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To not know how people can afford Heinz Beans?

212 replies

HJ83 · 31/07/2024 17:42

Well how? My budget will only stretch to supermarket own brand beans, yet everywhere I look people are eating Heinz beans. How do they afford it?

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TerfTalking · 01/08/2024 06:33

I buy Heinz but when I see them on special offer or in places like B&M. I would never pay their full whack price anymore, and yes the M&S beans are great for the price.

baroqueandblue · 01/08/2024 06:31

In the last few years, while many were forced to turn to food banks, we've been fortunate enough to be able to afford Heinz baked beans and keep the aga running. But with VAT on the children's school places looming, I fear even those little luxuries are under threat. Not a scenario I'd ever expected to face, but I'm afraid that's life under Keir Starmer's Labours 🤷‍♂️

TeachesOfPeaches · 01/08/2024 06:23

I actually can't afford them but I have a 'show can' that I reuse and refill with Aldi beans. Great for when you have guests and want to really impress

TheWebsFromAllTheSpiders · 01/08/2024 05:15

M&S and Aldi beans are exactly the same and a lot cheaper

user556453 · 01/08/2024 05:05

skippy67 · 31/07/2024 23:01

We don't go on foreign holidays. We don't own a car, or have Sky. Basically, we're fiscally responsible and our cupboard full of heinz beans is a visual representation of that. HTH OP.

I had to give up avocado toast and takeaway lattes, but it was worth it. Beans are cheaper here in the North.

nutbrownhare15 · 01/08/2024 04:58

I don't know but I heard a rumour that Labour are going to put extra VAT on Heinz beans. And good on them. Why should other people get the luxury of eating them. I could afford it but I don't buy them out of principle.

BakedBeanCounter · 01/08/2024 04:55

We moved out if London to The North. It means we have to watch the local news with the subtitles on and buy our clothes from market stalls, but it was all worth it to be able to have HBB and remain debt-free. There is life outside of London, doncha know.

Upupandaway10 · 01/08/2024 02:42

Anjo2011 · 31/07/2024 17:43

Not us. M&S beans are 45p per tin and taste good.

Agree 👍🏻

Salumthecat · 01/08/2024 02:39

We buy them but that’s because DP is an immigrant and I’m on disability benefits.

We can only afford to eat a bean a week but we must conform to the stereotype…

JohnTheRevelator · 01/08/2024 02:26

Jennyathemall · 31/07/2024 17:44

Yes I know, I must have seen like thirty people eating beans today and they were all Heinz. It’s literally everywhere. When will the madness stop?

😂😂😂

LeavesOnTrees · 01/08/2024 00:37

This is mumsnet, why aren't you all batch cooking beans?
I'm sure Jamie Oliver has a recipe.

Topofthemountain · 31/07/2024 23:25

Jux · 31/07/2024 23:15

Branston's are much nicer and also cheaper.

But didn't even Branson's use to be 4 for £1 from Poundland. (When Poundland meant what it said)

Jux · 31/07/2024 23:15

Branston's are much nicer and also cheaper.

skippy67 · 31/07/2024 23:01

We don't go on foreign holidays. We don't own a car, or have Sky. Basically, we're fiscally responsible and our cupboard full of heinz beans is a visual representation of that. HTH OP.

OrwellianTimes · 31/07/2024 22:49

They work out 50p a tin from Costco. I only eat a tin once every few weeks, rather have the better flavour over tescos own.

1dayatatime · 31/07/2024 22:47

What depresses me most about this thread is that 10 years ago I would be asking what the hell are you on about "not being able to afford Heinz Baked Beans " - but now I completely relate and agree to this post.

GigiAnnna · 31/07/2024 22:40

Topofthemountain · 31/07/2024 20:41

So I will not pay £1.89 a tin.

Why do you shop? The co-op?

Even at super expensive Sainsbury's they're only £1.40.

Asda last time I checked a few weeks ago.

PonyPatter44 · 31/07/2024 22:27

All baked beans are basically the lumpy semen of Satan, so you are ALL utterly unreasonable.

HumanRightsAreHumanRights · 31/07/2024 22:24

I get them off the back of a lorry or from a man down the pub.

Obviously I wouldn't usually condone supporting shoplifters for other people, but if I REALLY need some branded beans to go with my other essentials like scent boosters for my laundry it seems wrong of society to expect me to deprive myself.

Sunshineandpool · 31/07/2024 22:17

It's the tin of beans with little veggie sausages in for me. Used to get Sainsbury's own for my teen. Now only see Heinz and about £2 a tin!

How? Crowd funding?

GiveMeThePurpleOne · 31/07/2024 22:11

I eat tesco own brand.. They are the nicest beans I've had so far.
Heinz are watery crap, Branston were the best but then went the same way as heinz.
Morrisons were ok but cheapend out as well.
So it's tesco for now.

RedditFinder · 31/07/2024 21:16

Lilacapples · 31/07/2024 20:15

They earn more than you . What a stupid question 🤦‍♀️🙄

Perhaps you could count up how many people got the joke and how many didn’t.

HaveToSaySomethingHere · 31/07/2024 20:56

And why has nobody here explained to OP that comparison is the thief of joy.

Topofthemountain · 31/07/2024 20:41

So I will not pay £1.89 a tin.

Why do you shop? The co-op?

Even at super expensive Sainsbury's they're only £1.40.

Onabench · 31/07/2024 20:35

well some people don't budget and just buy whatever and end up in debt. Or some people are wealthier 🙂

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