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McCoys crisps

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Scandisaurus22 · 13/03/2022 20:02

Ok, just a question for UK people as I don’t live there (anymore). Have always ordered McCoy's Salt & Malt Vinegar crisps from the UK as we (nearly) can’t live without them. Well, obviously we can but still a nice treat as they don’t sell anything salt & vinegary here.. But now they’ve been out of stock since long before Christmas, in all the places I used to order from! Is it just online, or is it actually in the shops as well..? Just curious. Thanks. Smile

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pinksquash13 · 13/03/2022 20:04

There are on the shelves no probs here. I did struggle with online sainsburys order to get them though (pregnancy craving). Please god, let them not have production problems. I won't cope.

AHungryCaterpillar · 13/03/2022 20:05

They are showing as available to buy online at Tesco’s for me

pinksquash13 · 13/03/2022 20:05

Where do you live that doesn't do salt and vinegar Shock

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Scandisaurus22 · 13/03/2022 20:09

@pinksquash13

Where do you live that doesn't do salt and vinegar Shock
Scandinavia. I usually order from britishcornershop or a British store here, but have not been available for a long time now. Nope, sadly it’s not a thing here. Hmm
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Scandisaurus22 · 13/03/2022 20:10

@pinksquash13

There are on the shelves no probs here. I did struggle with online sainsburys order to get them though (pregnancy craving). Please god, let them not have production problems. I won't cope.
Yeah, the struggle is real. 😂
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Badbadbunny · 13/03/2022 20:11

Supply in shops is sporadic here. In our local Co Op, they had none for a couple of months, then they re-appeared on the shelves just after Christmas, but they've not had them for a couple of months now.

In our local garage (Spar), they've always had McCoys, but the last couple of times I've been in, the shelves were bare.

So, yes, there are supply problems.

dementedpixie · 13/03/2022 20:12

There have been some shortages in our crisp aisles with some stores limiting the number of multipack bags you could buy.

nancybotwinbloom · 13/03/2022 20:12

What flavours can you get in Scandinavia op?

MurderAtTheBeautyPageant · 13/03/2022 20:13

@nancybotwinbloom

What flavours can you get in Scandinavia op?
probably liquorice or herring flavoured.
Brightermornings · 13/03/2022 20:14

Kp snacks then makers of McCoy's had a cyber attack. This is what has affected supplies

LuckyWithMyLot · 13/03/2022 20:14

We had issues in our local Tssco for a few months but they've been back for a couple of weeks now

Ambii · 13/03/2022 20:14

Can you order from Amazon? I feel your pain though - they are the best crisps!

Bellusaurus · 13/03/2022 20:15

Hunky Dory crisps from Ireland are very similar if you need an alternative - looks like they're available online.

BaggiesBride · 13/03/2022 20:16

Hi I'd be happy to send you some if you'd like me to. Send me a private message. I can price up postage etc.

IHopeYouStepOnALegPiece · 13/03/2022 20:17

Oh the lack of Salt and vinegar crisps in Scandinavia is heartbreaking! Grin. I went back to the U.K. in Nov and found s&v mccoys incredibly hard to get so I do t k ow if they’re discontinued or just rarer now!

I did walk into a supermarket today and see salt and vinegar Pringles for the first time ever though. I squealed and bought 4 tubes.

Cheese and onion is also a problem here…

MurderAtTheBeautyPageant · 13/03/2022 20:17

@Bellusaurus

Hunky Dory crisps from Ireland are very similar if you need an alternative - looks like they're available online.
They're SO much better than McCoys. Especially the sour cream ones. I really miss Irish crisps.
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Scandisaurus22 · 13/03/2022 20:17

@dementedpixie

www.google.com/amp/s/www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-news/hula-hoops-mccoys-crisps-nuts-6600458.amp ransomware attack recently
Omg no…bastards!! 😂😭
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Scandisaurus22 · 13/03/2022 20:18

@Bellusaurus

Hunky Dory crisps from Ireland are very similar if you need an alternative - looks like they're available online.
Ooh I’ll look them up, thanks.
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Scandisaurus22 · 13/03/2022 20:20

@BaggiesBride

Hi I'd be happy to send you some if you'd like me to. Send me a private message. I can price up postage etc.
How very kind of you…thank you. ❤️ I will give it a couple of more weeks then I might take you up on your offer!
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ASaucerfulOfSecrets · 13/03/2022 20:22

Ha! I'd been joking to DH that there was clearly a Hula Hoop shortage as I'd struggled to get them for a while, but there really is one.
Well, who knew!

Maiyakat · 13/03/2022 20:29

I'd not been able to get salt and vinegar McCoys for ages, finally found some last week 😋 couldn't understand how they were managing to make the other flavours but not salt and vinegar!

Gilly12345 · 13/03/2022 20:31

I shop in Tesco and they are available whenever I buy.

Mackmama · 13/03/2022 20:35

I really want a pint and some McCoys now which I don’t think I’ve done since I was a student 😀

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Scandisaurus22 · 13/03/2022 20:35

@ASaucerfulOfSecrets

Ha! I'd been joking to DH that there was clearly a Hula Hoop shortage as I'd struggled to get them for a while, but there really is one. Well, who knew!
Agree, I felt a bit silly for asking but that was actually an interesting answer.
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