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Does anyone else think the Co-op is a rip off?
gregrichards
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Does anyone else think the co-op is a lot more expensive than other places? I have two locally and they always seem quite busy I guess people like the convenience.
I've gone right off buying stuff there after finding clay mud in my potato salad it was awful never again.
I've gone right off buying stuff there after finding clay mud in my potato salad it was awful never again.
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Could I do a weeks shop in there ? probably not but a treat for Sunday tea or something I have forgotten easily for a reasonable price too.
They do have one or two hidden gems though if you know where to look. Their own-brand Magnum look-alike ice cream lollies are superb value at three for £1, as are their own-bran choc ices, which they virtually give away.
Their online retail store, Co-Op Electrical, is absolutely brilliant, offering some of the cheapest prices you'll find anywhere and a delivery service that is unequalled (sometimes delivering within hours of placing the order).
I find it hugely annoying that they don't issue their points cards in key ring form, like those from Tesco.
Our local branch of The Co-Operative is actually very good - well stocked, including decent fruit and veg, and has a great wine section given the size of the store. I tend to use it for basics - bread, milk etc when I can't be bothered with doing a big shop somewhere else.
I'm a member too so I get points and eventually a share of the profits (not for a while though, with their recent issues..).
agree i shop there 3-4 times per week. mainly for essentials. 4 ltrs milk @£2 ok 22p more expensive than other stores..
Unless they do; I've no idea. But it does seem inevitable that if you think farmers should be paid more by supermarkets, you will need to be willing to pay more yourself.
Was about to say something very similar.
I occasionally go to Co-op on my way back from evening class as it's en route home.
Quite like their own-brand chutney.
Is it unusual to be not that bothered that something might be a little more expensive?
I don't really check and compare prices that much.
In the olden days the Co-Op was the only department store in our town.......:o
Nowadays I've only got small 'corner' Co-ops near me and there's nothing to get me in there when I've got big Tesco, Sainsbury, Waitrose, Morrisons within walking distance
ps.......noticed your name on the birthday list !
Hope you had a good 'un......:)
I used to buy the odd thing when I was in there, usually bits that were reduced because of sell by dates. I couldn't afford to do a weeks shop in there but also they haven't got a lot of choice either.
They're handy for an emergency though as they're open really early in the morning till late at night. They used to be 24/7 but must have found it wasn't worth it. The staff are really nice and friendly in there too.
I pay my water bill, top up electric and have a look at their reduced section.
I find that the majoirty of customers are regulars, whom I often chat with and we know each other on first-name terms. I would say that the vast majoirty of purchases though are for what I call the three guilty pleasures: Lottery/scratchcards, cigs and tobacco products; alcohol. Make of that what you will.
Understaffing is a serious issue though. It's not uncommon for myself and one team leader to be on duty for the last few hours in the run-up to closing time. Especially as we have a post office in-store which can only be staffed by a team leader or manager.
Interesting that other FMs are noting their local Co-op is undergoing a refurb, the one I work in is scheduled to undergo a change in layout over the next week or so.
Because I'm finishing working there in under two weeks and it's only a temporary role, I feel I can get away with breaking ranks in saying these things.