Aldi, Lidl, Rewe, Edeka and Co .: Save money when shopping? It works with these tips

Edeka, Rewe, Lidl, Aldi and Co. have various tricks in store that are intended to entice customers to make big purchases.

The consumer advice center clarifies.

Kassel - Everyone knows that: you stand at the cash register, see the amount to be paid and notice that you have bought more than you originally wanted.

However, this is not necessarily just down to the customers.

Rather, Edeka, Rewe *, Lidl * and Aldi * have developed various strategies that are intended to encourage customers to buy.

Both the furnishings and the product placement are carefully planned.

But certain shopping traps can be identified quickly.

The consumer advice center has published some tips that explain what to look out for when shopping.

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Falling at Edeka, Rewe, Lidl and Aldi: The shopping trolley tempts you to make more purchases

A large shopping trolley offers plenty of space, which means that it tends to appear emptier than it actually is.

In addition, there is often a slightly sloping floor, which moves the items more quickly to the rear of the trolley and out of the customer's field of vision.

In addition, many shopping trolleys can be pushed faster when they are full.

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Various tricks often entice customers to spend more.

The consumer center reveals what to look out for at Edeka, Rewe, Lidl, Aldi and Co.

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Products such as butter, milk or soft drinks also often have a strategic place in shops.

These articles are usually located further back in the branches of Edeka, Rewe, Lidl, Aldi and Co., so that consumers can pass numerous other products on the way there.

Aldi, Lidl, Rewe, Edeka and Co .: products are often strategically placed

A trick that many have probably noticed before: expensive branded products are usually at eye level on supermarket and discounter shelves.

In addition, according to the consumer protection center, customers like to access articles on the right-hand side, which is why expensive consumer goods are also found there.

This is why the path in most branches also leads to the left.

So many people tend to pack one of these products - especially when things have to be done quickly.

However, it is worth looking for cheaper alternatives further up or further down the shelf.

Real bargains are often hidden there at Rewe, Lidl, Aldi and Edeka.

• More tips from the consumer advice center

• Whether a conventional shopping list or a list on the smartphone: Before shopping, all the products you need should be written down in order to avoid impulse purchases and unnecessary groceries.

• Don't shop hungry.

  Because if you go shopping hungry, you tend to put more in the shopping cart.

• Do not be tempted to make spontaneous purchases at the checkout, such as batteries, chewing gum or gift cards.

• Take a critical look at discount campaigns: You should always ask yourself whether you need the reduced item at all and whether it is really much cheaper than another cheap alternative.

  In this case, you should always pay attention to the best-before date.

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Customer card at Aldi, Lidl, Rewe, Edeka and Co .: Consumer advice center advises against it

The in-house selection of fresh baked goods is often near the entrance at Lidl, Aldi, Rewe and Edeka.

The idea behind this is that the smell of freshly baked bread or pastries spreads around the store and encourages people to make spontaneous purchases.

Furthermore, goods such as meat, fish and pastries are illuminated in red, blue or yellow light to make the products look particularly fresh.

In addition, loyalty cards are not recommended.

Because even if these are often advertised with promotions and discounts, according to the consumer advice center, these are often only marginal and are hardly worthwhile.

In addition, minimum purchase amounts often tempt customers to spend more in order to be able to redeem a discount.

(Nail Akkoyun)

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