Money-saving expert Jordon Cox, known as the Coupon King, has shared a Tesco shopping hack that could save shoppers time during their supermarket visits. The tip, demonstrated in a video, shows how using the store's self-scanner devices in conjunction with an online shopping list can streamline the shopping process.
The Hack Explained
In the video, Cox holds one of the self-scanner devices available in numerous Tesco stores, which allow customers to scan items as they browse, eliminating the need to scan them individually at the till. The scanners also provide a running tally of the total spend.
Cox explained: "Before you ever go shopping at Tesco and use one of these scanners, add all your items into your online shopping list and look what happens to the scanner. It tells you where all your items are in which aisle, and which ones are out of stock, which makes shopping a hell of a lot easier."
Clubcard Requirement and Additional Tip
The scanners require a Tesco Clubcard membership to operate. Customers scan their card at the store entrance to release a device for use while shopping. Because the scanner is linked to the Clubcard, it can access more than just the customer's details.
Cox also included an extra suggestion in the comments, stating: "If you never shop online - just add your weekly shop to your online basket (and never buy it) - and it'll be on the scanner every week!"
Reactions from Viewers
Viewers were astonished, with numerous people suggesting rival supermarkets should adopt the concept. One commented: "Love this tip." Another remarked: "Clever. A list and a short visit are half of any grocery budget. The aisles are designed to keep you browsing."
A third person posted: "I have recently discovered this! It's amazing, saves me from over buying so much and telling me what's in stock, stops me from buying half the shop to replace what it was I originally wanted. Honestly feel so much more organised with this."
However, others raised doubts. One person commented: "This just adds time overall as you have to select the specific item, what happens when you want 'nice cheese', soup, bread, something for dessert, but don't know the exact option until you see what is available?" Another questioned: "Why on Earth would you sit there for 10 minutes putting your shopping in on the app when you could just spend that 10 minutes walking around the shop putting the items in your basket or trolley?"
A further user remarked: "I did that the other week and I wanted a 24 box of Diet Coke, it said it was in stock, when I got to the aisle where it was it was out of stock, useless." In response, another replied: "I had the opposite, it told me something was out of stock so I didn't bother looking, happened to pass the aisle anyway and it was in stock!"
One commenter proposed: "Or just add all the items to your online shopping list... then get them delivered." A second person agreed, adding: "Have it delivered, that's the cheapest possible way because you don't fritter when you are tempted in store. The savings mount up over the month let alone the year it really is dramatic."
