Stephen's day sales at 6am

freshpopcorn

I remember when this started a few years ago.
A few shops in a shopping centre opened and now nearly all of them open now due to the demand.
During the first year of the sale only one fast food outlet in the centre opened and they had their busiest day ever.
If people didn't go out to the salew theirs a good chance places wouldn't open. One of the most popular reason unknown for people going to the sales is to get away from families.

MadYaker

ReginaldSmythV wrote: »

And nobody telling you that you shouldn’t.

If he worked in retail his employer would be telling him he has to work. I thought you were against people being forced to do things they don’t want to do?

freshpopcorn

Paddy Cow wrote: »

I thought Lidl and Aldi were supposed to be decent to work for as long as you are quick on the till? Better pay than Dunnes and the staff don't seem to be treated as badly.

I'm not sure they have about four or five staff doing all the jobs. If you were in Tesco you'd have a out 20+ plus people and the work load is lighter from people I've spoken to.

MadYaker

MadYaker wrote: »

If he worked in retail his employer would be telling him he has to work. I thought you were against people being forced to do things they don’t want to do?

Get a different job then. You’d swear they were being marched in at gun point.

Or better yet, suck it up and do it like we’ve all had to do things in work we didn’t want to. And then work towards not having to be in on the 26th next year.

Spanish Eyes

Lovely mild day today. Went out the back and chopped down the FFFFKKKKNNNN mad Virginia Creeper that has invaded the back wall big time.

Was very cathartic. Only the roots left that I will kill with industrial strength weedkiller (sorry) at the first sign of growth in Spring. And the brown bin is being collected on 28th yay!

Feel all the better for having been out in the fresh air and brightness for an hour or so.

No sales for me. Neither need nor want anything that badly.

Millicently

Spanish Eyes wrote: »

Lovely mild day today. Went out the back and chopped down the FFFFKKKKNNNN mad Virginia Creeper that has invaded the back wall big time.

Was very cathartic. Only the roots left that I will kill with industrial strength weedkiller (sorry) at the first sign of growth in Spring. And the brown bin is being collected on 28th yay!

Feel all the better for having been out in the fresh air and brightness for an hour or so.

No sales for me. Neither need nor want anything that badly.

I really wanted to go for a walk but just couldn't force myself to go for one.

Spanish Eyes

Millicently wrote: »

I really wanted to go for a walk but just couldn't force myself to go for one.

You cannot force yourself to do something you don't want to. Tomorrow is another day and another mild one by the looks of things. Enjoy.

freshpopcorn

freshpopcorn wrote: »

I remember when this started a few years ago.
A few shops in a shopping centre opened and now nearly all of them open now due to the demand.
During the first year of the sale only one fast food outlet in the centre opened and they had their busiest day ever.
If people didn't go out to the salew theirs a good chance places wouldn't open. One of the most popular reason unknown for people going to the sales is to get away from families.

Of course the shops wouldn’t bother to open if people didn’t come. But the demand is there.

And because the demand is there, lots of peoples Christmas gets ruined. That’s the sad part.

Wilfuler.

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Of course the shops wouldn’t bother to open if people didn’t come. But the demand is there.

And because the demand is there, lots of peoples Christmas gets ruined. That’s the sad part.

The shops create the demand, not the other way round

freshpopcorn

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Of course the shops wouldn’t bother to open if people didn’t come. But the demand is there.

And because the demand is there, lots of peoples Christmas gets ruined. That’s the sad part.

Yes it's simply how Irish society has changed over the years over the years.
About two decades ago taking down decorations early was un heard of but now it's can be common in some areas because of people's hectic lives or something else.

99% of people should be happy. The ones who can stay at home if they want, the ones who can shop if they want, and the ones working that don’t mind it. Only the few ones working that don’t like it should be unhappy but at least they have a goal for next year then.

Of course in reality the number of happy people is far lower, as you’ve the large cohort of knowalls getting in a knot because they want everything done their way and only their way.

Spanish Eyes

Wilfuler. wrote: »

The shops create the demand, not the other way round

For some not all.

I cannot think of anything worse than going to a shopping centre/city centre today to buy ****e I neither need nor want.

But many Stephen's Day shoppers are not Christmassy people now, many Chinese seem to have loadsa dough, so let them at it.

One day more of closure until say tomorrow would really get them going wild! Delayed gratification ha ha.

Wilfuler.

Retail is all driven by marketing

Spanish Eyes

Wilfuler. wrote: »

Retail is all driven by marketing

It helps when we can see through it and swerve away though. The marketing people don't like me!

s8n

Spanish Eyes wrote: »

It helps when we can see through it and swerve away though. The marketing people don't like me!

I'm sure they aint losing sleep

:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

Spanish Eyes

s8n wrote: »

I'm sure they aint losing sleep

:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

I don't care, but I will not abide by the mantra to shop til you drop either :P

andekwarhola

Must thank this thread for the newsflash that most of the shopping people do is for stuff they 'don't need.'

The one about them 'not wanting' the stuff they buy is a little puzzling, mind you.

s8n

Spanish Eyes wrote: »

I don't care, but I will not abide by the mantra to shop til you drop either :P

good for you

:rolleyes::rolleyes:

Blaizes

Was talking to a Polish person recently who told me that over there the law is that the big shops/ department stores can only open on something like one Sunday every month. Think the small corner shops can open though every Sunday.

I think we’ve too much shopping here but again I know I only speak for myself. I suppose for some people it’s a way to kill a few hours, bit of retail therapy. Past that now and try to avoid shops as much as I can especially with kids can be busy and stressful.

freshpopcorn

Blaizes wrote: »

Was talking to a Polish person recently who told me that over there the law is that the big shops/ department stores can only open on something like one Sunday every month. Think the small corner shops can open though every Sunday.

Aren't they a tad more religious than us tough.
I think there mass attendance is rather higher compared to ours.
From speaking to people I know from Eastern European countries the church seems to have an influence on stuff similar to this and I don't think this would go down well here.

Galwayguy35

Joker2019 wrote: »

I am in college and work part time in retail. I am pleased my employer is remaining shut today remember many including myself were flat out working 6 or 7 days in a row the past week building up to Christmas as college finished for most earlier in December.

And that's good for you because you didn't want to work today, for others they might be glad of the days work.

Airyfairy12

Its really ridiculous, I feel so sorry for the poor shop staff that have to go in and deal with that, working in retail is a stressful, monotonous and soul destroying job as it is. Imagine all the folding, tidying and rehanging and sizing clothes and shoes, constantly running around trying to clean up after people who pick something stuff up and dump it back down somewhere else. Spending hours on their feet dealing with a$$hole customers in packed, hot shops.
It's fairly sad that anyone would get up at the crack of dawn to go to a sale, consumerism has gone mad.
Sale's are always **** anyway, they put out all the stock from during the year and other years that never sold, sometimes they put a sake tag on things but dont change the price, mark it down a cent or two or actually put the price up - ive seen Boots do this, wanted to buy a perfume one year but decided to wait until the sales, when I went in to see if it was reduced they had put a sale sign on it but the price had gone up by a few euro.

Spanish Eyes

Safer to swerve Mammon IMV.

If you need something like a cooker, vacuum or whatever you will purchase it at the right time for you. And great if you get a bargain in the sales. It is something you NEED.

Most other stuff ends up in the charity shop when the wardrobes or storage gets clogged with c rap.

Buy it if you NEED it, swerve if you want it.

Hoarders of the future are evident!

Blaizes

freshpopcorn wrote: »

Aren't they a tad more religious than us tough.
I think there mass attendance is rather higher compared to ours.
From speaking to people I know from Eastern European countries the church seems to have an influence on stuff similar to this and I don't think this would go down well here.

Maybe they are but anyway I think it’s nice. Less stress on people , spend more time with family, go for a walk, have a lie in or whatever. As I say each to their own but I try to avoid the shopping thing as much as I can. I suppose if the shops were closed a person would make do with what they had or knowing that the shops were going to be closed would have enough food at home and would have planned ahead.


I’ve a chest freezer so try to stock up on bread, meat the essentials so I don’t run out and have to run to the shops last minute. For me the last minute running is hassle so if I have stuff in the freezer can easily defrost and cook a meal. I’m by no means perfect but try to plan out meals and dinners for week ahead.Everyone is different though and do realise that.

freshpopcorn

Blaizes wrote: »

Maybe they are but anyway I think it’s nice. Less stress on people , spend more time with family, go for a walk, have a lie in or whatever. As I say each to their own but I try to avoid the shopping thing as much as I can. I suppose if the shops were closed a person would make do with what they had or knowing that the shops were going to be closed would have enough food at home and would have planned ahead.


I’ve a chest freezer so try to stock up on bread, meat the essentials so I don’t run out and have to run to the shops last minute. For me the last minute running is hassle so if I have stuff in the freezer can easily defrost and cook a meal. I’m by no means perfect but try to plan out meals and dinners for week ahead.Everyone is different though and do realise that.

I think I was just trying to highlight about different societies and beliefs.

Seamai

freshpopcorn wrote: »

Aren't they a tad more religious than us tough.
I think there mass attendance is rather higher compared to ours.
From speaking to people I know from Eastern European countries the church seems to have an influence on stuff similar to this and I don't think this would go down well here.

I lived in Berlin for a few years and go back there regularly, it's a Godless city if there ever was one (that's an observation, not a criticism), most shops remain closed on Sundays and public holidays.
Leaving religion out of the argument I think having a rest day different to the normal daily routine is not a bad thing.

Seamai

Spanish Eyes wrote: »

Safer to swerve Mammon IMV.

If you need something like a cooker, vacuum or whatever you will purchase it at the right time for you. And great if you get a bargain in the sales. It is something you NEED.

Most other stuff ends up in the charity shop when the wardrobes or storage gets clogged with c rap.

Buy it if you NEED it, swerve if you want it.

Hoarders of the future are evident!

My mother alway's says that something is only a bargain if you actually need it.

Nigel Fairservice

Sheep Shagger wrote: »

I know it's each to their own but a leaving cert aged kid wanting to spend €1500 in the BT sale including for a jumper that retails at a grand just seems nuts - boom well and truly back.

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/consumer/people-were-queuing-from-3am-rampant-consumerism-resumes-after-christmas-break-1.4124636?mode=amp

I looked up one of those Balenciaga jumpers out of curiosity. Had to see what a €1000 euro jumper looked like. They're pretty ugly!

Seamai

Nigel Fairservice wrote: »

I looked up one of those Balenciaga jumpers out of curiosity. Had to see what a €1000 euro jumper looked like. They're pretty ugly!

Had a look myself, they're all pretty hideous, all have the brand name plastered all over them so you're in no doubt, presumably you don't wear a coat with them because you want everyone to see it, the thing is your paying someone €1000 to advertise their label, fools and their money......

rainbowtrout

Seamai wrote: »

I lived in Berlin for a few years and go back there regularly, it's a Godless city if there ever was one (that's an observation, not a criticism), most shops remain closed on Sundays and public holidays.
Leaving religion out of the argument I think having a rest day different to the normal daily routine is not a bad thing.

Ya I was in Munich around Halloween and 1st November is a public holiday there. I didn't know that until I was wandering around central Munich that day wondering why all the shops were shut on a Friday. Aside from tourists like myself wandering around, it was like a ghost town.

Had been in other parts of Germany before and noticed the shops closed on a Sunday. German economy seems to be doing fine with shops shut one day per week.