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Pringles - Xtra Fiery Sweet Grill 140g for $1 @ The Reject Shop

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Pringles - Xtra Fiery Sweet Grill 140g for $1 @ The Reject Shop
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PJC on 08/10/2016 - 03:07 files.ozbargain.com.au (1378 clicks)
Last edited 30/09/2018 - 23:25 by 1 other user

Those Pringles marketing geniuses attempted reinvigorating their brand's perceived value with tweaked variations of established flavours while reducing tube contents to 140g. And they all attended Universities.

Proof that strategy failed proliferates within the elegantly appointed ambiance of Cessnock's exclusive elite emporium Ye Olde Reject Shoppe. As esteemed purveyors of exquisite delicacies to gourmets and Epicurean connoisseurs, a Royal Warrant seems imminent.

https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/264003
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/263790 ($3.65 at Coles!)
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/261046

Made in USA, this product name deceives as these are neither extra fiery nor merely fiery. They are rather mild with a pleasant aftertaste due to emulsifier 471, food acids 262, 330, 260, flavour enhancers 621, 631, 627, colours 160c, 133, 129, 110 and anticaking agents 551 and 341.

Therefore they are Best Before 02/2017 … presumably Not Lethal Before 04/2028. With no easy way of checking, it is fair to assume availability is statewide or even national. I purchased 3 tubes; at least 70 remained. The onion on my belt visibly impressed the checkout matron.

Groceries Chips Kellogg's Potato Chips Snack

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  • psyren89 on 08/10/2016 - 03:31
    +2

    What did I just read?

    • PJC on 08/10/2016 - 03:34
      +47

      … which was the style at the time …

      • shanakatak on 08/10/2016 - 15:00
        +2

        Im not sure these are even worth 20 bees….

  • bamzero on 08/10/2016 - 04:34
    +16

    Got a Shonky Award for their efforts too…

    • King Steuart on 08/10/2016 - 09:22
      +2

      Dem sat fats

    • peterpeterpumpkin on 08/10/2016 - 09:32
      +2

      I wonder if they ever get presented with their award. Something ala Chaser's War On Everything.

  • Maverick-au on 08/10/2016 - 07:17
    +29

    An upvote for the entertaining description.

  • dingdong3000 on 08/10/2016 - 08:38
    +1

    so much effort for pringles lol

  • nexus4 on 08/10/2016 - 09:03
    +2

    Flavour enhancer 621 (one of the ingredients) is MSG

    • cloudy on 08/10/2016 - 09:32
      +3

      Isn't that found in most, if not all, chips?

      • insular on 08/10/2016 - 10:00
        +16

        which is actually harmless. theres no credible scientific evidence to support that it's bad. mmmkay.

        • quanticism on 08/10/2016 - 12:28
          +3

          B-b-but my doctor diagnosed me with placebo and the consequence is that I'm allergic to it.

        • captobvious on 09/10/2016 - 12:37
          +1

          Oops

  • avgbowlofpho on 08/10/2016 - 09:06
    +7

    +1 for that top notch description!!

  • drcat228 on 08/10/2016 - 09:18
    +1

    Is this for a specific store, PJC?

    • expertreader on 08/10/2016 - 09:35
      +2

      Yes, reject shop

    • sween64 on 08/10/2016 - 09:48
      +2

      With no easy way of checking, it is fair to assume availability is statewide or even national.

      • drcat228 on 09/10/2016 - 07:20
        +1

        Thanks :)

  • sween64 on 08/10/2016 - 09:47
    +1

    Great bargain, great read!

    • PJC on 08/10/2016 - 20:48

      The manufacturers were aiming for VAT exemption. Wikipedia says in May 2009 the Court Of Appeal reversed that decision. The tube says "Savoury Snack / POTATO CRISPS" immediately above the ingredients.

  • bchliu on 08/10/2016 - 09:56
    +10

    The new Pringles is pretty crap compared to yesteryears. I've banned them out of my life now.

    Have a look at the difference. Tastes horrible too these days

    http://i63.tinypic.com/219bfnt.jpg

    • love2buy on 08/10/2016 - 11:48
      +1

      Looks like they are targeting a much young market like under 10 year olds.

  • Sammyboy on 08/10/2016 - 09:59
    +10

    At least these are the pringles made in USA. not the new smaller disgusting ones that are made in Malaysia

  • tassieeagle on 08/10/2016 - 10:00
    +4

    That was a great write up, well done

  • bargainhunter on 08/10/2016 - 11:29
    +2

    Two out of the OP's four latest deals were "unpublished". Most "unfortunate", this and the remaining one are entertaining.

  • bajillionaire on 08/10/2016 - 11:32
    +1

    Are you sure that was an onion on your belt, or were you just happy to see her?

  • pikapika on 08/10/2016 - 12:11
    +1

    'Not Lethal'….Well then…

  • gtr33m on 08/10/2016 - 13:03

    No interest in the Pringles, but an upvote from me for the Mo just entertaining post yet😀

  • Scrooge McDuck on 08/10/2016 - 13:15
    +1

    How many pringles were unbroken in the tube?

    • insular on 09/10/2016 - 07:36
      +1

      one

    • PJC on 09/10/2016 - 10:14

      About 90% unbroken. Either I was gentle or Kellogg's chemists have improved that characteristic.

  • koalafied on 08/10/2016 - 15:53

    Not really a bargain if it was originally $2, however I would consider it to be if it was $0.50 :D

    • [Deactivated] on 08/10/2016 - 16:18
      +2

      Yeah they were $2 a tube at Reject Shop

      Source: I bought some couple of months ago, tasted nice, ok for $2 bucks.

      • koalafied on 08/10/2016 - 23:27
        +1

        Yeah it's still a good deal :)

    • AuSlade on 08/10/2016 - 20:37
      +1

      Wife picked up a tube (?) today. It was $2 at the Minto NSW store. So, might be store specific. Anyone else confirm the price ?
      Not that I'm fussed over $1. They taste pretty good.

    • PJC on 08/10/2016 - 20:51
      +2

      I bought only 3 tubes in case the price drops again.

  • Dhandoftime on 08/10/2016 - 17:24
    +1

    be rejected to be bought

  • mikzter on 08/10/2016 - 17:28
    +2

    After 3 tubes you shall remain flavour enhanced and most likely anti caked until at least 04/2028.

  • FindMeADeal on 08/10/2016 - 17:48
    +2

    Nailed it OP. Cheers!!

  • Save Medicare on 08/10/2016 - 20:02
    +2

    Cheers Grandpa

  • Jared17 on 11/10/2016 - 23:42
    +2

    Strange, it's still $2 at reject shop at Broadway.

    • PJC on 11/10/2016 - 23:53
      +1

      It scans at $2? Disgraceful.

      • Jared17 on 12/10/2016 - 00:38
        +2

        My bad. It was the 150g tube. Different flavour. I bought one thinking it was the reduced price.

        • PJC on 12/10/2016 - 00:52
          +1

          Fair enough. I'm hoping the price drops again, though that doesn't happen often at Ye Olde Reject Shoppe.

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