Aldi to open in stafford

kyoto49 · Apr 13, 2017

HopesDad said:
I have never been inside an Aldi or Lidl shop, nor do I intend to. I am not prepared to forage for food in a glorified warehouse. And I have more important things to do with my time than survey cars on car parks, I will leave that to you.

Most of my food shopping is done in Waitrose in Uttoxeter. With food, as everything else, you get what you pay for. Quality is more important to me than saving a few pence.

Jesus, I went in to the one in Newport the other day and came out convinced the prices in there were not for 'normal' employed people. I earn well above the average wage but baulked at Waitroses prices. Do you really think that the fresh fruit and veg at Waitrose is more superior? I certainly don't. Their banana's were the same as the ones in Lidl, but 3 times the price, as were their Avocado's. And surely organic milk is the same wherever it is purchased?

Jonah · Apr 13, 2017

HopesDad said:
As always, I am being realistic rather than negative. Any negativity is yours.

Admittedly, in Stafford realism and negativity do rather go hand in hand.

I have not been negative about this but, as usual, you have been.

Jonah · Apr 13, 2017

HopesDad said:
I have never been inside an Aldi or Lidl shop, nor do I intend to. I am not prepared to forage for food in a glorified warehouse. And I have more important things to do with my time than survey cars on car parks, I will leave that to you.

Most of my food shopping is done in Waitrose in Uttoxeter. With food, as everything else, you get what you pay for. Quality is more important to me than saving a few pence.

Complains about the state of shops in Stafford.
Does his shopping in Uttoxeter.

HopesDad · Apr 13, 2017

kyoto49 said:
Jesus, I went in to the one in Newport the other day and came out convinced the prices in there were not for 'normal' employed people. I earn well above the average wage but baulked at Waitroses prices. Do you really think that the fresh fruit and veg at Waitrose is more superior? I certainly don't. Their banana's were the same as the ones in Lidl, but 3 times the price, as were their Avocado's. And surely organic milk is the same wherever it is purchased?

Oh yes, the quality of everything is far superior to the likes of Aldi. Fresh goods are actually fresh, everything is clean and neatly laid out, far better selection of food that people like me want to buy, rather than just crap for the masses. And the shop itself is tidier, better laid out and more accessible. Staff are knowledgeable, polite and friendly, clean and well presented, free of tattoos and piercings. They are fluent in English and are able to string more than two words together to make a coherent sentence. Altogether a much better experience.

As for the prices well yes, Waitrose is a bit more expensive but, as I said, you get what you pay for and quality costs. I have no idea what the average wage is, but my salary is very considerably higher, so saving a few pence here and there is not important to me. I think that I and my family are worth that, presumably you, like so many Stafford people, don't value yourself so highly.

JTL85 · Apr 13, 2017

HopesDad said:
Of course putting another Aldi in there won't halt or help the demise of Salter Street one bit. The chavs of Stafford, on their relentless shell-suited trek from Primark on one side of the town to Aldi at the other side are hardly going to be stopping off for a cuppa at that rather quaint (for Stafford) little tea shop on the corner are they (if it's even still there). Not when there's a weatherspoons just round the corner.

I am done with you. feck off with your miserable tainted view of the world and in particular, Stafford, you're an absolute cretin.

Edit - annoyingly the forum automatically edits for language.

HopesDad · Apr 13, 2017

Jonah said:
Complains about the state of shops in Stafford.
Does his shopping in Uttoxeter.

Sadly I have no choice. Much as I would like to support Stafford, there are no suitable shops which meet my requirements in terms of standard and quality and so I look elsewhere.

From the numbers of people seen in the town, I am clearly far from being the only one.

rudie111 · Apr 13, 2017

HopesDad said:
I have never been inside an Aldi or Lidl shop, nor do I intend to. I am not prepared to forage for food in a glorified warehouse. And I have more important things to do with my time than survey cars on car parks, I will leave that to you.

Most of my food shopping is done in Waitrose in Uttoxeter. With food, as everything else, you get what you pay for. Quality is more important to me than saving a few pence.

Then why not shop locally in farm shops. I see you have fallen for the 'Waitrose is better' misconception

HopesDad · Apr 13, 2017

JTL85 said:
I am done with you. feck off with your miserable tainted view of the world and in particular, Stafford, you're an absolute cretin.

Edit - annoyingly the forum automatically edits for language.

Reported - personal abuse and profanity.

HopesDad · Apr 13, 2017

rudie111 said:
Then why not shop locally in farm shops. I see you have fallen for the 'Waitrose is better' misconception

We do use farm shops.

And Waitrose is better, it is not a misconception. Have you ever even been in one?

FrehleysComet · Apr 13, 2017

We all know this Hope fellow is just playing a character right?

PeterD · Apr 13, 2017

HopesDad said:
Oh yes, the quality of everything is far superior to the likes of Aldi. Fresh goods are actually fresh, everything is clean and neatly laid out, far better selection of food that people like me want to buy, rather than just crap for the masses. And the shop itself is tidier, better laid out and more accessible. Staff are knowledgeable, polite and friendly, clean and well presented, free of tattoos and piercings. They are fluent in English and are able to string more than two words together to make a coherent sentence. Altogether a much better experience.
.

How would you know, by your own admission you said you have never been in an Aldi or Lidl.

Carole · Apr 13, 2017

I've just clicked on the "ignore button@ on @HopesDad profile.

First time I've done that to any forumite, I don't mind a bit of healthy debate, or hearing someone else's point of view but I just find him totally ridiculous.

I agree that he's playing a part..... the part of a troll.

At least I won't have to listen to his constant negativity anymore. I wish I'd clicked "Ignore" ages ago.

Jonah · Apr 13, 2017

HopesDad said:
Sadly I have no choice. Much as I would like to support Stafford, there are no suitable shops which meet my requirements in terms of standard and quality and so I look elsewhere.

From the numbers of people seen in the town, I am clearly far from being the only one.

No, you do have a choice but your choice is not to shop in Stafford.

Waitrose has some nice speciality foods in it but the quality of the fresh goods are no better than Tesco or Sainsbury's. And yes I have shopped in Waitrose.

rudie111 · Apr 13, 2017

HopesDad said:
We do use farm shops.

And Waitrose is better, it is not a misconception. Have you ever even been in one?

Yes, and I've also priced installations at food production plants that supply Waitrose as well as other supermarkets. Same stuff, different label

rudie111 · Apr 13, 2017

Carole said:
I've just clicked on the "ignore button@ on @HopesDad profile.

First time I've done that to any forumite, I don't mind a bit of healthy debate, or hearing someone else's point of view but I just find him totally ridiculous.

I agree that he's playing a part..... the part of a troll.

At least I won't have to listen to his constant negativity anymore. I wish I'd clicked ignore" ages ago.

Agreed. I was in quite a jolly mood looking forward to a 4 day weekend but after reading some of his comments I'm ready to string myself up!

Gramaisc · Apr 13, 2017

rudie111 said:
Agreed. I was in quite a jolly mood looking forward to a 4 day weekend but after reading some of his comments I'm ready to string myself up!

Please be sure to use Waitrose string, if you require reliable suspension for your intended activity.

proactive · Apr 13, 2017

Gramaisc said:
Please be sure to use Waitrose string, if you require reliable suspension for your intended activity.

Reliable and lengthy suspension essential, I'd have thought.

proactive · Apr 13, 2017

HopesDad said:
Reported - personal abuse and profanity.

Ooh scary.

Dawz · Apr 13, 2017

HopesDad said:
We do use farm shops.

And Waitrose is better, it is not a misconception. Have you ever even been in one?

I wouldnt of said waitrose was any better than the other chains and its certainly not more expensive when looking at like for like products.

I always think the food in M&S is a class above, but then as you say you pay for what you get... the prices are above the norm.

Alee · Apr 13, 2017

HopesDad said:
Oh yes, the quality of everything is far superior to the likes of Aldi. Fresh goods are actually fresh, everything is clean and neatly laid out, far better selection of food that people like me want to buy, rather than just crap for the masses. And the shop itself is tidier, better laid out and more accessible. Staff are knowledgeable, polite and friendly, clean and well presented, free of tattoos and piercings. They are fluent in English and are able to string more than two words together to make a coherent sentence. Altogether a much better experience.

As for the prices well yes, Waitrose is a bit more expensive but, as I said, you get what you pay for and quality costs. I have no idea what the average wage is, but my salary is very considerably higher, so saving a few pence here and there is not important to me. I think that I and my family are worth that, presumably you, like so many Stafford people, don't value yourself so highly.

What's wrong with piercings and tattoos?
I have both , does that mean I don't value myself ?

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