rockola57 Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 I was off Dunbabin,terence rd,by childwall college mate,right im off for the footy echo,read whats happening:rolleyes:,catch yer later rock:wink:Different meaning these days Pabs,so don't take offence,but when i were a lad,if yer came from up there by the 5 ways,yer wuz called a' Big Nob':biglaugh::wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nimble68 Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 I woudn't worry too much - anyone noticed how Coles is turning into Tesco's!! Even have the same or similar Finest logo! Rumour has it, there are a few ex-tesco management in place - well def here in Melbourne...... Even the online shopping website is similiar and then the school vouchers.... wonder what will be next....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddysMum Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 I woudn't worry too much - anyone noticed how Coles is turning into Tesco's!! Even have the same or similar Finest logo! Rumour has it, there are a few ex-tesco management in place - well def here in Melbourne...... Even the online shopping website is similiar and then the school vouchers.... wonder what will be next....... You have online shopping?:realmad::realmad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Lass Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 We even have online grocery shopping here, Annette. :smile: We haven't tried Coles online but have had a good experience with Woolworths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nimble68 Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 You have online shopping?:realmad::realmad: yep and they actually turn up within the time slot:biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest36187 Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Never liked that! I like to see what I am geting! My aunt loves her online Asda shop!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Lass Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 We generally only order veges of the sort that even the non-cook would be able to pick out correctly via the online system and get the rest of the fresh food ourselves. It can go wrong sometimes but they're always quick to correct things. It's particularly good for things like canned foodstuffs, laundry supplies etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aldo Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 I hear coles are now doing home deliveries.:wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddysMum Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 I hear coles are now doing home deliveries.:wink: I would be happy with that!! Nothing of the sort in rural CQ. Never mind, there's no traffic jams either!:yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Ropey HOFF Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 I have to say though................. i will miss shopping at Morrisons. we bought 2 x 12 cans of Strongbow cider for £9 each and got a third pack free, that works out at 50p a can. Plus they have countless 2 for the price of 1 deals. But will i fret over this if we emigrate..................... not for a second, Australian shopping is almost the same, nothing to get your knickers in a twist over. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgperry Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 we thought we'd miss tesco's and sainsburys but after a month or so of shopping at Woolworths we've found great quality substitutes for all of our uk favourites (except for filter coffee - I've resorted to buying it from starbucks here as it isn't much more expensive than the supermarket and its definitely better quality). Swings and roundabouts re prices - our average weekly grocery shop in the UK, excluding alcohol, was around 80 - 100 quid and here its around $140 - 160. The difference is that whereas in the UK we bought lots of ready meals, here we buy fresh fish and fresh steak. Also, the quality of fruit and veg here really can't compare - you can smell the fruit when you go into the store here, and the apples, oranges, mangos all have loads of juice. It stands to reason as - per what woolies say - 97% of their produce is grown in australia. So its not had to be frozen, defrosted, etc etc and flown around the world. you'll be fine. I would say though, that if you love reading books, stock up with Amazon etc before you come over as book prices are ridiculously high here. I am talking double, even more, than what you'd pay in the UK. Amazon do deliver here, but it isn't cheap. cheers sg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bod Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 we missed Asda ....but u get on with it and adapt .........i had a mate that has gear sent from UK tesco ......perthetic ......we went for a meal and it was all from Tesco....... what a joke that was , needless to say they have returned to the country of doom n gloom .......and tesco`s What about chips Tony? were do you get your chips from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobths Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Does anybody go to the markets in Melbourne? I do use Tescos/Asda/Sainsburys over here for some of my shopping but I tend to go to Bolton market first thing on a Saturday morning to get all my meat and fish - 15 chicken breasts for £10 and two boneless salmon fillets weighing 1kg each for £8 can't be beat! Must say I keep daydreaming about spending the morning at somewhere like Queen Victoria market getting lots of fresh food, making up a picnic and spending the day in a park with my OH, followed by him slaving over a hot barbie in the evening, lol. Is this a realistic daydream - and can anyone advise of the good value or otherwise of Melbourne's markets? Cheers :smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 book prices are ridiculously high here. I am talking double, even more, than what you'd pay in the UK. Amazon do deliver here, but it isn't cheap. The Book Depository delivers free to Australia - Free delivery worldwide on all books from Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgperry Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 The Book Depository delivers free to Australia - Free delivery worldwide on all books from yeah, but it seems they build in their postage costs to the prices of their books, so they aren't any cheaper. Example: The Snowman. 3 quid on Amazon, $11 on The Book Depository. Cost for Amazon to post it to me, 2 quid, still making it cheaper to buy from them, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest yorkspud Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Probably get a life:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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