bag packers in shops

molly09 · 19-08-2012 03:09PM #1

HI

Do you always give money to nag packers in shops such as Dunnas, Tesco etc.?

I always feel I should give some change, even if I did pack my one bag of items myself.

19-08-2012 03:11PM

I want them out of my way. I can pack my own bags. Stop making small talk there's a queue.

DEFTLEFTHAND · 19-08-2012 03:16PM

Never, I'm very frugal with it comes to money. To my deep embarrassment I've oftened been likened to a Jew.:o

Cedrus · 19-08-2012 03:17PM

If I want the eggs broken, the floor cleaner in with the meat and and the sliced pan squished under the six pack, I am perfectly capable of doing it myself. I don't need the "assistance" of a twelve year old in a GAA jersey, karate pyjamas, school uniform etc. etc.

mikemac1 · 19-08-2012 03:24PM

I remember when shops employed young people to do this

Paper or plastic?

Early nineties, now long gone

Ended around the time bar code scanners were introduced

Eathrin · 19-08-2012 03:26PM

I'm sure there's more worthwhile ways of earning money.
I'm not a fan of bag-packers.

xxyyxx · 19-08-2012 03:28PM

I always go for the till where they aren't waiting.

SocSocPol · 19-08-2012 03:31PM

Caant abide themand NEVER give them anything, I pack my own shopping and I dont need some kid getting in my way.

a fat guy · 19-08-2012 03:31PM

I packed bags once and most people were really nice.

No-one was actually bad, but some people didn't want help, which they're entitled to want.

Colmustard · 19-08-2012 03:31PM

They are like those people who wash your windscreen. Just piss off, I don't want your service.

mikemac1 · 19-08-2012 03:32PM

Decent causes, yeah I'll toss you a euro or two

Send the local soccer team to a blitz tournament in Germany? Not likely!

19-08-2012 03:34PM

Shouted "Leave my sh*t alone!" at one when hungover and a bit angry.

Generally try to grab my stuff before they can. Never get money out of me, ever. I take great pleasure in packing my shopping right in front of them while totally ignoring them. Passive aggressive much?

Casillas · 19-08-2012 03:38PM

Self-service scanner FTW!

BUBBLE WRAP · 19-08-2012 03:39PM

I let them pack my shopping, it gives me time to scratch my balls.

ejmaztec · 19-08-2012 03:42PM

I might consider giving a couple of cent if it's a proper charity, but if it's some sports/dancing etc outfit, they can feck off.

kneemos · 19-08-2012 03:49PM

Drink!!

byhookorbycrook · 19-08-2012 03:53PM

We bag-pack once a year.We train the kids on what to do and it raises vital funds for the school.

Jen Pigs Fly · 19-08-2012 03:55PM

My very first job as a 15 year old was bag packing

BillyMitchel · 19-08-2012 03:56PM

Always. Don't see the harm in throwing a few euro for a good cause or that some group can go to compete somewhere.

Seems the kids are told how to pack the bags the bags now anyway so nothing gets squashed or messed up.

Tope · 19-08-2012 03:59PM

I usually use the self-service scanners now whenever possible, but I've always dreaded seeing a bag packer by the till. I place my groceries on the belt in the order I'm planning to pack them (heavy stuff first, eggs or bread last) and yet they still cram them into the bag in random order with my Domestos on top of my croissants. I think in the past they used to get a bit of training, but the charity ones don't seem to bother.

It's not about the money - I'm happy to give a bit of change to a worthy cause, but leave my groceries alone.
I recently just said a firm “no, thanks” to a woman packing bags in Dunnes – she stepped back and let me pack my own. I put some change in the collection bucket anyway, but maybe that'll just encourage them.

To me they're comparable with those toilet attendants in nightclubs. I can wash and dry my own hands, thanks, and I prefer it that way; why on earth would I pay for a service I'd rather not receive?

ejmaztec · 19-08-2012 04:17PM

BillyMitchel wrote: »

Always. Don't see the harm in throwing a few euro for a good cause or that some group can go to compete somewhere.

Seems the kids are told how to pack the bags the bags now anyway so nothing gets squashed or messed up.

Watch out for the kids from the local basketball club who bounce each item twice on the floor before throwing them into the trolley.

Irish Guitarist · 19-08-2012 06:01PM

I go to the self service whenever possible to avoid this kind of thing. If I have to go to the checkout I try to pack my bag myself. I say "try to" because if a child is there packing bags they always start grabbing my items before I get a chance to. On one occasion a girl grabbed my vegetable lasagna and held onto it for what seemed like an eternity. She just stood there holding onto it while staring at the wall daydreaming about Justin Bieber or something.

I don't mind putting a few cents in a tin but let me pack my own bags.

later12 · 19-08-2012 06:04PM

DEFTLEFTHAND wrote: »

Never, I'm very frugal with it comes to money. To my deep embarrassment I've oftened been likened to a Jew.:o

Because it's embarrassing to be Jewish?

BUBBLE WRAP · 19-08-2012 06:05PM

ejmaztec wrote: »

Watch out for the kids from the local basketball club who bounce each item twice on the floor before throwing them into the trolley.

Thats funny. But it lacks sense, a bag packers dont put the item into the shopping trolly. They pack your shopping in a shopping bag. Thats why they are called bag packers...

mauzo · 19-08-2012 06:05PM

Used to work in supervalu and you wouldnt believe the amount of complaints we'd get about them. In the end we had to have a check out clear of them at all times.

We would be booked up for the whole year with bag packers! Was crazy! I hated them, annoying children messing around while Im dying with a hangover! Ugh

le la rat · 19-08-2012 06:06PM

Give them a couple of euro but not totally comfortable with them looking at what i bought.

mauzo · 19-08-2012 06:07PM

Should add, I give money to good causes. If youre collecting for a trip to france with your class then fook off!

I once had 2 lads snigger because I was buying tampons. Wanted to bounce their heads together