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'Every Little Helps' ???

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boheminan Mon 02-Nov-15 10:52:17

Three months ago I received my Tesco statement with money off vouchers - I usually get 'money off' coupons - only for small amounts, but I used them (seems a good idea if I'm buying the product anyway). I emailed Tesco asking why I hadn't been sent coupons and was informed that not everyone is sent them every quarter, which was news to me, as I'd been getting and using them regularly for many years, and everyone I know who uses Tesco was sent both vouchers and coupons.

Today I received the new quarterly vouchers, and yet again no coupons.

Is anyone else having coupons withheld?

Synonymous Wed 11-Nov-15 18:12:55

I haven't had any coupons this time and had no idea that it was a random issue.
I do use the points vouchers and usually double them up if I can or use them for the best available offer. I use the delivery saver as energy doesn't allow me to shop myself and all the staff are usually very good. My delivery saver just came up for renewal last month and I renewed it so perhaps that has made them complacent thus no coupons. I did renew the delivery saver on doubling my points so I suppose they have to retrench somewhere! confused
I shall ask them what is going on but at the end of the day I do have other options as there are other supermarkets who offer delivery services so I shall see how long it takes the coupons to reappear before I decide whose service to move to at renewal time. hmm

rosesarered Wed 11-Nov-15 17:43:08

I wonder if it is about the amount spent with them?

boheminan Wed 11-Nov-15 16:52:22

So, it does appear to be random then.

Tesco haven't responded to the email I sent them a few weeks ago asking why, yet again, I hadn't received coupons.

As it's now become a matter of principle, I intend to keep nagging them until I get an answer. I'd be very interested to know, if anyone else questions why they haven't received their coupons, what the Tesco response is to them

ninathenana Wed 11-Nov-15 16:26:32

I didn't get money off vouchers this time. Mine were all bonus points. Not happy sad

rosesarered Wed 11-Nov-15 14:40:30

Yesterday Received my Tesco money off coupons, plus usual vouchers, so they are still doing them after all.

Ana Wed 11-Nov-15 13:50:16

I've just received my quarterly Clubcard thingy and have £6.00 in cash vouchers as well as the usual coupons, so they aren't being phased out round here at least.

BTW did anyone watch the Despatches programme about Aldi on Monday night? Their poor staff seem to have a rotten deal - not to mention some of the fruit and veg...hmm

Gagagran Tue 03-Nov-15 13:55:28

We used our Tesco clubcard vouchers to buy a big flat screen TV at half price. Great bargain! DH has just used them to renew his senior railcard and in the past we have had ferry crossings, theme park days out with the DGC, RAC membership and many other things I've forgotten. We always use ours and I cannot understand DD who just says "I can't be bothered with them"! Why wouldn't you? confused

Antjexix Tue 03-Nov-15 13:47:52

I use the points tooginny . Always double up for clothing for myself. The staff in our Bridlington store is fantastic and I always enjoy shopping there.

ginny Tue 03-Nov-15 11:10:41

I can't stand Aldi. they always look messy and grubby to me and customer service is dreadful. Have bought meat from them , on recommendation and it was tough.

I use Tesco in the main. Also use points. Yesterday I bought £100 worth of clothes and gifts on the 'double up' scheme so they only cost me £50.
I use reward points to buy magazine subs for several Christmas gifts. I don't feel Tesco is any more expensive as most of the supermarket compare prices now.

Interesting how people see things differently isn't it ?

suzied Tue 03-Nov-15 06:49:10

I live in south London and there are 3 Aldis near me plus every other supermarket you can name. tesco - ghastly brash colours and overpriced. Love Aldi and Lidl, no loyalty cards etc can get round quickly. Good quality food, interesting bits n bobs, cut flowers good in both stores too. I do like waitrose for special occasions. Don't know what happened to the free tea n cake in John Lewis , think it was just too popular.

Elrel Mon 02-Nov-15 20:23:16

Impressed by Aldi staff, cheerful and helpful. Yes, quick and busy as well but never idly chatting or trying not to see customers.
I think the speed of their staff may actually be connected to Aldi's impressively low prices ...

rosesarered Mon 02-Nov-15 19:52:44

I will be looking out for coupons now Boheminan as I sometimes use the same Tesco as you do. It's the same distance for me to get to Sainsbury in another town though, so I prefer to use that, it's smaller, friendlier, and often has some good offers.I rarely use the Waitrose, and wish we had a Morrisons.

Antjexix Mon 02-Nov-15 18:40:45

I prefer Tesco to Aldi. Customer service in Aldi is shocking, fed up with having my items nearly thrown at me at the checkout. Tesco is not more expensive,considering Aldi compares their prices with the big brands and not Tesco own brand. And no,I don't work at Tesco.smile

ninathenana Mon 02-Nov-15 18:01:14

Our small town has Tesco, Aldi and an out of town Morrisons which is a five minute drive and on a bus route. They all seem to do well.
There's also a smallish co-op.

ninathenana Mon 02-Nov-15 17:56:04

Sorry, my mistake despite the fact there are several Aldi's in London. There are none in central London. The closest I think would be Kilburn.

lefthanded Mon 02-Nov-15 17:42:22

I lived in Southern Germany for almost two years where both Aldi and Lidl are mainstream food shops, and as soon as they started appearing in the UK they became our supermarkets of choice. Their recent rate of expansion here shows that they must be doing something right!

Riverwalk Mon 02-Nov-15 16:49:34

If there are Aldi stores in central London then they must be keeping a low profile.

I would like to shop there as keep reading good things about them - just never come across a store.

boheminan Mon 02-Nov-15 16:29:28

Lona it's a 40min round bus journey to my nearest Aldi. The stop I have to get on/off the bus to get there is a 15min walk from my home, so a trolly wouldn't help smile

Lona Mon 02-Nov-15 16:16:11

boheminan you could maybe use a shopping trolley and the 15 minute walk wouldn't be so bad then.

Anya Mon 02-Nov-15 16:07:00

Depends where you live River some Tesco stores are dire, others are very different and good to shop in.

boheminan Mon 02-Nov-15 15:18:12

There's an Aldi and Lidl in the nearest big shop town from me - about 8 miles away - too far to hump shopping back on the bus (the nearest bus stop from my home is a 15min walk). Word has it that the town I live in cannot have another supermarket here as any other business that applies to come is blocked by Waitrose!

ninathenana Mon 02-Nov-15 15:13:54

Aldi constantly beat the main supermarkets in taste and price surveys.

boheminan Mon 02-Nov-15 15:13:26

...hmm I should have checked the last post before sending - but I think you'll get the gist of what I'm saying grin

ninathenana Mon 02-Nov-15 15:10:27

There are a dozen or so Aldi stores in central London.

boheminan Mon 02-Nov-15 15:09:59

Where I live there are no supermarkets in the central shopping centre, and a Waitrose, which I find very expensive, I'm on a very low income and Tesco on the outskirts of town.
I don't have a car and have to carry all my shopping in bike panniers - it's not fun. My nearest store is Tesco. I'd love to have a Lidl or Aldi near me (I've never been to either) Tesco is my nearest store, so I have no choice but to go there, like it or lump it...