Boots after-Christmas sales - 75% off now over?

sarahg1969

Giggles_Fairy wrote: »

Ive never been on the actual 75% off day only boxing day.... so it is busy? I thought as its not advertised like the boxing day sale is (ie we always know it will be on boxing day!) that it might not be as busy? Or does everyone check forums like this for the date?!

Yes, it's hideous. As were a lot of the people there last year. There were groups of people who went in with trolleys and blocked the aisles, so no one else could get down them. And they just piled stuff from the shelves into their trolleys. They didn't even seem to be looking for specific items. They just bought anything and everything.

I'd actually only gone in for a sandwich, but it was like the place was being looted.

BadgerJen

I asked in-store in Lancaster on Saturday and the girl said that she wasn't supposed to tell me, but yes it starts on Wednesday..

Whether this has been changed since then I have no idea.

mandymoomoo_2

Thanks peeps....Hopefully DHL will re-deliver it in the next day or so...I'm just glad I'm not the only one...

EssexGirl

BadgerJen wrote: »

I asked in-store in Lancaster on Saturday and the girl said that she wasn't supposed to tell me, but yes it starts on Wednesday..

Whether this has been changed since then I have no idea.

OOh I hope it starts on Wedneday. I was most disheartened to hear it might be Thursday as I don't work near a Boots.

Welcome to the forum BTW :hello:

moemum

luxor4t wrote: »

I only found out about it through MSE in 2008 & that year there were about 15 people outside the store. last year there were more like 50 & there was a fight by the S&G, also serious aisle blocking.

DH claims he is in training now as he is my 'front line' - I have to be in work and cannot get time off :mad:

(He tries very hard but does pick up some odd things :rolleyes:)

That's the thing about DH's......they can be Very trying...rolf
Could be thats mines related to your's:)

mummypig_3

sarahg1969 wrote: »

Yes, it's hideous. As were a lot of the people there last year. There were groups of people who went in with trolleys and blocked the aisles, so no one else could get down them. And they just piled stuff from the shelves into their trolleys. They didn't even seem to be looking for specific items. They just bought anything and everything.

I'd actually only gone in for a sandwich, but it was like the place was being looted.

Flippin 'eck, where was that?? I am taking my baby son along and am terrified! Needs must etc etc x

BadgerJen

EssexGirl wrote: »

OOh I hope it starts on Wedneday. I was most disheartened to hear it might be Thursday as I don't work near a Boots.

Welcome to the forum BTW :hello:

Thank you

I've been lurking for ages (particularly on the GWYC bit) and thought it was about time I joined...

I really hope it is on Wed too as I can get down there nice and early. Here's hoping!

Lisaberry

moemum wrote: »

That's the thing about DH's......they can be Very trying...rolf
Could be thats mines related to your's:)

At least they try! My DH wouldn't go near a Boots sale no matter what I offered :rotfl:

Not sure I would want him too anyway....while pregnant I had to ask him to pick up the things for the roast I was cooking as I couldn't face it. I sent him a text with the list which included a swede, 4 parsnips......he only bought the swede as he thought i meant you make parsnips out of swede ooooooh dear! He still hasn't lived that down!

moneysavingmumofone

Sorry to ask again, does anyone know what the stock levels are like in Slough? I havent been able to get to town for weeks!
Slough is usually quite pleasant, no pushing or shoving but both times I have got there around 10/11am.

Lemoncurd

sarahg1969 wrote: »

Yes, it's hideous. As were a lot of the people there last year. There were groups of people who went in with trolleys and blocked the aisles, so no one else could get down them. And they just piled stuff from the shelves into their trolleys. They didn't even seem to be looking for specific items. They just bought anything and everything.

I'd actually only gone in for a sandwich, but it was like the place was being looted.

Gosh, guess we were lucky. I just happened upon it last year, arrived at about 2pm and it was busier than normal but not manic. Loads still on the shelves and I filled a big blue bag (maybe two). The queue was quite long however. Went back the next day (or sometime later that week) and there was still quite a bit left. I think there might have been further reductions on that occasion too.
The store we went to was in a small town and had a big area devoted to gifts which was a bit hidden away.

I also was a bit late to the online sale - probably looked after seeing the instore sale. Still found quite a bit to buy and had no problems with checkout etc. at that time.