Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has been sharing some unique money-saving tips with his fans, and they’re not what you’d expect. From opting for cheap cheese slices instead of expensive burger toppings to preferring tap water over bottled, Martin and his followers have come up with some quirky ways to cut costs.
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis
In a recent podcast, Martin discussed the concept of “retail snobbery”, where people often believe that paying more will get you better quality. However, he argued that this isn’t always the case, and that some people might actually prefer cheaper options.
For example, Martin confessed that he would “actually pay more to get the cheaper option” when it comes to mint sauce and salt and vinegar crisps. He exclaimed: “Do not give me posh mint sauce and do not give me mint jelly. It’s just weak and vapid.” Regarding crisps, he humorously stated: “Vinegary stuff, I want it to smack me in the face, I want my tongue to need surgery because it’s ripped raw. You don’t get that with the posh ones, you get ‘gentle tones of vinegar’,” he mimicked in a mocking tone, adding: “If it doesn’t hurt it doesn’t taste right! "
Crisps with a kick
His co-host, Chris Warburton, shared his dislike for “ridiculous” gourmet sausage rolls, saying: “I want it basic, cheap, in a paper bag, hot, I want it greasy.”
Listeners have been sharing their own thrifty tips, ranging from budget toilet paper to opting for supermarket own brands for essentials like dishwasher tablets. Some have even confessed to preferring these over big names like Heinz for ketchup and beans.
Supermarket own brands
One listener, Yvette, shared her unique cost-cutting concert trick, preferring “watching blooming good tribute bands” instead of the original artists. She justified her choice, stating: “Usually a 10th of the price of the real thing and getting the same musical hit.”
Tribute bands
Caroline from Cheshire admitted she would willingly “pay a lot more than they’re currently charging” for Sainsbury’s own-brand tortilla chips, claiming they “taste more authentic” compared to pricier, over-seasoned alternatives.
Tortilla chips
Meanwhile, Alan got Martin all worked up with his praise for tap water over bottled, prompting the finance guru to express his delight at restaurants when faced with the “still or sparkling” question by proudly requesting: “Tap please! " He humorously remarked: “You can take the boy out of the north.”
Tap water
These quirky money-saving tips might not be for everyone, but they’re certainly food for thought. Who knows, you might just find yourself opting for cheap cheese slices and tap water from now on.
Money saving tips
