why do you shop at supermarkets ?

The reality is a lot of people have little or no money, supermarkets are cheaper cos they buy in bulk fact everyone would love the chance to join the middle class like you and afford to buy organic and free range, however a lot of families are on the breadline and have to buy cheap food. Surely as an ex politician you can grasp that theory

The reality is a lot of people have little or no money, supermarkets are cheaper cos they buy in bulk fact everyone would love the chance to join the middle class like you and afford to buy organic and free range, however a lot of families are on the breadline and have to buy cheap food. Surely as an ex politician you can grasp that theory

There's your answer.

The reality is a lot of people have little or no money, supermarkets are cheaper cos they buy in bulk fact everyone would love the chance to join the middle class like you and afford to buy organic and free range, however a lot of families are on the breadline and have to buy cheap food. Surely as an ex politician you can grasp that theory

fruit is NOT cheaper in a supermarket than it is in a fruit shopn FACT

The reality is a lot of people have little or no money, supermarkets are cheaper cos they buy in bulk fact everyone would love the chance to join the middle class like you and afford to buy organic and free range, however a lot of families are on the breadline and have to buy cheap food. Surely as an ex politician you can grasp that theory

fruit is NOT cheaper in a supermarket than it is in a fruit shopn FACT

Yes it is.

The reality is a lot of people have little or no money, supermarkets are cheaper cos they buy in bulk fact everyone would love the chance to join the middle class like you and afford to buy organic and free range, however a lot of families are on the breadline and have to buy cheap food. Surely as an ex politician you can grasp that theory

fruit is NOT cheaper in a supermarket than it is in a fruit shopn FACT

Yes it is.

no it isn't and someone earlier on in the thead stated that he was even saving around 20% on his fruit because he gotit fromhis local fruit supplier and the quality is far better

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We buy all our fruit and veg from Splott Sunday market for the week, much better quality and way cheaper it will really surprise you. I can't buy fruit form supermarkets now. Saves about £20 a week.

proof that fruit IS cheaper from your local supplier!!!

The reality is a lot of people have little or no money, supermarkets are cheaper cos they buy in bulk fact everyone would love the chance to join the middle class like you and afford to buy organic and free range, however a lot of families are on the breadline and have to buy cheap food. Surely as an ex politician you can grasp that theory

fruit is NOT cheaper in a supermarket than it is in a fruit shopn FACT

Can you back that up ?

no it isn't and someone earlier on in the thead stated that he was even saving around 20% on his fruit because he gotit fromhis local fruit supplier and the quality is far better

I buy my fruit from the supermarket because its cheaper. He buys his from a market where they offer deals, thats why its cheaper FFS. If you go to a green grocers, it will cost you more than the supermarket.

no it isn't and someone earlier on in the thead stated that he was even saving around 20% on his fruit because he gotit fromhis local fruit supplier and the quality is far better

I buy my fruit from the supermarket because its cheaper. He buys his from a market where they offer deals, thats why its cheaper FFS. If you go to a green grocers, it will cost you more than the supermarket.

rubbish even the green grocers are cheaper than supermarkets

The reality is a lot of people have little or no money, supermarkets are cheaper cos they buy in bulk fact everyone would love the chance to join the middle class like you and afford to buy organic and free range, however a lot of families are on the breadline and have to buy cheap food. Surely as an ex politician you can grasp that theory

fruit is NOT cheaper in a supermarket than it is in a fruit shopn FACT

Can you back that up ?

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The only thing cheaper than supermarkets is lager/beer in local shops go figure

no it isn't and someone earlier on in the thead stated that he was even saving around 20% on his fruit because he gotit fromhis local fruit supplier and the quality is far better

I buy my fruit from the supermarket because its cheaper. He buys his from a market where they offer deals, thats why its cheaper FFS. If you go to a green grocers, it will cost you more than the supermarket.

rubbish even the green grocers are cheaper than supermarkets

Absolute bollocks. Lidl is by far cheaper than a green grocer.

no it isn't and someone earlier on in the thead stated that he was even saving around 20% on his fruit because he gotit fromhis local fruit supplier and the quality is far better

I buy my fruit from the supermarket because its cheaper. He buys his from a market where they offer deals, thats why its cheaper FFS. If you go to a green grocers, it will cost you more than the supermarket.

rubbish even the green grocers are cheaper than supermarkets

Absolute bollocks. Lidl is by far cheaper than a green grocer.

I wouldn't even call lidl a supermarket because you can't even do a weekly shop under one roof

I wouldn't even call lidl a supermarket because you can't even do a weekly shop under one roof

Yes you can quite easily. I don't know what Lidl you have been in.

I wouldn't even call lidl a supermarket because you can't even do a weekly shop under one roof

Yes you can quite easily. I don't know what Lidl you have been in.

bollox there's no way you can do a full family shop in lidls

I wouldn't even call lidl a supermarket because you can't even do a weekly shop under one roof

Yes you can quite easily. I don't know what Lidl you have been in.

bollox there's no way you can do a full family shop in lidls

Yes there is. What can't you buy in Lidl's then? Elaborate please.

Dairy - you can buy it
Meat - you can buy it
Veg - you can buy it
Fruit - you can buy it
Condiments - you can buy it
Alcohol - you can buy it
Household items like toiletries etc. - you can buy it

The reality is a lot of people have little or no money, supermarkets are cheaper cos they buy in bulk fact everyone would love the chance to join the middle class like you and afford to buy organic and free range, however a lot of families are on the breadline and have to buy cheap food. Surely as an ex politician you can grasp that theory

fruit is NOT cheaper in a supermarket than it is in a fruit shopn FACT

Can you back that up ?

Just lookedthis up but as the report suggests the theory is quiet well known: http://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/Price- ... 85748.html

I wouldn't even call lidl a supermarket because you can't even do a weekly shop under one roof

Yes you can quite easily. I don't know what Lidl you have been in.

bollox there's no way you can do a full family shop in lidls

Yes there is. What can't you buy in Lidl's then? Elaborate please.

Dairy - you can buy it
Meat - you can buy it
Veg - you can buy it
Fruit - you can buy it
Condiments - you can buy it
Alcohol - you can buy it
Household items like toiletries etc. - you can buy it

Everyone I know who go to Lidls go there and support the rest of ther shopping by going to another retailer

Yes there is. What can't you buy in Lidl's then? Elaborate please.

Dairy - you can buy it
Meat - you can buy it
Veg - you can buy it
Fruit - you can buy it
Condiments - you can buy it
Alcohol - you can buy it
Household items like toiletries etc. - you can buy it

Everyone I know who go to Lidls go there and support the rest of ther shopping by going to another retailer

Well I shop there and you can buy everything you need to get by at much cheaper cost. I could buy meat there if I wanted too but as already stated I buy from the butchers as I dont want the pumped full of water rubbish you get from Lidl, TESCO, ASDA or Morrisons.

The reality is a lot of people have little or no money, supermarkets are cheaper cos they buy in bulk fact everyone would love the chance to join the middle class like you and afford to buy organic and free range, however a lot of families are on the breadline and have to buy cheap food. Surely as an ex politician you can grasp that theory

fruit is NOT cheaper in a supermarket than it is in a fruit shopn FACT

Can you back that up ?

Just lookedthis up but as the report suggests the theory is quiet well known: http://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/Price- ... 85748.html

Interesting that no one has commented about this report yet people asked me toprove my point but go underground when I do!!!

The reality is a lot of people have little or no money, supermarkets are cheaper cos they buy in bulk fact everyone would love the chance to join the middle class like you and afford to buy organic and free range, however a lot of families are on the breadline and have to buy cheap food. Surely as an ex politician you can grasp that theory

fruit is NOT cheaper in a supermarket than it is in a fruit shopn FACT

Can you back that up ?

Just lookedthis up but as the report suggests the theory is quiet well known: http://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/Price- ... 85748.html

Interesting that no one has commented about this report yet people asked me toprove my point but go underground when I do!!!

some of those fruit and veg was more expensive in the local market, the total price was cheaper if you was buying all them fruit n veg from that list together but separately some was still more expensive that supermarkets

Interesting that no one has commented about this report yet people asked me toprove my point but go underground when I do!!!

Not everyone buys all of that though. For me I worked it out and its cheaper for me to buy from a supermarket based on that. Weirdly, the fruit and veg I like is cheaper in the supermarket.

Also, you went from green grocers and butchers and supporting your local high street shops to market stalls now. Make your mind up FFS. Markets are often cheaper because they can offer deals and use them to get it sold. Without those deals the markets would struggle due to skepticism over the freshness and quality by a lot of people who stick to supermarkets.

Also Gala Apples are terrible. Granny Smith Apples FTW. #AgainstModernApples

Interesting that no one has commented about this report yet people asked me toprove my point but go underground when I do!!!

Not everyone buys all of that though. For me I worked it out and its cheaper for me to buy from a supermarket based on that. Weirdly, the fruit and veg I like is cheaper in the supermarket.

Also, you went from green grocers and butchers and supporting your local high street shops to market stalls now. Make your mind up FFS. Markets are often cheaper because they can offer deals and use them to get it sold. Without those deals the markets would struggle due to skepticism over the freshness and quality by a lot of people who stick to supermarkets.

Also Gala Apples are terrible. Granny Smith Apples FTW. #AgainstModernApples

are you saying green grocers don't offer deals ? Im sorry but some of the comments on here clearly tell me that many people commenting haven't been to their local green grocers for years and haven't got a clue on their pricing!!! Lol

are you saying green grocers don't offer deals ? Im sorry but some of the comments on here clearly tell me that many people commenting haven't been to their local green grocers for years and haven't got a clue on their pricing!!! Lol

Okay Brownie you win. If you're gonna cry over 4p on a parsnip then be my guest. Im off to discuss footy. Take care.

My local free grocer is priced the same as the super market & far superior quality. You also get much better service so I get things from there. Same goes for the local butcher.

When it comes to other things though, you can't bet the convenience of the supermarket.

Local shops are more expensive. That's pretty much it to be honest.

My local butcher is a lot cheaper than the supermarkets all British and far better quality. No water filled chicken from the Far East thank you very much, how do I know it comes from mass produced farms in the far east a company I worked for did the H&S checks.

Bread and cakes from a local bakery far better quality or better still make it yourself. I would rather eat cardboard than a loaf that lasts a week.

Local veg shops a lot fresher because they go to the market every day or do what I do grow it yourself picked fresh to the table that way no waste. Mind Aldi & Lidl veg is not bad.

Supermarkets for the above are false economy. Frozen and tinned agree a lot cheaper.

Easier to pinch from supermarkets, especially through self serve, or just walk straight out with the goods.

Having the option not to pay for a plastic bag is an own goal by supermarkets, makes it far easier to pinch.

Just as I thought JB don't even visit his local supplier and has now even been found out by others with some of the incorrect comments he's made on this topic.

My local butcher is a lot cheaper than the supermarkets all British and far better quality. No water filled chicken from the Far East thank you very much, how do I know it comes from mass produced farms in the far east a company I worked for did the H&S checks.

My local butcher is more expensive but I still go there for the same reasons you just posted. Im just saying to Brownie for other things that I need LIDL is a cheaper option but he won't accept it. I know first hand as I've been all around the town up here. Its cheaper to go to LIDL than it is to use the local shops on the main street as he puts it.

Im willing to pay a premium on meat from the butchers because I don't want water pumped rubbish as you said. I pay the premium on that and save elsewhere to make the difference. I don't see a problem with that.

Brownie thinks he's in some sort of niche clique whereby only he and a select few go to local shops and is some sort of icon we must all follow. When LIDL is right next to the local shops as is the case in Aber it doesn't make much difference where you go in terms of location as its all close knit but when you can save money by going to LIDL then that is a factor I will take into account.

Of course Brownie knows the prices of Aberystwyth's local shops and supermarkets off the back of his hand. I wonder if he can also tell me how much an apple in Ibiza costs?

My local butcher is a lot cheaper than the supermarkets all British and far better quality. No water filled chicken from the Far East thank you very much, how do I know it comes from mass produced farms in the far east a company I worked for did the H&S checks.

My local butcher is more expensive but I still go there for the same reasons you just posted. Im just saying to Brownie for other things that I need LIDL is a cheaper option but he won't accept it. I know first hand as I've been all around the town up here. Its cheaper to go to LIDL than it is to use the local shops on the main street as he puts it.

Im willing to pay a premium on meat from the butchers because I don't want water pumped rubbish as you said. I pay the premium on that and save elsewhere to make the difference. I don't see a problem with that.

Brownie thinks he's in some sort of niche clique whereby only he and a select few go to local shops and is some sort of icon we must all follow. When LIDL is right next to the local shops as is the case in Aber it doesn't make much difference where you go in terms of location as its all close knit but when you can save money by going to LIDL then that is a factor I will take into account.

Of course Brownie knows the prices of Aberystwyth's local shops and supermarkets off the back of his hand. I wonder if he can also tell me how much an apple in Ibiza costs?

So now you've been found out you are now trying to support your comments by making it localtoyou e.g: Aberystwth because you know that the vast majority of members on here couldn't tell if you were right or wrong whereas previously your sweeping statements like 'Local shops are more expensive. That's pretty much it to be honest.' were proven by others on the forum to be incorrect!!!