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AIBU to complain after being wrongly refused scratch cards at Sainsbury’s?

55 replies

BeeCucumber · 31/08/2026 18:21

I approached the lottery counter in Sainsbury’s this afternoon to buy a couple of scratch cards to put into a birthday card. The member of staff said I couldn’t purchase anymore, as I had already bought 10 earlier in the day and that was my limit. I told her that I hadn’t been in the supermarket until now but she was adamant that I had bought them. I told her again that it wasn’t me and she said that it must be my twin!

There was a queue building up behind me and I felt quite embarrassed and so I left. Now I’ve had time to think about the incident, I am considering making a complaint.

Do you think it’s worth speaking to Customer Services - or shall I just let it go and buy them elsewhere?

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beaglescurleduplikebagels · 31/08/2026 18:26

Does it really matter?

Just go elsewhere.

ToKittyornottoKitty · 31/08/2026 18:26

If you were wanting to confirm with them that you are a different person so you could buy the scratch cards I’d say go for it. But if it’s just to complain then why bother?

Happyjoe · 31/08/2026 18:24

Mistaken identity, that's all. It's just an inconvenience to you, no biggie I'd just let it drop. Some things are just not worth the hassle of complaining over.

Iocanepowder · 31/08/2026 18:24

It’s annoying but I would just let it go. Not worth your efforts. Also considering you can buy them easily elsewhere.

Holeymoley28 · 31/08/2026 18:23

Maybe get some help for your scratchy addiction