I’m an Aldi shopper but I tried M&S for a week, I was so surprised

A loyal Aldi customer has revealed what happened after she swapped the budget supermarket for M&S for her weekly shop.

Holli, who shares lifestyle content on her TikTok account homebyholli, recently posted a video of herself trying out her favorite German dish instead of a supermarket product.

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She and her partner Seb decided to make the switch after hearing that M&S ​​had reasonable prices.

“We normally shop at Aldi but I’ve recently heard really good things about M&S ​​and our local M&S has opened a new food court so we thought why not give it a try,” she wrote in her caption.

Holli explained that she normally spends around £60-£70 a week on groceries for two at Aldi.

The TikToker explained that one of the main reasons she wanted to try M&S was the fresh fruit and veg aisle.

She said: “I find that Aldi fruit and veg goes off halfway through the week, even if I wash them and keep them in the fridge.

“I’m going to try the M&S fruit and vegetables and see if they last longer.”

As well as the fruit and veg, Holli and Seb also stocked up on meals for the week, including an £8 stir fry deal for two people and a £12 deal that got them two pizzas and two sides.

Holli revealed the grand total, saying: “The total groceries came to £58, we were so surprised and will definitely be back.”

Other users were quick to share their opinions about the supermarket, with many admitting they had made the switch.

Someone wrote: “We like it so much we spend £120 on the weekly shop for our family, including meat, and sometimes it lasts longer.”

“M&S food isn’t as expensive as people think,” added another, while a third wrote: “The quality of M&S is worth it.”

Holli responded adding, “100% agree! I feel like there’s a stigma around it being expensive but it really isn’t.

“Our £58 included 2 meals for £20 so it could have been even cheaper if we had tried x”

However, several viewers indicated that they would not be persuaded and would stick with Aldi.

“We shop at Aldi and the fruit and vegetables stay until the next store,” wrote one Aldi fan.

Another agreed, adding: “Am I the only one who doesn’t have a problem with Aldi products? Most of it is local but I live in Scotland so it might be different here 🤷‍♂️”

A third claimed they were not impressed with the value for money.

She wrote: “I tried this and the prices were great until I got to the meat section 😭 I ended up aborting the mission and going back to Tesco!”

Holli later shared a follow-up video in which she shared how long her fresh strawberries from M&S last.

She explained: “Technically they were due to expire on August 30th, today is September 4th and they literally look perfect.

“I squeeze them, but they’re not soft at all.”

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