A mother who regularly shares money-saving tips on social media has sparked a debate after purchasing a 'Too Good To Go' bag from Greggs, questioning whether the discounted bundle was truly worth the money.
What Is the 'Too Good To Go' Scheme?
'Too Good To Go' is an innovative initiative where food retailers, including popular chains like Greggs, offer bundles of items that would otherwise be discarded due to approaching sell-by dates. These bags are sold at significantly reduced prices, typically through a dedicated app, with customers unaware of the contents until collection.
The Mum's Experience
Known as 'Diary of Cheapskate' on TikTok, where she boasts over 242,000 followers, the mum documented her journey to a Greggs outlet to collect a bag costing £3.15. In a video, she expressed uncertainty, stating, "Do you think this Too Good To Go bag is worth the money that I've paid?" She noted that this was her first Greggs bag after a previous Starbucks purchase, and she only collected it during a routine trip to town, not making a special journey.
Upon opening the bag at home, she found eight items: a jammy heart biscuit, four sausage rolls, a sausage, bean, and cheese melt, a chicken and cheese baguette, and a lemon muffin. The total retail value was approximately £15.25, representing a saving of over £12. However, she admitted, "I feel like there's quite a good selection of things in this bag, although there is only one thing I'm actually going to eat. But this bag wasn't really for me anyway, it was for the kids."
Public Reaction and Comparisons
The video prompted mixed reactions from viewers. One commenter argued, "No as you didn't want any of those items. Also they have to be eaten on the same day." Others defended the purchase, with one user pointing out, "The muffins and jammie dodger don’t need to be eaten on the same day. Mostly the baguette does, but the others would be fine for the day after if it’s wrapped up in the fridge."
Comparisons were drawn to other retailers, such as Aldi, where a user reported getting a bag with items like salmon en croute and pork sausages for £3.33, deeming it excellent value. Another viewer highlighted the cost-effectiveness, noting, "That’s pretty good value considering I spend around £5 on a coffee!" A different commenter praised the Greggs bag, saying, "That's a great bag from Greggs. If you get a bake or sausage roll you have won the lottery. I am easily pleased clearly..."
Conclusion and Value Assessment
In her video description, the mum mentioned that her children were thrilled with the selection, ensuring nothing would go to waste. She concluded by asking her audience, "So do you think that was worth it? Would you have been happy getting all of this? I don't have much to compare it to, so I don't know if it was good or not." This story underscores the growing trend of using apps to combat food waste while saving money, though individual satisfaction may vary based on personal preferences and immediate consumption needs.
