Omobono Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 could not believe the amount of yellow labels in TESCO and Shoprite today huge amount of fresh turkeys with big discounts and plenty of other christmas fayre at greatly reduced prices , and we have still have 2 days shopping days to go yet !, wondered if someone in the buying department has cocked up same with the meats nice half leg of lamb just over a fiver , same with Pork and beef , this will knock a hole in the governments basket of shopping figures that they use to calculate the retail cost of living at these prices everyone should be able to afford a decent christmas dinner and have something left for the next day as they say at Tesco every little helps ! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 I reckon my weekly shop costs me £10 - £15 less now than it did before Tesco took over, some of the price reductions (since Shoprite) and alternatives are quite dramatic. Heinz soup, 400g tin, any variety, £1.80. Tesco own brand soup, 80p for 400g tin. I can't distinguish much difference in taste. Who in their right mind is going to pay £1 more for a tin of soup? There's plenty of other examples too. 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevster Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 2 hours ago, Non-Believer said: Who in their right mind is going to pay £1 more for a tin of soup? I don't buy tinned soup, but I refuse to give my custom to Tesco - awful company - so happy to pay a bit more at the Co-Op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizo Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 The country is awash with shit NZ lamb. Unlimited quotas. It’s all being dumped on UK shores. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Omobono said: could not believe the amount of yellow labels in TESCO and Shoprite today huge amount of fresh turkeys with big discounts and plenty of other christmas fayre at greatly reduced prices , and we have still have 2 days shopping days to go yet !, wondered if someone in the buying department has cocked up same with the meats nice half leg of lamb just over a fiver , same with Pork and beef , this will knock a hole in the governments basket of shopping figures that they use to calculate the retail cost of living at these prices everyone should be able to afford a decent christmas dinner and have something left for the next day as they say at Tesco every little helps ! Well I picked up our pre ordered half leg of lamb from the local butchers today for Christmas . £ 40. Then went to Shoprite/ Tescos to see the same product ( maybe 10 % less in weight ) for £ 23. Im more than prepared to pay a premium for supporting local businesses but there is a limit especially in these times. Just saying. Edited December 22, 2023 by The Voice of Reason Clarification Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 1 hour ago, The Voice of Reason said: Well I picked up our pre ordered half leg of lamb from the local butchers today for Christmas . £ 40. Then went to Shoprite/ Tescos to see the same product ( maybe 10 % less in weight ) for £ 23. Im more than prepared to pay a premium for supporting local businesses but there is a limit especially in these times. Just saying. Looks like the tesco lamb is a baa..gain 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amadeus Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 Marksies was scandalous today. The French butter was sold out and I had to settle for the Italian one. Then to top it all off woodbourne deli was out of donuts. At lunch time. At lunch time!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Colombe Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 Well, at least until you walked in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Colombe Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 2 hours ago, Gizo said: The country is awash with shit NZ lamb. Unlimited quotas. It’s all being dumped on UK shores. Yeah, as I understand it, the Kiwi farmers couldn't believe their luck with the desperation of Truss in signing up to anything that might have been possible to hail as a positive result of Brexit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freggyragh Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 6 hours ago, Omobono said: could not believe the amount of yellow labels in TESCO and Shoprite today huge amount of fresh turkeys with big discounts and plenty of other christmas fayre at greatly reduced prices , and we have still have 2 days shopping days to go yet !, wondered if someone in the buying department has cocked up same with the meats nice half leg of lamb just over a fiver , same with Pork and beef , this will knock a hole in the governments basket of shopping figures that they use to calculate the retail cost of living at these prices everyone should be able to afford a decent christmas dinner and have something left for the next day as they say at Tesco every little helps ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newaccount Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 53 minutes ago, La Colombe said: Well, at least until you walked in. Given the state of the pavements, simply walking in is a challenge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ďouglas Peel Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 4 hours ago, kevster said: I don't buy tinned soup, but I refuse to give my custom to Tesco - awful company - so happy to pay a bit more at the Co-Op In which way is Tesco an awful company? Can you elaborate? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlo Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 2 minutes ago, Ďouglas Peel said: In which way is Tesco an awful company? Can you elaborate? They try to destroy their suppliers for a start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
display name Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 2 minutes ago, finlo said: They try to destroy their suppliers for a start. You think Co-op don't? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlo Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 1 minute ago, display name said: You think Co-op don't? No, totally different scenario. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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