Over 740g of pick'n'mix for €5

the_syco

Just got an extra large tub of pixk'n'mix in Tescos for a fiver. Not too shabby. Good selection, as well. Tescos in Maynooth.

RATM

you mean it was a pre-packaged tub of pick n mix or you actually picked and mixed 740g of different sweets/jellies yourself?

Just wondering as I much prefer the sweets in the ones where u DIY compared to those pre-packaged tubs which can have some crap in 'em.

the_syco

RATM wrote: »

Just wondering as I much prefer the sweets in the ones where u DIY compared to those pre-packaged tubs which can have some crap in 'em.

Whatever the f**k you want into them. I put smarties, fudge, a snake, white mice, etc, into it.

the groutch

if you went all smarties you'd probably get over a kilo

the_syco

the groutch wrote: »

if you went all smarties you'd probably get over a kilo

Yup. Could've got more in if I tried, but meh.

Placed right next to the checkouts, it'll be hell for parents with kids. Actually, kids will probably be taking freebees from the lower "shelves", so ugh :rolleyes:

dunworth1

the groutch wrote: »

if you went all smarties you'd probably get over a kilo

and it would cost more

the pick n mix is charged by weight

was there a sign up saying 740g for a fiver or something

the_syco

dunworth1 wrote: »

and it would cost more

the pick n mix is charged by weight

was there a sign up saying 740g for a fiver or something

Didn't see it. Saw a sign "100g for 99c". Anyhoos, I just use the self-service checkout

Large Cup €3.99
Extra Large Cup €4.99

Moonbeam

ooh:)
I am going to take it this is new and hasn't just been invisible to me in the past.

the_syco

Moonbeam wrote: »

ooh:)
I am going to take it this is new and hasn't just been invisible to me in the past.

Yes. It's about three quaters the way up the aisle in Maynooth. Never saw it before. It's great.

phasers

Anybody know if this is available in any other Tescos?

unreggd

If your in Tesco ye might aswell just buy bags of Jellies around the corner from the pic n mix stand :P

They seriously need to sell packs of white mice. OM NOM NOM NOM

dunworth1

unreggd wrote: »

If your in Tesco ye might aswell just buy bags of Jellies around the corner from the pic n mix stand :P

They seriously need to sell packs of white mice. OM NOM NOM NOM

ya the tesco branded one are yummy and cheap

Kevin!

phasers wrote: »

Anybody know if this is available in any other Tescos?

Yeah, I saw it in the Dun Laoghire store.

Stray_Cat

It's also in Clarehall.

the_syco

phasers wrote: »

Anybody know if this is available in any other Tescos?

It's in all areas, except yours, for there is no Tescos relief in Hell.

jimogr

So its not weighed? Just whatever you can fit into the tub? Sweet tetris!

phasers

the_syco wrote: »

It's in all areas, except yours, for there is no Tescos relief in Hell.

Oh there are tescos in hell.

it's just permanently packed with kids and old people.

the_syco

jimogr wrote: »

So its not weighed? Just whatever you can fit into the tub? Sweet tetris!

It's tetris indeed

barry-s

the_syco wrote: »

It's in all areas, except yours, for there is no Tescos relief in Hell.

Forget about hell for now, I presume it's diabetes you people are looking forward to first. 740g of pick n mix!!!?!!

Mini Driver

love the congealed jellies mmm

Cats.Whiskers

Anyone know if this is available in Big Tescos in Drogheda.

Now if Drogheda has this deal . . . . advice on how to sneak them into my local multiplex

Thanks OP

Kevin!

gonna get sick...........


got a massive tub and shared it with three people, the trick is put the jelly sweets at the bottom then squish them with your fist - chocolate ontop and then get solids like snakes for the top - don't use a lid


^^pro

Davy

Will someone get some pics of these, the more the thread goes on, the more i want to see this tub!

phasers

Just bring sellotape and stack that baby to the ceiling

sue97

Davy wrote: »

Will someone get some pics of these, the more the thread goes on, the more i want to see this tub!

NOOOOOOO

It is taking all my willpower not to go to the nearest Tesco. You can't post photos

unreggd

I dont get it

Its marked as 100g for 99cent, but then the tubs are priced

Saw now bags

Can you only buy the tubs? I just want a few mouses!

the groutch

jimogr wrote: »

So its not weighed? Just whatever you can fit into the tub? Sweet tetris!

bookmark on your iPhone, have it ready for when you get to the pick 'n mix

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXeCEzaNLKM

collegeme

Thanks OP went to Tesco and stuffed one full

the_syco

Davy wrote: »

Will someone get some pics of these, the more the thread goes on, the more i want to see this tub!

WARNING: This tub was only just over a third full due to NYOM NYOM NYOM

psycho-hope

they dont have this in tesco in bray

Kevin!

the_syco wrote: »

WARNING: This tub was only just over a third full due to NYOM NYOM NYOM

i am dissapoint

the_syco

Kevin! wrote: »

i am dissapoint

Cos I ate the rest?

FredTroll

This is a cunning conspiracy initiated by the Irish Dental Association. FACT!

Agent Smith

the_syco wrote: »

Whatever the f**k you want into them. I put smarties, fudge, a snake, white mice, etc, into it.

In The_Syco's defence, i was with him when "he" discovered this


If he had kept squashing them down, you'd have got far far more in

PurplePrincess

Not in Tesco Drogheda.

I'm gutted ;-(

califano

Kevin! wrote: »

i am dissapoint

He obv left the sh!t ones till the end. Either that of they're the ones the bird put in because no self respecting man is ever going to choose those ones;)

the_syco

rounders123 wrote: »

He obv left the sh!t ones till the end. Either that of they're the ones the bird put in because no self respecting man is ever going to choose those ones;)

I picked them all, cos I will eat them, but yeah, I ate lots beforehand.

Cats.Whiskers

PurplePrincess wrote: »

Not in Tesco Drogheda.

I'm gutted ;-(

Thanks, gutted too. I was so excited when I saw there was jazzles in the mix :pac:

the_syco

Cats.Whiskers wrote: »

Thanks, gutted too. I was so excited when I saw there was jazzles in the mix :pac:

The white chocolate ones, or the brown chocolate ones?

Basq

You can buy Jazzies in a lot of Garages (my local Essso does them).

Don't think I've ever seen Pick'N'Mix on offer in the Tesco in Sligo.. but I'll have a look in tomorrow.

phasers

They have giant bags of jazzies in €2 shops

Drool!

The_Conductor

I managed to get 910grms into the giant tub...... I felt a bit guilty- the sides of the container were all bulging out, but hey- I'm sorted for giant fizzy cola bottles for the forseeable future......... It was the assistant manager who was on the till (Dundrum) don't think he was too impressed....... Tough.......

Basq

This wasn't in the Sligo store!

The_Conductor

basquille wrote: »

This wasn't in the Sligo store!

Think its only in the larger stores- its not in Lucan or Celbridge.......
If you're around Maynooth/Dundrum/Clarehall etc- might be an idea to pop in. Don't go for the fuel in any of the locations- they aren't competitive at the moment for some reason?

the_syco

smccarrick wrote: »

I managed to get 910grms into the giant tub...... I felt a bit guilty- the sides of the container were all bulging out, but hey- I'm sorted for giant fizzy cola bottles for the forseeable future......... It was the assistant manager who was on the till (Dundrum) don't think he was too impressed....... Tough.......

I salute you sir

basquille wrote: »

This wasn't in the Sligo store!

Maynooth is on the Dublin to Sligo line... :pac:

Moonbeam

I found them in the store:) unfortuntely nearly every container was empty:(
No pigging out on pic and mix for me today.

the groutch

went for it today, but fell a bit short, only 800g, but I didnt squash it down as much as I could have, put in jelly babies which might have left some air pockets, and put alot of choc raisins on top which were a bit light

anyway, here's the photos, these are full size dinner plates btw:

jellies (550g)






and choc raisins (250g)









next time I'll go all sweets, and really squash them in, try break the magic kilo mark (I'm sure it's possible)

the_syco

Moonbeam wrote: »

I found them in the store:) unfortuntely nearly every container was empty:(
No pigging out on pic and mix for me today.

Feck. Was going to go up there later. Hrm. Will find out when they stock it, and get back to you

Agent Smith

Went and got one today

955grams, and that was with some serrious cramming


Can anyone hit 1kg?

JONJO THE MISER

Agent Smith wrote: »

Went and got one today

955grams, and that was with some serrious cramming


Can anyone hit 1kg?

My Boycott of Tesco is being tested here:(

The_Conductor

Agent Smith wrote: »

Went and got one today

955grams, and that was with some serrious cramming


Can anyone hit 1kg?

I'd say its possible- a different challenge would be to do it, and manage to put the lid on the container....... Also- you can only hit the really high weights with Jelly- I really have to see what one full of smarties comes to