A savvy shopper has revealed a Sainsbury's scanning trick that has seen chocolate bars reduced by up to 90 per cent. Sharing a video on social media, @costoflivingcrisistips used the supermarket's shop and scan device to check the price of an Aero peppermint bar, which had a shelf label showing £2.50, down from £5. But when he scanned it, the till showed 50p, making it an even bigger bargain.
The 295g bars, which could make ideal gifts for Easter hampers, were not the only deal on offer. The shopper also spotted KitKat gingerbread packs priced at £2.20 on the shelf, but scanning them brought the price down to just 22p a pack. He decided to purchase 12 Aero bars and 20 packs of KitKat, totalling £10.40, compared with the usual £60 price tag.
The content creator, who said he does not really eat chocolate and planned to give most of it away, noted that the expiry dates were decent. The Aero bars were fine until July 2026, while the KitKats were 'alright 'til April'. He advised viewers to check their local Sainsbury's for remaining stock.
A Sainsbury's worker responded to queries about whether the discount would apply at the till without scanning. They explained that Christmas stock is reduced so frequently after the holiday that the newest tickets are often not printed or put out, but the low prices will work regardless of how the items are rung through. While one commenter accused supermarkets of 'ripping us off' by halving prices and still making a profit, another pointed out that selling at 50p is better than throwing the stock away.
