The middle aisles in Aldi.

Stheno · 13-05-2014 11:41PM

Crap quality though imo

Aldi are slightly more upmarket, nicer range, better service

Senna · 13-05-2014 11:43PM

I went into aldi to buy a set of snow chains and I came out with a packet of sausages.

kneemos · 13-05-2014 11:44PM

vicwatson wrote: »

And Lidl.

What is this phenomenon about people letting others go ahead of them at the checkout if they see they only have a couple of items and they have a trolley full?

Never saw it happening in Tesco, Superval et al

Internationally recognised supermarket rule of engagement.

vicwatson · 13-05-2014 11:45PM

Stheno wrote: »

I actually did this in Lidl last Saturday, she only had two items in fairness?

I'd a trolley of stuff worth 99e

Dont get me wrong I think its nice to be polite and people that do it - fair play.

Just that it never happened to me in Tesco, Supervalu etc ! Only ever happens in Aldi and Lidl

Stheno · 13-05-2014 11:46PM

Senna wrote: »

I went into aldi to buy a set of snow chains and I came out with a packet of sausages.

Lidl sausages are not great, I prefer those from my local craft butcher

Not that much expensive either

The Backwards Man · 13-05-2014 11:50PM

Doussy is fcuking awesome! I'd drink it if it wasn't poisonous!

Pingi · 13-05-2014 11:51PM

I think of it as the man creche, keeps him occupied while I do the shopping.

Piliger · 13-05-2014 11:52PM

Stheno wrote: »

Crap quality though imo

Aldi are slightly more upmarket, nicer range, better service

I find the reverse to be the case. Different strokes I guess ....

Stheno · 13-05-2014 11:52PM

Pingi wrote: »

I think of it as the man creche, keeps him occupied while I do the shopping.

actually that works for me too, until he wastes my time explaining why he needs x special offer

Whispered · 13-05-2014 11:54PM

Piliger wrote: »

I find the reverse to be the case. Different strokes I guess ....

Same here, I find lidl higher quality with more choice. My local lidl has a bakery too, my local Aldi doesn't.

Ice Storm · 13-05-2014 11:55PM

vicwatson wrote: »

Dont get me wrong I think its nice to be polite and people that do it - fair play.

Just that it never happened to me in Tesco, Supervalu etc ! Only ever happens in Aldi and Lidl

Tesco etc have more checkout options - express checkout and self service, so if you only have a few items you can use these.

I've only seen bog standard check outs in Aldi and Lidl. Maybe this is why?

Ihatecuddles · 14-05-2014 12:03AM

Stheno wrote: »

I'd a trolley of stuff worth 99e

And not a bitch in sight!

vicwatson · 14-05-2014 12:15AM

Ice Storm wrote: »

Tesco etc have more checkout options - express checkout and self service, so if you only have a few items you can use these.

I've only seen bog standard check outs in Aldi and Lidl. Maybe this is why?

I think its something to do with the extra long checkout bay...

Irish Guitarist · 14-05-2014 12:41AM

I have no interest in the likes of power tools. Anything I've seen in Aldi that is of any interest to me (for instance I once saw a USB cassette player for converting tapes to MP3 files) is locked up behind a glass case. I can never figure out how I'm supposed to look at these items. Do I go to the checkout, queue up and ask the cashier to open the case for me? Or do I stand around waiting in front of the case for ages like an idiot until someone that works there walks past me and ask them?

Cee-Jay-Cee · 14-05-2014 12:41AM

Thankfully the management in the new Aldi store in letterkenny is so poor that you are unable to find anything in the centre aisle cages as they just dump everything in on top of each other, I don't bother even looking at the stuff anymore. It's a complete mess and probably losing them considerable money in lost sales.

The Backwards Man · 14-05-2014 12:44AM

Irish Guitarist wrote: »

I have no interest in the likes of power tools. Anything I've seen in Aldi that is of any interest to me (for instance I once saw a USB cassette player for converting tapes to MP3 files) is locked up behind a glass case. I can never figure out how I'm supposed to look at these items. Do I go to the checkout, queue up and ask the cashier to open the case for me? Or do I stand around waiting in front of the case for ages like an idiot until someone that works there walks past me and ask them?

Go to the milk fridge yoke. Find a leaky carton, trapse around the aisles for bit and end yourself up at the glass case. Before you know it, an employee with a roll of their cheapest kitchen roll will have followed your milky trail to your current position.

Always works for me.:)

kneemos · 14-05-2014 12:45AM

CJC999 wrote: »

Thankfully the management in the new Aldi store in letterkenny is so poor that you are unable to find anything in the centre aisle cages as they just dump everything in on top of each other, I don't bother even looking at the stuff anymore. It's a complete mess and probably losing them considerable money in lost sales.

People do seem to feel free to open stuff and throw it about.
Don't see it happening anywhere else.

ratmouse · 14-05-2014 12:46AM

anewme wrote: »

Also, the way the Brochures that are in the Sunday papers and stores advertise what's coming next.

My Mum and Dad love those brochures.

Example, it could be horse week, a saddle, horseblanket and the like.
Next week could be running week, all the (good) running gear. Then it could be old people week, lots of stuff for old fogies. Gardening week. Ski week. Cooking week. Dog week. (Especially loved the dog basket with a photo of a labrador in it and underneath the comment, dog not included) Scuba Diving Week.

The selection of products are so random, its brilliant. You'd wonder who thinks them up.

"Old people week"?! I'm laughing away to myself here!! And "dog not included"!! You couldn't make this stuff up! Brilliant!

ratmouse · 14-05-2014 12:54AM

I actually enjoy both Aldi and Lidl if only for their copying of bug brand labels. Cant remember if it's Lidl or Aldi but have you ever seen their version of Penguin Bars called Seal Bars?! They look just like Penguin bars packaging except they have a seal on them instead of a penguin! Also one of them do a version of Carlsberg except it's called Cronesberg and the font is almost the same as that used by Carlsberg! Genuinely entertaining!

That_Girl_ Is_ A_Cowboy · 14-05-2014 12:57AM

I'm eager to start cross stitching and I came across some cross stitching kits in Aldi for 5 euro each. I still didn't start on them though because knitting is my passion but I will. I also found a huge ball of creamy colour yarn in Aldi for 5.99 which I hope to use for knitting a cushion cover or knitting needle case.

That_Girl_ Is_ A_Cowboy · 14-05-2014 01:00AM

ratmouse wrote: »

I actually enjoy both Aldi and Lidl if only for their copying of bug brand labels. Cant remember if it's Lidl or Aldi but have you ever seen their version of Penguin Bars called Seal Bars?! They look just like Penguin bars packaging except they have a seal on them instead of a penguin! Also one of them do a version of Carlsberg except it's called Cronesberg and the font is almost the same as that used by Carlsberg! Genuinely entertaining!

Dunnes, Supervalu and Tesco do this too especially with their cereals coping Kelloggs. One of those shops have Rice Chrispies named Krisp Rice or something.

Ruu · 14-05-2014 01:12AM

Yeah, trying to get rid of the impulse buys, can use them as presents but a bit odd when I gave my granny a generator at Christmas.

Sir Arthur Daley · 14-05-2014 01:18AM

Ruubot2 wrote: »

Yeah, trying to get rid of the impulse buys, can use them as presents but a bit odd when I gave my granny a generator at Christmas.

Was it the 650 watt 2 stroke or 2200 watt 4 stroke model?

WilyCoyote · 14-05-2014 01:19AM

The Domonator wrote: »

Is that Joan Burton in the bottom left of that thumbnail?

No. It's a button accordian - you daft pillock!

ratmouse · 14-05-2014 01:25AM

That_Girl_ Is_ A_Cowboy wrote: »

Dunnes, Supervalu and Tesco do this too especially with their cereals coping Kelloggs. One of those shops have Rice Chrispies named Krisp Rice or something.

Yes and one of the supermarkets have a version of weetbix called Wheat Biscuits!!

KKkitty · 14-05-2014 01:39AM

Went to Aldi today and got the essentials and also got a onesie, slippers and trekking boots which are quite comfy. If my fella wasn't with me in Aldi today I'm sure I would have got more from the middle aisles

JONJO THE MISER · 14-05-2014 01:49AM

Just saw advertised that Lidl are doing those ceramic frying pans for 12 Eur on Thursday, a real bargain.

AllGunsBlazing · 14-05-2014 01:55AM

Never been in one. Sounds like a glorified pound shop tbh.

ratmouse · 14-05-2014 01:57AM

AllGunsBlazing wrote: »

Never been in one. Sounds like a glorified pound shop tbh.

Not at all.

AllGunsBlazing · 14-05-2014 02:10AM

Just checked out their website. They seem to sell a lot of stuff you'd find on a late night shopping channel - the kind of things you'll end shoving into the attic or shed and forgetting about. Clearly the people at Aldi know a thing or two about impulse purchasing.

The middle aisles in Aldi.

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