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Supermarkets - the Megathread

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Just back from Aldi and Dunnes, neither was particularly busy but there was no fresh chicken to be found anywhere. The security guard in Dunnes was at the entrance wiping down customers trollies and basket handles with wet wipes and all the staff were wearing gloves.

Have heard Lidl are implementing priority shopping for OAPs from 9 to 11am which is good news.

Electrical shops in Dublin are reporting that you cant buy a chest freezer anywhere, they all sold out over the weekend.

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septictank

sonofenoch wrote: »

Surprising Aldi/Lidl have never got into the delivery business.....guess there's just so bloody many of them

https://www.lidl.ie/online-grocery-delivery

Never tried it so have no idea how it works.

c68zapdsm5i1ru

Ju nú

amadangomor wrote: »

Out of self isolation today so was out in the new World for me.

Went to a large Tesco and great experience.

People were all dancing around each other in a polite and aware social distancing dance. There was spray and a roll at the entrance which I used to wipe down the handles of the trolly. Had gloves but no mask. No queue on way in but people were queuing when I left.

Only disappointment for the day was when I went to the ATM in my town before the shopping as had to activate my new bank card. Gloves thrown on the footpath and in the gutter less than a social distance from a bin!!

I haven't been to a supermarket in a while but if you have to push the trolley to the entrance to have it wiped down what's the point? Surely the minute you put your hands on it you've picked up anything lying on the surface. I thought thi6when I saw images iof similar on the news.

joeguevara

Lana Green Sophomore wrote: »

Ju nú

I haven't been to a supermarket in a while but if you have to push the trolley to the entrance to have it wiped down what's the point? Surely the minute you put your hands on it you've picked up anything lying on the surface. I thought thi6when I saw images iof similar on the news.

In the Tesco’s I shop In all trolleys are insid3. Beside the trolley racks is sanitiser and wipes. Before people take a trolley they wipe them down. Also I saw a member of staff sanitise all handles of trolleys in rack. This is in Dublin. I don’t know what is happening in others.

amadangomor

Lana Green Sophomore wrote: »

Ju nú

I haven't been to a supermarket in a while but if you have to push the trolley to the entrance to have it wiped down what's the point? Surely the minute you put your hands on it you've picked up anything lying on the surface. I thought thi6when I saw images iof similar on the news.

You are right. Next time I will bring the 100% alcohol wipes I have and wipe before I touch.

stockshares

septictank wrote: »

https://www.lidl.ie/online-grocery-delivery

Never tried it so have no idea how it works.

Is this legit.

If it is it only delivers to Dublin, Bray, Celbridge and Maynooth.

septictank

stockshares wrote: »

Is this legit.

If it is it only delivers to Dublin, Bray, Celbridge and Maynooth.

Just looking on line, I have stores all round me and don't use home delivery.

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/retail-and-services/lidl-to-offer-home-deliveries-across-dublin-via-buymie-app-1.3767168

Guess if you have a problem and can't get out, it's an option.

cbreeze

SusanC10 wrote: »

I just amended our Tesco online delivery order for tomorrow so it should be do-able for April 7th.

I was checking my Tesco order yesterday. I noticed that a special offer I availed of was gone. It was valid for several days after the delivery date I was expecting. The item was still on the order but 45% more expensive than the offer.

It is worth checking the order regularly as some items disappear 'sorry, this product is no longer available'. Some items become restricted and you get a notification stating that the quantity 'can no longer be increased'.

These shortages or restrictions are often temporary because items become available again as stock is replenished.

Also, the option to agree to substitutions is no longer available. They will only do this for very basic supplies like milk.

Deliveries are left on your door step in their crates and the driver leaves the crates with you. Plus, the driver does not ask you to sign for the items.

c68zapdsm5i1ru

I really wish people would comply with Tescos request to only avail of online shopping if you really need it. Slots are booked up for weeks now and maybe I'm wrong but I doubt they're all being taken up by elderly, vulnerable, those living with vulnerable, single parents with no one to mind the kids etc.

If everyone in your household is healthy, young or middle aged, there's someone old enough to mind younger kids while you go out and you're not quarantined then please leave the online slots for people who need them more.

zell12

but 'the community' are helping out anyone not able to go to a shop.
So we are constantly told by the media.

Eric Cartman

The supermarkets that have banned kods are an absolute dream, can we keep that forever 2-3 days a week. If i never have to bump into another child running round ever again itll be worth all this

SuperRabbit

zell12 wrote: »

but 'the community' are helping out anyone not able to go to a shop.
So we are constantly told by the media.

How are we supposed to find them? They closed localsupport.ie... I saw someone saying they put a letter in the door of elderly neighbors but

1. if i have the virus and don't know it that letter could give the person it
2. i don't know which of my neighbours are elderly, let alone immune-compromised

na1

I would suggest to anyone buying food in supermarkets:

-wash EVERY single piece you brought home with soapy water,
-avoid buying non-washable food, like fresh bread, pastry etc

SuperRabbit

sonofenoch wrote: »

Surprising Aldi/Lidl have never got into the delivery business.....guess there's just so bloody many of them

Lidl deliver in some areas using this god-awful poorly designed app that's compatible with almost nothing called buymie

Charles Babbage

Lana Green Sophomore wrote: »

I really wish people would comply with Tescos request to only avail of online shopping if you really need it. Slots are booked up for weeks now and maybe I'm wrong but I doubt they're all being taken up by elderly, vulnerable, those living with vulnerable, single parents with no one to mind the kids etc.

If everyone in your household is healthy, young or middle aged, there's someone old enough to mind younger kids while you go out and you're not quarantined then please leave the online slots for people who need them more.

If the government took over the private hospitals there is a case for taking over the grocery delivery also.

SozBbz

Charles Babbage wrote: »

If the government took over the private hospitals there is a case for taking over the grocery delivery also.

I don't think the govt is actively looking for more industries to medal in. The private hospitals were needed for capacity for life and death scenarios. Surely there are easier ways to ensure people can get a food delivery than mass state intervention.

zell12

SozBbz wrote: »

I don't think the govt is actively looking for more industries to medal in. The private hospitals were needed for capacity for life and death scenarios. Surely there are easier ways to ensure people can get a food delivery than mass state intervention.

Can't everyone just get a pill with all their daily nutritional needs within? Taste, smell, are overrated

c68zapdsm5i1ru

SuperRabbit wrote: »

Lidl deliver in some areas using this god-awful poorly designed app that's compatible with almost nothing called buymie

I've tried it. It's useless.

c68zapdsm5i1ru

SozBbz wrote: »

I don't think the govt is actively looking for more industries to medal in. The private hospitals were needed for capacity for life and death scenarios. Surely there are easier ways to ensure people can get a food delivery than mass state intervention.

If some people weren't so selfish there'd probably be enough slots for those who need them.
I actually saw someone argue that some people have been shopping online for years and shouldn't be expected to give up their weekly slot for people who've never shopped online before.

[Deleted User]

SuperRabbit wrote: »

How are we supposed to find them? They closed localsupport.ie... I saw someone saying they put a letter in the door of elderly neighbors but

1. if i have the virus and don't know it that letter could give the person it
2. i don't know which of my neighbours are elderly, let alone immune-compromised

Ring your local shop, chemist, butcher or local county councillor. They will be able to help. GAA Clubs around the country seem to be spearheading this service. You ring your order to local shop, butcher etc and pay over the phone. They put your order together and contact a volunteer. They then let you know when to expect delivery, which is left at your door. No contact with anyone.

SozBbz

Lana Green Sophomore wrote: »

If some people weren't so selfish there'd probably be enough slots for those who need them.
I actually saw someone argue that some people have been shopping online for years and shouldn't be expected to give up their weekly slot for people who've never shopped online before.

Completely agree. There is probably plenty of capacity.

I think perhaps the supermarkets already know a lot about their customers from their various loyalty cards. Surely this information could be used to determine which households are most in need and to allocate slots on that basis.

I'm doing shopping for my parents who are early-mid 70's. They're not particularly vulnerable all things considered but at the same time, I don't want them around supermarkets, so I'm just doing it myself. Would be great to be able to be able to get online delivery for them because I've to drive across town (24k round trip).

inyourp

Just back from Tesco in Naas. Long que outside people waiting. I wouldn't stand in a que. If anything people will get infected standing in a que rather then in the supermarket.

jrosen

For anyone who actually needs delivery because they are cocooning call your store. I did for my inlaws and the store fit them in the next day. Supervalue. They shop there all the time just usually in person. I explained their age, that they had some medical issues and should not be leaving the house at all.
I use delivery and click and collect all the time and I wouldn't mind not using it for the time being if it meant someone more in need got a slot.

[Deleted User]

County councils are also providing emergency support. eg, Tipperary County Council contact is covid19@tipperarycoco.ie
Most towns have an internet presence and I’m sure that details will be available there.

AulWan

septictank wrote: »

https://www.lidl.ie/online-grocery-delivery

Never tried it so have no idea how it works.

I used it once and never again. It works out very expensive! They add a percentage to the price of each item you buy, if there is a special offer (e.g. 3 for 2) you still get charged as if you're buying 3 individual items (+ the extra percentage on top) and then they charge you an estimated price when you check out, and come back for the rest after you're shopping is picked and delivered. Then I recall they tried to come and charge me an a third time, for an extra €5 and I refused to pay it. Never again.

Living Off The Splash

zell12 wrote: »

Can't everyone just get a pill with all their daily nutritional needs within? Taste, smell, are overrated

Soylent Green?

jackofalltrades

Lana Green Sophomore wrote: »

If some people weren't so selfish there'd probably be enough slots for those who need them.

I think calling people selfish is a bit much.
This virus can strike down anyone even the young and healthy.
I can't blame people for shopping at home given the poor and widely differing standards of hygiene in supermarkets.
It's just not good enough at the moment, and there doesn't seem to be a big push to change it.
Shops are basically left to implement standards that they think are good enough.
And even if slots are left to people who were vulnerable I still don't think there would be enough of them.
As there's just not enough supermarkets offering online delivery.

The government need to incentivise online shopping and delivery.
As well as bringing in must tougher hygiene standards for shops.

People need to shop around as well.
There's plenty of places now doing online shopping with either collection or delivery.
Which should cut down the need to go to supermarkets all the time.

Sheep Shagger

Lana Green Sophomore wrote: »

I've tried it. It's useless.

It's not just for lidl deliveries, we can get tesco too.

Works ok here...

ShineOn7

Avoid the Buymie app. It's run by a shower of fúckwits.

Some of the more recent comments on their Facebook:

"Totally unethical company that charges 14/17% on the overall price of the shopping and on top of that, delivery cost. During this covid times this is not ethical. Moreover in the final billing there is not written the total cost of the shopping and the cost of the percentage taken by buymie, but instead there is only one total; this is not clear at all.

I got charged 1000€ for a shopping more than 10 days ago, asked them to cancel it, asked for a refund but have not seen it yet. I would need my money back!"

Another:

"Used the service twice and its bloody ridiculous. You don't get what you ask for, you get cheaper brands and they charge you for the full prices and wont even give you a refund or the actual receipt, God forbid you try and talk to support, you get ignored"

Another:

"Your app is not working!!!! I also spent 30minutes adding the items and when it comes to putting the time schedule slot, it doesn't work....help"

Another:

"I live in rural Wicklow.and have tried unsuccessfully over the last 3 days to place an order for a Lidl delivery with Buymie. When I pick a slot it says the slot is not available. I think your company has an enormous role to play in the current crisis. If you have issues with driver availability, I know there are plenty of people out there with vans at a loose end who could help, including my partner. If you wnat to discuss this further contact me."

This article:

Coronavirus: Grocery delivery firm pitches help to Government

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/retail-and-services/coronavirus-grocery-delivery-firm-pitches-help-to-government-1.4203585?fbclid=IwAR3PEZe5keOI9lKJH4SXK5Y8i6-Py-Ra_1tBVDJVWXFHrDcJrD1B9nrTI8c

"A Dublin company that shops for, collects and delivers groceries from supermarkets to customers is pitching its technology to the Government as a way of preventing the spread of coronavirus.

Online grocery delivery service Buymie collects orders for customers shopping from Tesco and Lidl in the greater Dublin area, including Kildare and Wicklow, in an hour for a higher fee.

It has proposed offering its technology for a nationwide service with the support from retailers and Government aimed at stemming community transmission rates of Covid-19.

The company’s chief executive and co-founder Devan Hughes has made a proposal to Government to set up an emergency “direct food-supply services fund”, which would cover a portion of the cost of deliveries in an effort to reduce the number of people in supermarkets"

A nationwide service?!

They've made a complete balls of Dublin, let alone the country.

Buymie; you are a complete shambles of a company.

murphyebass

Just went to get a few bits in Aldi and had to drive on. Big queue outside. And same outside Lidl. **** that.

I’ll go for 8am on Saturday morning and make sure I’m first in line.

What’s the wait time on delivery these days? A week? A month?

Might just do that from now on instead.

freshpopcorn

murphyebass wrote: »

Just went to get a few bits in Aldi and had to drive on. Big queue outside. And same outside Lidl. **** that.

I’ll go for 8am on Saturday morning and make sure I’m first in line.

What’s the wait time on delivery these days? A week? A month?

Might just do that from now on instead.

Depends on what part of the country your in.

I was in town today because I needed to swift post something and there didn't see to be any queues!