Great Carrier Bag Heist

[Darandio]

I've got a friend who has chosen to "protest" the carrier bag charge by deliberately using a competitor's bag for life e.g. ASDA bfl at Morrisons.

Wow, what a rebel.......

 

[ExRes]

Wow, what a rebel.......

I now look on myself as a real daredevil, I've used our Waitrose bags in Sainsbury, Tesco, ASDA, Morrisons and even M&S, geez, am I cool or what ?, we've also used our insulated M&S bag in other shops as well

 

[gazthomas]

I now look on myself as a real daredevil, I've used our Waitrose bags in Sainsbury, Tesco, ASDA, Morrisons and even M&S, geez, am I cool or what ?, we've also used our insulated M&S bag in other shops as well

Outrageous Comrade!

 

[DaleCooper]

I now look on myself as a real daredevil, I've used our Waitrose bags in Sainsbury, Tesco, ASDA, Morrisons and even M&S, geez, am I cool or what ?, we've also used our insulated M&S bag in other shops as well

I use Tesco bags in Poundland - well there's no way I'm paying £1 for a carrier bag.

 

[Darandio]

I use Tesco bags in Poundland - well there's no way I'm paying £1 for a carrier bag.

Unless something has gone over my head here, why £1? Both Poundland and Poundworld are selling carrier bags here for 5p.

 

[gazthomas]

I use Tesco bags in Poundland - well there's no way I'm paying £1 for a carrier bag.

Ha ha

 

[DaleCooper]

Unless something has gone over my head here, why £1? Both Poundland and Poundworld are selling carrier bags here for 5p.

Because in Poundland everything costs £1 (yes, it did go over your head)

 

[Darandio]

Because in Poundland everything costs £1 (yes, it did go over your head)

Whoosh...

 

[AM9]

I now look on myself as a real daredevil, I've used our Waitrose bags in Sainsbury, Tesco, ASDA, Morrisons and even M&S, geez, am I cool or what ?, we've also used our insulated M&S bag in other shops as well

I've always used Waitrose bags everywhere. I won't be seen dead with a Tesco or ASDA bag, even at a recycling centre. Sometimes I use bags picked-up when on holiday, e.g. Wholefoods bags from the US, (about the only supermarket in the US that comes anywhere near Waitrose, M&S or even Sainsbury).

 

[Bletchleyite]

I've always used Waitrose bags everywhere. I won't be seen dead with a Tesco or ASDA bag, even at a recycling centre. Sometimes I use bags picked-up when on holiday, e.g. Wholefoods bags from the US, (about the only supermarket in the US that comes anywhere near Waitrose, M&S or even Sainsbury).

I on occasions shop at Aldi, particularly now one has opened very close to my house. The number of people who you see going in with Waitrose bags is definitely noticeable

As for Sainsbury's, I do occasionally use them, but they seem rather like a version of Tesco with less good stock control. I certainly notice no increase in quality from Tesco to Sainsbury's (but a substantially better quality at Waitrose, or its Northern brother[1] Booth's, which really *is* the king of supermarkets).

[1] Sort-of. Booth's is an independent family business. But it's said that if they ever flog up it will only be to the John Lewis Partnership, and Booth's and Waitrose do share a number of supply channels as they are very similar organisations in terms of the service provided, even if their structure is massively different.

 

[miami]

I on occasions shop at Aldi, particularly now one has opened very close to my house. The number of people who you see going in with Waitrose bags is definitely noticeable

As for Sainsbury's, I do occasionally use them, but they seem rather like a version of Tesco with less good stock control. I certainly notice no increase in quality from Tesco to Sainsbury's (but a substantially better quality at Waitrose, or its Northern brother[1] Booth's, which really *is* the king of supermarkets).

[1] Sort-of. Booth's is an independent family business. But it's said that if they ever flog up it will only be to the John Lewis Partnership, and Booth's and Waitrose do share a number of supply channels as they are very similar organisations in terms of the service provided, even if their structure is massively different.

Living in a posh place (although not so much as the Sidorczuks, who wouldn't be seen dead in a 7 figure house), our local is a Booths. I was amused to read this story earlier this year though:

http://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/11858850.Anger_as_identity_of_Lymm_supermarket_revealed/

Planning permission has been granted for a store on the site of the former Rushgreen Road service station but residents say they were led to believe the application was for a ‘high-end supermarket’.

They have launched a petition calling on the council to oppose the building of a Netto and to re-consult residents as ‘it is not an upmarket supermarket as promised’.

 

[Bletchleyite]

Living in a posh place (although not so much as the Sidorczuks, who wouldn't be seen dead in a 7 figure house), our local is a Booths. I was amused to read this story earlier this year though:

http://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/11858850.Anger_as_identity_of_Lymm_supermarket_revealed/

Booths has a strong loyalty even in non-posh places. My sister lives in Ulverston, which while not unpleasant is definitely not posh, and the Booths there does plenty of business (though you do have to go to Barrow for any other supermarket, so part of that may be inertia).

 

[AM9]

I on occasions shop at Aldi, particularly now one has opened very close to my house. The number of people who you see going in with Waitrose bags is definitely noticeable

There isn't an Aldi or Lidl convenient to me but I have visited them out of area.

As for Sainsbury's, I do occasionally use them, but they seem rather like a version of Tesco with less good stock control. I certainly notice no increase in quality from Tesco to Sainsbury's (but a substantially better quality at Waitrose, or its Northern brother[1] Booth's, which really *is* the king of supermarkets).

[1] Sort-of. Booth's is an independent family business. But it's said that if they ever flog up it will only be to the John Lewis Partnership, and Booth's and Waitrose do share a number of supply channels as they are very similar organisations in terms of the service provided, even if their structure is massively different.

Thanks for that, I must try to visit one when travelling in the north-west. There isn't a free coffee or newspaper offer theough I assume.

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

Indeed we view Booth's supermarkets as very nice places to visit. I like the one in Clitheroe, especially.

 

[Bletchleyite]

Thanks for that, I must try to visit one when travelling in the north-west. There isn't a free coffee or newspaper offer theough I assume.

Don't know about newspapers, but they do indeed do the same free coffee deal that Waitrose do (though obviously you need a Booths card for it). I did say they are similar!

 

[ExRes]

We even use our rigorously constructed Waitrose bags on our library visits, six or so hardbacks in a single bag, try that with a 5p carrier

 

[Bletchleyite]

We even use our rigorously constructed Waitrose bags on our library visits, six or so hardbacks in a single bag, try that with a 5p carrier

To be fair the Aldi ones are the same (if you indeed mean the heavyweight bag for life type ones) and yes, they have lots of other uses other than putting shopping in them.

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

To be fair the Aldi ones are the same (if you indeed mean the heavyweight bag for life type ones) and yes, they have lots of other uses other than putting shopping in them.

When I was recently having a "Manchester Metrolink" jaunt, perchance I saw a woman at the Wythenshawe Town Centre platform with the largest "strong" store bag that I am ever likely to see, which on asking was informed was from Wilko. She said it cost £1.30 and showed me that not only did it have two very strong fabric handles, it even had a very strong shoulder strap to use.

 

[northwichcat]

We even use our rigorously constructed Waitrose bags on our library visits, six or so hardbacks in a single bag, try that with a 5p carrier

A strong Waitrose bag for life I had split a few weeks back and the replacement I was offered is a fraction of the thickness of the original. I put a few books in it at the weekend and a baby hole has appeared already.

 

[DaleCooper]

A strong Waitrose bag for life I had split a few weeks back and the replacement I was offered is a fraction of the thickness of the original. I put a few books in it at the weekend and a baby hole has appeared already.

As it was free (and it's replacement would be too) and not intended for carrying books (which tend to have sharp corners if they're hardback) there's not much to complain about, is there?

 

[northwichcat]

As it was free (and it's replacement would be too) and not intended for carrying books (which tend to have sharp corners if they're hardback) there's not much to complain about, is there?

I actually put a few paperback books I was taking to a charity shop in an old M&S bag which had a rubbish handle and then put that bag inside the Waitrose bag for life to make it easier to carry. Last time I was in Waitrose I bought a multipack of cans which were heavier than the books put together!

 

[DaleCooper]

I actually put a few paperback books I was taking to a charity shop in an old M&S bag which had a rubbish handle and then put that bag inside the Waitrose bag for life to make it easier to carry. Last time I was in Waitrose I bought a multipack of cans which were heavier than the books put together!

Oh I see, in that case I suggest you complain to the chief executive of Waitrose and your MP. Incidentally did you find the bag adequate for carrying a multipack of cans?

 

[Bletchleyite]

Oh I see, in that case I suggest you complain to the chief executive of Waitrose and your MP. Incidentally did you find the bag adequate for carrying a multipack of cans?

One key difference is that books have square edges, while most supermarket products that are heavy (bottles, cans) don't.

 

[northwichcat]

Don't know about newspapers, but they do indeed do the same free coffee deal that Waitrose do (though obviously you need a Booths card for it). I did say they are similar!

HOT DRINK OFFER
Available to Booths cardholders only on presentation of your permanent Booths card in store. Available in selected stores only. One regular hot drink per Booths cardholder per day. The offer excludes flavoured drinks, soft drinks and food items and is not available through self-checkout. To enjoy your free regular hot drink use the take-away coffee machines located in store. If you wish to claim your free regular hot drink from a store café, the drink may only be claimed alongside a food purchase from the café (which does not include children’s meals or drink upgrades). The offer cannot be used in conjunction with other café offers, hot drink offers or hot drink loyalty cards.

NEWSPAPER OFFER
Available to Booths cardholders only on presentation of your permanent Booths card in store. Free newspaper on Saturday and Sunday only based on the cheapest newspaper purchased. The offer is subject to availability and is only available at participating stores. The offer excludes online orders and petrol station sales. The offer is subject to a maximum of one transaction per day and is not available through self-checkout. The offer may only be used in conjunction with a minimum £10 spend, excluding infant formula, tobacco, stamps, mobile top ups, e-top up vouchers, lottery tickets, scratch cards, gift vouchers, cash back, car park charges, fuel. Other items may also be excluded from the scheme at the discretion of Booths.
This offer applies to the following newspapers:
Saturday: Saturday Daily Mail, Saturday Guardian, Saturday Sun, Saturday Daily Star, Saturday Independent, Saturday Telegraph, Saturday Express, Saturday Mirror, Saturday Times, Saturday Financial Times, Saturday Observer, i Saturday Edition, Saturday Racing Post.
Sunday: Sunday Express, Mail on Sunday, Sun on Sunday, Sunday Financial Times, Sunday Observer, Sunday Telegraph, Sunday Independent, Sunday People, Sunday Times, Sunday Mirror, Sunday Star, Sunday Racing Post.

http://www.booths.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/

Unlike Waitrose you can't fill out an online form and have a card posted to you, you have to visit a store and pick up a temporary card and then exchange the temporary card for a proper card - a temporary card doesn't get you a free drink or paper.

One difference between Booths and Waitrose is that Booths have a much wider selection of local beers and ales.

 

[Trainfan344]

With regards to the charges for Carrier Bags, just be glad there isn't a Rail UK Supermarket, the bags would cost £4.42!

 

[DaleCooper]

With regards to the charges for Carrier Bags, just be glad there isn't a Rail UK Supermarket, the bags would cost £4.42!

Cheaper if you book them in advance but you must use the designated checkout at the correct time.

 

[dgl]

Nope, cheap poor quality (previously free) ones would be £2.30, the bags for life would be £3.73, and the cloth bags (which would be semi recycled and not last a long as expected would be £4.42

 

[krus_aragon]

I think what we're learning on this thread is that some people really need to get a life.

Either that, or they need to get a bag for life...

 

[northwichcat]

Nope, cheap poor quality (previously free) ones would be £2.30, the bags for life would be £3.73, and the cloth bags (which would be semi recycled and not last a long as expected would be £4.42

The North would get poorer quality bags, which would be cheaper in the PTE areas but those of us in the North outside PTE areas would pay the same price as others pay for high quality bags. There would be an additional £1 charge for bags sold in London.

Also there would be a £1 booking fee for buying your bag from certain vendors and RPIs would give you a penalty fare for not using the correct type of bag.

 

[jon0844]

With regards to the charges for Carrier Bags, just be glad there isn't a Rail UK Supermarket, the bags would cost £4.42!

Assuming they don't catch fire, you'd also find that people up north would end up stuck with them for years, while brand new shiny bags were introduced in London.

Edit: Beaten to it!

I could also imagine that failing to produce a bag when in a shop could also land you in hot water. It wouldn't be acceptable to say you didn't need one as it was only a short journey home.