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Fahbeep · 2023-10-31T09:18:48+00:00

AIBU to hate Tesco Clubcard App and the two tier pricing in store. It rely annoys me on principle that Tesco actively sets out to overcharge customers in store if they haven't got the app handy or the card, in which case, massive palaver at the tills. They do this so they can scrape your personal data. It just puts me off shopping there TBH. Moan over. I'm in Tesco's car park as a I write as I've flounced out in outrage!

bruffin · 04/12/2023 19:21

FreshWinterMorning · 04/12/2023 18:53

@justteanbiscuits That is disgusting! But sounds very typical of Tesco ... That's what they do. Virtually double the price for people without their clubcard, and have it at a normal price with a clubcard.

Question is, why are they sooooo desperate for people to have a clubcard? What's in it for them?

Its very simple, so they can work out peoples shopping habits.
Sainsbury has 80 pages of current nectar prices on their web site. Exactly the same method asTesco club deals.
Stop whinging and get a loyalty card if you want the cheapet prices.

FreshWinterMorning · 04/12/2023 18:53

@justteanbiscuits That is disgusting! But sounds very typical of Tesco ... That's what they do. Virtually double the price for people without their clubcard, and have it at a normal price with a clubcard.

Question is, why are they sooooo desperate for people to have a clubcard? What's in it for them?

justteanbiscuits · 04/12/2023 18:46

FreshWinterMorning · 04/12/2023 18:31

This is what a watchdog is looking into. How they are hugely bumping up prices, and then forcing people to get a clubcard purely to get the items at a NORMAL price. It's not just Tesco that does it, but they are the worst by far. They are being looked into though, so they will get their comeuppance.

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I need to restock my favourite instant noodles, and knew that the local Tescos sells them so went there. I've always paid around £1.20 for them. This time they were £2.80, or £1.10 with clubcard. Just seemed a ridiculous price. I came home and ordered them online.

Behindyouiam · 04/12/2023 18:41

FreshWinterMorning · 04/12/2023 18:37

@justteanbiscuits

I am just gently eyerolling. Quite shocked at the strength of feeling and vitriol posted in support of a faceless company. And quite shocked that, for some many, because it works for them they don't care about anyone else, especially the vulnerable.

I'm switching between eyerolling, laughing at how gullible people are and what utter sheep they are, and feeling angry at how Tesco are conning people into thinking they're getting a bargain with their clubcard. Not everyone wants a clubcard, and Tesco should not be coercing and manipulating people into them, by over-inflating their prices HUGELY, and only making them a reasonable/ normal price if they get the dumb clubcard!

As I said, several other stores do it too, but Tesco are the worst.

And yeah, the attitude that some people have - like 'my elderly mother is fine with tech,' and not seeming to care that not ALL elderly people are fine with tech,' is disgusting frankly...

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Honestly, you're not coming across as angry at all.......

FreshWinterMorning · 04/12/2023 18:37

@justteanbiscuits

I am just gently eyerolling. Quite shocked at the strength of feeling and vitriol posted in support of a faceless company. And quite shocked that, for some many, because it works for them they don't care about anyone else, especially the vulnerable.

I'm switching between eyerolling, laughing at how gullible people are and what utter sheep they are, and feeling angry at how Tesco are conning people into thinking they're getting a bargain with their clubcard. Not everyone wants a clubcard, and Tesco should not be coercing and manipulating people into them, by over-inflating their prices HUGELY, and only making them a reasonable/ normal price if they get the dumb clubcard!

As I said, several other stores do it too, but Tesco are the worst.

And yeah, the attitude that some people have - like 'my elderly mother is fine with tech,' and not seeming to care that not ALL elderly people are fine with tech,' is disgusting frankly...

justteanbiscuits · 04/12/2023 18:32

FreshWinterMorning · 04/12/2023 18:24

Exactly this. There is an 'I'm all right Jack' mentality on this thread - from some. Not ALL elderly people are au fait with using tech, indeed, there are more who cannot use it than there are those who can.

Some posters on here do seem to be getting very offended and uptight about posters critisizing Tesco. How strange. Imagine getting so affronted about someone else berating a massive store that makes millions of pounds a year.

Tesco should hang their head in shame with this two-tier pricing scam. I really hope they get the book thrown at them and get a massive multi million pound fine. They will no doubt bump up their prices even more, but people will still pay the prices, as they are so bizarrely and hilariously loyal to them. Again, strange and bizarre.

I am shocked that some people are falling for this scam. They really believe they are saving money by having a clubcard!

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I am just gently eyerolling. Quite shocked at the strength of feeling and vitriol posted in support of a faceless company. And quite shocked that, for some many, because it works for them they don't care about anyone else, especially the vulnerable.

FreshWinterMorning · 04/12/2023 18:31

SharSharBinks · 02/12/2023 20:22

Is it that the Clubcard deals are bargains or do they just hike up everything else?

This is what a watchdog is looking into. How they are hugely bumping up prices, and then forcing people to get a clubcard purely to get the items at a NORMAL price. It's not just Tesco that does it, but they are the worst by far. They are being looked into though, so they will get their comeuppance.

Behindyouiam · 04/12/2023 18:30

Behindyouiam · 04/12/2023 18:28

@FreshWinterMorning some posters do seem to be quite bizarre about tescos! Were you the poster that said Tescos staff were rude and aloof?

Now that's totally mad! What an insane and OTT thing to say, like all 344000 of the staff and Rudd and aloof!

I mean have a Baileys and just chill!

*rude

And have a Clubcard Baileys, it's cheaper than anywhere else, for a litre bottle!

How many more times are you going to say they should have the book thrown at them (hopefully a cheap Clubcard reduce book)?

And you think others are bizarre?

Behindyouiam · 04/12/2023 18:28

@FreshWinterMorning some posters do seem to be quite bizarre about tescos! Were you the poster that said Tescos staff were rude and aloof?

Now that's totally mad! What an insane and OTT thing to say, like all 344000 of the staff and Rudd and aloof!

I mean have a Baileys and just chill!

FreshWinterMorning · 04/12/2023 18:24

justteanbiscuits · 04/12/2023 08:52

My mother was very computer literate. She was using a computer in the 1980's, had a mobile phone from 1990. Unfortunately, age has a tendency to remove the ability to remember and use things. She's well over 80, and like most of her friends, in getting increasingly forgetful and confused by things.

But excellent that YOUR mother could use it fine.

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Exactly this. There is an 'I'm all right Jack' mentality on this thread - from some. Not ALL elderly people are au fait with using tech, indeed, there are more who cannot use it than there are those who can.

Some posters on here do seem to be getting very offended and uptight about posters critisizing Tesco. How strange. Imagine getting so affronted about someone else berating a massive store that makes millions of pounds a year.

Tesco should hang their head in shame with this two-tier pricing scam. I really hope they get the book thrown at them and get a massive multi million pound fine. They will no doubt bump up their prices even more, but people will still pay the prices, as they are so bizarrely and hilariously loyal to them. Again, strange and bizarre.

I am shocked that some people are falling for this scam. They really believe they are saving money by having a clubcard!

SandandSky · 04/12/2023 18:04

I used to ship at Aldi but with clubcard prices the price difference in my generic shop is about £15 so I stick with Tesco

SandandSky · 04/12/2023 17:59

Nope - bloody love a Tesco clubcard deal. It’s so easy, I don’t have to shove a load of stuff on the conveyor, my kids are entertained by scanning the stuff…. I’ve my club card in my phone apps and attached to my car keys so have never had a problem with forgetting it.

I saved £88 this week!

MassageForLife · 04/12/2023 17:44

Ktime · 04/12/2023 16:09

I think there is a difference. Saving points takes MUCH longer, whereas a Tesco Clubcard can shave off £4 of an item there and then.

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But the nectar card gives immediate savings on items in Sainsbury's, and I'm pretty sure Morrisons do that too now.

So how are they different?

Ktime · 04/12/2023 16:09

bruffin · 04/12/2023 15:30

A. Tesco is not the only company that does this, so you are not right to concetrate on Tesco when
B. There is no difference at all. Discounts are achieved by producing a loyalty card either by earning points or gaining a cheaper price, it is still the same whether you have £20 worth of points or buying food using a club card promotion.
Your DM is missing out either way if she is not using the loyalty cards

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I think there is a difference. Saving points takes MUCH longer, whereas a Tesco Clubcard can shave off £4 of an item there and then.

user1497207191 · 04/12/2023 16:06

@justteanbiscuits

But this discussion was about Tesco, and the change they have made. Tesco is the only food shop within walking distance for my Mum, and she no longer drives, so talking specifically about Tesco's is pertinent in this case.

It's just luck of the draw as to which supermarket(s) you have near you.

Some people only have a Waitrose, M&S or Booths, or even just a small independent, so will be paying more anyway.

Some people only have an Aldi or Lidl, so won't have access to branded goods.

Some people are "lucky" and will have a nearby Tesco, Morrisons, Asda and Sainsbury.

It's just life really - some people are "luckier" than others as to what shops and other facilities they have nearby.

bruffin · 04/12/2023 15:30

justteanbiscuits · 04/12/2023 15:01

But this discussion was about Tesco, and the change they have made. Tesco is the only food shop within walking distance for my Mum, and she no longer drives, so talking specifically about Tesco's is pertinent in this case.

And as i said, loyalty card is different. Earning points or what ever. It's when a price is inflated to over twice what is paid when using a clubcard that it feels very unfair. I sadly had to use Tescos recently and the price with clubcard was £25 more, on a £60 shop (so £85 without a clubcard).

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A. Tesco is not the only company that does this, so you are not right to concetrate on Tesco when
B. There is no difference at all. Discounts are achieved by producing a loyalty card either by earning points or gaining a cheaper price, it is still the same whether you have £20 worth of points or buying food using a club card promotion.
Your DM is missing out either way if she is not using the loyalty cards

justteanbiscuits · 04/12/2023 15:01

bruffin · 04/12/2023 14:22

All the supermarkets have discounts for people using their apps, your delusional if you think it's Tesco's only, if anything they are more open about it.
You need loyalty cards and aps to

from Aldi

if you sign up to the Aldi newsletter it will email you special promotional offers and competitions, so you can get in there first. Supermarket coupons. Make sure you look out for coupons in store as well as newspapers to save on your shopping.

LIdl

https://www.lidl.co.uk/c/lidl-plus/s10023095

Sainsbury - Nectar
Boots - loyaltly card been going for ever
M&S - sparks
Morrison - Morrisons More
Asda - Rewards

All of which you either have to sign up for a card or a newsletter to access cheaper prices

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But this discussion was about Tesco, and the change they have made. Tesco is the only food shop within walking distance for my Mum, and she no longer drives, so talking specifically about Tesco's is pertinent in this case.

And as i said, loyalty card is different. Earning points or what ever. It's when a price is inflated to over twice what is paid when using a clubcard that it feels very unfair. I sadly had to use Tescos recently and the price with clubcard was £25 more, on a £60 shop (so £85 without a clubcard).

mantyzer · 04/12/2023 14:48

ALDI sends coupons if you sign up to their newsletter. This is not based on what you buy. It is the same as coupons you used to get in newspapers. Totally different.

user1497207191 · 04/12/2023 14:27

mantyzer · 04/12/2023 14:01

@user1497207191 remote controls are pretty simple to use. But using new apps on a smartphone does require new learning. Although my mum struggled a lot with techy things she had already been using. She was slow and kept making mistakes.

The truth is our society does not care about elderly and disabled people. The message is always, tough life moves on.

But elderly people and those with dementia etc can struggle with "non" techie things too!

My mother (in her eighties with dementia) can't even cope with "real" money anymore. We didn't realise how bad she'd got until she tried to pay for her weekly shopping, costing around £30 with a 50p coin, thinking it was "50" so bigger than "30". We thought that was a blip until a few weeks later she tried to buy a paper costing 90p with a £10 note, and expecting only 10p change. It certainly dawned on us how she was burning through money each week despite not buying much, she was either putting notes in charity boxes thinking it wasn't worth much, or she was being conned by shop workers giving her the wrong change and her not noticing it!

How long is it since 50p coins and £10 notes were brought into use??? Because she didn't go shopping much anymore, she'd "forgotten" the meaning of notes and coins and somehow got into the mindset that "paper" was worth less than coins.

Do we radically overhaul paper money and coinage, because elderly people with dementia lose sight of how to use it and what it means? There's only so far that you can accommodate them - at some point, you have to accept that they can't do things on their own, and that's not just "techie" things, but also non-techie things too! Hence the need for carers etc.

bruffin · 04/12/2023 14:22

justteanbiscuits · 04/12/2023 14:04

She could give them her Coop divi number from the 70's!

The previous system they used was OK as the prices weren't increased for non clubcard holders - you just got a 'bonus' if you used it. But basic checks shows that the clubcard price in tescos is the 'normal' price, and it's increased for non clubcard holders, and I do object to this as there are people unable to easily use a clubcard, whether others will admit it or not.

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All the supermarkets have discounts for people using their apps, your delusional if you think it's Tesco's only, if anything they are more open about it.
You need loyalty cards and aps to

from Aldi

if you sign up to the Aldi newsletter it will email you special promotional offers and competitions, so you can get in there first. Supermarket coupons. Make sure you look out for coupons in store as well as newspapers to save on your shopping.

LIdl

https://www.lidl.co.uk/c/lidl-plus/s10023095

Sainsbury - Nectar
Boots - loyaltly card been going for ever
M&S - sparks
Morrison - Morrisons More
Asda - Rewards

All of which you either have to sign up for a card or a newsletter to access cheaper prices

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BIossomtoes · 04/12/2023 14:17

All of us who are elderly carry our ID at all times. It’s called our face.

Notanotherhousepost · 04/12/2023 14:08

Ktime · 04/12/2023 13:50

It’s a shame for your mum. My mum is the same, she wouldn’t be able to use loyalty cards, she would get very confused, even though she could reel off the exact dates things have happened in the past few years. But we do her shopping for her or with her so in her case it’s not an issue. I do feel for people who have to manage alone.

But the wheels of progress have to continue to run. it does raise the question of whether Tesco should automatically give elderly and other vulnerable customers their best available price for items, regardless of whether the customer has a Clubcard or not.

If enough people write to them they may take notice.

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But surely they'd still need something to identify them as elderly or vulnerable and if we are rightly not going to start tatooing them it would be, let me guess, a card they need to carry. So why not a club card.

justteanbiscuits · 04/12/2023 14:04

Ktime · 04/12/2023 13:50

It’s a shame for your mum. My mum is the same, she wouldn’t be able to use loyalty cards, she would get very confused, even though she could reel off the exact dates things have happened in the past few years. But we do her shopping for her or with her so in her case it’s not an issue. I do feel for people who have to manage alone.

But the wheels of progress have to continue to run. it does raise the question of whether Tesco should automatically give elderly and other vulnerable customers their best available price for items, regardless of whether the customer has a Clubcard or not.

If enough people write to them they may take notice.

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She could give them her Coop divi number from the 70's!

The previous system they used was OK as the prices weren't increased for non clubcard holders - you just got a 'bonus' if you used it. But basic checks shows that the clubcard price in tescos is the 'normal' price, and it's increased for non clubcard holders, and I do object to this as there are people unable to easily use a clubcard, whether others will admit it or not.

mantyzer · 04/12/2023 14:01

@user1497207191 remote controls are pretty simple to use. But using new apps on a smartphone does require new learning. Although my mum struggled a lot with techy things she had already been using. She was slow and kept making mistakes.

The truth is our society does not care about elderly and disabled people. The message is always, tough life moves on.

Nellodee · 04/12/2023 14:00

Sorry not read the whole thread.

Last time I was at Tesco, the woman at the till in front of me asked if she could use my club card for her shopping. She got the discounts, I got the points. Win, win!