Shopping

[BeansBeansBeans]

Our local ASDA has a lengthy traffic jam outside, with people trying to get in and do some shopping. I hate shopping (except record shopping), yet for some it's their favourite pastime, and they can't wait to shuffle round a packed supermarket on their day off.

What do you think of shopping? Necessary evil or retail therapy?

[Iain]

I don't mind it. When it's quiet. I hate it when it's really busy and crowded. I was in a shopping centre last Saturday for something completely unrelated to this time of year and I had to get out there as quick as I could. I felt quite claustrophobic with the vast crowds of people everywhere and seemingly going in the same direction to me! I don't know how people can handle it when it's like that.

[grassrootsracer]

Necessary evil. I prefer to do most of my shopping online. Except at races and concerts, I don't like crowds.

[RaceFanStan]

I usually try to shop during off-peak hours.
I do NOT shop on weekends as that is the worst time for big crowds.

[Drew]

Really? I'm about to head to Tesco, and I am pretty scared now :

[Daniel]

I hate ASDA. The one in Llandudno is full of moronic idiots who seem to be able to block you in every aisle. We went there last week and I was so fed up with people blocking that I practically pushed someone out of the way with the trolley. Sainsbury's is MUCH better. Morrison's is good too.

[J4MIE]

I try to avoid shopping wherever I can as I get too annoyed.

Although sometimes when it's really busy (as described above) it can be fun to try and rush as much as possible and curse at people for going too slowly, stopping in front of me, etc

[veeten]

It all depends...

If it it nothing more than a trek to the supermarket for essentials (milk, bread, eggs, toilet paper, etc...), then it is better to do it early. Avoids the crowds and let's you get the bargains before everyone else does.

Bring a list of what you need, along with coupons. Go through the coupon packet in the sunday paper if possible, as this will save you money big time.

[Iain]

I try to avoid shopping wherever I can as I get too annoyed.

Although sometimes when it's really busy (as described above) it can be fun to try and rush as much as possible and curse at people for going too slowly, stopping in front of me, etc

You should try Tesco Online. I understand they're highly recommended.

[Daniel]

Yes but Tesco online don't allow you to push people out of the way with trolleys.