Tag Archives: Shopping
I was going to try ‘self-scan’, but couldn’t find my own barcode #photo
So, all the big name supermarkets are implementing self-scan checkouts. Is this to make checkout faster? Reduce staffing numbers? Save the supermarkets money? Or just put more load back on the customers? A bit like ‘client side scripting’ I suppose. … Continue reading
It seems, @ClickFrenzy, some retailers’ websites have crapped themselves even before 7pm
An alliance of Australian retailers trying to make themselves still relevant in the online shopping world (something they have ignored for may years hoping it would die) have decided to try and emulate the US’s Cyber Monday with their effort … Continue reading
Warning: Cybermen spotted at Freedom!
Cyber ottomen are infiltrating people’s homes thanks to “Freedom”
Would you give this werewolf to your 3 year old?
Found this werewolf in a toy store. The packaging says for ages 3-8 years, but really, do you think this is the sort of thing you would give to a 3 year old? Yes, the 3-8 years labelling is probably … Continue reading
Where do they get the extra cheese from? (photo)
Packets of Bega cheese display an extra 25% offer at the moment. I suppose the extra 25% must come from somewhere. And some packs seem to be be shorted as a result.
Choose cheese with care, you may not have been dealt a full pack
Notice the 3 pack with only 2 packs in it? Someone much have got the munchies for cheese while going round Coles. Or it just packed up and left itself.
The key(ring) to Tintin (photo)
A large selection of Tintin key-rings spotted in Modern Tines in Newtown. Should satisfy most Tintin obsessed, or cause turmoil trying to decide which to get.
Even special deals can’t sell new bread
Coles has a special deal on Abbott’s Village bread. Buy 2 loves for only $6. But it doesn’t appear to have worked for the their newest variety. As you can see from the photo, the shelves are completely empty of … Continue reading
What would you fork out for this clock?
Looking for something in the electronics section of Kmart I found this clock surrounded by forks and spoons. Can I get an Asian version surrounded by chop sticks?
Calci Yum 4x250mL for $5.99, now $23.96 a Litre at Woolworths
Calci Yum flavoured milk is now on special at Woolworths. You now get a 4 pack of 250 ml bottles in chocolate of strawberry for only $5.99, great at $23.96 per Litre. Wait a sec. I think there is a … Continue reading
