Topic ID 3960
Idly wandering around Hertford today, looking for inspiration for Christmas presents I spotted that the Mama Mia musical DVD was on release to-day. This will probably be the biggest selling DVD for Christmas. Thought that might make a present for one or possibly two people. Sauntered around various shops to compare prices: W.H. Smith...............£14.99 Woolworths...............£ 9.90 Tesco....................£ 7.99 (for one week as from today) Guess where I bought them.........Every little helps!
Reply ID 57492
Nice ad. Hope the mods pull this post
Reply ID 57494
Bah humbug ! Surely this forum is for Hertford residents to help each other , this post is good advice , why would you wish it to be pulled ?
Reply ID 57495
I think it just shows the difficulty of trading in Hertford, and why retailers like Tracks (Traks?) couldn't stay open. We would all like to have a variety of niche shops, but when it comes to it, we also want the cheapest price. I have to admit to doing the majority of my Christmas shopping online; largely due to price and the convenience of not trying to shop with pushchair. And while so many of us are opposed to the scale of the Tesco store, in the end enough people would probably go and shop there if it were ever approved [V]
Reply ID 57499
I agree. As someone who had to deal with the "What happened to Tracks?" brigade who, when questioned admitted that they went in there every christmas when Tescos couldn't provide the CD that was marginally obscure. I admit, I buy my xmas stuff online 'cos I HATE SHOPPING Support your independant retailers, it may cost slightly more in the short term but once there is no competition..................
Reply ID 57502
Ok first of all, Jackanapes. This was not an ad, I have no particular interest in Tesco. It was merely advice for people to shop around and compare prices amongst some of the biggest chains. Secondly,Anorak,as far as I am aware, we are already at the stage where there are no local independent traders in the field of music to support. I am not sure how shopping online helps to support independent local traders when there aren't any.
Reply ID 57504
quote:Don't be stupid. So long as Asda, Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury's are around – and the competition ombudsman won't let them disappear through mergers – there will always be competition, and far more effective competition than independents can ever provide on price. That's not to say that independents can't survive but they will not survive in retail areas that spending is influenced by price and price alone; like DVDs, like games – unless they focus on the long tail, and even then, they'll be competing with online retailers – another thing that will keep prices in check. So actually, I would argue all of the independents could disappear and for the vast majority of Hertfordtonians (sp?) would be better off. The only people who would not benefit are the minority for who price is not the defining factor in purchase, and do not be mistaken, they are firmly in the minority.[:)]
Originally posted by Anorak
I agree. As someone who had to deal with the "What happened to Tracks?" brigade who, when questioned admitted that they went in there every christmas when Tescos couldn't provide the CD that was marginally obscure. I admit, I buy my xmas stuff online 'cos I HATE SHOPPING Support your independant retailers, it may cost slightly more in the short term but once there is no competition..................
Reply ID 57506
quote:Oh great can we expect more posts on the really cheap stuff available in Hertford/Tesco? Maybe I can join in too Tesco had their bogof deal on Napolina tinned tomatos on the other week. Not sure if it's still on though Any more?
Ok first of all, Jackanapes. This was not an ad, I have no particular interest in Tesco. It was merely advice for people to shop around and compare prices amongst some of the biggest chains. Secondly,Anorak,as far as I am aware, we are already at the stage where there are no local independent traders in the field of music to support. I am not sure how shopping online helps to support independent local traders when there aren't any.
Reply ID 57509
quote:I am struggling at the moment. If I can buy the same product cheaper somewhere in Hertford then I will. I owe no-one a living and put my family first. Personally I think posts that compare prices around Hertford are very helpful. [:)]
Originally posted by Jackanapesquote:Oh great can we expect more posts on the really cheap stuff available in Hertford/Tesco? Maybe I can join in too Tesco had their bogof deal on Napolina tinned tomatos on the other week. Not sure if it's still on though Any more?
Ok first of all, Jackanapes. This was not an ad, I have no particular interest in Tesco. It was merely advice for people to shop around and compare prices amongst some of the biggest chains. Secondly,Anorak,as far as I am aware, we are already at the stage where there are no local independent traders in the field of music to support. I am not sure how shopping online helps to support independent local traders when there aren't any.
Reply ID 57510
quote::sigh: Yes you're probably correct.
am struggling at the moment. If I can buy the same product cheaper somewhere in Hertford then I will. I owe no-one a living and put my family first. Personally I think posts that compare prices around Hertford are very helpful.
Reply ID 57511
I think that people do support their local independent traders when those traders are specialising in something that the big chains don't. Take a look at the Saturday market in the town, with Claydon's fish stall supplying a far greater range than any of the local supermarkets; the cheese stall, bread, the meat van, all apparently thriving. Then there is Farrow & Farrow and a number of independent shops in the town. People do support them,but at the same time, particularly in the current economic situation, will go for price on the more fundamental items. (Not that I'm claiming DVD's to be a fundamental item)
Reply ID 57512
30% off at Kitten!!!!![:D]
Reply ID 57515
quote:That is information.
Originally posted by buzz
Sauntered around various shops to compare prices: W.H. Smith...............£14.99 Woolworths...............£ 9.90 Tesco....................£ 7.99
quote:That is an advert.
Originally posted by Kitty Kat
30% off at Kitten!!!!![:D]
Reply ID 57527
Times is hard - gotta do what you gotta do [:D]
Reply ID 57555
quote:Tracks closed because they were making more money dealing on line instead of in the shop. They also owned the freehold of the building which was a bit of a goldmine. I don't blame them for chosing a more lucrative business option.
Originally posted by SMT
I think it just shows the difficulty of trading in Hertford, and why retailers like Tracks (Traks?) couldn't stay open.
Reply ID 57556
quote:...How would 'The Majority' be better off if the independents disappeared? Surely 'The Majority' don't use them anyway and they certainly don't need anyone's permission to shop where they chose to. Aren't you saying the equivalent of: "I don't use you so you're no good to anybody". A bit like a reverse position of: "If I can't have you no-one will" and a different way of saying: "Lowest common denominator"... [:)]
Originally posted by Brockman So actually, I would argue all of the independents could disappear and for the vast majority of Hertfordtonians (sp?) would be better off. The only people who would not benefit are the minority for who price is not the defining factor in purchase, and do not be mistaken, they are firmly in the minority.[:)]
Reply ID 57559
quote:Is Kitten a pet shop?
Originally posted by Kitty Kat
30% off at Kitten!!!!![:D]
Reply ID 57566
Ha ha - no. You obviously don't shop in Hertford