When the offer first started it actually ran for quite a while without a non-alcoholic alternative to the wine. They added it later, I presume due to customers asking. So non-alcoholic drinks were an add-on rather than part of the original deal. I would guess that most customers opt for the wine as it makes the deal much better value. I think it’s still a really good deal, and if they did apply the price hike because of the extra wine duty, it was pretty decent to wait till now instead of doing it right after Xmas.
Sorry, but didn’t it used to include a starter? Doesn’t make it such a good deal without that surely! I wouldn’t have minded the price rise too much if it had a starter.
Nope, the 12.50 deal didn’t include a starter, but sometimes the 20euro deal (Valentine’s, Mothers Day, special occasions) did include a starter and usually a box of chocs as well as fancier options.
I agree Nanazolie; the M&S option always contains something fresh that you can cook yourself and generally has healthier options than that the Tesco one.
Thursday 18 April, 2013 at 12:11 pm
the wine selection had already been getting cheaper. I’ll still buy it though.
Thursday 18 April, 2013 at 12:18 pm
I agree with the comment above – the wine standard is definitely not as good as it was. However, it’s still excellent value at €13.50
Thursday 18 April, 2013 at 12:21 pm
I was going to comment on the wine also, puts me off the deal now. Have noticed other price increases in M&S recently.
Friday 19 April, 2013 at 10:00 am
I don’t think the increase can be directly attributed to the increased duty on wine as the offer also includes non-alcoholic options.
Friday 19 April, 2013 at 11:46 am
When the offer first started it actually ran for quite a while without a non-alcoholic alternative to the wine. They added it later, I presume due to customers asking. So non-alcoholic drinks were an add-on rather than part of the original deal. I would guess that most customers opt for the wine as it makes the deal much better value. I think it’s still a really good deal, and if they did apply the price hike because of the extra wine duty, it was pretty decent to wait till now instead of doing it right after Xmas.
Saturday 20 April, 2013 at 9:08 am
Sorry, but didn’t it used to include a starter? Doesn’t make it such a good deal without that surely! I wouldn’t have minded the price rise too much if it had a starter.
Saturday 20 April, 2013 at 1:45 pm
Nope, the 12.50 deal didn’t include a starter, but sometimes the 20euro deal (Valentine’s, Mothers Day, special occasions) did include a starter and usually a box of chocs as well as fancier options.
Monday 22 April, 2013 at 8:06 am
In that case it should be cheaper for the non alcoholic option.
Monday 22 April, 2013 at 1:31 pm
Tesco’s deal, which is nowhere as nice as M&S’s, is 12.50€. One extra euro to get M&S quality is still good value
Tuesday 23 April, 2013 at 9:18 am
I agree Nanazolie; the M&S option always contains something fresh that you can cook yourself and generally has healthier options than that the Tesco one.
Tuesday 30 September, 2014 at 7:42 pm
Guys. The UK is renowned for its bland food. So why buy it? Why not buy Irish food. There’s shag all here