To think shops should have it together by now!

[BrilliantTimeKeeping]

Hi, this isn't really an AIBU, or maybe it is in a way. When to the shops restock school uniforms? I'm not meaning your basic white and greys. It is driving me mad! My dc have lost items at school and we need more jumpers, that don't cost the earth. I've checked online too, and they're out of stock everywhere!

Sainsbury's online right now for plain grey school shorts. It's infuriating. And been like this for at least a month.

Amazon? Vinted?

Have you tried trutex?

I used to find DCs uniforms in the second hand box. Two huge boxes to root through. But it was there

Thanks, yes tried Trutex, amazon etc but but for the price of what I need, I may as well go to the uniform shop. The Best deals are Asda, Argos, M&S, Sainsburys & Tesco and nothing. Does anybody know.if any of the stores are likely to get stock back in amd when? I think we can wait if it isn't going to take months! I'm always donating outgrown uniforms to school, but would never use it myself. It is for those in need, I just hate being ripped off!

John Lewis? They seem to have some stuff left online.

Thank you @Justanotherteacher I haven't thought of there. I've just checked and they have stock, but not the colour we need!

Vinted?

Def try vinted. It's a bargain as well. My dd needed cardigans, none in stock in right size/colour on Tu or George websites. Was on vinted selling some bits and thought I'd look for uniform to buy - got 2 George cardigans new but without tags for a £1! Have since bought 2 skirts, used but you can't tell also for £1

What about eBay?

We usually get uniform from M&S, and I start buying it in may/June to spread it out. I've been waiting for some cardigans to come back in stock for 4 months! Not just one type but any of them in the colour and size needed. Gave up on the end and basically spent the summer visiting supermarkets and checking online every few days to get what we needed. It was a real slog this year.

M and S have loads online.

Have you tried H&M? I don’t think anyone has mentioned it but apologies if they have. They have a range of colours and still reasonable stock online.

Why are you so convinced that second hand uniform is only for those in need? We have bags full of the stuff, we can't give it away!

Could you try and advert on FB Marketplace? We often see them advertised on there in our area.

Matalan is where I eventually found jumpers.

Definitely see if any second hand uniform is available at school
You might even find DS's lost ones
Do any of his friends have older brothers?

Have a look on Vinted. Lots of uniform for sale on there, both new and secondhand. You might have to wait a bit for delivery, depending on the seller, but it's a usually a bargain compared to buying brand new in storw and obviously available all year long.

@BrilliantTimeKeeping I can have a check in our Tesco to see if we have the colour/size that you need - we tend to have bottle green, navy, red & royal blue. Apparently the colours stocked used to be determined by the schools local to the store but that can't happen as much now as our closest school has yellow summer dresses and we haven't stocked those this year.

Agree vinted is a great shout also school secondhand as you clearly do need it! It's not just a financial thing

Have you tried very?

Oh I cracked a fortnight ago and paid loads extra to get them from the off8cial supplier. I'm just continuing to moan about how ridiculous it is.

Socks

www.very.co.uk/everyday-unisex-7-pack-school-ankle-socks-grey/1600063395.prd

direct.asda.com/george/kids/underwear-socks/grey-cotton-rich-socks-7-pack/GEM1010551,default,pd.html?cgid=D25M1G1C10

Shorts

www.very.co.uk/everyday-boys-pull-on-shorts-2-packnbsp--grey/1600706223.prd

www.very.co.uk/everyday-boys-2-pack-schoolnbspshorts-grey/1600406945.prd

www.very.co.uk/v-by-very-boys-2-pack-combat-school-shorts-grey/1600406936.prd

Thanks. Doesn't change how irritating it is that this basic stuff just isn't on the shelves.

I've not heard of Very before.

@DappledThings I agree re the irritation it's why I found very years ago. Their shorts are brilliant, we get the combat ones and they really last.

Do also think vinted is fab - I get one new set of uniform for the first day then the rest is vinted