Savvy shoppers are always on the hunt for savvy ways to save money during the cost of living crisis – and one Tesco shopper has shocked everyone with their brilliant hack.
When shopping online, there’s a little secret two-words that will give you some free samples – yes, it’s real. A Tesco shopper has shared an ingenious tip that allowed her to receive extra items, such as Fairy Dishwasher Tablets, a 330ml can of flavoured Coke, and a 440ml can of lager beer – at no extra cost with her online shopping.
Captioning the post as “Little Tesco shopping hack,” TikTok user @keelycollis90 explained: “Little Tesco hack… If you do Tesco online shopping, type in ‘sample’ in the search and it comes up with all the free samples you can add to your shopping.”
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The video has since gained over 521,000 views, with thousands of comments from other shoppers who couldn’t believe the hack actually worked. One user commented: “Just been on my app and got the same free samples… Thank you for this hack!”
Another wrote: “Oh wow! I didn’t expect this to work, but it did! Thanks,” while a third shopper added: “I can’t believe this wasn’t a lie.”
How to get the free samples
To find free samples when shopping online, Tesco shoppers can search for the word “sample” on the Tesco Groceries website or within their app. The search results will show various free samples available to add to your basket, including items like Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Lemon, Fairy Platinum Dishwasher Tablets, and Foster’s Proper Shandy.
The best part? These three items come at no cost. However, there is a catch: shoppers will need to meet a minimum basket spend of £50 to qualify for the free samples. Additionally, delivery charges and Click+Collect fees will still apply.
This clever shopping trick has been met with excitement by many, as it offers an easy way to try new products without spending extra money. Every little helps, right?
Despite the success of the hack, it’s important to note that while the samples themselves are free, the minimum spend and delivery charges mean that shoppers will need to make sure their basket meets the required value.
Nevertheless, for those looking to get a few free items, this hack seems like a worthwhile way to make the most of their online Tesco shop.
Still, it’s important to note that it doesn’t work for all stores across the UK, and the availability of the product might be different depending on the location. Therefore, it’s worth to phone your local store in advance to avoid disappointment.
