Tesco Pinching Our Clubcard Points?

I think I've got one of Tescos cards, got it for online shopping, I only had one shop delivered the next week they never turned up and when I asked why they said we cant tell you.

So never used them again.

 

I never get petrol in Tesco, they're millionaires and I don't want to give them any of my money. I'd rather buy it in a local garage down the road. It's the same price.
I have got a clubcard and use it on the rare occasions I buy something there, but I don't go there often so it's hardly worth the effort. I resent giving my money to millionaires.

 

I stopped using supermarket petrol some years ago, the fuel is so bad my previous car wouldn't run properly. Loss of power on acceleration and pinking.

 

What a shame! I've got fond memories of all the things we bought or did with the very generous voucher scheme they offered. They used to pay for several trips or mini-breaks in France per year, and one year the vouchers covered a week of hospitality for our Parisien friends and their two children. Trips to London and York and all the various amusements, restaurants, Wicksteed Park...those vouchers were a Godsend There's certainly nothing that even comes close in France!

 

We do most of our shopping at Tesco and they have many items with large discounts for Clubcard members. Just had a quick look. Lurpak Spreadable 750 gm £6.75 but £5.50 with a Clubcard.
I used to buy my petrol at Tesco as they were the only supermarket stocking E5 but now I hardly do any miles I have started buying bp Ultimate E5.

 

I did our shopping in Aldi and Asda yesterday. I actually only bought 12 cans of Tetly smooth from Asda but both stores were selling 750g Lurpak for a fiver. I actually buy Aldi's Norpak now, at £2.19 per 500g it makes the taste even better.

Why have inflated prices just to discount Clubcard members only?

I don't shop in Tesco because they were displaying multi promotion deals that had time expired. I experienced this first hand 18 years ago and was fobbed off that I should of checked the expiry date. Tesco were investigated over this over a number of years where two thirds of there stores visited were found to have multi buy promotions marked on the shelves but the time limit had expired resulting in discounts not being applied at the checkout.

 

Do they have a "beady eye" now

 

My understanding is, when exchanging Tesco points for vouchers to spend at any of Tesco reward partners, they will only be worth 2 to 1. I think this comes in to force from the 14th June, so it would be wise to cash them in now. Tesco are also increasing the basket value to qualify for home delivery from £40 to £50. Also if your on the Tesco mobile network, then also from the 14th June you will be charged for roaming while visiting European countries.

 

I used to use Asda here but they were terrible. Regularly 4 or 5 items short and never a substitute. My local Tesco seldom has shortages and always give good substitutions.

 

I buy Lurpak at Tesco using my clubcard and also wait for the occasional discount on it. I then buy it in bulk in the plastic tubs because it can be frozen, unlike the blocks.