njc110381 Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 I've just got back from a trip to Tescos where we do our weekly shop. We had a trolley full of general groceries, which included 2 small bottles of Westons cider and a bottle of Baileys. On reaching the checkout we were told that Tesco have an under 30s policy and could not serve us. The joke of the story is, my father was paying and he's 63! Because we were with him and didn't have ID (I'm 26, she's 21) they couldn't sell him the alcohol. We left, leaving behind a trolley full of shopping for them to sort out and returned home empty handed. What a waste of an evening! I could understand it if it was just me and the GF, but to refuse a near OAP because we happened to be with him is just silly. Take this as a warning before you go shopping with the family, they may not serve you alcohol no matter how old you are EDIT...I should add that the alcohol was for my father, not us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidibear Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Did you take it up with the manager? Their policy is 21. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted December 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Not any more, it's under 30 now. We didn't bother waiting around, I'll shop elsewhere from now on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisNicholls Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 So you have to be over 30 to buy alcohol in Tescos? Surely not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 tesco, is a big joke, we all ways shop asda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Tesco employs over 450,000 people in its businesses around the world and aims to deliver a consistently strong customer offer on every visit and every transaction by focusing on the Group's core purpose: to create value for customers to earn their lifetime loyalty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Nah good for you. You can't beat just leaving. Full-abandoned-trolley-tastic. Hope there was plenty from the chiller and freezer in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 There has got to be something seriously wrong with that. If Tesco insist that you have to be over 30 and carry proof of that, before they will sell you alcohol, they will go out of business. Good on you for dumping the trolley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustyfox Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 So you have to be over 30 to buy alcohol in Tescos? Surely not. No if you look under 30 you will be asked for ID. But the above situation is stupid If a 60 year old was buying the alcohol he has the right to buy it weather he had people under 18 with him Did you put a complaint in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalway Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 I'm going to try that over here tomorrow, though at 29 I'm cutting it close! Brilliant move leaving the trolley! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 I wish Mrs P. had abandoned the trolley half way round on Saturday - £250 when she checked out, Never again does she go shopping without me P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lee Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 I personally would be chuffed as hell if someone asked my age with reference to buying alcohol now. Last time I got asked was when I was 17 and at college trying to gain access to nightclubs. I'm off to Tesco's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vole Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Leaving a loaded trolley makes your point well. I went to a restaurant where the service was so terrible that I paid for my food and ran out without eating it. Seriously stupid Tesco policy.Add this to the checkout staff too young to serve drink who have to shout older staff..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 No if you look under 30 you will be asked for ID. But the above situation is stupid If a 60 year old was buying the alcohol he has the right to buy it weather he had people under 18 with him best they check, help curb some anti-social behaviour maybe. But Dustyfox is right, a blatent 60 year old should be fine, unless they've had problems with OAPs buying booze for kids in the area and complaints from surrounding residents I suppose. But most likely to be a daft cashier who has mis-interpretted the new rules. Again, more support for leaving the trolley :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Sounds ridiculous. I might make special visit to see if they think I look under 30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren_mc Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 I've just got back from a trip to Tescos where we do our weekly shop. We had a trolley full of general groceries, which included 2 small bottles of Westons cider and a bottle of Baileys. On reaching the checkout we were told that Tesco have an under 30s policy and could not serve us. The joke of the story is, my father was paying and he's 63! Because we were with him and didn't have ID (I'm 26, she's 21) they couldn't sell him the alcohol. We left, leaving behind a trolley full of shopping for them to sort out and returned home empty handed. What a waste of an evening! I could understand it if it was just me and the GF, but to refuse a near OAP because we happened to be with him is just silly. Take this as a warning before you go shopping with the family, they may not serve you alcohol no matter how old you are EDIT...I should add that the alcohol was for my father, not us the rules are if you look uder 21 to ask for id and if you did not have it they could not sell to you or your father because he may have gave it to you its not there fault. if you get caught selling to an under aged the shop gets fined you get fined then you get sacked it just makes them more care full with people they think are border line i work for tesco in the warehouse and dont go near the tills but every couple of months we have to go on course about the diffrent age limts for every thing they sell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating Chamber Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 What would you say to a gunshop assistant who said: 'Sorry, I can't sell you these game cartridges because you could shoot ospreys with them.' Something gone wrong with interpretation by assistant, I'd imagine. N.B. Don't worry about shops selling out of Christmas booze; Tesco will have a lot left! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 I bet the actual policy makes sense, the problem with policies or processes usually only happens when humans get involved. Good mate of mine is a store manager for tesco, I'll text him and get the official line.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 This does seem all a bit obsurd. For example what then happens when the wife and I doour weekly shop with our 7 and 10 year old daughters and we buy alcohol? Do we get refused? We recently did just this at one of Tesco's hyperstores in Brighton and were not questioned with regard to our purchase of wine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjdwillis Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 I had the same situation buying firworks at tesco. I was with my girlfiend, both over 18, but i wasnt allowed to buy fireworks because she didnt have ID on her (i did). We walked out of the shop, i came back in on my own and bought them fine. pointless law! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagleye Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 sainsburys new policy is you have to over 75 and accompanied by both parents to buy booze now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 They'll be struggling now that BM1 is off the booze. I imagine that there will be a big "Supers Mountain" somewhere near him after Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalway Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Bought some Bulmers (StuartP's fave ) today in Tescos in Galway and had no trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 I wish Mrs P. had abandoned the trolley half way round on Saturday - £250 when she checked out, Never again does she go shopping without me P. Dayum! where do you shop? M&S? Let her loose in Lidl's next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA Shaun Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Bought some ales in Tesco yesterday afternoon, no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.