Asda price hikes

[Alex321]

Here is something my local Lidl has done which puts me off - you need to scan a receipt to get out of the self service checkout area now

That was the same in Cologne when I was there a few weeks ago.

 

[Alex321]

Weird - can;t see how it would work

surely the main problem with self scan tills is people either weighing something expensive but saying it is something cheap

You can only do that with produce sold loose, mainly fruit & veg. Anything else, the syetm has the weight programmed in, and if it isn't within a certain tolerance of that weight, it will complain.

or people just missing bits out

That is no different to people popping a few bits in their bag before reaching manned checkouts. They will always find it hard to stop that type of small scale theft.

either would give you a valid receipt which would allow you to get out

I suppose there must be a good reason for it but it does seems useless!

It certainly isn't foolproof, but I'm sure it reduces the problem a little.

 

[Alex321]

From my point of view:
Asda (closest to me) - only occasionally for a few bits
Lidl - Most often
Sainsbury - Quite a bit
Tesco - Rarely
Morrisons - Even more rarely
Waitrose - Never
Aldi - Only if I'm going past and Mrs Sterlo wants something.

For us
Tesco - main weekly shop (about 4 miles away)
Waitrose - secondary shop, not every week, but quite often, usually just a few items (about 3 miles away).
Sainsbury - if we want specific things (about 3 miles away)
Aldi - if they have "middle aisle" things we want - such as those ski gloves last week. (About 3 miles away)
Lidl - if we are passing (the nearest is 14 miles away), tending to look particularly for wine & bread, but also middle aisle.
Morrisons - don't even know where the nearest one is, probably Cardiff (15+ miles away). Haven't been in one since before COVID.
Asda - very rarely, again our nearest one is about 14-15 miles away.

We also have Tesco Express in both Pontyclun and Cowbridge (2.5 or 3 miles away), which we use for odd items if we are passing.

 

[raleighnut]

You can only do that with produce sold loose, mainly fruit & veg. Anything else, the syetm has the weight programmed in, and if it isn't within a certain tolerance of that weight, it will complain.

Didn't stop that policeman putting through Doughnuts as 'Loose Carrots' did it, (PC Simon Read I seem to recall)

Aye I'm right, he was in uniform and 'on-duty' at the time, sacked for gross misconduct.

 

[Reynard]

Here, it's as follows:

Tesco - the vast majority.
Aldi - for herbal teas and the odd few bits if I don't want to go, or don't need to go to Tesco.
Waitrose - occasionally, mainly for bargains off the counters and bits I can't get elsewhere.
Sainsbury's - no, as the choice in there isn't that good and they're expensive.
Co-op - for a few bits and their YS cabinet, though mainly if I'm passing, as they're too spendy for a full shop.
Iceland - very rarely. It's been a couple of years since I was last in there.
Lidl - yes, but only if there's stuff I need, as the nearest ones are either in Huntington, March and Cambridge.

No Asda or Morrisons nearby (Wisbech & Kings Lynn IIRC), and the nearest "proper" M&S is in Cambridge. There is a small one attached to a BP petrol station in Littleport.

 

[raleighnut]

Iceland - very rarely. It's been a couple of years since I was last in there.

Good offer on lately, King Prawns in Tempura Batter 3 packs for a tenner, fantastic dipped in Thai Chilli sauce.

 

[Reynard]

Good offer on lately, King Prawns in Tempura Batter 3 packs for a tenner, fantastic dipped in Thai Chilli sauce.

If I get YS prawns, it's still cheaper to make 'em myself...

 

[raleighnut]

If I get YS prawns, it's still cheaper to make 'em myself...

Never seen em this size in shops plus they still have the tails on so come with a little handle.

 

[gbb]

Something I see in Asda, accepting it may happen in other stores but I never really noticed it in Aldi or Tescos..
People using their carrier bags to do the shop, rather than the baskets.
To me, thus smacks of attempting to thieve...or just plain stupid 'ill do it my way'
Seen it quite a lot lately....

That said, Asda have quite a robust security presence I've even seen them intercept some ropey looking shoppers in the aisles.

Forgot to add...shopping there today I hung 5 bag for life carriersnin the trolley handle. When I got to the tills....ooer where are they ?

I'd left my trolley to one side while I perused the yellow sticker cabinet...I reckon that's when someone swiped them. Low lifes...

 

[Reynard]

Never seen em this size in shops plus they still have the tails on so come with a little handle.

I'll make 'em with whatever prawns I can get. This girl isn't fussy LOL.

Mind you, I also like to fry raw prawns in garlic butter, or also poach them in thai red curry sauce.

 

[DCLane]

My shop is generally:

Sainsbury's - almost always home delivery
Co-Op - used for a top-up near the weekend
Tesco Express - emergency items as it's walkable
Asda - nope. I feel like a lab rat in there it's so bright. Also usually messy.
Morrisons - nope as well. It's a few miles away so I don't go.
Tesco - there's a big store a couple of miles away but I very, very rarely go.
Aldi - nope.
Lidl - also nope.
Iceland - nope as well.
M&S - no longer nearby so no.
Waitrose - in Dewsbury? Not a chance.

 

[Sterlo]

Something I see in Asda, accepting it may happen in other stores but I never really noticed it in Aldi or Tescos..
People using their carrier bags to do the shop, rather than the baskets.
To me, thus smacks of attempting to thieve...or just plain stupid 'ill do it my way'
Seen it quite a lot lately....

That said, Asda have quite a robust security presence I've even seen them intercept some ropey looking shoppers in the aisles.

Forgot to add...shopping there today I hung 5 bag for life carriersnin the trolley handle. When I got to the tills....ooer where are they ?

I'd left my trolley to one side while I perused the yellow sticker cabinet...I reckon that's when someone swiped them. Low lifes...

That's what I do, generally at Sainsbugs, it's using the scanners so you don't need to pack at the tills. It's risky for the supermarket as people could put extra things in without scanning, hence the reason every so often you can get a random bag check when you scan. That always happens when you're in a hurry.

 

[gbb]

That's what I do, generally at Sainsbugs, it's using the scanners so you don't need to pack at the tills. It's risky for the supermarket as people could put extra things in without scanning, hence the reason every so often you can get a random bag check when you scan. That always happens when you're in a hurry.

Aha, never thought of that as a reason. As you say, leaves it open for less honest folk to scam but I can see the logic.

 

[vickster]

These days...

Sainsburys - #1 these days, decent fresh produce (although it does run out), best fish/non meat options of the big supermarkets, Nectar points get better prices and are quite generous with personalised options (convert to Avios). Also use for my mum for online shops. A 10 minute or so walk or decent parking in the evenings when I mostly shop (less good for bike though). Easy and quick to pay esp with Smart scan
Tesco - super close, mostly use now for certain things like single serve natural yogurts or if something like cat food is on offer. Easy and quick to pay, decent carpark
Waitrose (usually Little stores)- for the free coffee and very specific things like Jacksons bread for my mum, and decent yellow sticker. They've stopped doing my two preferred ready meals of the past Car parking a pain
Aldi - mostly for things like nuts, their fresh produce is ok, but doesn't last, not sure about their fish and cheese tends to be very short dated. Limited choice often. Chocolate is disappointing! I like their jelly and custard pots
ASDA - only if in town, definitely gone downhill (and yes, less good value now). Clearly have an issue with theft as now one way in and out and have to walk a long way round to get out if haven't bought anything! I used to use the little one not too far away, but haven't been there in ages. Used to be good for cut flowers
Coop - barely ever, although I have bought their £30 Vintage Champagne for Xmas day after looking at reviews (did have to go to two stores) 🍾
Morrisons - used to go very occasionally, but as the Sutton one is now closed having been pretty much condemned due to the carpark on top being structurally dangerous, won't go there again

Lidl, worst of the lot I usually walk round and then either walk out empty handed or with one random thing (possibly a bakery item oops). Their "fresh" produce is dreadful IME and their fish always tastes weird - off or salty, their cheese is no better/cheaper than anywhere else, much too meat heavy in terms of their ready meals/specials for a pescatarian! Long waits for self check out, severely lacking in staff

 

[davidphilips]

My main shop is in Tesco, but do a top up in Asda dureing the week, Think Tesco is reasonable value but certain things are better in Asda, bottled sparkling water in Tesco 75p same looking bottles in Asda 55p.
Up until a few months ago thought Lidi great but only my view there prices are now same or greater than Asda or Tesco, Aldi cat litter and there dishwasher tablets where always best value but not more expensive than Asda or Tesco.
Hate online but from the few main shopping outlets online i have used the wooden spoon must go to Asda, every time i tried them have ended up wishing i had learnt from my mistake the last time and had hours of fun both on phone and online to resolve issues and i dont mean just a few missing items but credit for there instore service.