A savvy shopper couldn’t believe her luck when she scored a premium Scottish Wagyu steak for just $3.30 – $19.80 less than its actual price.
The Australian, who shared the Harris Farm find online, explained that the fillet had been weighed incorrectly and labeled as 0.06kg instead of its actual weight of 0.42kg.
After checking her weight, the mother realized she had gotten an incredible deal.
“I haven’t been this happy since the birth of my youngest son,” she joked.
Despite the euphoria, the buyer admitted that the rest of the family would not share the loot.
“The rest of the family will have a regular steak,” he joked. “I looked through the entire shelf and this was the only one that was labeled wrong…sorry kids!”
Shoppers looking to score similar meat deals can follow a simple trick: always check the weight and label of premium cuts.
Look for unusually low prices on high-quality meats like Wagyu or lamb ribs, and check the weight using a store scale or your own at home.
A savvy shopper got the bargain of a lifetime at an unlikely supermarket – bagging a premium Scottish Wagyu steak for just $3.30.
An IGA buyer revealed he got a similar deal where the weight was correct but the price per kg was wrong – he was given 1.3kg of fillet for 5 cents.
Scanning shelves early in the morning or late at night, when they are often restocked, can also increase your chances of finding sales or mislabeled gems.
Another IGA shopper revealed he got a similar deal where the weight was correct but the price per kg was wrong – he was given 1.3kg of fillet for 5 cents.
“My supermarket respected the wrong price,” he said.
While many have criticized this unethical stunt, some have claimed they will “take what they can get” during Australia’s cost of living crisis.
“If you didn’t take it, the next person who saw it would have,” said one. “It’s different if it’s a small business, but a supermarket that throws away hundreds of thousands of dollars every day, yes, it wins.”
Another defended why they did not notify the supermarket: “It is the job of the meat manager to detect any errors in the packaging.” In fact, they get paid for it. It’s not up to the customer to manage the meat department.’
Others have shared similar bargains.
‘My mother once bought 1.3 kg of shrimp for $0.03 because of a labeling error. I was so proud!’ one revealed.
Harris Farm Markets is a beloved Australian supermarket chain known for offering high-quality fresh produce, gourmet items and specialty products at competitive prices.
‘Yesterday I bought 2 pounds (900g) of zucchini for 60 cents ($1.20 AUD)… mismarked at 30 cents a pound. The entire shelf was the same. It was priced at $2.89 a pound on the shelf,” one American wrote.
Harris Farm Markets is a beloved Australian supermarket chain known for offering high-quality fresh produce, gourmet items and specialty products at competitive prices.
The chain has expanded across New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria, becoming a go-to destination for shoppers looking for alternatives to major supermarket chains such as Coles and Woolworths.
But Scotch strip steaks aren’t the only bargain at the beloved supermarket.
Harris Farm is known for its ‘Imperfect Picks’, a range of fruit and vegetables that are slightly misshapen or blemished but perfectly good to eat and often at significantly lower prices.
The initiative not only saves money for shoppers but also helps reduce food waste.
Shoppers also praise the store for its locally sourced produce, organic options and premium meats, such as the coveted Wagyu steak.