hellsbells Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 It has just occured to me that I haven't seen a Big Issue seller for months (south Wiltshire). They always had a pitch outside both my nearest branches of Waitrose and also latterly Lidl. Haven't seen them for months - have the supermarkets told them to get off their land now? Or is it just pointless trying to sell when the spare cash after the weekly shop just isn't there any more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KingCharles1st Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 It has just occured to me that I haven't seen a Big Issue seller for months (south Wiltshire). They always had a pitch outside both my nearest branches of Waitrose and also latterly Lidl. Haven't seen them for months - have the supermarkets told them to get off their land now? Or is it just pointless trying to sell when the spare cash after the weekly shop just isn't there any more? Yes- I have been stockpiling them for food Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyswizz Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 It has just occured to me that I haven't seen a Big Issue seller for months (south Wiltshire). They always had a pitch outside both my nearest branches of Waitrose and also latterly Lidl. Haven't seen them for months - have the supermarkets told them to get off their land now? Or is it just pointless trying to sell when the spare cash after the weekly shop just isn't there any more? saw one about ten minutes ago outside local tesco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael H Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Still quite a few around in Manchester city centre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juvenal Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Seen quite a few of tomorrow's Big Issue sellers sitting glumly behind desks in EA's.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinker Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Still the regulars in West London: G`shoo G`shoo, believe thay have a sideline business selling drugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perfect_Storm Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 There's about 7 in Sheffield at various places in the city centre - we'll send them your way if you like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waitingandsaving Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 There still seem to be plenty in Norwich - I'd be more than happy if we could send you the one that sings.... Can I interest yooouuuuu In the big ish-shoooe In the big issue Can I interest you.... Over and over and over - he drives me barmy with that song Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncivil servant Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 There still seem to be plenty in Norwich - I'd be more than happy if we could send you the one that sings....Can I interest yooouuuuu In the big ish-shoooe In the big issue Can I interest you.... Over and over and over - he drives me barmy with that song No shortage of them in Lincoln..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotus eater Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 No shortage of them in Lincoln..... Surprisingly, not many in Brighton n Hove at the moment. Too high on drink n drugs make it worthwhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waitingandsaving Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 We used to live in Colchester, and it was well known that it was the Big Issue sellers that were the drug dealers - easy interaction with those that wanted to buy, they just either dealt direct (shockingly openly in fact), or slipped a little extra something into the copy of the Big Issue that they sold to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Allegro Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 We used to live in Colchester, and it was well known that it was the Big Issue sellers that were the drug dealers - easy interaction with those that wanted to buy, they just either dealt direct (shockingly openly in fact), or slipped a little extra something into the copy of the Big Issue that they sold to them. Far fewer in London than there used to be. Also a lot fewer beggars. Suppose we'll be seeing that lot back again in the coming recession though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeryMeanReversion Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Bought a copy on Saturday, shocked to see the price had doubled (now £2). VMR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Serf Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 I see a few about, no Brits though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reck B Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 What did the slug say to the snail? "Big Issue?" Knock Knock Who's there? Bigish Bigish who? No thanks mate, no change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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