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If you’re an Aldi supporter, you’ll already know all the great ways to save money at the German supermarket chain, including shopping on sale at Aisle of Shame and stocking up on a range of own-label products. I am. Here’s another Aldi hack that will save you money but employees hate. The idea is to split your order among other family members to get around the purchase limit rules.
Aldi is able to cut costs by keeping fewer products in stock, so it’s not uncommon for stores to put purchase limits on certain high-demand items. According to the company’s website, the chain doesn’t officially have a one-purchase limit per person, but “each store reserves the right to limit quantities” if necessary.
Some customers are heading to Aldi with two or three family members or friends to get around the quantity limits. Each person picks up one of the items in question, goes to the register, and makes a separate phone call. Some people may use a separate checkout lane to really avoid arousing suspicion. But employees usually figure it out quickly. “I know a 3-year-old didn’t come on his own to buy three dozen eggs with a $50 bill,” an Aldi employee who identified himself as JK told Business Insider. “In these cases, we are forced to ask the responsible customer to return the excess amount, which is a hassle.”Although it is inconvenient, there are purchasing limits for a reason, and all shoppers should be aware of the restrictions. We must strive for equal access to products.
Other Ardiisms that frustrate workers
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In addition to circumventing purchase limits, there are a number of shopper habits that annoy Aldi employees. Taking too long or being distracted by your phone while checking out is a big no-no, one employee wrote on Reddit. Cashiers actually time and score each transaction, including the elapsed time between customers. Therefore, to help them, please be attentive while being called so that everyone can experience it quickly.
Another checkout tip to keep cashiers up to speed (and protect your groceries) is to put heavy items on the belt first, then lighter, more fragile items like chips and eggs. is. “If you put all the produce at the front and the jars, cans, and jars at the end, the package will inevitably get crushed, even if the cashier doesn’t try to do it,” wrote an Aldi employee on Reddit. Ta.
Perhaps common sense is to avoid the 11th hour dash whenever possible. Sure, we all had to run to the store perfectly spaced and five minutes before closing time to get a gallon of milk, but employees counting down to the end of their shift You cannot be friends with members.
