A shopper’s attempt to expose a ‘sneaky price increase’ at Lidl has backfired after fellow shoppers identified a potential error in their purchase. The customer, from Hawick, Roxburghshire, had taken to Facebook to express outrage over being charged £7.57 more than usual for a 24-pack of bottled water. They claimed that Lidl and Aldi were selling individual bottles of water for 39p each, effectively charging nearly £10 for 24 bottles. However, several shoppers were quick to point out that the customer may have accidentally purchased a pack of 24 individual bottles instead of the multipack. They highlighted that individual bottles are often packaged together in plastic for transportation, which could have led to the misunderstanding. Even though the customer’s initial complaint gained traction on social media, the overwhelming consensus was that they had likely made a genuine mistake. Some commenters also suggested that tap water is a more cost-effective and environmentally friendly option, while others pointed out that Lidl’s Garden Event offers a range of affordable lawn care products.
Shopper’s ‘Sneaky Price Increase’ Outrage Backfires as Others Spot Glaring Mistake
