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04/08/2013
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Diva Basso purchase refill chocolate Photo: Mark Arcoverde / Extra
The packaging shaped sachets increasingly occupy space on supermarket shelves. Traditionally used as refills, these packages so pleased the audience that some brands have come to market products only in this version. Who wins is the consumer, as the economy makes a considerable difference in your pocket.
The refill of liquid soap to hands Lux Touch of Cherry 220ml, for example, costs R$ 3, while traditional packaging, with 250ml is sold for R$ 7.95 at the store of a large supermarket chain in Tijuca. That is, the refill is 57% cheaper, since a liter of the first leaves for R$ 13.64 and the other R$ 31.80.
The sachets are spread across multiple product sectors. From cleaning products to food, through personal hygiene items such as soap and wet wipes for babies.
In the food sector, the advantage is significant. The tomato sauce basil ready Salsaretti of 340g, is sold in the same store, for R$ 4.18 on the tin and R$ 1.98 in version sachet. Who chooses the latter saves 53%.
The same occurs with the cleaning items. The Bravo comes out cleaner with brightness up to 51% cheaper than in sachet in its traditional packaging, both with 500ml. Another example in the same supermarket is the price of cleaner with floral scent, there ranging between R$ 3.30 (sachet) and R$ 6.70 (traditional).
It is essential, however, exercise caution when shopping. In some cases, the pouch ends up being a trap, it may be more expensive or come with a smaller amount than the traditional and the price is not as advantageous to the pocket.
The Nescau is one of the articles may leave up to 17% cheaper, depending on the packaging. A 400g tin of the product is sold at supermarket's Tijuca for R$ 4.78. At the same establishment, the version with 800g sachet costs R$ 7.87 - 18% more affordable than in the purchase of two cans, which would amount to the same 800g. The refill See the X-14 500ml is 45% cheaper than the traditional version - the value drops to R$ 11.90 to R$ 6.50.
The sachets are common in shopping cart Diva Basso, 58, especially when it comes to items like cleaning products and chocolate.
- I think most inexpensive and practical. I have the original packaging at home and only need to swap content. Out what is best for the environment and takes up less space - explains the retired.
Comparisons with great attention and care
Professor of Finance Ibmec Nelson de Sousa points out that the trend to replace traditional versions of the products by sachets is very economical not only for consumers but also for businesses. It highlights the advantages for customers on the go shopping:
- Sometimes, the difference between the traditional items and appears to be small sachets. But these small economies added together can make a big difference in the final bill. But it is logical that there are financial advantages to the manufacturer, using more economical materials for packaging products.
Finance professor notes that consumers should be very cautious when shopping, and comparisons between weight and amount shown on the packaging must be done carefully so that it does not become apparent advantage in prejudice.
- Many packages are designed to appear to have a higher content than they actually have - highlights the expert.
The administrator Matilde Brunetto, 66, usually buy refills of various products, but do not forget to check out if you really are saving:
- Some products may be misleading, but in general, the sachets are worth. In cleaning products, for example, you can reuse the spray several times, and spend much less, only buying refills to replace the contents.
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Source: Extra - online
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