So tell us something we don't know! I hate shopping at Sainsburys because in common with most blokes, we can see it's a con - women can't - doh! All they'll see is: "Oo, look - if we buy two, we'll get a third one free!" So you'll end up buying three times more than you need and wind up paying twice what you'd pay if you'd taken control of the money. Women don't see it like that. Another big con is fruiit. "Buy one, get one free." Is is not done to help the shoppers, it's done because they (the purchaser responsible for the shop) has to get rid of it fast before it starts getting too ripe. They get penalised if the dump too much food, so they give it awat to the customer who will then gorge themselves eating two packets of oranges when one would have done. And they don't - They end up dumping half the stuff in their own bin! Why do I have to pay to over a fiver for four cans of lager when I only want one? It boils down to FALSE ECONOMY! You would not believe just how low the food bill would be if we made a shopping list, and stuck to it rather than be swayed by these "Buy two, get a third one for half price" You're not buying one, you're buying THREE! Would you buy three tubs of Clover under normal circumstance? No, you'd go back and buy another one when it finished.
There are three of us - left to my own devices with a computer with which to compare prices, I could so easily get a £55.00 shopping bill down to £40.00 by avoiding these promotions that fly off the shelf as you enter any Supermarket but women do't see it that way. .
Sorry girls, but men are FAR better than women when it comes to buying food!
There - that's put the cat amongst the pigeons!
I'm waiting for a war of words from defensive women shoppers now. Lol!
Oh my Fred. Do you have any idea what you sound like?
No defensive posting from me. Wouldn't want to give you the satisfaction.
*shakes head*
I find men who are like that are perhaps a little unsure of their masculinity.
He needs a little reassurance I think.
Well done Frederick. I bet there'll be quite a few of us silly ladies who, when shopping today, will see these offers, remember your wise words and offer up a little word of thanks to you. Then arrive home, empty our bags and wonder why we only brought home half the amount we could have had for the same money!! 
She doesn't have to see it!
M.C.P. That's me.
it was offered up half tongue in cheek
I'm glad people are taking it in the same light as it is being given. No, we're all capable of seeing through these things and making up our own minds. I was having a slight pop at Sainsburys in my original thread. The only thing I do find annoying though, is having to buy a four pack of lager and have the other three cans lying around for months before deciding I want another can. As you said, you know my style by now - very droll. 
"it was offered up half tongue in cheek"
Sorry Fred, but I don't believe this. I think what you posted is exactly what you think and then you bring out the 'joking' card when it suits. But hey ho...
