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By *usybee73 OP Man
over a year ago
in the sticks |
whilst filling up this morning i at a sainsburys i thought it was a lot busier then normal, expecting more people over christmas, so chatted to one of the staff, and they said its double points promotions. oh well fair enough ....
then wondered into the store, and was given a coupon for 10 x nectar points, the store was close to be being rammed, no social distancing whats so ever.
understand more then anyone on businesses are in it for the money, but would of thought the government would of advised no promotions during covid etc the stores are making a killing anyway so why the need to hype up the public? |
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I went in today and it was definitely crowded, worse than a weekend.
Last minute Christmas shopping.
Replacement Christmas shopping for those whose plans have changed.
Panic buying due to the new strain causing transport delays.
Panic buying pre brexit. |
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Although there may be other foodstuffs that become unavailable as a result of this, I grew up in a time where lettuce and strawberries were seasonal and you couldn't get them outside of summer.
So not exactly something I'd class as the end of civilisation... |
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"whilst filling up this morning i at a sainsburys i thought it was a lot busier then normal, expecting more people over christmas, so chatted to one of the staff, and they said its double points promotions. oh well fair enough ....
then wondered into the store, and was given a coupon for 10 x nectar points, the store was close to be being rammed, no social distancing whats so ever.
understand more then anyone on businesses are in it for the money, but would of thought the government would of advised no promotions during covid etc the stores are making a killing anyway so why the need to hype up the public? "
I take it you don’t normally do the stripping Christmas week... being closed to rammed is a step back from the normal of being rammed! I was pleasantly surprised I didn’t have to queue to get in! |
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I am sure Mr and Mrs Fuckwitt will be down to their last 2 months worth of toilet rolls and pasta so will obviously need to be stocking up now.
Shhhh ... don’t tell them that Lettuce and Broccoli don’t keep ... I’m sure they will be extending their buying patterns now ..... just be interested to know where they’re going to stock them for the next 2 months!!
Just buy what you need folks xxx
R x |
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By *usybee73 OP Man
over a year ago
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"So having seen the store was rammed you decided to turn around and leave ? "
no brought 12 cans of ale and 15 cans of cider, oh and pint of milk ... oh do you want to know how much fuel i brought at the petrol station? will try and get the name of the employee i spoke to as well if that helps  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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It’s always crazy the last 3/4 days before Xmas people are buying their veg etc and a lot of people will be now cooking meals they hadn’t planned for I know I am not that I’ve been shopping today |
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Sainsburys, actually put out a post this morning saying... Expecting a, shortage of cauliflower, broccoli, lettuce, green leaf salads, and citrus, fruits for Christmas
Was, this done deliberately to cause panic buying or was it genuine is anyone's guess.
Anyway I went to tesco and got the whole lot just in case |
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"Sainsburys, actually put out a post this morning saying... Expecting a, shortage of cauliflower, broccoli, lettuce, green leaf salads, and citrus, fruits for Christmas
Was, this done deliberately to cause panic buying or was it genuine is anyone's guess.
Anyway I went to tesco and got the whole lot just in case "
It’s reality, when supply chain gets shut down for 48 hrs shelves will run dry on some items. |
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By *oxychicWoman
over a year ago
Nottinghamshire |
"So having seen the store was rammed you decided to turn around and leave ?
no brought 12 cans of ale and 15 cans of cider, oh and pint of milk ... oh do you want to know how much fuel i brought at the petrol station? will try and get the name of the employee i spoke to as well if that helps "
liquid diet  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Sainsbury’s are milking this , been all over the news on the radio at wirk about them saying there may be a shortage of certain foods , THIS has caused massive panic and people panic buying, there tills are red hot |
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By *usybee73 OP Man
over a year ago
in the sticks |
"So having seen the store was rammed you decided to turn around and leave ?
no brought 12 cans of ale and 15 cans of cider, oh and pint of milk ... oh do you want to know how much fuel i brought at the petrol station? will try and get the name of the employee i spoke to as well if that helps liquid diet "
has to be done, do get the odd funny look, tell them its for the dog  |
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"Sainsburys, actually put out a post this morning saying... Expecting a, shortage of cauliflower, broccoli, lettuce, green leaf salads, and citrus, fruits for Christmas
Was, this done deliberately to cause panic buying or was it genuine is anyone's guess.
Anyway I went to tesco and got the whole lot just in case
It’s reality, when supply chain gets shut down for 48 hrs shelves will run dry on some items. "
not as quick as that it doesn't sainsburys jumped the gun and expected a rush. What's, the first thing to happen when anything like that is mentioned
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A stampede
I worked in retail
I know most of the tricks used to get people to shop |
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Isn't online shopping great
... Not
What about all the the people who pre ordered their turkeys at tesco and asda weeks ago then found they weren't getting them due to a technical glitch. One customer was sent a packet of stuffing as a substitute
how ridiculous is that. Even if it was a joke
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
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Had to queue at Tescos today, haven't done that for months, could be Christmas, I suppose, but there were plenty of cashiers, so didn't have to queue there and all the staff were brilliant, as usual  |
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By *haverMan
over a year ago
bracknell |
"I am sure Mr and Mrs Fuckwitt will be down to their last 2 months worth of toilet rolls and pasta so will obviously need to be stocking up now.
Shhhh ... don’t tell them that Lettuce and Broccoli don’t k
eep ... I’m sure they will be extending their buying patterns now ..... just be interested to know where they’re going to stock them for the next 2 months!!
Yes but sadly you cant wipe your arse on broccoli and lettuce
Just saying..........
Just buy what you need folks xxx
R x"
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By *haverMan
over a year ago
bracknell |
"I am sure Mr and Mrs Fuckwitt will be down to their last 2 months worth of toilet rolls and pasta so will obviously need to be stocking up now.
Shhhh ... don’t tell them that Lettuce and Broccoli don’t k
eep ... I’m sure they will be extending their buying patterns now ..... just be interested to know where they’re going to stock them for the next 2 months!!
Yes but sadly you cant wipe your arse on broccoli and lettuce
Just saying..........
Just buy what you need folks xxx
R x"
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I love people moaning about the shops and how busy they are... like they have priority over everyone else or a more valid reason for being there!  "
And in answer to the OP, I think you'll find that promotions are not the determining factor, when people are doing their shopping. It's helpful but I certainly wouldn't make an additional trip to the shop just because I'll get more points or a bit of extra cash off. |
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By *usybee73 OP Man
over a year ago
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"I love people moaning about the shops and how busy they are... like they have priority over everyone else or a more valid reason for being there!
And in answer to the OP, I think you'll find that promotions are not the determining factor, when people are doing their shopping. It's helpful but I certainly wouldn't make an additional trip to the shop just because I'll get more points or a bit of extra cash off."
your be surprised, most industry up here have broken up last friday, so time on their hands. save a fiver ... probably cut your throat for a few extra points |
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I look at what I buy in a supermarket-
Meat: largely UK
Fish: mix of UK and foreign
Vegetables: largely foreign especially in winter
Fruits: largely foreign especially in winter
Wine, cheese: largely foreign
Rice, pasta, pulses: foreign
If there's a supply chain problem, I'm fucked! No fun living off turnips and home brewed Mead.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I look at what I buy in a supermarket-
Meat: largely UK
Fish: mix of UK and foreign
Vegetables: largely foreign especially in winter
Fruits: largely foreign especially in winter
Wine, cheese: largely foreign
Rice, pasta, pulses: foreign
If there's a supply chain problem, I'm fucked! No fun living off turnips and home brewed Mead.
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You'd think it's permanent. We're really fucked.
We tend to eat 3x what our body needs anyway.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'm going to try to use the smaller more local shops .. I'm quite prepared to consider easily available alternatives to the traditional big roast meals "
And there's even a choice with those alternatives too.  |
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Vegetables: largely foreign especially in winter
What about parsnips, beetroot, kale, cabbage, sprouts, chard, spinach, chicory to name a few home grown winter vegetables"
Parsnips all day long in this house, along with other frozen veg.
Queuing system at all our big stores today, but no different than the last lockdown, controlled numbers. But could walk straight into M&S or the 8 Tesco extras we have. The food is there if you are willing to adapt. |
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Vegetables: largely foreign especially in winter
What about parsnips, beetroot, kale, cabbage, sprouts, chard, spinach, chicory to name a few home grown winter vegetables"
Did you forget the freezer is full of beans.
Parsnips are dug cooked and mashed with honey. Carrots dug and stored so will gust get wet picking kale Xmas morning Has to be fresh.. |
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By *mmabluTV/TS
over a year ago
upton wirral |
Bound to be busier a few days from Christmas.I was in Asda and they are letting to many it at once discusting.
Went to greengrocer for veg and very busy took 30 mins to get in but loads of stuff.
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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago
ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL |
"I look at what I buy in a supermarket-
Meat: largely UK
Fish: mix of UK and foreign
Vegetables: largely foreign especially in winter
Fruits: largely foreign especially in winter
Wine, cheese: largely foreign
Rice, pasta, pulses: foreign
If there's a supply chain problem, I'm fucked! No fun living off turnips and home brewed Mead.
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Don't know about the turnips, but the home brewed mead sounds OK... |
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"I did my food shopping in Aldi today, was in & out in under an hour.
No busier than usual and it was lunch time x"
under an hour??? if i'm not out within 30 mins that's a very very busy bad pandemic day. in the old days 20 mins tops |
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I work sainsburys and was crazy yesterday soon as the doors opened at 6 usually a few in but was rammed! There is no chance of distancing what so ever! It's a free for all! Least only tomoz left for me then of till the monday! X |
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"Isn't online shopping great
... Not
What about all the the people who pre ordered their turkeys at tesco and asda weeks ago then found they weren't getting them due to a technical glitch. One customer was sent a packet of stuffing as a substitute
how ridiculous is that. Even if it was a joke
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Yes some of subs are mental it tells u to pick I usually choose myself not pay attention to the alternative its telling u to pick x |
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"Daily Star headline made me laugh this morning.
Not sure you'll find much inside the paper, but worth a look for a laugh."
Hence my comment further up about our Resident panic buyers Mr and Mrs Fuckwitt .... bless em!!
Let them stockpile alll the veg they want... they will learn - well probably they won’t actually!!
I just wish they would stockpile (and use) conforms - at least it would stop them replicating xx
R xx |
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