Supermarkets - the Megathread

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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.

Lana Green Sophomore wrote: »

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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.