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Non essential shops opening - will you rush to buy?

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EllanVannin Sat 13-Jun-20 08:24:24

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BlueSky Sat 13-Jun-20 08:21:52

There is no real need to go out shopping food or otherwise, everything is on line and can be delivered. Most people are now computer literate so we don't need to physically shop unless we want to. At the moment I feel browsing in shops is over but I guess we'll get used to the new way of doing things. They've done a good job in convincing people to stay at home!

Missfoodlove Sat 13-Jun-20 08:13:00

I’m in no hurry to go into a shop other than a food outlet.

Puzzler61 Sat 13-Jun-20 08:10:23

I certainly won’t rush to shops regardless, but will choose the ones that have the safest systems in place. I’ve got very used to having things delivered to my door for reasonable charges, so will continue to more of that.

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?