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Does anyone else think the Co-op is a rip off?
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Jasper92
30-08-2015
I'm working in a branch of Co-op for a summer job before going back to uni next month. Have to say there is a lot of truth and similarities in what other people on this thread are saying. The prices are generally disproportionate. There are some bargains to be had at the end of the day though, especially fresh produce and bread products that are close to their use-by date. 4 pints of milk for a quid is another good deal (although I do feel a little sorry for any dairy farmers holding their head in their hands reading that). The own-brand, fairtrade dark chocolate they sell is excellent as well.

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.
barbeler
31-08-2015
Originally Posted by Jasper92:
“I'm working in a branch of Co-op for a summer job before going back to uni next month.”

Just chat up whoever does the reduced for quick sale prices and you should be able to pick up some real bargains before you go home each night.
misha06
01-09-2015
I agree Co-op is generally pretty expensive...

Having said that a proportion of their fresh stuff is on par with Morissons; Cucumber 49p, mushrooms about a quid a carton, to name a couple of the top of my head.

Also if you get lucky they do some phenomenal discounts on stuff near it's sell buy date, not just before the store closes either, At the one nearest us we picked up an armful of their steak pies for 10p a pop, packets of mixed veg for the same and a couple of family size pasta bakes for 20p - this was on a Saturday lunchtime.

And the one nearest also seems to be giving fresh bread away at silly prices whatever the time.

I won't pay full price, because it is expensive, but it seems to be great quality. The exception being their roast in the bag chickens at two for 7 quid.

Just chuck it in the oven, come back a couple of hours later, lovely
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