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Aldi steals JL's thunder!

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Indinana Wed 25-Nov-15 20:50:20

this really made me laugh

ninathenana Thu 26-Nov-15 17:38:24

I have no idea where my nearest Waitrose is. I went in one on holiday once looking for a tin of something mundane (can't remember what) when I asked a member of staff the reply was " Oh, we don't stock that madam"
I left.

suzied Thu 26-Nov-15 17:11:30

My OH bought a telescope from Lidl a while ago. He raves about it. It's made in Germany and very good quality. I have never looked through it so I can't corroborate! Love Aldi, Lidl and JL.

jinglbellsfrocks Thu 26-Nov-15 17:10:42

Shop where you like Wilma. I don't mind. grin

Info was for anyone really. (re price matching)

annodomini Thu 26-Nov-15 17:04:56

I think rq's reason for preferring Waitrose's milk may be that they give a fairer deal to dairy farmers than Aldi, Lidl and Asda.

WilmaKnickersfit Thu 26-Nov-15 16:55:26

rosequartz I don't want to have to look for bargains though and jing I don't want to be bothered with price matching. I just want to do my shopping and not feel that the prices are too high. I'm happy with the quality of food I buy from ASDA, Lidl or Tesco and don't need to buy the premium quality offered by Waitrose.

rq I don't understand the logic of crossing the road to buy milk in Waitrose instead the other shops? Is there a reason why you would do this? confused

Teetime Thu 26-Nov-15 16:24:40

The irony is they are building an Aldi right in front of my house on the next road. of course I will go in and have a look. I went in the new Lidl when it opened and bought a loaf of bread and a bottle of Prosecco - haven't been back.

rosequartz Thu 26-Nov-15 15:54:58

and you get a free paper and cup of coffee (if there was one nearby I'd be there every day)

jinglbellsfrocks Thu 26-Nov-15 15:53:53

Waitrose price match brand goods.

rosequartz Thu 26-Nov-15 15:43:28

The only supermarket I don't shop in is Waitrose and that's because I think it's overpriced.
Not necessarily, especially if you look for bargains Wilma. It's not all pomegranate molasses grin
And I would cross the road from Asda, Lidl or Aldi to Waitrose to buy my milk.
(Here she goes again)

Alea Thu 26-Nov-15 15:21:25

That is of course the only reason for supporting Pieces for Places wink
It gave me a good laugh, while the JL ad made me crysad

JamJar1 Thu 26-Nov-15 14:56:51

blackdog2 may mean me to get a life. smile Have never shopped at Aldi, the nearest shop to me takes a while to get to and passes many supermarkets on the way. I'm not a "small minded anti Aldi fan" blackdog I was just a little surprised after watching the Channel 4 programme.
Will admit to being a Sainsbury fan.

WilmaKnickersfit Thu 26-Nov-15 14:48:24

I love both ads, although I take my hat off to the one by Pieces for Places because it is supporting the local Age UK. wink

The only supermarket I don't shop in is Waitrose and that's because I think it's overpriced. I get weekly emails from both Lidl and Aldi so I can check out what is coming up! grin

jinglbellsfrocks Thu 26-Nov-15 14:23:51

It is very sweet! smile

jinglbellsfrocks Thu 26-Nov-15 14:21:54

click here uknana

uknana Thu 26-Nov-15 14:20:01

How do I get to see this Ad?

jinglbellsfrocks Thu 26-Nov-15 14:13:50

I just need to get off my ar sit-upon and go to a supermarket. Any supermarket! hmm

rosequartz Thu 26-Nov-15 14:11:35

I like this supermarket:

*WAITROSE*

and I like this supermarket:

*ALDI*

(or I would if we had one nearby grin)

ninathenana Thu 26-Nov-15 13:39:53

Apart from Teetime saying she would never shop there, which isn't a criticism but a statement of fact and obviously her choice.
No, your right jings nothing anti Aldi

jinglbellsfrocks Thu 26-Nov-15 13:27:31

Is anyone criticising Aldi on here? confused I thought it was about an advert.

jinglbellsfrocks Thu 26-Nov-15 13:26:16

Oh, and btw Shysal, I can assure you that feeling unwell would not make me post unpleasantly to anyone. (I am actually fine) hmm

Funnygran Thu 26-Nov-15 13:25:41

My DB and his wife (no kids and good pensions) are very particular about where they shop preferring Waitrose above most other supermarkets. It's a bit of a family joke when we get together as I usually put something in front of them and watch their faces when I tell them it's from Aldi. It's not my main place to shop but they do have bargains and both they and Lidl have a good range of continental foods. DD does all her food shopping in Aldi and says the wine is great! Love the advert.

Ana Thu 26-Nov-15 13:25:38

grin

jinglbellsfrocks Thu 26-Nov-15 13:21:38

If they buy Aldi ones they won't be able to see the moon!

rosequartz Thu 26-Nov-15 13:20:55

Ana grin

jinglbellsfrocks Thu 26-Nov-15 13:20:53

Shysal! I don't think I have made any deliberately unpleasant posts today! (apart from the one, justified I think, to blackdog2) I have been involved in some debates on here, yes. I don't always do luvvy duvvy when debating. hmm

If you want nothing but sweetness and light, avoid my posts.