I’m a bargain hunter and I got a whole Christmas turkey for just £1 – I’m trolled for it, but I don’t care
WITH many families under more financial pressure this year than ever ever, many of us will be feeling overwhelmed at our huge Christmas to-do-list.
With gifts to buy and fridges to fill, Christmas is an expensive time of year for many.
But one bargain hunter revealed that she is trying to keep the costs down this year and was lucky enough to get her hands on a reduced turkey.
With an average sized turkey costing around £46.83, this eye-watering amount is enough to send shivers down the spines of many.
But one savvy shopper, Danielle Palethorpe, was able to get her hands on a large Christmas turkey from Asda for just £1 – yes, you heard that correctly.
The bargain hunter took to a Facebook group named Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group, to show off her festive bargain buy.
She posted a picture of her cut-price turkey, with the caption ‘Just bagged our Xmas day turkey for £1!!!
‘Should have been £24.35 from Asda! Over the moon.’
The use-by date on Danielle’s turkey is 14th December (the day she bought it), so she then confirmed: “It’s gone straight in the freezer.”
Danielle’s post has clearly impressed many, as in just 14 hours, it has racked up a whopping 7.2k likes and 1.3k comments.
While some users thought Danielle had bagged herself a great bargain, others weren’t so keen and thought the cheap turkey was slightly suspicious.
One person said: “Wow fabulous find. Lots of meals there once cooked. Just a thought does anyone make turkey soup with the bones.
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“Anyway you enjoy it. I do love when I and others get a great bargain.”
Another added: “Good for you. Right place right time. it will taste even better knowing it was such a bargain. Enjoy.”
A third commented: “What a great bargain, well done and enjoy. I had a fresh turkey reduced the other day from Asda, should have been £38, I paid £18, it went straight in the freezer for Christmas.”
However, one user claimed: “Probably been dropped on the floor, previous packaging opened. Bacteria in it & god knows what else. £!!!! Oh soo glad I’m having a Nut Roast again for Christmas/Boxing day.
“No natural hormones & more! No harm done either! No way would I be cooking this £1, there is deffo something wrong with that turkey.”
Whilst someone else joked: “That’s got bird flu written all over it.”
However, another user posted: “Guys she can cook today slice freeze and reheat in gravy for Christmas. That’s the way I’m doing my roasts.
“Also make it easier on Christmas day as there is one less thing to cook from scratch. Well done to you. Enjoy your Christmas dinner!”