CHOC SHOCK! Terry’s Chocolate Orange Now 36% More Expensive
- Terry’s Chocolate Orange 36% more expensive
- Christmas choccies smaller than ever
- Bargain Hunters reveal secrets to nabbing one for LESS than £1
Terry’s Chocolate Orange is now more expensive than ever, despite being 10% smaller than two years ago.
Supermarkets have increased the price to an average of £1.78, a comparison by LatestDeals.co.uk reveals.
It’s the latest “choc-shock” after Toblerone ruined its shape and Quality Street is 10.5% more expensive.
The official prices listed on supermarkets vary from £1 to a whopping £2.75 at Waitrose:
- Tesco - £2
- Sainsbury’s - £1.95
- ASDA - £1
- Morrisons - £1
- Waitrose - £2.75
- Ocado - £2
Shoppers have expressed their disappointment at supermarkets who are selling it for more than £1.
Sarah Jennings said, “I was in Sainsbury’s and they had a Terry’s Chocolate Orange in the Christmas aisle on sale at full price, £1.95. But if you went next door to Morrisons or Poundland, they had it at £1.”
Matthew Harding said, “It’s a bit stupid because Terry’s Chocolate Orange is one of those things you just know should be £1. When it’s not that price, it stands out like a sore thumb.”
The Grocer, an industry trade magazine for supermarkets, reported on the price hike but came to a lower average of £1.34. It seems they did not include Waitrose who has it listed online at £2.75.
Where can I get Terry’s Chocolate Orange for LESS than £1?
Superdrug 90p with Student Card Trick
Helen Dickinson, a member of the Latest Deals Facebook Group revealed a secret to getting Terry’s Chocolate Orange for just 90p.
She said, “Superdrug.. they are £1 and you can get 10% discount with a student card…”
To get this discount, you’ll need to combine it with the well known trick to get a student card even if you’re not in full-time study.
ASDA 90p with Price Guarantee
ASDA offers a price guarantee: “If we're not 10% cheaper than Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, or Waitrose on your comparable grocery shop we'll give you the difference. Guaranteed!”
Because both ASDA and Morrisons is selling Terry’s Chocolate Orange for £1, this means ASDA is not 10% cheaper. Therefore, they should give you the difference: 10p.
To get the money back in vouchers, you have to enter the barcode of the product on the ASDA Price Guarantee page.
NOTE - In order for your shopping to be eligible for the Asda Price Guarantee, you need to have purchased at least 8 different items, of which at least 1 must be comparable to the above competitors. You’ll also need to have an ASDA Groceries Home Shopping account.
Aldi 99p in-store
Discount supermarkets Aldi and Lidl also sell Terry’s Chocolate Orange in some stores. Bargain hunters have spotted them for just 99p.
Lidl 99p in-store
Despite the rising costs of treats such Terry's Chocolate Orange, people are still splashing the cash for Christmas.
Shoppers are buying beer and "paw-secco" for their dogs and spent over £1.4 billion on Black Friday.
However, total Christmas spending is set to drop. For the first time in 5 years, VISA has predicted a fall in consumer spending of 0.1% over the Christmas period.
What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments
I always used to receive a Terry's Choc Orange every Christmas without fail. I think they may have got somewhat smaller, but that said I wouldn't turn one away!!!