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Non essential shops opening - will you rush to buy?

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Furret Sat 13-Jun-20 08:06:03

So far I’ve had very mixed experiences with places that have stayed open or recently reopened.

Garden Centres for example. We needed to just get out so when these reopened we headed off and tried three locally over a couple of weeks. One was well run with used trollies being sanitised by a mature worker who also explained the rules, pointed out the hand sanitiser and policed the queue, but in a nice way.

The two others were very scary places. Signs ups yes, mainly disregarded and only a couple of youngsters who had probably given up trying to tell others (mainly elderly couples) what to do or not do.

Reading between the lines on other threads, I’m wondering if others will be very cautious about visiting certain shops and much will depend on how well thought out and organised they are...or will you be rushing in regardless?

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Lucca Mon 15-Jun-20 12:20:05

Out of curiosity I took a walk into the town centre this morning. Queuing round the block for Sports Direct!!

I won’t be strolling into town again in a hurry.

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ann678tifney Mon 15-Jun-20 15:37:32

No Blue Sky, I also struggle to get delivery, especially in a time that I am at home, as my husband isn't able to take deliveries in. I also agree with Marmite, that not everyone is computer literate, my DH isn't, so I end up having to try and go out shopping leaving my DH alone which isn't ideal. However I won't be spending lots of time queing to get in shops, only if I really needed something.

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Mollygo Tue 16-Jun-20 21:24:48

Went into town this morning. Several people around but not busy. Evidently according to FB posts, yesterday was manic.
I wanted cards, but the Card Factory is still shut. I suppose it’s because we would all flick through the cards to choose one we really like. This time of year is very birthday heavy and I mind paying £2-£3 for each card in Sainsbury’s.
I could have gone into Primark if I’d wanted-no queue there or Marks or Wilkinson’s. The busiest shops I passed were Pandora and H&B. Evidently everyone wants vitamin pills and jewels! etc. Although it was great to be out, I was glad to get my mask off when I got home and I think I’ll leave it for a while now.

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grannysyb Wed 17-Jun-20 19:40:00

Went to our John Lewis yesterday, long queue, but absolutely fine when I got in, everything was great and even better the loos were open!

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Marmight Thu 18-Jun-20 08:23:27

I went to Home Bargains for a specific light bulb yesterday. I didn't enjoy the experience much. I’m going to hang fire for a bit and stick to my village shop for essentials, my SiL for Waitrose 1x a week and as for birthday cards - Ive been painting my own! Very satisfying & appreciated by the recipients!

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