# What does short coded mean?

> Short coded means that a products use by or best buy date is deemed too soon by conventional retailers These products are perfectly good to consume and 

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Last updated: 2024-12-19T21:31:37.855Z

Short coded means that a product's "use by" or "best buy" date is deemed "too soon" by conventional retailers. These products are perfectly good to consume and would have most likely otherwise gone to waste. Because they aren't wanted by other retailers, we're able to offer a them at a great price. 

  

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