The Prepping Thread - A Newer Beginning ;)

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chirpycheap said:

Si_Clist said:

Anybody know what's going on with Tesco online ordering?  I went on the site last night, got a slot booked no problem, but just about everything I was going to order is "not available".  OK ... I'm fine with stuff being out of stock now, but I don't want it now - I want it next week!  I don't get why I can't just place the order now and hope it's in stock next week, which after all is pretty much how things were before all this virus lark ...

I've the same issue. My delivery is for the 1st April but I will go back into my order the day before and check whether the items are back in stock and amend my order if they are.

I went with the theory that stock levels were based on the current day the order was placed not when delivery booked for, if it is i'm in trouble as will have the most random order ever arrive as I just added anything to reserve the slot before they didn't have any.

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I always used to shop in person never online but the past 24 hours have been a real learning curve, fortunately I was expecting it, so it was more a live test rather than 'argh, there's just no balsamic vinegar to be had anywhere'. Whatever is in stock may or may not show up in April

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Thriftygifty said:

chirpycheap said:

Si_Clist said:

Anybody know what's going on with Tesco online ordering?  I went on the site last night, got a slot booked no problem, but just about everything I was going to order is "not available".  OK ... I'm fine with stuff being out of stock now, but I don't want it now - I want it next week!  I don't get why I can't just place the order now and hope it's in stock next week, which after all is pretty much how things were before all this virus lark ...

I've the same issue. My delivery is for the 1st April but I will go back into my order the day before and check whether the items are back in stock and amend my order if they are.

I went with the theory that stock levels were based on the current day the order was placed not when delivery booked for, if it is i'm in trouble as will have the most random order ever arrive as I just added anything to reserve the slot before they didn't have any.

You know what.
A bunch of online shopping tips might be widely appreciated on this thread

Si_Clist

chirpycheap said:

  ... I will go back into my order the day before and check whether the items are back in stock and amend my order if they are.

Maybe this is me being a bit thick, but what I don't get is this.  Let's say you place the order now and pay £47.  Then you edit it the day before it's delivered and the total changes to £42.  Does the system automatically refund you a fiver, or what?

tboo

dandy-candy said:

My DS2 is still in his room he rents near his uni. The uni has shut, he lives alone, and hasnt much food. I said i would pick him up tomorrow and all his belongings as he is finished now. He said not to because he can’t be bothered to get ready at such short notice. I explained that if they have a full strict lockdown i might not be able to come later. He says he will cope. DH attitude is “He’s an adult, its his problem” It breaks my heart when DH says stuff like this. Yes DS2 is 22 but as his mum I want to be able to nurse and feed him if he gets ill. Imperial college have said this is going to be as bad as the 1918 Spanish flu. I hate that I can't give them all a great big kick up the backside and get them to take proper care of themselves

I know the feeling of wanting to keep the children safe through this, my anxiety is up near the roof every day knowing that my 2 eldest daughters are abroad, 1 is in Cyprus and the other in New Zealand

boultdj

Si_Clist said:

chirpycheap said:

  ... I will go back into my order the day before and check whether the items are back in stock and amend my order if they are.

Maybe this is me being a bit thick, but what I don't get is this.  Let's say you place the order now and pay £47.  Then you edit it the day before it's delivered and the total changes to £42.  Does the system automatically refund you a fiver, or what?

I do this all the time, as there is normally something I forget and then find out I've got some thing in so take it off as and when. The money only get's taken out after delivery.

Si_Clist

boultdj said:

... The money only get's taken out after delivery.

Thanks for that

Thriftygifty

Si_Clist said:

boultdj said:

... The money only get's taken out after delivery.

Thanks for that

It should tell you the cut off period to be able to amend your order, my advice to everyone just book a slot but don't rely on them having everything only hope.  
Something to keep in mind is that, if Tesco substitute an item they will refund you the difference if it's more expensive etc.  However Morries will substitute the item if they don't have it but you pay the price of the new product they have chosen for you. 

tboo

Thriftygifty said:

IHowever Morries will substitute the item if they don't have it but you pay the price of the new product they have chosen for you. 

Can you refuse the substitution then?

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tboo said:

Thriftygifty said:

IHowever Morries will substitute the item if they don't have it but you pay the price of the new product they have chosen for you. 

Can you refuse the substitution then?

Yes, you can just hand it back to the driver and they will refund you. However it made it difficult for me to shop with them as I use to meal plan for a weeks worth of food.