R K Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I'm sure we've had a thread on this before but can't just find it The interesting point is Tescos claim to be 'reprinting' previously unused vouchers. (Anecdotal) I've had a couple of these this week. Anyone else? It's essentially 'cash' though I suppose technically it's 'discounting'. http://www.talkingretail.com/news/industry-news/tesco%E2%80%99s-clubcard-exchange-scheme-returns-for-christmas-trade Crook said: “For the first time, we’re also reprinting unspent vouchers for 2.5 million customers to make sure they can take full advantage of Christmas Exchange. We really don’t want people to miss out so we’re making it even easier for members to claim previously unspent vouchers.” As their results worsen they're increasing the discounting in an attempt to increase t/o. At some point they're going to meet themselves coming the other way. Who doesn't like free cash? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic Apple Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I got a reprinted voucher too, no way to tell if I'd actually spent it the first time around though. Useful savings tool if they keep reprinting unused vouchers, a family of 4 could build up quite a store of them and use them for Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Masked Tulip Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I spend all my vouchers only buying there when they send me vouchers but I will keep an eye out to see if they send me any 'unused' ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Masked Tulip Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I got a reprinted voucher too, no way to tell if I'd actually spent it the first time around though. Useful savings tool if they keep reprinting unused vouchers, a family of 4 could build up quite a store of them and use them for Christmas. How do you know it is a reprinted one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R K Posted November 7, 2012 Author Share Posted November 7, 2012 (edited) How do you know it is a reprinted one? They say 'REPRINTED' on them and appear to have the 'original' expiry date. e.g. Nov 2012 instead of the usual 2 years ahead expiry. The other 2.5 million won't have my thumb on them, obviously. Edited November 7, 2012 by Red Knight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Democorruptcy Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I'm sure we've had a thread on this before but can't just find it The interesting point is Tescos claim to be 'reprinting' previously unused vouchers. (Anecdotal) I've had a couple of these this week. Anyone else? It's essentially 'cash' though I suppose technically it's 'discounting'. http://www.talkingretail.com/news/industry-news/tesco%E2%80%99s-clubcard-exchange-scheme-returns-for-christmas-trade As their results worsen they're increasing the discounting in an attempt to increase t/o. At some point they're going to meet themselves coming the other way. Who doesn't like free cash? Aren't they also doing a "government" selling stores to boost short term income? At the cost of future liabilities renting them back, or is it just a tax advantage? Like the government taking over the Royal Mail pension fund but taking on higher future liabilites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RufflesTheGuineaPig Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 They say 'REPRINTED' on them and appear to have the 'original' expiry date. e.g. Nov 2012 instead of the usual 2 years ahead expiry.The other 2.5 million won't have my thumb on them, obviously. Move your thump, we can't see properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R K Posted November 7, 2012 Author Share Posted November 7, 2012 Move your thump, we can't see properly. It's a stunt thumb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Masked Tulip Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Ah, that is interesting isn't it. Nope, not had any of those. In the past fortnight I have noticed Tesco aggressively discounting foodstuffs so much so that I have noticed my local main store to now be very busy. Back in the Summer, when Tesco prices went silly, the story became almost deserted. My local mini Tesco is trying products at X price for a day or so and then if they don't sell at that price they reduce the price to Y. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RufflesTheGuineaPig Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I should add that the "convert £5 of vouchers to £10" etc offer includes frozen food. Anyone not buying frozen food this xmas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Roger Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 All this printing could lead to hypermarket inflation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R K Posted November 7, 2012 Author Share Posted November 7, 2012 I should add that the "convert £5 of vouchers to £10" etc offer includes frozen food. Anyone not buying frozen food this xmas? So it does. Well spotted. The 12 departments taking part in Christmas exchange are: toys and bikes, clothing, Finest wines and Finest Champagnes, Christmas trees, lights and decorations, domestic appliances and personal electrical goods, home and furniture, phones and accessories, books, skincare, cosmetics and fragrances, opticians, horticulture (flowers and plants) and frozen food Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I should add that the "convert £5 of vouchers to £10" etc offer includes frozen food. Anyone not buying frozen food this xmas? i got that last time round, loads of frozen stuff, for effectivly naff all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R K Posted November 8, 2012 Author Share Posted November 8, 2012 i got that last time round, loads of frozen stuff, for effectivly naff all. Seems to me it's effectively 'Helicopter' money but issued by private sector rather than state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19 year mortgage 8itch Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Land grab on market sector. Put some pressure on competition. Still won't use Tesco unless I'm passing though don't use a clubcard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RufflesTheGuineaPig Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 I have to admit I haven't been to a supermarket for 2 months. I get my food delivered now and it is soooooooo much less hassle. I coughed up the £60 for 6 months "free" delivery - delivery-up-front. (As many deliveries as you like provided order is over £40.) My delivery spot is friday night. Normally, I would have to pay £5.50 per delivery as it's a "peak" slot. With the delivery saver is costs about £2 a pop. On average, at least 1 items gets refunded by the driver (but I get to keep it) because it's short-dated... mostly stuff I was going to put in the freezer anyway. Getting food delivered is cheaper as a result, and that's before you allow for me not being tempted by the special offers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashmonitor Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 I have to admit I haven't been to a supermarket for 2 months. I get my food delivered now and it is soooooooo much less hassle. I coughed up the £60 for 6 months "free" delivery - delivery-up-front. (As many deliveries as you like provided order is over £40.) My delivery spot is friday night. Normally, I would have to pay £5.50 per delivery as it's a "peak" slot. With the delivery saver is costs about £2 a pop. On average, at least 1 items gets refunded by the driver (but I get to keep it) because it's short-dated... mostly stuff I was going to put in the freezer anyway. Getting food delivered is cheaper as a result, and that's before you allow for me not being tempted by the special offers. Unless you are a big user of the discount counter, usually about 80% off on bread (which is freezable) and fruit and vegetables (which seem to last about three weeks in the fridge after the sell by). Tend to shop at Tesco, because they are the only supermarket that seems to discount big mid-evening, leaving a trolley load for under a tenner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
council dweller Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Unless you are a big user of the discount counter, usually about 80% off on bread (which is freezable) and fruit and vegetables (which seem to last about three weeks in the fridge after the sell by). Tend to shop at Tesco, because they are the only supermarket that seems to discount big mid-evening, leaving a trolley load for under a tenner. 90% off after 9 at the local extra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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