CADBURY’S famous Creme Eggs have had their price slashed by a major retailer in the lead-up to Easter.
Aldi is selling the discounted pack of five Cadbury Creme Eggs for half the usual price.
The Cadbury Egg deal is available in Aldi stores nationwide[/caption]
A 5-pack of Cadbury Creme Eggs are now £1.49 at Aldi[/caption]
Normally selling for £2.95, the new price of £1.49 for the 200g box of chocolates is an Easter steal.
The five egg deal is available in Aldi stores nationwide.
Fans of the Cadbury’s Eggs have flooded the HotUKDeals comments to praise the supermarket.
“These are £4 at my local Sainsbury’s so this is an amazing offer,” one revealed.
“It hurts knowing I just paid £2.95 for it a few days ago,” a third mourned.
While another joked: “Eggcellent deal. Cracking. Enjoy the yokes.”
We’ve had a look online for the cheapest box of 5 Creme Eggs and and Aldi’s is the best supermarket deal right now.
Asda has the same box for £2.98, Tesco for £3.50 and Iceland are also selling them for £3.50.
Both Morrisons and Waitrose are selling the Cadbury Eggs for £4.
Remember it is always good to shop around to make sure you are getting the cheapest deal.
The closer it gets to Easter the more likely it is that other retailers will start competing to be the cheapest in a bid to get your cash.
You can use shopping comparison tools such as Google Shopping and Trolley.co.uk to compare the cost of items across different retailers.
Aldi’s Easter chocolate price slashes
The Creme Egg deal is the latest chocolate price slash spotted at Aldi.
The budget supermarket has slashed its price for the giant 232g Cadbury Mini Eggs Easter egg.
With two Mini Eggs hidden inside the enormous egg, the sweet treat comes with an even sweeter deal as it now costs just £4.95, reduced from £5.99.
If 232g is too much for you, you can opt for the more compact 97g Cadbury Mini Eggs Chocolate Egg, which has had its price cut down to just £1.45.
Aldi’s most famous dupes
BY Laura McGuire, Consumer Reporter, for The Sun: Aldi has become famous for replicating pricey products and selling them for a fraction of the price – helping customers save some dosh.
Here is a list of some of the grocers best dupes to help you look out for the best deals the next time you hit the aisles.
Snacksters Big Stack 204g
This microwavable burger has become a fan favourite thanks to its likeness to McDonald’s signature Big Mac. It costs just £1.49, compared to the £4.00 the fast food chain is charging.
Nutoka Hazelnut Chocolate Spread 400g.
Nutella chocolate spread is a staple in many households, but it retails for a pricey £3.45. Aldi’s Nutoka costs just £1.69 and is claimed to taste identical to the chocolatey classic.
Belmont Caramelised Biscuit 200g
These sweet treats often leave shoppers doing a double take thanks to its similarity to Lotus biscuits. Aldi’s version costs just £0.69 compared to £1.20 other supermarkets charge.
The large Easter egg comes with a number of secret Mini Eggs hidden inside.
Also seeing their prices slashed to just £1.45 are the Dairy Milk Freddo and Buttons chocolate eggs.
Coming in at 12 per cent lower than their normal price, both 96g eggs are perfect options to celebrate Easter Sunday, which this year falls on April 20.
The Buttons egg naturally comes with milk chocolate buttons inside while the Freddo egg has the added bonus of Freddo Faces inside the shell.
You can find your nearest Aldi branch by using the retailer’s store locator on its website.
Of course, always remember to shop around before buying anything like this, as you might find the item cheaper elsewhere.
Websites like Price Spy let you compare prices on thousands of products to find out where it will cost you the least.
You can also have a quick scan on the Google Shopping/Product tab to see how much retailers are selling a particular item for.
How to save money at Aldi
Unlike other major grocers, Aldi does not have a rewards or point card system but that does not mean you cannot save on your shop.
Every week the store releases a list of special buys , which are unique bargain products you find online at Aldi and in store.
The store releases a fresh range of deals every Thursday and Sunday, so be sure to check regularly to see what’s new.
Meanwhile, the store also regularly sells fruit and vegetables at highly discounted prices, as part of its ‘super six’ deal.
It also does weekly saving offers on typically pricey items such as meat and fish.
How to save money at Easter
Sun Savers Editor Lana Clements shares her tips on how to save cash at Easter…
Stock up on eggs – The best value Easter eggs typically sell out by the time the long weekend comes around so by in advance and stash in a cupboard so that you don’t get tempted to nibble.
Cut entertaining costs – If you are hosting family or friends over the holiday, consider asking them to bring a dish such as dessert, or a couple of bottles to cut costs. Use a price comparison site to find the lowest prices on the food and any other decorations or gifts that you need. Try PriceRunner or Trolley.co.uk.
Plan ahead – School holidays combined with gift can make Easter a pricey time of year, especially if you have children. Create a budget ahead of time and look for ways to keep it in check. You can go for free days out by making a scavenge hunts and limit the number of
Flash sales – Make a list of what you need for Easter and look out for flash sales or promotions from supermarkets on items that you need.
Cashback – Use cashback sites to get a little kick back on any spending that you are doing. Try Topcashback or Quidco.
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