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Iceland no show delivery, phones not being answered
Hi, Last week received an email confirming that I was being offiered priority online shopping with iceland. I placed the order for the 19th apr, on the morning received an email and an text saying is was on its way. So 19th came and went with no delivery, no email, text or phone call to let me know its running late, which…
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Help new to Morrison online shopping
I had a home delivery from Morrisons - was very good and while some of what I wanted was limited most arrived in some form and all items had really good use by dates, have managed to get another date and wondering if anyone can tell me if there is a tick option to say yes or no to substitutes. Had a couple of items subs I…
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Money Moral Dilemma: Should I have refused to pay again for my shopping?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... I paid for lunch at a supermarket self-service till by scanning its payment app, so it automatically charges my credit card and awards me loyalty points. I got the usual instant notifications (from that app and my credit card app) that the payment went through - but the till…
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New site to compare available online shopping slots
Just seen this in online news, and thought it might be useful. You enter your postcode and it shows the available delivery slots in your area for Tesco, ASDA, Iceland, and Waitrose. Also, 20% of their profits go to the NHS.
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Sainsburys customer services NOT answering phones
Has anyone any tips on how to get through to customer services. Had a delivery on Friday, self-isolating so left at door. On unpacking found that the 6 Hock wine boxes were in fact only 3 and the rest was dry white which I don't want. Before you could just email but that option has gone. I have spent literally hours over…
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Great 'disguised Own Brand' Hunt.
You walk into the supermarket and see four levels of brands. But are M&S Jaffa cakes really made by McVities? Is there a difference between Tesco and Kellogs Bran Flakes? (see the Downshift Challenge section of the Money Diet for more info on this) Using MoneySavers Collective Knowledge I want to use the insider…
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Organic meat
With a great deal of respect to my local butchers shops, (places I would prefer to buy beef chicken etc) how do I know if the beef, for example, is organic grass fed and 'local' with high welfare standards - they all say it is but one in particular always seems a bit 'dodgy', at least in the supermarket the packaging has…
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1% Fat Milk - on its way out?
I used to buy 1% Fat milk (the one with the orange lid / label) from various supermarkets but noticed recently that my 3 closest Sainburys no longer seem to stock it. I did ask and was told my one shelf stacker that they had stopped doing it! Thankfully, ASDA and others still seem to be currently selling that type. I hope…
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Sainsburys email
Received an email today , saying that I had been identified by Govt data base as "vulnerable" and offering me the opportunity to get a priority home delivery slot. Alarm bells rang -even more so ,when it said that I would have to enter payment details BEFORE seeing slot availability!!! Looked very official -no obvious…
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Lidl weekend offers Friday 24 April
For Scotland
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Incorrect goods received
I ordered online from a baking company as I couldn't get any flour in stores due to demand. I ordered 2 lots of brown and 1 lot of white along with other things. My order was delivered today with a dispatch note in the box. My brown flour was crossed out and where my white flour was listed the 1 was crossed out and…
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Morrisons delivery service for vulnerable and elderly who are NOT online
Morrisons have announced a new phone based food delivery service for vulnerable and elderly people who are not online. Orders can be placed by phoning 0345 611 6111 and selecting option five. https://www.mirror.co.uk/money/morrisons-opens-new-phone-line-21863357 It mentions a list of 47 items but I haven't been able to…
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ASDA Not Answering To Customers
Has anyone been experiencing the same problem as me when you try to call Asda's customer services recently? When I press the option for am I a customer, and option for customer services is just says (Due to unprecedented demand we are unable to answer calls) And it cuts me off. Its been like this for about a week or so,…
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Restrictions on number of items that can be purchased
I've been looking around on the internet but I can't find a definitive answer, so don't know if anyone here can help? Most supermarkets have introduced restrictions on the number of items that can be purchased by one person (I think Tesco is 3, M&S is 2 etc) however, what does it mean by the same item? Is that the same…
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Tesco Easter egg bargains
Hi all, grab Easter eggs from 18p! Small smarties, Mars bar eggs with a full size bar for 18p, seemingly no restriction, grabbed 12 today. Medium eggs toffee crisp, munchies, lion for £1 each. Luxury eggs less than £3 for £10+ eggs including lindt lindor, thorntons and Tesco finest range. Also haribo Easter egg hunt bags…
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Supermarket's early opening times for pensioners
Would anybody know what foe example is the age to qualify for the early hour at Sainsburys. Would it be drawing a pension or over 70?
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On line with Sainsburys
I have just managed to be accepted for online shopping with Sainsburys. When i book a slot for the following week, is it ok just to book the slot then checkout without putting anything in the basket, then return the day before and add my items?
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Lidl weekend offers Friday 10 April
Poor pickings considering.
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Gluten Free Money Saving?!
Since falling ill with Glandular Fever last June, it has severely attacked my immune system and one thing I'm still struggling with is my digestion. Frequent blood tests over the last few months have shown up I'm low on certain vitamins despite eating many of the particular fruits and vegetables that contain them. As well…
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Half price but OUT OF DATE!
I bought USN diet protein shake from Holland and Barratt while
it was on sale and really enjoyed the product. I wanted to buy more but can ill
afford the full price, even though it is worth it. Anyway, I found a company selling it at half price, which I thought was another
deal/promotion. It was delivered yesterday and I…
