Morrisons now the most expensive mainstream supermarket?

bowland37 · 30-10-2012, 17:33

I've just moved near one and is it just me or are they stunningly expensive?

Presumably they get away with it by not having home delivery or being on mysupermarket.com thus avoiding most study of their prices and in store hiding behind all the fake high street 'fresh' bobbins.

£2.33 for a 500ml jar of Dolmio seems a bit excessive to me.

stud u like · 30-10-2012, 17:49

It is. Just buy some tomatoes and mushrooms and make your own.

Mind you Sainsburys is also £2.33 if you buy the extra mushroom one.

degsyhufc · 30-10-2012, 17:50

It's the most expensive out of ASDA and Tesco. We only have small Sainsbury's stores and they would be more expensive anyway with not being a superstore.

Some of their fresh meat is good value though.

Tassium · 30-10-2012, 17:52

Pricey for the rather average quality of their own brand stuff I think.

Summat · 30-10-2012, 18:20

I'd agree it has medium quality fruit and veg (apart from the show-piece displays) and fish is always touch-and-go on the sell-by date, and there was the one occasion when my wife asked for "that blue veined cheese at the front" to be told "oh, that shouldn't be mouldy"; But, the bakery is pretty good compared to most supermarkets.

However, yes, the prices have risen significantly recently - but are they really more expensive than Sainsburys? (I refuse to buy many/most items in Sainsburys because I know they are significantly more expensive to what I'm used to paying at Morrisons - more so the big named brands that are common across both businesses)... maybe I need to compare prices again.

Their shops do appear to be systematically upgraded to clean modern stores, but I think once their established customers realise their prices are creeping above their major competitors there might be a rethink from their customer base, many of whom use them for their original low pricing.

bowland37 · 30-10-2012, 18:36

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Originally Posted by stud u like

It is. Just buy some tomatoes and mushrooms and make your own.

Mind you Sainsburys is also £2.33 if you buy the extra mushroom one.

£1.80 in Asda or Tesco.

Maybe the extra is to pay for the 7 foot tall bloke in a traffic warden uniform that follows you around the shop. I thought he might clamp my trolley if I slowed down..

Mr Teacake · 30-10-2012, 18:37

Local corner shop sells it for around £1.80 (once again proving their cometitveness despite what the big chains make you beleive)

bowland37 · 30-10-2012, 18:49

Why don't Morrisons have their own brand beer anyway?

Bloody amateurs..

Their medium dry cider is very nice though but that's made for them by Gaymers.

doom&gloom · 30-10-2012, 19:21

I thought Morrisons was cheaper than Tesco but dearer than Asda?

Everyone goes to Aldi where I live these days anyway.

Welsh-lad · 30-10-2012, 19:46

It's going to be a few pence at most. Does it really matter?

The constant obsessive way supermarkets compete and fight for 'lower' prices is ultimately damaging.

You have people on here, for example who will preach at me now, saying they are forced to find weekly bargains, and buy the very cheapest food at the very cheapest shops.
Really? And they're on here... on their computers.... probably on broadband.

clm2071 · 30-10-2012, 20:00

Sainsburys seem to have become much more competitive lately, I've always found Morrisons to be pretty average in terms of quality.

My nearest is a Co-Op and that combines high prices and average quality, happily theres an Asda not too far away

clm2071 · 30-10-2012, 20:13

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Originally Posted by Welsh-lad

It's going to be a few pence at most. Does it really matter?

Yes, for a lot of families it does, my local supermarket sells jars of baby food for 20p more than Asda and for the amount we us thats a substantial amount, combine that with nappies being 1.50 more per packet and baby formula 75p more and it builds up quickly

bowland37 · 30-10-2012, 20:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welsh-lad

It's going to be a few pence at most. Does it really matter?

It obviously matters to Morrisons as they won't give their prices to mysupermarket.com etc for comparison so there is no reliable way of comparing their prices.

North Downs · 30-10-2012, 20:27

I don't know how Morrisons compare with Sainsburys, but I think Tesco are cheaper than Morrisons.

walterwhite · 30-10-2012, 21:53

Only Asda are cheaper:-

http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/topics/pr...229923.article

LaceyLouelle3 · 31-10-2012, 01:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by bowland37

Why don't Morrisons have their own brand beer anyway?

Bloody amateurs..

Their medium dry cider is very nice though but that's made for them by Gaymers.

They do a Savers lager for about £1.23 for 4 cans..

wavy-davy · 31-10-2012, 02:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by LaceyLouelle3

They do a Savers lager for about £1.23 for 4 cans..

£2 and it's shite as is Tesco and Asda cheap lager.

LaceyLouelle3 · 31-10-2012, 02:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by wavy-davy

£2 and it's shite as is Tesco and Asda cheap lager.

Its not £2, I work in there sold some the other day. I wouldn't know what it tastes like, wouldn't drink that crap if you paid me.

wavy-davy · 31-10-2012, 02:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by LaceyLouelle3

I wouldn't know what it tastes like, wouldn't drink that crap if you paid me.

How do you know it's crap then?

LaceyLouelle3 · 31-10-2012, 02:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by wavy-davy

How do you know it's crap then?

Less than £2 for 4 cans?.. I wouldn't expect it to be any good, I'm just going off what customers have said too.

Cstar2229 · 31-10-2012, 02:50

The nearest one to me is 30 miles away

I do like their cheese and cakes

angel10578 · 31-10-2012, 02:50

I like Morrisons as I think they have good offers on weekly and I love their 'Market Street'. I don't find them any more expensive than any of the other big supermarkets but it is my supermarket of choice as I don't have an Asda near to me - I think Asda probably would be otherwise, for both price and variety....

I always pop in asda when I'm visiting my sister as it's down the road and they seem to have such a wider range of products than any other supermarket i've been to - frozen and fresh mainly that i've found. Maybe it's just the novelty but definitely seems that way to me!

bex78 · 31-10-2012, 09:24

In the paper they do a weekly comparison of a selection of items (bread,milk, etc) from 5 supermarkets and Morrisons is always within the top 3 from a cheapest point of view. Asda is more often classed as the cheapest.

I shop at Morrisons because i do like their products but mainly because its nearest to home for me.

ecco66 · 31-10-2012, 09:44

Morrisons are not on mysupermarket because they do not yet have an online food offering. When they do, they will.

I don't find them to be more expensive overall, and their 'Store of the Future' Fresh Market format is fantastic, the range of fruit and veg is enormous. I like the butchery and deli counters too plus of course their bakery.

I find them comparable price wise to Tesco but better quality.

I don't like Asda's cluttered appearance (the one near me anyway) and Tesco customer service is dire.

molliepops · 31-10-2012, 09:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by LaceyLouelle3

Less than £2 for 4 cans?.. I wouldn't expect it to be any good, I'm just going off what customers have said too.

Cheap lagers and bitters from all the major supermarkets are fine for shandy or lager and lime. Don't drink myself but my husband likes a shandy and always buys the cheapest.

30-10-2012, 17:33	#1
bowland37 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 4,230	Morrisons now the most expensive mainstream supermarket? I've just moved near one and is it just me or are they stunningly expensive? Presumably they get away with it by not having home delivery or being on mysupermarket.com thus avoiding most study of their prices and in store hiding behind all the fake high street 'fresh' bobbins. £2.33 for a 500ml jar of Dolmio seems a bit excessive to me.

30-10-2012, 17:49	#2
stud u like Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Sunny Side Of The Street Posts: 40,105	It is. Just buy some tomatoes and mushrooms and make your own. Mind you Sainsburys is also £2.33 if you buy the extra mushroom one.

30-10-2012, 17:50	#3
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	It's the most expensive out of ASDA and Tesco. We only have small Sainsbury's stores and they would be more expensive anyway with not being a superstore. Some of their fresh meat is good value though.

30-10-2012, 17:52	#4
Tassium Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: It's Grim Posts: 24,412	Pricey for the rather average quality of their own brand stuff I think.

30-10-2012, 18:20	#5
Summat Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lancashire Posts: 507	I'd agree it has medium quality fruit and veg (apart from the show-piece displays) and fish is always touch-and-go on the sell-by date, and there was the one occasion when my wife asked for "that blue veined cheese at the front" to be told "oh, that shouldn't be mouldy"; But, the bakery is pretty good compared to most supermarkets. However, yes, the prices have risen significantly recently - but are they really more expensive than Sainsburys? (I refuse to buy many/most items in Sainsburys because I know they are significantly more expensive to what I'm used to paying at Morrisons - more so the big named brands that are common across both businesses)... maybe I need to compare prices again. Their shops do appear to be systematically upgraded to clean modern stores, but I think once their established customers realise their prices are creeping above their major competitors there might be a rethink from their customer base, many of whom use them for their original low pricing.

30-10-2012, 18:36	#6
bowland37 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 4,230	Quote: Originally Posted by stud u like It is. Just buy some tomatoes and mushrooms and make your own. Mind you Sainsburys is also £2.33 if you buy the extra mushroom one. £1.80 in Asda or Tesco. Maybe the extra is to pay for the 7 foot tall bloke in a traffic warden uniform that follows you around the shop. I thought he might clamp my trolley if I slowed down..

30-10-2012, 18:37	#7
Mr Teacake Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 3,945	Local corner shop sells it for around £1.80 (once again proving their cometitveness despite what the big chains make you beleive)

30-10-2012, 18:49	#8
bowland37 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 4,230	Why don't Morrisons have their own brand beer anyway? Bloody amateurs.. Their medium dry cider is very nice though but that's made for them by Gaymers.

30-10-2012, 19:21	#9
doom&gloom Inactive Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 8,791	I thought Morrisons was cheaper than Tesco but dearer than Asda? Everyone goes to Aldi where I live these days anyway.

30-10-2012, 19:46	#10
Welsh-lad Inactive Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mid Wales / Canolbarth Cymru Posts: 37,555	It's going to be a few pence at most. Does it really matter? The constant obsessive way supermarkets compete and fight for 'lower' prices is ultimately damaging. You have people on here, for example who will preach at me now, saying they are forced to find weekly bargains, and buy the very cheapest food at the very cheapest shops. Really? And they're on here... on their computers.... probably on broadband.

30-10-2012, 20:00	#11
clm2071 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,293	Sainsburys seem to have become much more competitive lately, I've always found Morrisons to be pretty average in terms of quality. My nearest is a Co-Op and that combines high prices and average quality, happily theres an Asda not too far away

30-10-2012, 20:13	#12
clm2071 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,293	Quote: Originally Posted by Welsh-lad It's going to be a few pence at most. Does it really matter? Yes, for a lot of families it does, my local supermarket sells jars of baby food for 20p more than Asda and for the amount we us thats a substantial amount, combine that with nappies being 1.50 more per packet and baby formula 75p more and it builds up quickly

30-10-2012, 20:19	#13
bowland37 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 4,230	Quote: Originally Posted by Welsh-lad It's going to be a few pence at most. Does it really matter? It obviously matters to Morrisons as they won't give their prices to mysupermarket.com etc for comparison so there is no reliable way of comparing their prices.

30-10-2012, 20:27	#14
North Downs Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mid Kent Posts: 1,538	I don't know how Morrisons compare with Sainsburys, but I think Tesco are cheaper than Morrisons.

30-10-2012, 21:53	#15
walterwhite Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 21,729	Only Asda are cheaper:- http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/topics/pr...229923.article

31-10-2012, 01:30	#16
LaceyLouelle3 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 6,104	Quote: Originally Posted by bowland37 Why don't Morrisons have their own brand beer anyway? Bloody amateurs.. Their medium dry cider is very nice though but that's made for them by Gaymers. They do a Savers lager for about £1.23 for 4 cans..

31-10-2012, 02:03	#17
wavy-davy Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NW England Posts: 6,792	Quote: Originally Posted by LaceyLouelle3 They do a Savers lager for about £1.23 for 4 cans.. £2 and it's shite as is Tesco and Asda cheap lager.

31-10-2012, 02:19	#18
LaceyLouelle3 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 6,104	Quote: Originally Posted by wavy-davy £2 and it's shite as is Tesco and Asda cheap lager. Its not £2, I work in there sold some the other day. I wouldn't know what it tastes like, wouldn't drink that crap if you paid me.

31-10-2012, 02:37	#19
wavy-davy Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NW England Posts: 6,792	Quote: Originally Posted by LaceyLouelle3 I wouldn't know what it tastes like, wouldn't drink that crap if you paid me. How do you know it's crap then?

31-10-2012, 02:39	#20
LaceyLouelle3 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 6,104	Quote: Originally Posted by wavy-davy How do you know it's crap then? Less than £2 for 4 cans?.. I wouldn't expect it to be any good, I'm just going off what customers have said too.

31-10-2012, 02:50	#21
Cstar2229 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: By the Sea Posts: 24,199	The nearest one to me is 30 miles away I do like their cheese and cakes

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31-10-2012, 02:50	#22
angel10578 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 144	I like Morrisons as I think they have good offers on weekly and I love their 'Market Street'. I don't find them any more expensive than any of the other big supermarkets but it is my supermarket of choice as I don't have an Asda near to me - I think Asda probably would be otherwise, for both price and variety.... I always pop in asda when I'm visiting my sister as it's down the road and they seem to have such a wider range of products than any other supermarket i've been to - frozen and fresh mainly that i've found. Maybe it's just the novelty but definitely seems that way to me!

31-10-2012, 09:24	#23
bex78 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Cumbria Posts: 403	In the paper they do a weekly comparison of a selection of items (bread,milk, etc) from 5 supermarkets and Morrisons is always within the top 3 from a cheapest point of view. Asda is more often classed as the cheapest. I shop at Morrisons because i do like their products but mainly because its nearest to home for me.

31-10-2012, 09:44	#24
ecco66 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: south east coast Posts: 15,717	Morrisons are not on mysupermarket because they do not yet have an online food offering. When they do, they will. I don't find them to be more expensive overall, and their 'Store of the Future' Fresh Market format is fantastic, the range of fruit and veg is enormous. I like the butchery and deli counters too plus of course their bakery. I find them comparable price wise to Tesco but better quality. I don't like Asda's cluttered appearance (the one near me anyway) and Tesco customer service is dire.

31-10-2012, 09:47	#25
molliepops Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: woking Posts: 21,678	Quote: Originally Posted by LaceyLouelle3 Less than £2 for 4 cans?.. I wouldn't expect it to be any good, I'm just going off what customers have said too. Cheap lagers and bitters from all the major supermarkets are fine for shandy or lager and lime. Don't drink myself but my husband likes a shandy and always buys the cheapest.