Tips for how to avoid queuing at supermarkets?

Steve_L

clive0510 said:

I dont queue. I refuse to do it.

But you're British!

Ideal queue deterring heavy rain last night. But the shops were closed. Welcome to my world.

Marvel1

Twice now i have walked straight into Morrison's at 7:15 Saturday mornings, come out and no queue.

I pass Lidls and people are q8ueuing at 7:40, doesn't open for another 20 mins.

Longest I have been in a queue and at first thought oh Christ far back is this! Was 10 mins (if that), was well happy.

I have had to change supermarket though as usually shop at Lidl, but can't be bothered queuing that long.

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Today called to Wilkinsons queued 15 minutes to get in and another 15 minutes to pay 
Called to local independent pet food store no queues at all 
Lastly went to Morrisons expecting a big queue outside(11.45am) and only one person in front of me and only 3 in front of me at the checkouts 

molerat

The only queue I have had is for Boots to get MrsM's prescription.  Tesco, Asda, Home Bargains, Aldi & Lidl not queued at all to get in and only ever one in front at a checkout.  It's all about timing.

pickledonionspaceraider

I normally shop at Aldi, but haven't been since the beginning of lockdown. The ques are astronomical. Wrapped round the entire carpark
My best friend stood in a que for Morrisons for nearly two hours the other day. Now thats dedication for you.  I would have long since left

Steve_L

You ought to have to book a time to visit ....

I'll get my coat.

molerat

Two people ahead of me in the Lidl checkout queue aisle today, worst it has been so far !!

Bacman

Go to the supermarket smaller shops like Tesco Express, Co-op, Sainsburys Local, etc - they are open from 7am. People who are working are probably getting ready and those at home will be in bed - so neither category will be at the food shops! 

Worked today, no queues when I went to 2 stores.

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Sea_Shell said:are we still going to have to queue just to pop in and use the loos, on a journey?   

You think using a public  lavatory is wise during the pandemic? 

Steve_L

Moneyineptitude said:

Sea_Shell said:are we still going to have to queue just to pop in and use the loos, on a journey?   

You think using a public  lavatory is wise during the pandemic? 

Maybe not. But, I can personally assure you that, with certain age related medical conditions, it can be unavoidable. I wish you a long life, but try not to get old.