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What's the weirdest substitute item you've been sent?
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Depending on the shop, some do not have "notes" to enter, Asda is one for instance, which is why I prefer Waitrose where I can specify the type of suitable sub, or preferred size of bananasGaleSF63 said:
That's me, so I put a note in saying substituting with meat is ok so there's less chance of being left with nothing.pumpkin89 said:MadCaperson said:Also, ordered vegetarian ready meal - they sent me beef lasagne ugh!
I think these are both fair enough, assuming they didn't have a closer alternative. Lots of people choose vegetarian or gluten free products out of preference, but would prefer meat or wheat products than nothing.Carol2310 said:But it really annoys me when I get normal wheat products instead of Gluten Free
If the substitution isn't suitable for you, you can always reject it, so it's no different from them saying the product is out of stock.
I do wonder how many pickers don't read the notes though.
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My grandfather ordered from Sainsburys and instead of 5 loose satsumas, they delivered 5kg!!0
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A friend of mine ordered the biscuit design bag for life from Tesco and it was substituted with a packet of rich tea biscuits!2
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heathergrimes19 said:A friend of mine ordered the biscuit design bag for life from Tesco and it was substituted with a packet of rich tea biscuits!That's wonderful!!
Can't beat that one. Best one I've had was fenugreek instead of fennel. I suppose the logic was that they both began with 'fem'.0 -
I don't shop online myself, but I do recall a friend ordering tinned dog food for his German Shepherd, and being sent red salmon instead. I imagine Zimba (the GSD) was probably delighted!
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I had yeast extract instead of bread yest and malted milk biscuits instead ofmilk1
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This week I had 2 packs of fresh oranges as a substitute for orange juice ice lollies.0
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