Woolworths supermarket have Cadbury chocolate blocks on sale this week for just $3, including Caramilk. The demand for Caramilk combined with the hugely reduced price has lead to a Caramilk drought.
“I went to four Woolies stores today and I’m about to try my fifth”, reported one disappointed shopper to New Idea Food.
“Where is all the Caramilk?!?”, they added.
Empty Caramilk shelf
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Caramilk fan pages on Facebook are also commenting that they have not seen the chocolate treat on shelves for days.
“It’s just greedy, people are clearly stocking up leaving none for the rest of us”, said one.
“This is absolute bullsh*t, I seen heaps oneBay today, money sucking grubs”, posted another.
Caramilk listing on eBay
eBay
It is indeed true, there are numerous eBay postings for Caramilk already. One savvy seller is asking $1250 for just 25 blocks!!
Another is selling 20 blocks for $999!
Caramilk listing on eBay
eBay
Shoppers are right to fear there will be block limits placed in stores soon.
But in a shock twist, Coles supermarket seems to have an abundance of Caramilk, at the regular shelf price of $4.80 a block.
Full shelf of Caramilk at Coles
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If you were considering parting with a huge amount of cash to bag some Caramilk, you might want to check your local Coles store first.
Michelle ConnollyMichelle Connolly has worked as a photo director, social media manager and photo editor at some of Australia's biggest media companies, including New Idea. She is now editor of I Bought It At and is a keen shopper and loving mum-of-two.
