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Online shopping- no bags

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Imustbemad00 · 12/08/2019 18:20

I like ordering my shopping from tesco, but after their recent email saying they will no longer have the option of delivering in bags, I’m considering switching which is a shame as I like my clubcard points.
I don’t know why they can’t use the bag return scheme like ocado.

How does everybody who doesn’t get bagged deliveries get their shopping in? I think I have mild anxiety in social situations, especially with strangers and my home so it’s stressing me out. The delivery driver coming through my front door is not an option. So will I leave him standing there whilst I carry what I can in, or put it in bags at the door. Will they think I’m ridiculous? It seems such a waste to stand there putting it all in bags just to take it to the kitchen and take it out again. It would also make me feel really awkward as I’d feel they were becoming impatient

Also, I’m not sure I like the idea of my shopping loose in the dirty sticky crates.

OP posts:
Intruiged · 12/08/2019 20:08

I just got a delivery an hour ago. Took some bags for life to the door, transferred from perfectly clean create into them, voila! The driver either helps or is sorting the thing to sign whilst I do it. Recycling plastic bags is not at all the same as not using them!

bbcessex · 12/08/2019 20:11

I understand OP, but it's obviously something we have to get used to as no argument about the need to reduce plastics immensely.

I had been still getting bags where I could until very recently and reused them as bin liners etc.

Now that bags are not available the driver brings it through to the kitchen and I unpack the crates onto the table.

Even though I'm 50+ I still find it embarrassing to unpack sanitary stuff in front of the driver, and i DEFINITELY won't be buying condoms and Durex stuff with the shop now which I used to...far too much of a wuss!

I was doing a pre-Brexit sanitary prep for DD last week (I know, I know) - I think the driver was rather bemused about the 10+ packs of varying towels & tampons that came loose in their own crate!

Original poster
Imustbemad00 · 12/08/2019 20:14

Even after reading the replies, I’m still thinking of going back to ocado!

I will not let a delivery driver in my house. As soon as you step in my front door, it’s a new fluffy carpet. So I also don’t want to be dumping anything on that, especially frozen stuff ect. I live in a small flat so not a big hallway and not a lot of space to store my own crates or anything.

I normally get into a bit of a tizz just taking the bags out of the crates and putting them in the hall and that only takes about 20 seconds. The thought of taking out
Loads of individual items and running them to the kitchen or packing them into bags whilst someone stands and watches makes me feel all kinds of panicky. (In a lighthearted way, not literal full on panic) I guess I’ll try it once and see how it goes. It must be annoying for the drivers that something that took less than a minute will now take closer to 5.

Also, as for the crates being dirty, I know they don’t touch the actual food, but if the crates and dirty and sticky, and my shopping is lose in there, I still have to put the stuff in my fridge and cupboards so would just feel a lot better about the whole thing if they were in paper bags or something.

OP posts:
Elletine · 12/08/2019 20:15

Shopping has been in the crate not human shit Grin

1WayOrAnother · 12/08/2019 20:17

Oh dear it sounds like you might need some help for anxiety or similar. This really shouldn't be such a difficult issue for you. Do you struggle in other areas of your life?

MonChatEstMagnifique · 12/08/2019 20:28

Shopping has been in the crate not human shit

There was a programme on tv years ago about online supermarket shopping and the state of the crates. I can't remember which supermarkets crates were the worst but I think you would have been better putting you food in human shit than in the crates from what the 'experts' said. Some supermarkets cleaned them well, others not so much. Probably not an issue for most people with a good immune system but it could be bad for some people.

adaline · 12/08/2019 20:33

@MonChatEstMagnifique

What's the difference between the crates and the trolleys that are left outside all night for birds/foxes/rats to pee and poop on?

If the crates are gross then surely you think trolleys are too?

raisinsraisinsraisins · 12/08/2019 20:36

I doubt foxes and rats go inside the trolleys outside, mainly because they don't contain a lot of food waste. Also the rain rinses them out most days.

WipeYourFeetOnTheRhythmRug · 12/08/2019 20:39

It sounds like you live in a hermetically sealed environment and are worried about contamination!

adaline · 12/08/2019 20:42

@raisinsraisinsraisins you'd be surprised. Trolleys aren't clean anywhere near as often as you'd like to think they are. I also wouldn't consider them being rinsed off by the rain as being particularly hygienic - it's hardly hot soapy water is it?

Children also sit in those trolleys in outside shoes - that's hardly hygienic. Add in people putting in raw meat in plastic bags, dirty fruit and veg, picking up things from the floor and dirty shelves and putting them straight in the trolley. People sneezing and putting dirty hands on the trolley bars, people not washing their hands....

If you're going to get worked up over the state of some plastic crates you probably shouldn't think about the state of anything else in public!

MonChatEstMagnifique · 12/08/2019 20:42

If the crates are gross then surely you think trolleys are too?

Everything is probably dirty, especially the warehouses where the food is stored. It doesn't bother me, I was just saying that I remember watching the programme. I think it was more that sometimes the food packaging had ripped and things like milk and meat had leaked into the crates.

adaline · 12/08/2019 20:46

@MonChatEstMagnifique apologies that wasn't really aimed at you.

It was more aimed at the people who stress about crates but don't think twice about using a trolley/touching door handles etc :)

Bottledate · 12/08/2019 20:52

I unload at the doorstep onto hall floor and then get toddler to bring it though with her toy trolley - occupies her for a while ;-)

comedycentral · 12/08/2019 20:53

The shopping comes to your door. You don't need bags.

nokidshere · 12/08/2019 20:55

I get them to bring it into the kitchen, they are always very helpful at helping me unload if I'm alone.

Shelbybear · 12/08/2019 20:58

I ask them to come in and bring through to the kitchen and they even help put it on the counters, it's fab!

I actually get annoyed that Morrison's make u take bags and pay for them. No option not to have it without bags. The amount of plastic bags they use is ridiculous, some items have a box of cereal and a multipack of crisps in it and that's it. Great for the environment 🙄

jaseyraex · 12/08/2019 21:09

Jesus OP, you're making a mountain out of a mole hill here. I hope you receive help for your anxiety.

Carry the crates through to your kitchen and unpack there. Don't think about how long it's taking you, it doesn't matter. I order a monthly shop so my drivers are usually here for about 15-20 minutes by the time I've unpacked everything, checked substitutes, asked for refunds etc. The best drivers are the ones that help bring it in and unpack!

SamBeckett · 12/08/2019 21:13

To all the PP that say tescos deliver fruit and veg in paper bags they are stopping this as well as stopping plastic bags .
My delivery drivers come just in my house and dump it all on my dinning table , I do not give two hoots if they think my house is scruffy . When I had a dog I would just attach his lead to the sofa leg so he could not get in the way.
( I always had to take him for a walk straight after as collar and lead meant walkies )
But for them that do not want them coming in your house get a large box or a shopping trolley so you can take the stuff straight from the van.

zurigirl · 12/08/2019 21:16

Not read the full thread and never had shopping delivered so not fully clued in but... surely if they're no longer using plastic bags then that's a good thing? I'm always trying to work my way towards zero waste but it's tricky so this sounds like a great idea to me!

BlueSkiesLies · 12/08/2019 21:16

Non issue.

Driver brings crates into the kitchen and I basically tip them out onto the floor / unpack things to the table or counter.

Ikea style bags by the door and transfer to those if you have an aversion to delivery man in your home.

BrightRight · 12/08/2019 21:21

I’m baffled that most people don’t let Tesco delivery drivers over the threshold. They’re grocery delivery men, not vampires.

colourlessgreenidea · 12/08/2019 21:23

I always get bags with my delivery from Sainsburys. Makes life easier

Ah well, as long as it makes your life easier, what’s the problem? Hmm

SparkyBlue · 12/08/2019 21:26

I use Tesco online and it's always just been in crates and never bags (I am in Ireland). The delivery person carries it into my kitchen and I unload it. I really can't see your issue. Loose fruit and veg are always in a paper bag so they aren't getting squashed rolling around the crate. Its not something I have ever given any head space to.

Flupibass · 12/08/2019 21:27

Find a way to allow the delivery driver to carry your food into the kitchen, put plastic sheeting down on your fluffy carpet or something!

troppibambini · 12/08/2019 21:30

I honestly think you are a bit crackers for not letting him in but hey ho, if you are adamant he's not coming over threshold I would take a couple of big blue ikea bags to the door and empty the crates into them.

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