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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

so what do you go for, are you an M&S/Waitrose upmarket shopper, a Tesco/Sainsbury/Morrisons/Asda middle of the road or do you plump for Aldi/Lidl for the bargains?

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By *mumaWoman
over a year ago

Livingston

Asda

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

all of the above

(except witrose.we dont have a waitrose)

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By *dam_TinaCouple
over a year ago

Hampshire

Tesco because it's convenient

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Depends what I need! Mostly Tesco but asda and sainsburys do some things that Tesco don't sell

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By *irtydanMan
over a year ago

Blackpool


"Asda"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"so what do you go for, are you an M&S/Waitrose upmarket shopper, a Tesco/Sainsbury/Morrisons/Asda middle of the road or do you plump for Aldi/Lidl for the bargains?"

Aldi then Morrisons. Aldi's stuff is good and it is far better priced. People who go to Waitrose probably find Fortnum and Mason's cheap.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like a bargain me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Asda for main tescos if need little bits x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm a supermarket tart. Anyones for a special offer

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A mixture it depends which we are passing and what we are after.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Asda for main tescos if need little bits x"

Is Jacksons still going in Hull??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tesco because it is localand sells the general things I need,but Asda if I want to by stuff in bulk.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I hunt and forage for my food

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

M&S all day the rest are for paupers really

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs


"M&S all day the rest are for paupers really "

Haha, yuppie!

I actually did use to do all my food shopping in M&S in the mid eighties....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"M&S all day the rest are for paupers really

Haha, yuppie!

I actually did use to do all my food shopping in M&S in the mid eighties....

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No I just believe you get what you pay for in this world and m&s is the best I know you agree

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lidl, Iceland, Co-op and Morrisons. Depends what I want, what mood I'm in and if I'm in a rush or not.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"M&S all day the rest are for paupers really

Haha, yuppie!

I actually did use to do all my food shopping in M&S in the mid eighties....

No I just believe you get what you pay for in this world and m&s is the best I know you agree "

But more and more shoppers are opting for Aldi and Lidl which have grown their market share hugely in the past couple of years, which has led to a huge profit warning from poor old Morrisons this morning whose shares along with Tesco and Sainsbury have fallen some 20% since the start of the year, while the flotation of Poundland yesterday saw the shares rise by a third. A price war beckons and there will be more blood on the high street, all good for the consumer if not the shareholders!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"M&S all day the rest are for paupers really

Haha, yuppie!

I actually did use to do all my food shopping in M&S in the mid eighties....

No I just believe you get what you pay for in this world and m&s is the best I know you agree

But more and more shoppers are opting for Aldi and Lidl which have grown their market share hugely in the past couple of years, which has led to a huge profit warning from poor old Morrisons this morning whose shares along with Tesco and Sainsbury have fallen some 20% since the start of the year, while the flotation of Poundland yesterday saw the shares rise by a third. A price war beckons and there will be more blood on the high street, all good for the consumer if not the shareholders!"

You can't argue with that but that's because there are more poor people to be fair

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"M&S all day the rest are for paupers really

Haha, yuppie!

I actually did use to do all my food shopping in M&S in the mid eighties....

No I just believe you get what you pay for in this world and m&s is the best I know you agree

But more and more shoppers are opting for Aldi and Lidl which have grown their market share hugely in the past couple of years, which has led to a huge profit warning from poor old Morrisons this morning whose shares along with Tesco and Sainsbury have fallen some 20% since the start of the year, while the flotation of Poundland yesterday saw the shares rise by a third. A price war beckons and there will be more blood on the high street, all good for the consumer if not the shareholders!

You can't argue with that but that's because there are more poor people to be fair "

It is people from all backgrounds who are changing their habits, seems no matter who you are we all love a bargain. Is it the end for the middle of the road guys??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Morrisons ......... big loos too lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm a waitrose man. Much nicer shopping experience. Will go to most places but I certainly find shopping stressful at asda. Seems to have a manic atmosphere.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Morrisons ......... big loos too lol "

nice coffee in ours too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Morrisons ......... big loos too lol

nice coffee in ours too "

and cheap as chips ....actually thinking about it chips are probably dearer ... whod a thunk that eh

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Salisbury's for big shops, aldi for a regular shop, and co-op for milk and bread, bit of variety.

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By *randmrsminxyCouple
over a year ago

Gloucester

Aldi is by far the best compared to Lidl Been using it now for about 6 weeks for all shopping and used for 7 years prior for bit and bargains . Now saving over £20 a week . And no compromise on quality .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Morrisons ......... big loos too lol

nice coffee in ours too

and cheap as chips ....actually thinking about it chips are probably dearer ... whod a thunk that eh "

Ohhh I'm hungry now and I'm going there after work My fridge is bare

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Morrisons ......... big loos too lol

nice coffee in ours too

and cheap as chips ....actually thinking about it chips are probably dearer ... whod a thunk that eh

Ohhh I'm hungry now and I'm going there after work My fridge is bare "

Hot chicken Tiger bread and some pasta salad from the bar yum yum yumy yum

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Come on people it has to be m&s or your not worth knowing you chavs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Aldi, lidl, Tesco and my local co-OP for emergency bits

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

24 hour Asda.

M&S customers round here dress up and are pompous snobs

Lidle customers round here are in a rush

Tesco is over priced and staff are miserable

Aldi same as lidle

Morrisons used to be good

Sainsburys very nice staff

So it's Asda for me

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Tesco because of the convenience

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Predictive text really mucks up your point of _iew doesn't it lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Come on people it has to be m&s or your not worth knowing you chavs "

OMG I'm engaged to a snob. You do remember proposing yesterday don't you.......

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"24 hour Asda.

M&S customers round here dress up and are pompous snobs

Lidle customers round here are in a rush

Tesco is over priced and staff are miserable

Aldi same as lidle

Morrisons used to be good

Sainsburys very nice staff

So it's Asda for me"

That cause m&s is the best

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Come on people it has to be m&s or your not worth knowing you chavs

OMG I'm engaged to a snob. You do remember proposing yesterday don't you....... "

I do but having second thoughts if you don't shop at m&s lol x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Come on people it has to be m&s or your not worth knowing you chavs "

Your fibbing no one from Manchester can afford to shop at M+S its a fact and besdies which when Ive been in its loads of pensioner chavs buying one reduced thing then taking carrier bags to take there lidl stuff home in so the neighbours think they got a few bob

tut Lancastrians never change

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Waitrose cos its near and they do a really good gluten free range

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Def sainsburys much quieter

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I hate Tescos because I loathe the way they conduct their business...

sainsburys generally for own brand and fresh because I like the quality...any other except tescos for brands depending where the offers are...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The Co Op, at about 7pm when they do their last reductions for the day.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I hate Tescos because I loathe the way they conduct their business...

sainsburys generally for own brand and fresh because I like the quality...any other except tescos for brands depending where the offers are..."

Most supermarkets conduct and treat there suppliers like Tesco, for me the fairest one of them all is Morrisons, and i work in for a large food manufactuer, on the account level

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Come on people it has to be m&s or your not worth knowing you chavs

Your fibbing no one from Manchester can afford to shop at M+S its a fact and besdies which when Ive been in its loads of pensioner chavs buying one reduced thing then taking carrier bags to take there lidl stuff home in so the neighbours think they got a few bob

tut Lancastrians never change "

Lol have you been drinking blue nun this afternoon I am always in M£S don't know which one you go in

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

Some from each. I'm very equal opportunities.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

morrisons asda and tesco and lidl and aldi depending where i am and when i remember what i need lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Come on people it has to be m&s or your not worth knowing you chavs

Your fibbing no one from Manchester can afford to shop at M+S its a fact and besdies which when Ive been in its loads of pensioner chavs buying one reduced thing then taking carrier bags to take there lidl stuff home in so the neighbours think they got a few bob

tut Lancastrians never change

Lol have you been drinking blue nun this afternoon I am always in M£S don't know which one you go in "

Well it wouldnt be one in Manchester its always raining brrrrrrrrrr and BLUE NUN !!!!!!!!!! No thats what chavs drink

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Come on people it has to be m&s or your not worth knowing you chavs

Your fibbing no one from Manchester can afford to shop at M+S its a fact and besdies which when Ive been in its loads of pensioner chavs buying one reduced thing then taking carrier bags to take there lidl stuff home in so the neighbours think they got a few bob

tut Lancastrians never change

Lol have you been drinking blue nun this afternoon I am always in M£S don't know which one you go in

Well it wouldnt be one in Manchester its always raining brrrrrrrrrr and BLUE NUN !!!!!!!!!! No thats what chavs drink "

Lmao I will have you know it's bloody beautiful here today sorry didn't notice you was from Sheffield you must drink merry down cider lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Come on people it has to be m&s or your not worth knowing you chavs

OMG I'm engaged to a snob. You do remember proposing yesterday don't you.......

I do but having second thoughts if you don't shop at m&s lol x "

Fine # throws cheap tacky M&S engagement ring back and flounces off

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Come on people it has to be m&s or your not worth knowing you chavs

OMG I'm engaged to a snob. You do remember proposing yesterday don't you.......

I do but having second thoughts if you don't shop at m&s lol x

Fine # throws cheap tacky M&S engagement ring back and flounces off "

Come on beautiful we can't be having are second argument into days just to show I care I will goto tesco tonight

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Come on people it has to be m&s or your not worth knowing you chavs

Your fibbing no one from Manchester can afford to shop at M+S its a fact and besdies which when Ive been in its loads of pensioner chavs buying one reduced thing then taking carrier bags to take there lidl stuff home in so the neighbours think they got a few bob

tut Lancastrians never change

Lol have you been drinking blue nun this afternoon I am always in M£S don't know which one you go in

Well it wouldnt be one in Manchester its always raining brrrrrrrrrr and BLUE NUN !!!!!!!!!! No thats what chavs drink

Lmao I will have you know it's bloody beautiful here today sorry didn't notice you was from Sheffield you must drink merry down cider lol "

Assume when you say beautiful you mean its stopped snowing ...... hey you better hurry off to Netto they close early oh and dont forget your M + S bag to bring your stuff home

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Come on people it has to be m&s or your not worth knowing you chavs

OMG I'm engaged to a snob. You do remember proposing yesterday don't you.......

I do but having second thoughts if you don't shop at m&s lol x

Fine # throws cheap tacky M&S engagement ring back and flounces off

Come on beautiful we can't be having are second argument into days just to show I care I will goto tesco tonight "

If you really cared, you'd go to Lidl

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Come on people it has to be m&s or your not worth knowing you chavs

OMG I'm engaged to a snob. You do remember proposing yesterday don't you.......

I do but having second thoughts if you don't shop at m&s lol x

Fine # throws cheap tacky M&S engagement ring back and flounces off

Come on beautiful we can't be having are second argument into days just to show I care I will goto tesco tonight

If you really cared, you'd go to Lidl "

Come on that's taking the biscuit if someone seen me coming out of their my social life would be over x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

God I wish we had a choice... !!

We have a small tesco and a small aldi. That's it unless you travel for more than an hour ...

I'm becoming used to online shopping for even basics for the kids like new pens as so little choice.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Come on people it has to be m&s or your not worth knowing you chavs

Your fibbing no one from Manchester can afford to shop at M+S its a fact and besdies which when Ive been in its loads of pensioner chavs buying one reduced thing then taking carrier bags to take there lidl stuff home in so the neighbours think they got a few bob

tut Lancastrians never change

Lol have you been drinking blue nun this afternoon I am always in M£S don't know which one you go in

Well it wouldnt be one in Manchester its always raining brrrrrrrrrr and BLUE NUN !!!!!!!!!! No thats what chavs drink

Lmao I will have you know it's bloody beautiful here today sorry didn't notice you was from Sheffield you must drink merry down cider lol

Assume when you say beautiful you mean its stopped snowing ...... hey you better hurry off to Netto they close early oh and dont forget your M + S bag to bring your stuff home "

Stop it know I can't stop laughing your killing me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Asda and sainsburys, and I'm passing veg off the market. Bet that makes me pauper

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Come on people it has to be m&s or your not worth knowing you chavs

OMG I'm engaged to a snob. You do remember proposing yesterday don't you.......

I do but having second thoughts if you don't shop at m&s lol x

Lmao

Fine # throws cheap tacky M&S engagement ring back and flounces off "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Asda and sainsburys, and I'm passing veg off the market. Bet that makes me pauper "

I think so

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By *lassyandadventurousMan
over a year ago

England and Wales

if im looking for posh totty its marks and spencers lol

a bit of rough at costco lol

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By *iewMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

M&S + Asda

sadly no Waitrose near here.

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By *ENDAROOSCouple
over a year ago

South West London / Surrey

Asda mainly but occasionally Tesco.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Morrisons are going to be "investing" £1billion in price cuts over the next couple of years, which means everyone else will follow. Probably bad news for farmers and suppliers but good news for consumers as all the big chains will be fighting for custom.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I hate Tescos because I loathe the way they conduct their business...

sainsburys generally for own brand and fresh because I like the quality...any other except tescos for brands depending where the offers are...

Most supermarkets conduct and treat there suppliers like Tesco, for me the fairest one of them all is Morrisons, and i work in for a large food manufactuer, on the account level "

I'm aware of that and that isn't the issue I have with them...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sainsbury's and Tesco mainly, depending if I am going from work (t) or home (s).

Waitrose does have the nicest food, but is a 30 min drive away, so have to make the effort if we want to go there.

M&S for bits and pieces if I am near, but there is not a big enough selection in ours to make it worthwhile going for a full shop.

Aldi at Christmas for their bits that the English supermarkets don't stock.

as for the rest:

Asda - not keen on the food, staff or cliental

Lidl - not got one

morrisons - the one near here seems grubby, the floor does not look clean so no thanks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have my shopping delivered from Harrods, in a gold waggon pulled by unicorns, or aldi, whichever I'm feeling like that week.....

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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

Aldi - get some bits from Sainsburys which Aldi don't stock. But the main shop is always Aldi. Saves me more than £100 a month - that's £1200 a year - not to be sniffed at. Especially as I am saving to return to Oz next year.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Asda or Ocado (which deliver for waitrose )depends on what we need or what we want

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

He shops at Morrisons and Aldi (and the Co-op for little bits as its not as far away as the other two)

I shop at Asda, Tesco and Aldi - I'm quite fortunate to have an Asda and Tesco within a 5 minute drive.

Never M&S or Waitrose, we're not rich enough!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Aldi - get some bits from Sainsburys which Aldi don't stock. But the main shop is always Aldi. Saves me more than £100 a month - that's £1200 a year - not to be sniffed at. Especially as I am saving to return to Oz next year."

That is a big saving when you tot it up like that. I've been in a couple of times but it always looks and feels a bit like a jumble sale!

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By *izzy RascallMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

Ive signed up to Tesco Clubcard in the last few weeks but trying not to go out my way just to get the rewards of the card. Its for petrol really seeing as Esso accept the clubcard.

Asda - 75%

Morrisons - 20%

M+S - For curries or x2 for £10 offers.

If I can spend under £10 each visit I have done well, Im like Jack (beanstalk)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sainsburys for me, though do like waitrose for the occasional treat!

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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge


"Aldi - get some bits from Sainsburys which Aldi don't stock. But the main shop is always Aldi. Saves me more than £100 a month - that's £1200 a year - not to be sniffed at. Especially as I am saving to return to Oz next year.

That is a big saving when you tot it up like that. I've been in a couple of times but it always looks and feels a bit like a jumble sale!"

That is because you have been conditioned to luxurious shelving, etc, in the big supermarkets. It is just a ploy to get you to part with more money. They cut the costs without cutting the quality of the goods.

Having spent a fair bit of time in Germany shopping in Aldi in the past I am a little more pragmatic. I need to buy certain things to survive - I don't need to pay for a 'shopping experience'. German supermarkets are simply functional - we would do well to learn from this.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"all of the above

(except witrose.we dont have a waitrose)"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Aldi - get some bits from Sainsburys which Aldi don't stock. But the main shop is always Aldi. Saves me more than £100 a month - that's £1200 a year - not to be sniffed at. Especially as I am saving to return to Oz next year."

Just wait for a tornado, that's how Dorothy got there.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"so what do you go for, are you an M&S/Waitrose upmarket shopper, a Tesco/Sainsbury/Morrisons/Asda middle of the road or do you plump for Aldi/Lidl for the bargains?"

Aldi and Lidl are for the poor, less affluent in our sick society, sorry

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Aldi - get some bits from Sainsburys which Aldi don't stock. But the main shop is always Aldi. Saves me more than £100 a month - that's £1200 a year - not to be sniffed at. Especially as I am saving to return to Oz next year.

That is a big saving when you tot it up like that. I've been in a couple of times but it always looks and feels a bit like a jumble sale!

That is because you have been conditioned to luxurious shelving, etc, in the big supermarkets. It is just a ploy to get you to part with more money. They cut the costs without cutting the quality of the goods.

Having spent a fair bit of time in Germany shopping in Aldi in the past I am a little more pragmatic. I need to buy certain things to survive - I don't need to pay for a 'shopping experience'. German supermarkets are simply functional - we would do well to learn from this."

It depends if you place any value on the "experience". I used to live virtually next door to a Tesco which was invariably packed with staff who were unpleasant and I would come out feeling stressed and irritable, so chose to drive 5 miles to a Sainsburys which was invariably quieter, with nicer staff and I would come out happy. May have cost me a bit more but was worth every penny!

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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge


"so what do you go for, are you an M&S/Waitrose upmarket shopper, a Tesco/Sainsbury/Morrisons/Asda middle of the road or do you plump for Aldi/Lidl for the bargains?

Aldi and Lidl are for the poor, less affluent in our sick society, sorry

"

I wouldn't consider myself poor. Just frugal so that I can splash the cash elsewhere.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'm a waitrose man. Much nicer shopping experience. Will go to most places but I certainly find shopping stressful at asda. Seems to have a manic atmosphere. "

Same here!! I like the customer service at Waitrose. ...as I have a really busy job so often rushing around so don't have a lot of time to spend ages looking for something. Waitrose staff are well trained and make the experience so much easier and quicker.

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By *uby0000Woman
over a year ago

hertfordshire

i do online favouring waitrose at mo as order over £50 and its free delivery

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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge


"Aldi - get some bits from Sainsburys which Aldi don't stock. But the main shop is always Aldi. Saves me more than £100 a month - that's £1200 a year - not to be sniffed at. Especially as I am saving to return to Oz next year.

That is a big saving when you tot it up like that. I've been in a couple of times but it always looks and feels a bit like a jumble sale!

That is because you have been conditioned to luxurious shelving, etc, in the big supermarkets. It is just a ploy to get you to part with more money. They cut the costs without cutting the quality of the goods.

Having spent a fair bit of time in Germany shopping in Aldi in the past I am a little more pragmatic. I need to buy certain things to survive - I don't need to pay for a 'shopping experience'. German supermarkets are simply functional - we would do well to learn from this.

It depends if you place any value on the "experience". I used to live virtually next door to a Tesco which was invariably packed with staff who were unpleasant and I would come out feeling stressed and irritable, so chose to drive 5 miles to a Sainsburys which was invariably quieter, with nicer staff and I would come out happy. May have cost me a bit more but was worth every penny!"

My local Sainsbury is located in student central - so is always packed and not great to be able to just get in and out of. It's not a pleasant experience shopping there.

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over a year ago


"Aldi - get some bits from Sainsburys which Aldi don't stock. But the main shop is always Aldi. Saves me more than £100 a month - that's £1200 a year - not to be sniffed at. Especially as I am saving to return to Oz next year.

That is a big saving when you tot it up like that. I've been in a couple of times but it always looks and feels a bit like a jumble sale!

That is because you have been conditioned to luxurious shelving, etc, in the big supermarkets. It is just a ploy to get you to part with more money. They cut the costs without cutting the quality of the goods.

Having spent a fair bit of time in Germany shopping in Aldi in the past I am a little more pragmatic. I need to buy certain things to survive - I don't need to pay for a 'shopping experience'. German supermarkets are simply functional - we would do well to learn from this.

It depends if you place any value on the "experience". I used to live virtually next door to a Tesco which was invariably packed with staff who were unpleasant and I would come out feeling stressed and irritable, so chose to drive 5 miles to a Sainsburys which was invariably quieter, with nicer staff and I would come out happy. May have cost me a bit more but was worth every penny!"

I also can't stand Tescos. Their attention to staff training seems low in their priorities and that seems reflected in the atmosphere and general air of unhelpfulness. Or at least that has been my experience at the Tescos where I have lived over past few years.

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By *nIMidlandsCouple
over a year ago

Rugeley

Morrisons

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Fortnum and Mason or Harrods since the lottery win.

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

Little waitrose and morrisons and asda

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By *reelove1969Couple
over a year ago

bristol

lidl or asda ..lidl mainly as its the closest supermarket we have

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

All of them at different times for different things,im not loyal to one ill go from the cheapest to the most expensive and then back again

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over a year ago


"so what do you go for, are you an M&S/Waitrose upmarket shopper, a Tesco/Sainsbury/Morrisons/Asda middle of the road or do you plump for Aldi/Lidl for the bargains?"

Everyone should shop at waitrose you'll taste better when I eat you. ....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

usually ASDA or Tesco, I don't buy shops own brands so any super market will do as Heinz, kenco and hovis are the same anywhere

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