Tesco Christmas

I had 13 mins to go when I had to go out. Came back an hour later and went straight in and had the slot I wanted on 20th - want to avoid the Christmas rush as it is just another day for us.

I’ve just got straight on to the Tesco Christmas slots! I was so surprised that I had to look twice! They seem to have plenty of slots on 20th and 21st Dec at the moment.

Marydoll

For those of us, who are unable to cope with heavy items, online deliveries are a godsend.

As a shielder, I was never let down once by Tesco, they were great.

They were the only supermarket which offered a delivery - 7 or 8 weeks after lockdowns started; I was shielding too.

Blondiescot Yes, we prefer to choose our own but needs must for us sometimes. I've complained when fresh dairy products are right on date and Tesco has given a refund.

For those of us, who are unable to cope with heavy items, online deliveries are a godsend.

As a shielder, I was never let down once by Tesco, they were great.

Logged on Tesco at 06.15 this morning to book Christmas slot. Already over 195,000 in queue and, even though the queue figure was reducing the waiting time was over an hour. I decided I would take a chance and would probably have enough time to walk our dog. Quickly got dressed and we went out at 06.40, we were back at 07.30 and checked the site. The queue figure had dropped dramatically and I had a 15 minute wait. Enough time to towel dry the dog and make a cup of tea.

I can't face the supermarkets around Christmas. We have been in the past and couldn't even get on the car parks. We only started having deliveries during the pandemic. Tesco have been marvellous. Fortunately we have an Aldi and Lidl we can walk to to get fresh stuff. Or an Asda if we get the bus.

I just don't trust anyone else to pick my shopping for me, especially fresh stuff! I've been known to every pack of something on the shelf until I find one which I like the look of.

Tried Tescos - "Christmas Jingle - you are 213,624" in the queue!

I've also managed to get a slot with Sainsburys elusivebutterfly- no problem or wait. Out of curiosity I also tried Tesco, joined queue around position 29000 with 3 minute wait and could have got a slot on 21/12. Perhaps it's easier the further north you go!

We were 63000 and something in the queue at 9 o'clock but it moved very quickly and we got the slot we wanted.

Don’t know if this is helpful but Waitrose released their Christmas deliveries in September, not sure if they have any left.

I have just checked and there is still a queue for Tesco but Sainsbury's have their Christmas slots open and I have managed to book a slot.

We stopped online grocery shopping at the beginning of C19 to free up slots for those who really needed them. We are able to easily walk or drive to a supermarket.
I wonder how many of the thousands in the queue have held a slot "just in case"?
My philosophy is that it's just a big Sunday roast.

I was 250,000+ at 6.30am (forgot to set the alarm), got booked for 23rd, which I wanted, about ten minutes ago.

Just booked mine, luckily got Thursday am which is what l wanted. As Growstuff says Thursday 22nd December is all that's available here too.

Finally done it, went onto the website and had that open on my iPad and the app open on my phone, both went through about 2 minutes apart. Couldn’t get my normal slot of Thursday morning but got the afternoon so ok. Nothing going Friday or Saturday but I’m ok with that

I slept in so didn't enter the queue until 7am. 288,565 to go. I must say timer did work as I was told I had an hour to wait and once down to the last 1000 with 2 minutes to go I finally got in. I rapidly chose the date and put a handful of items in. Checkout was rather bumpy as I was rejected a couple of times and thought my order was lost. Technical difficulties notifications were appearing on screen. By the time my payment seemed to be
accepted I was informed my basket was having problems being loaded. One more attempt at payment and all seemed well until a second later "try again" appeared. I then checked my email to see if my order was confirmed and low and behold all is well. I never had this problem with Asda last year!

I've booked mine too, but the latest available was 22nd December.

I'll have plenty of milk for Christmas, if nothing else

I was 280,000 in the queue at 7.30, got to my turn and went back to the beginning. Logged out then logged back in and slots appeared ! Have now booked.

growstuff

The website has the message: "We're currently experiencing some technical issues with our app. We're aware of the issue and working hard to fix it. In the mean time, we'd recommend using the website to place your order."

Says that for me as well. I am on the website!

I lost my first place in the queue as my dog was desperate for the toilet. I was at 98006.
This time l am at 106,400 and have a 15 minute wait time. Fingers crossed l make it.
Yes Growstuff l have that message too. Hopefully we are still able to order.

The website has the message: "We're currently experiencing some technical issues with our app. We're aware of the issue and working hard to fix it. In the mean time, we'd recommend using the website to place your order."

The website crashed this morning which is why some people have problems today.

I logged in at about 5:35, 6714 in the queue, I was ‘allowed in’ about 6:10, done and out five minutes later.

Have given up now did try again but was kicked out once more. Will order heavy stuff early and just go shopping for the rest at least I can pick the dates I want lol