Asda`s Think 25 policy - VENT

Buellguy

davidlizard wrote: »

There was this chap in the Daily Wail who was unable to prove he was over 18 so was refused his purchase. However the thing he was buying was a chocolate pudding, and the staff would not sell it to him as they though he might burn himself on it when he cooked it!

You could not make this stuff up:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2240968/Chocolate-pudding-Youll-ID-Tesco-asks-24-year-old-ID-burn-dessert.html

We had Tescos deliver to our home, and initially the driver would not let us have the wine we ordered as he saw our children in the house. He did change his mind when I told him to take the lot back.

Now that one really is taking the mick

IenjoyAbargain

Thanks all for your replies.

My problem is not with the store assistant who I do understand is only doing her job, but with the manager who I suspect could of used a bit of common sense to judge the situation. While I occasionally get a giggle out of being ID`ed , I am no where near my under age years and neither was my friend. I shop there on a regular basis and have done for years , this is the first time this happens.


I get it that policies are there to protect , but I really feel this is just a moronic way to enforce it , how many people that buy booze for the under-aged actually TAKE them to the till with them ?

I`m not even a big fan of wine :rotfl:

fozmcfc

davidlizard wrote: »

There was this chap in the Daily Wail who was unable to prove he was over 18 so was refused his purchase. However the thing he was buying was a chocolate pudding, and the staff would not sell it to him as they though he might burn himself on it when he cooked it!

You could not make this stuff up:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2240968/Chocolate-pudding-Youll-ID-Tesco-asks-24-year-old-ID-burn-dessert.html

We had Tescos deliver to our home, and initially the driver would not let us have the wine we ordered as he saw our children in the house. He did change his mind when I told him to take the lot back.

You know why, because there is always someone out there, who is ridiculous enough to sue Tesco, because a 17 year old bought a chocolate pudding and burnt themselves.

And even more ridiculous, there are judges out there who would agree with them and give them thousands in compo.

Exactly the same why we need to have packets of nuts, telling people they are not suitable for nuts allergy sufferers and the words serving suggestion on a tin of ham, because the tin doesn't actually contain a plate, knife and fork, eggs, chips and salad.

IenjoyAbargain

lukerichardson40 wrote: »

Exactly what I do! Im 28, and all my pals are old enough to drink, but some look young so I just tell them to stay outside because it isnt worth the bother of arguing.

I would not subject my friend to this tbh ,I would rather shop somewhere else than have to tip toe around stupid store policies.

Gers

It's only illegal for under 18s to buy alcohol, not illegal for them to drink it. It's only illegal for under 5s to drink alcohol.

Law is about buying and premises - more related to licensed premises and not the home environment.

https://www.gov.uk/alcohol-young-people-law

Some supermarkets do go over the top to try to avoid Trading Standards doing a swoop. I suppose it's difficult to blame them but sometimes it can be sooooo very annoying.

Helix

IenjoyAbargain wrote: »

Thanks all for your replies.

My problem is not with the store assistant who I do understand is only doing her job, but with the manager who I suspect could of used a bit of common sense to judge the situation. While I occasionally get a giggle out of being ID`ed , I am no where near my under age years and neither was my friend. I shop there on a regular basis and have done for years , this is the first time this happens.


I get it that policies are there to protect , but I really feel this is just a moronic way to enforce it , how many people that buy booze for the under-aged actually TAKE them to the till with them ?

I`m not even a big fan of wine :rotfl:

Most stores have a policy that the manager will side with the member of staff in these types of situations. They put the policies in place and they don't want to make their staff think they don't have to follow them by undermining them.

balmk

There are hefty penalties in place for retailers who sell alcohol to under-age customers. It used to be that they would ID anyone who looked under 18, but they changed it to 25 (under the "think 25" guide) as there were many 16/17 year olds who looked 19/20 and the stores kept getting caught out.

Krojan

I work for one of the "big four" and we have a almost identical policy regards age restricted products. What you're describing is what is described to us as "proxy selling", where one person whom can produce proof of age is with another whom cannot, both of which are of an apparently similar age we're instructed to refuse the sale because it could be potentially purchased for a suspected/potential minor.

Yes you might be put out by the cashier asking and/or refusing the sale but what everyone seems to fail to realise is that its NOT just the retailer at risk of a fine and/or losing their license, its also the person whom sold you the item(s) who can get prosecuted (Fined up to £5000) and will most likely lose their job and will furthermore have a criminal record, thus the consequences of selling restricted products simply isn't worth the risk.

Not only that but if products are sold to potential minors theres also the moral responsibility, if it was your son/daughter was underage but was sold restricted products because they were with a mate who had proof of age, they had an adverse reaction/abused the substance and was hospitalised or worse, then you would certainly have a different attitude about the situation.

SingleSue

I rarely buy alcohol but when I go shopping, I sometimes have my children with me and two of them are under 18...so how would that work?

I was once ID'd for a cert 12 dvd, once I stopped laughing, I asked the check out operator if they were serious or trying to flatter me. He flustered some more, I was by this time almost hysterical (from laughter) on the floor and he eventually let it go (I did offer him my driving license but I think he was embarrassed by my obvious hysterical laughter)

I was 40 at the time and although I generally do not look my age, I could possibly have passed for 35 at the youngest and even at age 12, looked older than 18! I think the only time I have actually looked under 12 was when I was 8 or under.

somethingcorporate

It's crazy - if you had a toddler in tow it means they should refuse to sell you alcohol.

Barmy!