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What a rip off.

Postby Workingman » 12 Nov 2021, 14:33

I only rarely get sliced meats and then mostly from Aldi.

Yesterday I was in Asda and saw a 2 for £3 offer and needed some for sandwiches next week so got some ham. .

A lunch I was making a ham salad job and as I took out a slice I thought "that looks thin" and it was! :o

Turning the pack over and the weight is now 120g. I am sure that the last time I got some it was 140 or 150g. :twisted:

It's back to the (£2.49) 340g tins of gammon ham for me. Better quality and more for less.
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Re: What a rip off.

Postby cromwell » 12 Nov 2021, 14:46

They've got all sorts of tricks, the supermarkets!
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Re: What a rip off.

Postby saundra » 12 Nov 2021, 17:25

I agree wm Iceland used to sell lovely Wiltshire ham but last time I got it the slices where tiny
So don't buy it now
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Re: What a rip off.

Postby cruiser2 » 13 Nov 2021, 10:59

I do not buy ham or any other sliced meat from supermarkets.
One slice is so thin you cannot taste it in a sandwich. Alsom there is a lot of water inn the meat.
I get mine from a stall in the market. They cook the joints and then slice it. You can then buy as much as youn want.
It is not shink wrapped in plastic. I bought some tongue, some turkey a beef & onion bagette and a slice of carrot cake.
Just over £6.00 including two packs of barm cakes which I will put in the freezer.
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Re: What a rip off.

Postby TheOstrich » 13 Nov 2021, 21:43

cruiser2 wrote:I do not buy ham or any other sliced meat from supermarkets.

No choice here, Cruiser, as the only independent High Street butcher in town closed at the end of last month ... :|
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