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Valentine's meal deal...people have become so shameless.

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surrealpotato · 13/02/2026 22:17

AIBU to think that people have become shameless, selfish and greedy?

I noticed the Asda Valentine's meal for two offer earlier this week: starter, main, two sides, pudding, and a bottle of wine, all for £12 quid. Amazing deal really and a nice idea for a night in together.

Went back today to get it... Absolute hoards round the fridge, loading their trollies with multiples meals worth, everything times five or six... scrambling for all the best dishes. By the times I got to the fridge there was hardly anything left.

Am I being unreasonable, or have people always been like this?? I'd be embarrassed to do that, but no-one seemed to care.

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Gingirl84 · 14/02/2026 14:24

hopes2409 · 13/02/2026 23:06

Boo fucking hoo my partner just been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour and likely wont make next valentine

yes i am harsh but please stop wasting your time worrying annd moaning about this shit

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I’m so sorry to hear this you are right people waste far too much precious time worrying about silly things. Thinking of you

DurinsBane · 14/02/2026 14:22

ParmaVioletTea · 14/02/2026 00:21

Although I don’t know why people see ready meals as a treat. Quite the reverse in my view. Never well cooked & always over flavoured and just disappointing, compared with what I can cook.

That’s because you are just an amazing person and better than us

Emmz1510 · 14/02/2026 14:08

Well the shops could have imposed a limit of one or two meal deals person. But really you can’t blame people for stocking up on bargains given the price of groceries these days. That’s the real shambles.

Sensiblesal · 14/02/2026 14:07

Was the same in Asda when I popped in this morning. They wouldn’t even move so the poor lad trying to restock could get to the fridge

Also went in Sainsburys to use the Argos & it wasn’t as bad there, just lots of men buying last min flowers

Sourisblanche · 14/02/2026 14:02

I’ve very much enjoyed this thread and it has made me miss the uk.

DH is away anyway so I wouldn't qualify for the valentine meal dealWink

JingsMahBucket · 14/02/2026 13:52

Flannelfeet · 14/02/2026 13:08

Oh jings!! 😆 🤣 😂

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You rang, @Flannelfeet ? 😂

SanFairyAnnie · 14/02/2026 13:48

There was a huge crowd round the Valentine's Day stuff at my local large store but not pushing or shoving. Delays seemd to be caused by pople at the front of the queue dithering about which side dishes to choose. Also an assistant was rapidly refilling the shelves so that helped.

IsItSnowing · 14/02/2026 13:29

Frugalgal · 14/02/2026 11:24

Where do the bottles of Prosecco fit into this frugality?

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Wherever the person buying it budgets it in.

Flannelfeet · 14/02/2026 13:08

GardenCovent · 14/02/2026 12:18

It was in Scotland 🤣

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Oh jings!! 😆 🤣 😂

GardenCovent · 14/02/2026 12:18

Flannelfeet · 13/02/2026 23:24

If that happened in Scotland he would of been welded over the heid with that bottle of prosecco 😆 🤣 nae joke

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It was in Scotland 🤣

HeadyLamarr · 14/02/2026 12:16

Frugalgal · 14/02/2026 11:24

Where do the bottles of Prosecco fit into this frugality?

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What part of frugality means you can't take advantage of cheaper wine? Cheaper food doesn't mean joyless, for heaven's sake.

GeorgeMichaelsCat · 14/02/2026 12:02

You snooze, you lose.

Nodancingshoes · 14/02/2026 11:52

Went to M&S - £25 for the valentine's offer. Round the corner was the normal meal for 2 deal for £15! Much more choice too so we got that

jjourneys · 14/02/2026 11:41

Madeofelm · 14/02/2026 11:36

I've never heard of scallops, steak, chips and green vegetables, a lemon tart and a glass of prosecco described as a processed ready meal before.

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Me neither, lol, my steak is being used with some udon noodles and jammy eggs in a ramen tonight lol!

Madeofelm · 14/02/2026 11:36

cupfinalchaos · 14/02/2026 11:11

Just reading with curiosity as wouldn’t occur to me to buy a processed ready meal.

I've never heard of scallops, steak, chips and green vegetables, a lemon tart and a glass of prosecco described as a processed ready meal before.

Whaleandsnail6 · 14/02/2026 11:36

123123again · 14/02/2026 11:19

Op is talking about people buying multiples of the meal deal.
So not really cost of living if you can afford 2 or more. You could get a lot more regular food for £24.
Lets be honest it’s people taking advantage of a cheap deal that includes alcohol.

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But why is that wrong?

Why is op labelling people as shameless, selfish and greedy for taking advantage of a deal that they like the look of and would benefit from?

jjourneys · 14/02/2026 11:32

I rarely supermarket shop outside Lidl, except for going for a meal deal with alcohol when they have them. Morrisons actually goes down to £13.50 from £15 when you use your More card, and when that includes two steaks and a bottle of Prosecco, is a massive bargain!

I have actually bought this deal twice this week, but split it across several days, the starters with some leftovers, have turned into dinners in their own right. I’m stretching it all to the max! And both shops I was strict with myself and didn’t impulse buy anything additional! Go me!

AnnieLummox · 14/02/2026 11:31

cupfinalchaos · 14/02/2026 11:11

Just reading with curiosity as wouldn’t occur to me to buy a processed ready meal.

Jesus Christ 🙄

exse24Londoner · 14/02/2026 11:28

Frugalgal · 14/02/2026 11:24

Where do the bottles of Prosecco fit into this frugality?

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ah! so people who are being frugal aren't allowed any joy in their lives??????

Frugalgal · 14/02/2026 11:24

HeadyLamarr · 14/02/2026 11:04

Choosing to stock up on discounted food is one of the ways people get through the cost of living crisis. It's only sensible. It's not 'selfish', it's buying what the shop is trying to sell.

Where do the bottles of Prosecco fit into this frugality?

exse24Londoner · 14/02/2026 11:24

I feel as though I've missed the problem - a supermarket has a time limited deal & people are making the most of it.......

@surrealpotato are you suggesting that everyone should behave with more modesty & only buy one rather than make the most of a bargain?? I think you are being rather judgey & well done you for being able to afford not to buy in this way

They're not being greedy or grabby

123123again · 14/02/2026 11:19

HeadyLamarr · 14/02/2026 11:04

Choosing to stock up on discounted food is one of the ways people get through the cost of living crisis. It's only sensible. It's not 'selfish', it's buying what the shop is trying to sell.

Op is talking about people buying multiples of the meal deal.
So not really cost of living if you can afford 2 or more. You could get a lot more regular food for £24.
Lets be honest it’s people taking advantage of a cheap deal that includes alcohol.

123123again · 14/02/2026 11:19

HeadyLamarr · 14/02/2026 11:04

Choosing to stock up on discounted food is one of the ways people get through the cost of living crisis. It's only sensible. It's not 'selfish', it's buying what the shop is trying to sell.

Op is talking about people buying multiples of the meal deal.
So not really cost of living if you can afford 2 or more. You could get a lot more regular food for £24.
Lets be honest it’s people taking advantage of a cheap deal that includes alcohol.

Jadedpersuaded · 14/02/2026 11:13

OMG!!! PEOPLE IN THE SHOP BUY THE GOODS THAT ARE FOR SALE.

Flabberghasting, disgusting, outrageous.

Unclench dear.

MatronPomfrey · 14/02/2026 11:13

We used to get M& S meal deals when they were £10. Always bought 2, 1 meatballs and 1 veggie. Split them over Friday and Saturday night. Not everyone likes the same food.