I dont think it’s possible to get one up on Tesco!!
I went into my local Tesco in Rathmines – and 80% of those offers are not available including the dine in for two offer. It says that it is only available in selected stores and I can personally vouch that this does not include Rathmines, Baggot Street Upper, Baggot Street Lower stores or Camden Street. So where those of us living in the south city are supposed to go for bargains – is any ones guess.
Rob, this is because southsiders are very rich and don’t need bargains 🙂
In fairness to Tesco (and it hurts me to say this!), all supermarkets use this tactic, not only them. But, agreed, this is not right
Yes – I get that and I understand that they are not going to run those offers in smaller stores but Rathmines is a large store. Does anyone know which stores in the city centre actually run the offers that Tesco alleges are on offer!
Rathmines is a terrible Tesco, though, even by their standards. The fruit and veg tend to be awful, and I’m not surprised they don’t offer most of the specials there. You could get the 14A to Dundrum to go to the Tesco there, but I know it’s far from ideal.
Yes indeed!! My daughter in law bought a wollwn three quarter length in Carrick on Shannon Tesco. It was priced wrongly at the till compared to the shelf. Plastered over their walls is their policy that says you get it for free if this happens. She did, but only after politely insisting several times and pointing to the giant policy notices. You can get one over on them if you’re prepared to be politely firm and ensure that they follow their posted policies!!
Niall, fair play to your daughter in law…. I am too shy to ask for the “no quibble policy” to be applied when I get overcharged. Usually, they just refund me the difference, when they really should give me the item for free.
Monday 8 March, 2010 at 2:22 pm
I dont think it’s possible to get one up on Tesco!!
I went into my local Tesco in Rathmines – and 80% of those offers are not available including the dine in for two offer. It says that it is only available in selected stores and I can personally vouch that this does not include Rathmines, Baggot Street Upper, Baggot Street Lower stores or Camden Street. So where those of us living in the south city are supposed to go for bargains – is any ones guess.
Monday 8 March, 2010 at 10:01 pm
Rob, this is because southsiders are very rich and don’t need bargains 🙂
In fairness to Tesco (and it hurts me to say this!), all supermarkets use this tactic, not only them. But, agreed, this is not right
Tuesday 9 March, 2010 at 10:54 am
Yes – I get that and I understand that they are not going to run those offers in smaller stores but Rathmines is a large store. Does anyone know which stores in the city centre actually run the offers that Tesco alleges are on offer!
Tuesday 9 March, 2010 at 1:28 pm
Rathmines is a terrible Tesco, though, even by their standards. The fruit and veg tend to be awful, and I’m not surprised they don’t offer most of the specials there. You could get the 14A to Dundrum to go to the Tesco there, but I know it’s far from ideal.
Tuesday 9 March, 2010 at 4:37 pm
Yes indeed!! My daughter in law bought a wollwn three quarter length in Carrick on Shannon Tesco. It was priced wrongly at the till compared to the shelf. Plastered over their walls is their policy that says you get it for free if this happens. She did, but only after politely insisting several times and pointing to the giant policy notices. You can get one over on them if you’re prepared to be politely firm and ensure that they follow their posted policies!!
Tuesday 9 March, 2010 at 9:22 pm
Niall, fair play to your daughter in law…. I am too shy to ask for the “no quibble policy” to be applied when I get overcharged. Usually, they just refund me the difference, when they really should give me the item for free.