I made a boo boo

sammiboo

A few weeks ago we had people coming round asking if we were interested in local produce. I told them I was so they dropped off a price list and i chose a few bits. Thought it would be good to support local businesses.

Anyway, they are bringing my shopping on Thursday and its come to £92.65 :eek:

I dont think i will be "supporting" anyone else other than our local sanisburys in the future. If i had done the same order at sainsburys it would have come to about £65

!!!!!!, not the best way to go about saving money - er i wont be using them again

oscar52

should never trust a sheep farmer sammi

Softstuff

I went to a new local organic shop hoping to show a little support to a new business starting up... it was about 5 times the price of my supermarket. Sometimes you just have to put price ahead of other considerations, but don't feel bad for trying it out.

itsnever2lateisit?

Wait till you taste it, you might just think it ois worth the extra money

ZTD

It's not unknown for a quality ingredient and 4 parts "filler" to make a better meal than a supermarket ingredient and 1 part "filler".

sammiboo

well its coming on thursday so will let you know what its like.

Even if it is fantastic i dont think my pocket could take the hammering

When they phoned up they said to have my next order ready when the delivery arrives.

I thought that was a bit weird cos how can you order again before your order has arrived. Even If i did want to use them again I wouldnt want to order before each order arrives - how do you know what you want

sammiboo

oscar52 wrote: »

should never trust a sheep farmer sammi

Thanks for the warning

wherediditallgo

Softstuff wrote: »

I went to a new local organic shop hoping to show a little support to a new business starting up... it was about 5 times the price of my supermarket. Sometimes you just have to put price ahead of other considerations, but don't feel bad for trying it out.

A similar thing happened to me the first time I went to a local farmer's market & bought some meat. I couldn't see the prices properly because of the number of people in front of the stand, so I order several lots of "4 of that please" & "I'll take the last 6 of that", expecting prices just a little bit higher than the supermarket. I nearly collapsed when the chap told me the total price - probably three times what it would have cost from the supermarket. :eek: I was too embarrassed to ask him to take some items back, especially with loads of people waiting to be served, so I paid for the lot, silently crying inside. The meat was lovely, especially the different varieties of sausages, & was far nicer than anything I've bought from a supermarket, but there's no way I could afford to buy it on a regular basis. It'll have to be a very special treat from now on, Desert Island Disks style.

sammiboo

I'll have to let you know how nice this lot is when it arrives.

We have bought "bits" of stuff locally as there are a few farms around here but i dont think I could shop properly like this.

Although last week I went to wholesale place in osewstry which is part of "iwantmeat.com" and i bought 12 sirloin steaks, sholder of lamb and 2 pork chops for £10 - bargain!!!

I also bought plum and brandy pork sausages from local farm and they were £2.70 for 6 they were nice but again it was a treat.

Maybe one day when i am rich i can offer my full support and buy local all the time

Actiongirl_2

Our local farmers market is the same - I bought 6 burgers, two pies and a loaf of bread and didnt get change from £20 (and was in shock all weekend!).

But the taste was incredible, and when I am on maternity leave from january, I will go once a fortnight, buy the amazing bread, slice carefully and freeze in singles, so that I get a great quality treat every now and then, rather than the crud they sell in the supermarkets! I think the organic bread is good for my baby too.

If you can use this supplier just for little treats, or special occasions that might be the way to go?