
    If coles or woolies have discount, definitely go with coles and woolies

    comparing standard pricing
    ALDI bread is cheaper
    salmon skin on is cheaper
    yogurt snack size for kids , i think same price with woolies, but ALDI more weight, bigger package
    wedges is cheaper, but out of stock :S
    frozen mango / frozen fruits
    hazelnut spread (not nutella brand) - made in germany
    honey vs woolies honey (generic brand) - still cheaper at ALDI
    i think at the moment raspberry, blueberry and blackberry, cheaper at ALDI, some are Driscolls brand

    i shop at both ALDI and woolies, but mainly the above item, if woolies doesnt have promotion on those item, i will go with ALDI

  • eris on 11/02/2023 - 10:14
    +2

    ALDI is generally 10-30% cheaper depending on what you buy. Their pasta, cheese, yogurt, pizza (Specially Selected brand), chocolate, nuts, muesli, processed meat, condiments, Indian sauces and ice cream is good. I don't buy much fresh meat or bread there as the quality is significantly poorer compared to coles. Usually my trolley is 20% cheaper compared to similar products from Colesworth.

  • gstfree on 11/02/2023 - 10:31

    The only reason I don't like Aldi is bag checking every time at check out. Otherwise Aldi is fair priced. It's not cheapest when big brands run half price special, but definitely not over priced.
    Having said that if Aldi starts online click and collect I will switch some business to Aldi.

    • Richmond Tigers on 11/02/2023 - 16:30
      -3

      Shoplifting difficult at Aldi?

      • baldur on 12/02/2023 - 09:02

        Is that the way to prevent or stop shoplifting? Treating each customer as if they are a thief?

    • Protractor on 14/02/2023 - 13:47

      Just take your basket or empty shopping bags and wallet/purse. If you want to avoid the 'hassle' of contributing to theft prevention, maybe learn from their processes?
      It gives me confidence in their systems, when I see ppl bag checked. Especially when it is universal and not selective, (like some stores with 'one-eyed' security who single out by ethnicity.
      And searching shoppers bags is often a prerequisite to entry in most retail sores. Most have signs saying so.

      • device host on 14/02/2023 - 18:08

        Lol it's profiling going on - I take my Coles trolley in there with other groceries, they never ask (rich snob suburb)

        • Protractor on 14/02/2023 - 20:02

          Profiling? Australia? Wait what?
          There's an Aldi in a rich snob suburb?
          So much to say ,on that.

  • Zondor on 11/02/2023 - 10:58
    +3

    My shop is significantly cheaper at Aldi.

    Coles want $12 for a pack of shithouse 4nd20 meat pies now. Outrageous.

    • Pinchy on 12/02/2023 - 09:05

      They are $8.50 at coles and Woolworths. But still. Aldi pies are cheaper and better.

  • GourmetFoodie on 11/02/2023 - 12:24
    +1

    Well OP you speak no lies.
    Not all their stuff is a train wreck but it’s certainly not worth my time to pop in there for 1 or 2 items. Most of it is crap.

    • [Deactivated] on 11/02/2023 - 14:50
      +1

      I never need a trolley when I go there, put it that way.

  • Nebargains on 11/02/2023 - 12:40
    +1

    I am not against Aldi but also don't get the fuss. Would probably shop there more often if they were in better locations for me, as it is I have to drive past a Coles and a Woolies just to get to an Aldi which is next to a Coles and a Woolies.

  • Willy Beamish on 11/02/2023 - 13:01
    +2

    tldr op complains about aldi but will shop there when they have something they want, so basically like every other store.

  • a-friend on 11/02/2023 - 13:59
    +1

    They have one of the best coffee beans I can get easily, with a great price 👌

  • AlbusDumbledor3 on 11/02/2023 - 15:45
    +1

    I think (generally) Aldi compares to Woolworths and Coles home brand lines. Anything branded is usually the same price (I’ve found). I only buy a select few things there, and never need a trolley. There are many items cheaper at Coles and Woolworths when you consider that Woolworths and Coles don’t have a credit card surcharge and their loyalty programs (especially Everyday Extra) deliver extra value. This is why I wouldn’t ever go claim that Aldi is cheaper than the others. I personally think that Woolworths and Coles are also more convenient and easier to shop at.

  • N15 on 11/02/2023 - 16:30
    +1

    I'm no peasant, you can't go there to expect to do your whole food shop. I'm not sure what your issue is? If you don't like it, go elsewhere or grow your own.

    I usually shop at Coles (for Velocity Status Credits) and sometimes Woolworths for my main groceries.
    Once a fourtnight I shop at Aldi to stock up on some regular things - My favourites are:

    Coconut Yoghurt (almost the same as Cocobella)
    Pies
    Turkish Bread
    Green Curry Paste
    Hommus (much better than colesworth home brands) "wAiT tIlL yOu TrY tHe AlDi VeRsIoN!!!!""
    Triple Berry Muslei bars
    Crackers
    Fruit & Vegetables - I only get when they look fresh and cheaper than WW/Coles.
    Orange & Mango juice
    Mayo
    Potato wedges
    Hyaluronic acid/skin products (Kmart has better & cheaper serums now though)
    Pork dumplings
    Eggs
    Herbs
    Chicken Nuggets

    I wouldn't buy their nuts, snacks, or beef again (bad experience and not nice). I don't ever go in for their promotional specials either, as they never have enough stock and I don't want to fight with the Walruses.
    - however my good friend got me an airfryer on special for $39 once - and I use it a lot.

    Overall, I mainly go there to buy the butterflied pork roast, or the chicken with apricot & cranberry roast. Around $12 each - I can easily cook & feed a group of friends when they come over. They are a freakin winner every time and I highly recommend even if they are the ""AlDi VeRsIoN!!!!""

    • Daabido on 11/02/2023 - 23:58
      +1

      Peasants and walruses. It gets better and better. Throw in the oldies waiting for the store to open and you have a trifecta.

      Personally, as a peasant, I often shop at Coles and Woolies as well, just to try to bring the system down from the inside.

      Peace out.

      • N15 on 14/02/2023 - 18:49
        +1

        The oldies - I refer to as "mall-zombies". Especially when they exit an escalator and pause not realising where they ended up - unaware of people on a moving platform behind them!
        I give them a few steps between now just in case.

    • Cheap Rich Guy on 12/02/2023 - 02:55

      Are you female?

      • N15 on 14/02/2023 - 18:50

        Because I buy skin products?

    • [Deactivated] on 11/02/2023 - 17:03

      Oh yeah, no one here likes half price bullsh*t

  • baskinghobo on 11/02/2023 - 18:18

    Never had an Aldi in my area but I think they had a price advantage compared to the other big names store brand items when they first came into the market. Not sure about now. I always got the impression that it was like a grocery store that only stocked store brand items which made it easier for shoppers to avoid over spending. I think people also shopped there to avoid feeling/being seen as poor as brands like homebrand used to only come in plain white packaging with the big homebrand logo.

  • PurchaseAnxiety on 11/02/2023 - 19:50

    I like that the shops are smaller, so shops are just quicker and simpler (e.g. I don’t need to compare 15 different brands of tomato sauce). I also find the products to be overall pretty decent quality.

    That being said, I think aldis best days are behind them. Most special buys are pretty unremarkable now, they’ve really cranked up their prices, and my local seems to have a lot of trouble keeping a lot of products in stock.

  • YBAF Pilot on 11/02/2023 - 21:19

    Hands down the best post I have red in ages. I think you hit the mark in your astute observation.

  • vorsprung on 11/02/2023 - 23:22
    +1

    I don’t shop at Aldi, ever. Last time I did I was reminded why. That crazy rush at the checkout where you’re piling shit into your bags and the cashier is just looking at you impatiently so they can serve the next customer. Seems like they’ve got self serve now which is more up my alley, but reading here it seems it doesn’t work all that well…

    Haven’t been there in like 5 years. No desire to go back.

    Agree with you really. Colesworth meets my expectations.

    • Pinchy on 12/02/2023 - 09:04

      My local self serve works great. Faster than coles/woolies self serves.

    • aidenh37 on 12/02/2023 - 14:35
      +3

      See, you're not meant to bag your purchases at the checkout… You put it back into your basket or trolley, and bag at the bench opposite.

    • Protractor on 14/02/2023 - 20:31

      "I don’t shop at Aldi, ever. Last time I did I was reminded why"

      Okaaayy?
      Just a reminder though. Aldi checkouts work fine for people who 'play the game'.
      It's a lottery at any checkout regarding how much you have and how much the shopper in front does.(at any supermarket) Humans behave at checkouts the same way they do in traffic. They only seem to be in a hurry when the car in front isn't.
      It's not hard. It's arrogant or lazy people who think they should buy a sea container of food at a time and load each item like they were a 3 toed sloth on valium who create issues. It seems to be a certain entitled cohort who wreck it for those who go there for the right reasons.The biggest flaw in Aldis structure is the customer element , but that seems to be worse here in Australia. The more Aldi reforms its systems (to resemble the other leeches) the higher their prices will go, thanks to people who want it all, want it now.

  • langitbiru on 11/02/2023 - 23:33

    I just check the meaning of peasant online , and this is how I got… it means

    a poor smallholder or agricultural labourer of low social status (chiefly in historical use or with reference to subsistence farming in poorer countries).
    "peasants left the farms to work in industry"

    Does that mean Op have such a high social status while claiming most buying from ALDI is a peasant, including me? That's very attacking statement tough… I hope OP remove that statement, to avoid any conflicts.

    • Daabido on 12/02/2023 - 00:03

      I'm surprised you could read that, peasant ;-)

    • morse on 12/02/2023 - 09:01

      Whilst you’re digging in the dictionary perhaps look into ‘semantic change’ and ‘colloquialism’

    • Richmond Tigers on 12/02/2023 - 09:11
      -1

      I will not remove it. Now go cut 160 wood, I need a mill and 2 houses.

  • GrueHunter on 12/02/2023 - 00:57

    Generally Speaking, ALDI Sucks. I Don't See The Big Deal

    How interesting

    No, wait, what's that word that means the opposite of interesting

  • Willy Beamish on 12/02/2023 - 03:44
    +1

    Your thought process is terrible, don't see why you need a thread for this as it just stinks of entitlement and you expect the world to be only for your every need.

    Aldi is a store that sells products just like Woolworths and Coles. Do you walk into those shops and see something you don't want to buy and buy it for some reason? You only buy what you want/need and not every store is set up to cater your every need and want.

    You even stated you do go there for something you want so you must understand to some point, but then we come back to the entitlement part where everything must cater to you specifically.

    • Richmond Tigers on 12/02/2023 - 09:05
      -2

      I’ll be sure to buy my saffron and truffle oil from Aldi from now on.

  • baldur on 12/02/2023 - 08:59
    +2

    I went to an aldi the other day to buy eggs, coffee beans, salmon, bread and milk and i ended up leaving the shop empty handed.

    How come they always have supply/stock issues is just unacceptable at this point.

  • DemocracyManifest on 12/02/2023 - 09:02

    Aldi is fine, and everything pretty much comes from the major suppliers anyway. Their steaks aren't great though, nor are most supermarkets

  • PrettyBrokeTBH on 12/02/2023 - 10:20

    I only go to Aldi for broccolini and brioche buns. Everything else can be bought from coles or woolworths on special, at a better price/better quality.

  • repeat on 12/02/2023 - 10:50

    They seem alright to me.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peasant

  • LTRipley on 12/02/2023 - 11:01
    +2

    1k block of tasty cheese is like $8.50 vs $13-14.

    The fresh mandarin juice when in season is devine and cheap.

    Salted butter way better then the rancid woolies home brand stuff.

    Eye fillet is slightly cheaper and has more flavor.

    • Debt Free on 12/02/2023 - 17:31

      that block of tasty is now $11 or $12 if you are lucky enough to ever find it in stock
      Fresh Mandarin juice— is that a joke?
      Unsalted butter or Chef’s butter or Danish butter is best since you are such a connoisseur, and my favourite homebrand of those is Woolworths cos tastes good, and I hope they do a tiny bit better by their suppliers.

  • tko6070 on 12/02/2023 - 11:46
    +5

    More competition in the market is a net win for consumers whether you shop at Aldi or not.

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