The Festive Food Hall TSV 12/11/20

[SUPERCOOLWILLOW]

the next The Festive Food Hall TSV is on the 12/10/20

 

[Sazza]

This is 12th November not October

 

[merryone]

£22.50 for 12 chocolate brownies! Might follow their suggestion and buy a couple of boxes and put one in the freezer!! ...or maybe not lol!

 

[candycane]

Never eat them so money safe. Might be tempted by the posh cheese though if it's on.

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[boffy]

just picked up a M&S food catalogue to order festive food thats me sorted and a lot cheaper than Q

 

[candycane]

Mum's already ordered Christmas from M&S, I just hope we're allowed to go and visit as planned

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[merryone]

I thought I'd bump this thread to let everybody know that Waitrose's box of Lebkuchen selection at £3.50 for 26 pieces is exactly the same as the Lambertz festive tin I paid £23.45 for! Not only that, the Waitrose selection contains more varieties as well. I noticed that Waitrose actually sell Lambertz products, then I spotted these, so I had to test them - and they're exactly the same! I wouldn't be surprised if they were made by Lambertz for Waitrose. My fancy tin contained 72 pieces, three boxes from Waitrose would've set me back £10.50 (before 20% staff discount) and would've have given me 78 pieces. So basically, I've paid £12.95 for a blasted tin! We live and learn, so they say. But to anyone wanted to try these..get the waitrose ones. To add further insult to injury, in december they're upping our discount to 25% for the xmas period...so will be able to pay under £8 for the equivalent..making the tin a whopping £15. Whilst I am cross with myself, had I not seen the Q presentation, they'd have gone right over my radar and I'd never have tried them...but even so..grrrr!

 

[lynnonthelake]

I thought I'd bump this thread to let everybody know that Waitrose's box of Lebkuchen selection at £3.50 for 26 pieces is exactly the same as the Lambertz festive tin I paid £23.45 for! Not only that, the Waitrose selection contains more varieties as well. I noticed that Waitrose actually sell Lambertz products, then I spotted these, so I had to test them - and they're exactly the same! I wouldn't be surprised if they were made by Lambertz for Waitrose. My fancy tin contained 72 pieces, three boxes from Waitrose would've set me back £10.50 (before 20% staff discount) and would've have given me 78 pieces. So basically, I've paid £12.95 for a blasted tin! We live and learn, so they say. But to anyone wanted to try these..get the waitrose ones. To add further insult to injury, in december they're upping our discount to 25% for the xmas period...so will be able to pay under £8 for the equivalent..making the tin a whopping £15. Whilst I am cross with myself, had I not seen the Q presentation, they'd have gone right over my radar and I'd never have tried them...but even so..grrrr!

Oh good, I’ve got a click and collect with Waitrose I’ll add some to my order.

 

[merryone]

Oh good, I’ve got a click and collect with Waitrose I’ll add some to my order.

Let us know your verdict Lynn! What also convinced me is that Waitrose sell a packet of Lambertz mini iced stars, and those mini iced stars are included in the Waitrose selection!

 

[boffy]

I thought I'd bump this thread to let everybody know that Waitrose's box of Lebkuchen selection at £3.50 for 26 pieces is exactly the same as the Lambertz festive tin I paid £23.45 for! Not only that, the Waitrose selection contains more varieties as well. I noticed that Waitrose actually sell Lambertz products, then I spotted these, so I had to test them - and they're exactly the same! I wouldn't be surprised if they were made by Lambertz for Waitrose. My fancy tin contained 72 pieces, three boxes from Waitrose would've set me back £10.50 (before 20% staff discount) and would've have given me 78 pieces. So basically, I've paid £12.95 for a blasted tin! We live and learn, so they say. But to anyone wanted to try these..get the waitrose ones. To add further insult to injury, in december they're upping our discount to 25% for the xmas period...so will be able to pay under £8 for the equivalent..making the tin a whopping £15. Whilst I am cross with myself, had I not seen the Q presentation, they'd have gone right over my radar and I'd never have tried them...but even so..grrrr!

To be fair I thought it was something you could pick up in a good supermarket even lidl or Aldi who sell European treats at Christmas QVC are highway robbery

 

[llloyd]

I thought I'd bump this thread to let everybody know that Waitrose's box of Lebkuchen selection at £3.50 for 26 pieces is exactly the same as the Lambertz festive tin I paid £23.45 for! Not only that, the Waitrose selection contains more varieties as well. I noticed that Waitrose actually sell Lambertz products, then I spotted these, so I had to test them - and they're exactly the same! I wouldn't be surprised if they were made by Lambertz for Waitrose. My fancy tin contained 72 pieces, three boxes from Waitrose would've set me back £10.50 (before 20% staff discount) and would've have given me 78 pieces. So basically, I've paid £12.95 for a blasted tin! We live and learn, so they say. But to anyone wanted to try these..get the waitrose ones. To add further insult to injury, in december they're upping our discount to 25% for the xmas period...so will be able to pay under £8 for the equivalent..making the tin a whopping £15. Whilst I am cross with myself, had I not seen the Q presentation, they'd have gone right over my radar and I'd never have tried them...but even so..grrrr!

If you buy more from Waitrose you can keep them in your tin and justify its purchase by using it.

 

[boffy]

QVC put me off with their so called TSV deals

 

[merryone]

If you buy more from Waitrose you can keep them in your tin and justify its purchase by using it.

That did cross my mind, however....I think it would just annoy me every time I looked at it! Probably will cram me tinsel in it, the baubles will have to stay in the carrier bag, then I'll only have to glance at it once a year..well twice as in getting the tinsel out and putting it back in again. Boy, have I been ripped off! Ignoring the tin (and my staff discount for the moment), I paid £5.86 for each layer of lebkuchen which contained less than Waitrose's that had 2 extra - which incidentally, I could've had delivered with my shopping free of charge, at a specified time! I should stop dwelling on it, as the more I think about it the more annoyed I'm getting! Agree with Boffy, food bought from QVC is "highway robbery". Lesson well and truly learned!

 

[Silver Fox]

I honestly do not know why anyone buys food from QVC.Even those in remote places or housebound can buy from so many other outlets.Even the high end names are probably cheaper from Q?If I am buying anything from QVC these days I will have looked around and factored in the P&P,if a good deal and I want then I will order, never food though!

 

[boffy]

I think its the pomp and ceremony and the very enthusiastic guests that draw the customers in the very hard sell..I am eating the £1.50 bag of Lambertz Lebkuchen Hearts I just bought from my local Waitrose and I am beyond heaven with how delicious they are. Its apricot filled gingerbread covered in dark chocolate and decorated with milk chocolate swirls...I am so happy that I only paid a couple of quid for two bags ....BLISSSSSSSSS!

 

[boffy]

I would send them back or ask qvc for a refund of the difference they are taking the pee

 

[merryone]

To be fair I possibly could send the half eaten box back and make use of the mbg but would have to try and do it behind hubby’s back as he’s under the impression that I paid a mere fiver at work for them, plus I’ve thrown away the leaflet that was inside and all the paperwork. I just want to forget the episode, enjoy the rest of the box and move on with a bit more common sense in my pocket and potentially more money! Note to self- if something seems overpriced for what it is - don’t buy it!

 

[Twilight]

To be fair I possibly could send the half eaten box back and make use of the mbg but would have to try and do it behind hubby’s back as he’s under the impression that I paid a mere fiver at work for them, plus I’ve thrown away the leaflet that was inside and all the paperwork. I just want to forget the episode, enjoy the rest of the box and move on with a bit more common sense in my pocket and potentially more money! Note to self- if something seems overpriced for what it is - don’t buy it!

Merry I think you should share your experiences with the rest of this covid-crushed nation, your tales about the fetid neighbour & the gingerbread deception are very entertaining.

 

[merryone]

Merry I think you should share your experiences with the rest of this covid-crushed nation, your tales about the fetid neighbour & the gingerbread deception are very entertaining.

I've got another fetid(love it) neighbour tale to tell today actually....She phoned earlier to tell me that the fire brigade had visited her to give her some flame retartdant bedding...a duvet, some pillows, and blanket. I said, wow, that's good..she replied...no it ****** ain't, where am I gonna put it?...er, on the bed I helpfully offerered. She said there's too much crap on the bed, I offered to go and help her clear the bed and even offered her one of my duvet covers, cause when asked she said she didn't know where hers were..and she said no, I need to get my head round it first..but thanks for the offer. She went on to tell me that one of the officers told her that her house was the worst and most dangerous they've encountered on one of these visits so far, but told me she'd laughed in his face and said, give it time babe, I'm sure you'll see worse....he was only about 21 she sneered! They suggested that she opened one of her windows to let some fresh air in and she told them the windows are all jammed, but they managed to open the little top window a bit, but she said gonna shut it later cos it'll get too cold. I said at the end of the conversation, "so in essence, the fire brigade have actually added to the clutter in your room...yeah, she said..****** great box and package in the hall way now!
I was so exasperated that I had a ****** good dusting and hoovering session!
And what silly idiot forgot to remove the scatter cushions from the sofa when she visited on Weds? They've had to go through the washing machine today 'cause they smelled like a down and out's jockstrap!

 

[Twilight]

I've got another fetid(love it) neighbour tale to tell today actually....She phoned earlier to tell me that the fire brigade had visited her to give her some flame retartdant bedding...a duvet, some pillows, and blanket. I said, wow, that's good..she replied...no it ****** ain't, where am I gonna put it?...er, on the bed I helpfully offerered. She said there's too much crap on the bed, I offered to go and help her clear the bed and even offered her one of my duvet covers, cause when asked she said she didn't know where hers were..and she said no, I need to get my head round it first..but thanks for the offer. She went on to tell me that one of the officers told her that her house was the worst and most dangerous they've encountered on one of these visits so far, but told me she'd laughed in his face and said, give it time babe, I'm sure you'll see worse....he was only about 21 she sneered! They suggested that she opened one of her windows to let some fresh air in and she told them the windows are all jammed, but they managed to open the little top window a bit, but she said gonna shut it later cos it'll get too cold. I said at the end of the conversation, "so in essence, the fire brigade have actually added to the clutter in your room...yeah, she said..****** great box and package in the hall way now!
I was so exasperated that I had a ****** good dusting and hoovering session!
And what silly idiot forgot to remove the scatter cushions from the sofa when she visited on Weds? They've had to go through the washing machine today 'cause they smelled like a down and out's jockstrap!

Are you allowed to go into each other's houses? Putting the Chinese horror on one side you sound at risk from all sorts of things - impetigo, cholera & plague to name just three.