I was at a large town centre today, and it was dead!

custardy

The_White_Horse wrote: »

I was actually shocked at how quiet it was - for a boxing day sale and a saturday.

this recovery is a long way off. yeah, some fools went nuts before xmas, but now reality has hit.

i tried to drive past(not into) fort kinnaird edinburgh yesterday
over 20 minutes just to get by
it was even busier than during the pre xmas period!

chucky

Mr.Broderick wrote: »

I have just managed to get back from the boxing day sales.
It was gridlock coming out of wigan town centre.
Luckily I had a couple of my christmas gifts onboard.
The always stylish tartan blanket from my mum and the latest Jack Pyke stainless steel thermos flask, the 730 ml version I'll have you know from good old grandad.

welcome back Mr B!!

there has been all sorts going on here - it's needed someone like you to come back and sort them out...

where have all your Thanks gone??

ukcarper

gilbert_and_sullivan wrote: »

Internet shopping has changed the high street forever, why put yourself through the hell of driving through traffic jams, and the parking nightmare...both fraught with the possibility of various fines/excess charges as one body or another attempts to fleece you.
Crowds of the unwashed to fight your way around, eventually buy something you didn't need because it was reduced and spend ages in a queue for the till, then the fun of the drive home.

Alternative, enjoy well earned time off from work, and do your shopping at a time to suit you from the comfort and warmth of your home and have it delivered to your door, and it's cheaper to boot.

Retail shopping, no thanks.

It all depends on what you want. Stay in all day waiting for delivery item not what you expected or doesn’t fit tramp down to post office to send back. Stay in all day waiting for replacement still doesn’t fit or isn’t quite right. Back to post office or just put up with anyway. Mind you go shopping boxing day no way.

Snooze

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R

gilbert_and_sullivan

ukcarper wrote: »

It all depends on what you want. Stay in all day waiting for delivery item not what you expected or doesn’t fit tramp down to post office to send back. Stay in all day waiting for replacement still doesn’t fit or isn’t quite right. Back to post office or just put up with anyway. Mind you go shopping boxing day no way.

All depends where and how you live and your neighbour situation i suppose, but good point it's not for everyone.
We probably have to go collect once every couple of months with a missed item, most delivery companies know this is a safe drop point, and it's only once in a blue moon that the order goes wrong...much depends on where you internet shop.

ukcarper

gilbert_and_sullivan wrote: »

All depends where and how you live and your neighbour situation i suppose, but good point it's not for everyone.
We probably have to go collect once every couple of months with a missed item, most delivery companies know this is a safe drop point, and it's only once in a blue moon that the order goes wrong...much depends on where you internet shop.

I must admit I buy quite a lot online but sometimes it's much better if you can see and touch what you want before you buy. For example I was intending to buy a Canon camera but when I picked it up I knew it wasn’t for me and bought a Nikon instead. I must admit I paid slightly more than I would have done online but I valued the service I got enough to pay extra.

Davesnave

Snooze wrote: »

:huh: :huh: :huh:

R

Mr B received a Royal Pardon from Martin. Apparently, a select few are granted a reprieve from PPR at this time of year as a gesture of goodwill.

True, some called for Dithering Dad to be reinstated, but Mr B has more fans and, though it may be hard to believe, fewer socks.;)

Mr.Broderick_2

chucky wrote: »

welcome back Mr B!!

there has been all sorts going on here - it's needed someone like you to come back and sort them out...

where have all your Thanks gone??

Afternoon Chucks.As part of my amnesty I had to forfeit my thanks count.It matters not, I am not here for the thanks.I am an example of the little guy beating the big guy. I took on mse and won.I am selling a selection of t-shirts with this message, both men and womens. Please state your size when ordering via pm as returns will not be accepted. (This does not affect your statutory rights)

ess0two

Mr.Broderick wrote: »

Afternoon Chucks.As part of my amnesty I had to forfeit my thanks count.It matters not, I am not here for the thanks.I am an example of the little guy beating the big guy. I took on mse and won.I am selling a selection of t-shirts with this message, both men and womens. Please state your size when ordering via pm as returns will not be accepted. (This does not affect your statutory rights)

Like a phoenix from the ashes,Mr B returns.............

sock.puppet

Mr.Broderick wrote: »

I have just managed to get back from the boxing day sales.
It was gridlock coming out of wigan town centre.
Luckily I had a couple of my christmas gifts onboard.
The always stylish tartan blanket from my mum and the latest Jack Pyke stainless steel thermos flask, the 730 ml version I'll have you know from good old grandad.

Welcome back master.