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Difference in prices

Difference in prices

We used to do all our shopping at Pick n Pay but now have started shopping at Woolies because PnP is getting so expensive.

Woolies shopping always used to be a treat for us but now milk, cheese and other perishables are the same price at Woolies and better quality. Skip washing liquid has increased from R45 to almost R90 at Pick n Pay in the past year.

I know we had all those increases in petrol price etc. but does anyone think that the increase in price is justified?

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  Quoting:: Valerie [Hamberg, Roodepoort GT ]
At the age of 63 and after 42 years of running a home I have realised I am a complete idiot. At lea

yes i've also noticed that products are smaller and now cost more.....do retailers think us housewives are blind.... why are they doing this?

Christine  [Pietermaritzburg KN ] 15 May 10
 

At the age of 63 and after 42 years of running a home I have realised I am a complete idiot. At least that is what retailers think! Potatoes used to be 20kg, then 15kg then 10kg now 7kg but the price is now more than for 20kg but we are not expected to know. Dog food was 10kg then 7kg now only 6kg but the price has increased in leaps and bounds in the last couple of months. Toilet rolls are smaller but cost more. Everywhere product sizes are getting smaller while prices rise. Has anyone else noticed?

Valerie  [Hamberg, Roodepoort GT ] 14 May 10
  Quoting:: Audra [Parktown North GT ]
Checkers is tops for prices. The only problem I find is the meat section I don't know if there fridg

We live a block from a shoprite and buy most of our groceries there, but when it comes to meat, I rather visit a butcher or Pick 'n Pay as the quality of meat is a lot better, I also had a bad experience with the shoprite house brand frozen cut corn.

Mariette   [Queenswood Pretoria GT ] 20 Feb 10
 

Checkers is tops for prices. The only problem I find is the meat section I don't know if there fridges are not cold enough but I have had a few bad experiences with there meat.

Audra  [Parktown North GT ] 19 Feb 10
 

Our Shop of Cloice is Checkers for as you say their prices are lower than Pick and Pay
The only complaint I have with Checkers is that they dont offer a more expansive portfolo of products
Pick and Pay is Larger and offers more BUT their prices are extremely expensive by comparrison

Leon Errol  [Johannesburg Gauteng ZA GT ] 23 Dec 09
 

Checkers have upped their image and products remarkably! Their prices re also way cheaper than Pn Pay. Love them,

Kim  [Uvongo KN ] 22 Dec 09
  Quoting:: cheryl [athlone pietermaritzburg KN ]
Buy a 2 kg dog biscuits from woolworths , much cheaper than the dog biscuits that you buy at the sup

My word, thanks Cheryl, I would never have checked dog biscuits at Woollies, but will check.

  [ KN ] 13 Oct 09
 

i needed a dvd writer installed in my computer was quoted r400 for dvd writer and r400 to install it. found another place that wouldnt charge me installation if i brought it from them saved r400 . you must shop around

kim  [pietermaritzburg KN ] 29 Sep 09
 

I bshop at the Hyperama for everyday stuff, because P'n P are too expensive. But for fruit and vegs, I always go to Woolies. I will pay exstra for quality.

Yolande  [Weltevredenpark GT ] 22 Sep 09
 

I thought I was the only one noticing the price increases at Pick N Pay. I am now shopping for my grocery at Checkers. Their prices are reasonable!

Molly  [Cape Town WC ] 15 Sep 09
 

Is the PickNPay brand as good a quality as some of the branded products.I steer away from their products as they are often more expensive and not always as good. Christine ,Northcliff,JHB

Christine  [Northcliff GT ] 14 Sep 09
  Quoting:: aarthi [somerset park KN ]
I HAVE BEEN RECENTLY BUYING THE PICK N PAY BRANDED ITEMS & HAVE BEEN PLEASANTLY SURPRISED AT THE PRI

i have to agree! the PnP brand is great :)

Karin  [Flamwood walk, Klerksdorp NW ] 7 Sep 09
 

I AGREE ASWELL, FOOD PRICES HAS INCREASE RAPIDLY, AND ITS TERRIBLE, ESPECIALLY FOR THOSE WHOM ARE NOT THAT WEALTHY AND FINACIALLY SECURE

emerelda  [cape town WC ] 7 Sep 09
  Quoting:: aarthi [somerset park KN ]
I HAVE BEEN RECENTLY BUYING THE PICK N PAY BRANDED ITEMS & HAVE BEEN PLEASANTLY SURPRISED AT THE PRI

Except the PNP Bacon - it is sliced really think and not nice at all

Dorianne   [Umhlanga KN ] 7 Aug 09
 

I HAVE BEEN RECENTLY BUYING THE PICK N PAY BRANDED ITEMS & HAVE BEEN PLEASANTLY SURPRISED AT THE PRICE, RANGE & QUALITY.
WELL DONE PICK N PAY HYPER!
REGARDLESS ABOUTH THE VARIOUS STORE PRICE SURVEYS I FIND EVERYTHING I WANT AT THE LOCAL HYPERMARKET.
AARTHI DURBAN

aarthi  [somerset park KN ] 6 Aug 09
 

Well I really do not want to get started. I must say my husband is the shop around dad but off course we have to hear about the prices at the various supermarkets, Pick & Pay is really I am sure making 100% profit as I said he shops around and compares, lately we have found Checkers to also give you value for money on certain items but Pick & Pay has sure lost our vote of confidence!

Debbie  [Plumstead WC ] 6 Aug 09
  Quoting:: Liz [George WC ]
In the space of 2 months, Mayonnaise went up by R8!! How is this justified??? I was horrified, if it

At Pick n' Pay they have been selling Cross n Blackwell Creamynaise for about R6.95, it tastes great and even though its the small bottle, if you buy 2 it costs less than a normal size bottle.I have been buying about 4 bottles every month for 5 months , stocking up just in case they realise the product is too cheap, and double the price.

Tammy  [Roodepoort, Johannesburg GT ] 31 Jul 09
 

In Krugersdorp a new shop opened called President Hyper, I find that their meat is very reasonable and they pack it into convenient sizes, as I get very frustrated when I buy meat at the shop and have to use it all or have separate itfor the 2 of us.The meat is also very cheap, I shop for only me and my Fiance' and find it very convenient to buy a pack of Tenderised Steak(about 250kg) for R13.99. Their vegetables are also cheap and their products are sometimes cheaper than every where else. There are only 2 stores in the country , one in Krugersdorp and one in Fochsvill. I have realy saved on my food bill at this shop, most months!

Tammy  [Roodepoort, Johannesburg GT ] 31 Jul 09
  Quoting:: Esmè [Orange Grove GT ]
As far as I know when you get to the till and the product price is higher than on the shelf you shou

I have been to Pick n' Pay a few times and the price was different to the shelf price when I got to the till, and every time I got the product for free (sometimes as much as R199 for a pack of DVD's) and I got my money back, so DO NOT accept their stories, it is their policy at Pick n' Pay so don't feel bad!!!! Just go to the service desk, and maybe go with them to th shelf to confirm the price is different, then all is sorted and you will walk away smiling!!!

Tammy  [Roodepoort, Johannesburg GT ] 31 Jul 09
 

I wish they would better quality control on cheddar cheese. You can pay a fortune for cheese not tasting disgusting. Sometimes I have purchased mature cheddar and paid the extra price for it and it wasnt even mature and tasted like ordinary cheddar cheese

cheryl  [athlone pietermaritzburg KN ] 31 Jul 09
  Quoting:: Angelique [Roodepoort GT ]
I have to agree... I go to fruit and veg city... I buy all my meat and veg's there. it will last me

why dont you check out the cleaning specials at cicks they have a lot of buy 2 get 1 free specials and you get clicks club points

cheryl  [athlone pietermaritzburg KN ] 31 Jul 09
 

Buy a 2 kg dog biscuits from woolworths , much cheaper than the dog biscuits that you buy at the supermarket

cheryl  [athlone pietermaritzburg KN ] 31 Jul 09
 

My 2 year old loves the P & Pay brand Noodles (sweet and sour chicken flavour). After waiting from last year December I purchased two boxes. My goodness... I was horrified to find that the noodles (just image) had gone from R1.99 to R3.49 (calulate buying two boxed with 30 noodles in each box).... What a rip off... Oh I almost forgot... they changed their packaging and there is no more sweet and sour chicken flavour

Fathima  [Durban KN ] 30 Jul 09
 

BIG RIP OFF, Beware everyone, I went to O R Tambo airport yesterday, I parked in shade parking for 1 hr & I was charged a min charge of __R45-00 !!!

patricia  [rivonia GT ] 27 Jul 09
  Quoting:: Liza [Sonpark, Nelspruit MP ]
I am sure you all saw the price fixing article in the Sunday newspapers. I want to know what is goin

small weetbix is cheaper per kg than large box

Liza  [Sonpark, Nelspruit MP ] 15 Jul 09
 

I am sure you all saw the price fixing article in the Sunday newspapers. I want to know what is going to be done - slapped with a heavy fine and consumers still suffer. At places like Pick 'N Pay it is cheaper to but in small quatities than in bulk - toilet paper for example, buying 9 is cheaper than buying 18 per roll? Buying a small box of weetbix is cheaper than buying a bigger box? Please someone explain to me, how on eart does this make sense?

Liza  [Sonpark, Nelspruit MP ] 15 Jul 09
  Quoting:: Lynda [Yellowwood Park KN ]
I get very annoyed when I see something priced on the shelf and then find the till price is more. I

As far as I know when you get to the till and the product price is higher than on the shelf you should be paying the lower price. But every time this has happened to me they give you some or other rubbish story and it seems to be your stupidity.

Esmè  [Orange Grove GT ] 13 Jul 09
 

Ek dink regtig nie die prys verhogings is "above board" nie iets is verkeerd, maar dit is net of ons nie by die rede kan uitkom nie. As die petrolprys af kom bly die kospryse hoog en daar word so hier en daar geskimp dat dit sal verbeter maar gebeur nie!!

Esmè  [Orange Grove GT ] 13 Jul 09
 

Het enige van julle gesien hoeveel waspoeier nou kos. Kon dit 'n paar maande vir +/- R45 koop. Het amper op my rug geval toe ek dit die naweek wou koop en sien dit kos R65!!!! Sal maar moet teruggaan na die oudae en ou blouseep weer begin gebruik.

Esta  [Ashton WC ] 13 Jul 09
 

In the space of 2 months, Mayonnaise went up by R8!! How is this justified??? I was horrified, if it wasn't that I'd promised someone a salad in a hurry, I would most definitely have left it on the shelf and either gone elsewhere to look or gone without!

Liz  [George WC ] 12 Jul 09
 

We, as customer(s) are being ripped off, no doubt about it! Some products have doubled in price and there is no excuse for it!
We need to know our prices in general as it is the only way to avoid being exploited. Bigger is not always cheaper - take a second to do the maths, often you will be pleasantly surprised.

P&P offer double your money back if you are not happy with their 'No Name Brands' - BUT you have to ask for it otherwise they just give you what you paid!!

Woolworth's fruit and vegetables are often excellent value for money as you can use everything in the packets.

Fruit & Veg City have some great buys. Again check prices on pre-packs and loose products. Potatoes are now being sold in 8 kg bags but prices are up!!

In general there seems to be a lot of 'down sizing' across a range of products even though prices are up!! The customer should be king - don't pay these exorbitant prices (on any products) and force companies to bring them (prices) down!

Lesley  [Durban North KN ] 11 Jul 09
  Quoting:: linda [edgemead GT ]
I agree,pick n pay are getting very expensive.Fish Paste is almost R16 for a large jar.I went to Mak

I have to agree... I go to fruit and veg city... I buy all my meat and veg's there. it will last me the whole month and I paid plus minus R800.00 and that includes some yummies!!! I then go to pnp or spar and buy the cleaning goodies there.
The last time I went to pnp and bought my meat and the total price was R1 800.00!
Its crazy!

Angelique  [Roodepoort GT ] 9 Jul 09
  Quoting:: linda [edgemead GT ]
I agree,pick n pay are getting very expensive.Fish Paste is almost R16 for a large jar.I went to Mak

Pnpay prices have become exhorbatant and I think we consumers are paying for their rebranding of the no name brands ,till slips and logos on the trucks .The increases started around the same time they switched over the branding

Rene  [Cape Town WC ] 9 Jul 09
  Quoting:: Hengie [Sundowner GT ]
Crazy Groceries, 2 Phoenix Centre, Malibongwe Road, Strijdom Park Tel: 0117913140. It's a bit diffic

thanx I will try it

patricia  [rivonia GT ] 8 Jul 09
  Quoting:: patricia [rivonia GT ]
Please can we have the address!!!

Crazy Groceries, 2 Phoenix Centre, Malibongwe Road, Strijdom Park Tel: 0117913140. It's a bit difficult to explain but if you get off the highway at Malibongwe coming from William Nicol you turn left. After the Zenex Garage you take the slipway left to go into that centre (I almost think there is a Delta Motors or Ford showroom). It's on your left. The one shop that glows right in your face, which is right next door to the Crazy Groceries, is an adult shop. Dont forget to check expiry dates or you'll be most disappointed when you get home.

Hengie  [Sundowner GT ] 1 Jul 09
  Quoting:: Pavarni [Edgemead WC ]
Again, Woollies offers some specials, but how often do you find yourself walking out with things not

I agree,pick n pay are getting very expensive.Fish Paste is almost R16 for a large jar.I went to Makro Milnerton yesterday and bought a 6 pack of Pecks fishpate which worked out to R10.99 a jar,also the large jar of Jacobs Kronung coffee [which I think is now about R85 in pick n pay]for R75.Also there 6 packs of peanut butter,worked out to around R9.99,R15 in pick n pay.I know people cant always afford to buy the 6 packs but it's worth having a look.

linda  [edgemead GT ] 1 Jul 09
  Quoting:: Tammy [Roodepoort, Johannesburg GT ]
are totaly riducules, I agree that some things are definitly cheaper at Woolworths, I just wish they

Again, Woollies offers some specials, but how often do you find yourself walking out with things not on your list that look tasty/tempting? It happens to me an awful lot, spending more money than I had planned to, especially when walking the aisles of temptation...even if it is just a healthy packet of organic cranberries. :P

As for PnP, they are cheaper than our local Spar on most items and we get the 25% Vitality incentive benefit on all our healthy stuff ie fruits and veg, beans, pastas, nuts, yoghurt, which is a really nice perk. As for good coffee, I don't drink instant at all and there are often specials on good grounds and beans that suit my habit.

Pavarni  [Edgemead WC ] 30 Jun 09
  Quoting:: Hengie [Sundowner GT ]
There is a salvage shop in Strydom Park, Randburg where I recently bought Douwe Egberts for R35 for

Please can we have the address!!!

patricia  [rivonia GT ] 29 Jun 09
 

I was so disgusted with Cadbury with their new smaller - but just as expensive - slabs. What gets to me is that the marketing seems to ignore the consumer's intelligence. It is great to see that there are other people out there that feel the way I do. I vote with my money - I stop buying goods from producers that try to exploit me. Same with the stores - I have stopped buying from PnP because even their specials these days are not special.

Lourentia  [Kyalami GT ] 24 Jun 09
  Quoting:: Rani [Willow Acres Estate GT ]
I believe the price increases on groceries, especially food is not justified. How can you have more

There is a salvage shop in Strydom Park, Randburg where I recently bought Douwe Egberts for R35 for 200g. They have really good prices there - especially cheeses. E.g. Those cheese dippers that you get for the kids lunch boxes - at large retail stores they are over R20. At this shop they are R7. You MUST check expiry dates though. Problem is that you land up spending quite a bit on all the cheapies so you have to be very disciplined.

Hengie  [Sundowner GT ] 23 Jun 09
  Quoting:: Rani [Willow Acres Estate GT ]
I believe the price increases on groceries, especially food is not justified. How can you have more

are totaly riducules, I agree that some things are definitly cheaper at Woolworths, I just wish they would offer more products like Pastas and Knorr cook in Sauces. Don't give Pick n' Pay a total miss, they have this policy that if the price scanned is more expensive than the price on the shelf, then you get the product for free, and you won't believe how many times I have received things for free, so it realy does pay to scrutinise the prices that are scanned through.

Tammy  [Roodepoort, Johannesburg GT ] 22 Jun 09
  Quoting:: Matshidiso [Sunnyside GT ]
The prices has drastically increased not to even mention the Washing powders they have also increase

I believe the price increases on groceries, especially food is not justified. How can you have more than a 100% increase on any one product. Just look at the price of good coffee. I used to pay +/- R29.99 for a 200g Douwe Egbert coffee. Now, just a few months later it is +R80.00. I cannot afford it anymore so I stopped buying it. I just got back from Europe and bought a 200g coffee (GranArom) for 2euro (app.R22.00) and it tastes great. I just wish I bought more.

Rani  [Willow Acres Estate GT ] 22 Jun 09
  Quoting:: Christelle [Bonaeropark GT ]
I have experienced the same but usually they try to refund you if you notice that it is more expensi

It happens to me too very often. I guess its because we actually check. Just think about the people who dont check, the money they lose because of that.

Rani  [Willow Acres Estate GT ] 22 Jun 09
  Quoting:: Lebogang [johannesburg GT ]
I just compare all the specials and prices before doing the grocery shopping and i find that it help

I do the same. I wait for the 3rd week of every month to do my grocery shopping as this is when I can buy all the specials on the products that I use in bulk.

Rani  [Willow Acres Estate GT ] 22 Jun 09
 

I just compare all the specials and prices before doing the grocery shopping and i find that it helps me save.

Lebogang  [johannesburg GT ] 22 Jun 09
  Quoting:: Lynda [Yellowwood Park KN ]
I get very annoyed when I see something priced on the shelf and then find the till price is more. I

I have experienced the same but usually they try to refund you if you notice that it is more expensive as on the shelf. But I feel it is not my job to check every single thing that I buy that the price doesn't differ. It is easy when you only buy a couple of things but try doing it when you do your monthly grocery shopping, what a nightmare....

Christelle  [Bonaeropark GT ] 15 Jun 09
  Quoting:: Shirley [Table View WC ]
Besides the price of everything so expensive, alot of items have shrunk in size. In effect, you are

I totally agree, and the worst of it is: They now make the 200g chocolate bars only 180g but again the price still increases!!!

Bradley  [Wavecreast Jeffreys bay EC ] 8 Jun 09
 

Besides the price of everything so expensive, alot of items have shrunk in size. In effect, you are paying more for less. I read the other day jars of peanut butter and bars of soap are smaller than they used to..(I didnt even notice the difference) but way more expensive. They package it so the consumer doesnt even notice. When they add more..its all over the labels in bold writing but lo and behold, they shrink it..and you dont see anywhere on the packaging *NEW SMALLER SIZE* Its disguisting.

Shirley  [Table View WC ] 8 Jun 09
 

I get very annoyed when I see something priced on the shelf and then find the till price is more. I have experiened this quite often and now walk around with my shopping list and a pen and calculate what i should be paying and if it differs I make sure they pay me my money back.

Lynda  [Yellowwood Park KN ] 7 Jun 09
 

The prices has drastically increased not to even mention the Washing powders they have also increased.

Probably it has to do with the cureent economic situation . On the other hand what if it is price fixing.

Is there any change in the quality or quantity. Maybe they have added an ibgredients that is costly hence the price went up.

Matshidiso  [Sunnyside GT ] 6 Jun 09
 
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