Supermarkets are true masters of pricing. If you take a closer look, you will discover small clues on price tags and packaging that can mean big discounts. There are also colored labels and digital offers. Behind all of this is a system that makes purchasing significantly cheaper – if you know what to look out for.
“T” and “TS” – small abbreviations with a big impact
Some price signs look harmless, but they have a decisive influence. The abbreviation “T”, for example, can be found for goods that have to be sold on the same day. This includes fresh foods such as bread, meat or dairy products. According to Merkur.de, prices for such products can be cheaper in the evening.
Things get even more interesting with “TS”. This marking means “Daily Goods Saturday”. On this day, products that are not included in the new range are particularly heavily discounted. According to ruhr24.de, price discounts of up to 80 percent are not uncommon.
Colored price tags as silent signals
Colors also play a role. An orange or red label, sometimes complemented by a crossed-out barcode, is more than just decoration. It usually indicates remaining items that are being removed from the range. HNA.de reports that this is a common practice at Kaufland, for example. Attentive customers can recognize products that are sold particularly cheaply over the counter.
“MH” at Rossmann – the reference to expiry dates
Drugstores also rely on codes. At Rossmann, “MH” stands for “best before” date on price tags. Products with this notice will expire soon and are therefore offered at a lower price. Chip.de describes that this applies to snacks and drinks as well as cosmetics or care items. For the markets, this is an opportunity to empty shelves – for customers, it is an opportunity to save.
Digital coupons are becoming increasingly important
In addition to classic labels, apps have become increasingly important in recent years. Lidl, Kaufland and Edeka offer their own applications in which digital coupons are available weekly. Even if the savings seem small at first glance, they can become noticeable over a month.
Cashback programs as a new form of savings
Another option are apps like “marktguru”. Receipts or barcodes of certain products can be scanned there. In return, there are small refunds – often just a few cents, but over time there is a noticeable effect. According to BNN.de, this form of saving is developing into a serious alternative or at least a supplement to classic loyalty programs such as Payback or DeutschlandCard.
Editorial team finanzen.net
