Money Cashback

[jennyjoan]

I have never used this at a supermarket but sometimes the cashier will say "would you like a cashback" and I always say no cos I do have my own money.

however, I would like to know why this is offered and who gets "advantage" per se. Thanks for any answers.

[bhg481]

I think ael is getting mixed up with the amount you were paid, danny.

[dannyk13]

bhg, It wasn't much so I can't see why the grocer would have to recover it by charging the customers anything.

[bhg481]

exactly, danny, so I can't see why the supermarkets can't do it today. Iceland seem to manage it against a minimum order value.

[Rockrose]

bhg, I have my groceries delivered by a supermarket - costs me a £5 a month for as many deliveries as I want.
So the question is - Why wouldn't I?

[bhg481]

Rockrose - your choice. I just think it's a service the supermarkets should offer free of charge.
Incidentally, it's not a service I would ever use as I like to choose my own goods.

[spathiphyllum]

if paying by card.. you can pay a bit extra for shopping or a product (for example ten pounds) but then they give you ten pounds cash immediately with your receipt. The receipt will say on it "cash back - ten pounds" along with the other receipt usuals.

[Mamyalynne]

bhg, I hope you never need to use the delivery service,it's a real boon for me.

I have a shop due this afternoon, it would cost me more to get to store by cab than my whole monthly unlimited pass.

[dannyk13]

For people like me(housebound) the delivery service is essential.

[spathiphyllum]

I use the delivery for the simple essential things, bread, milk, rice etc... Not meats though unless chorizo.

[bhg481]

I certainly appreciate that the delivery service is convenient, or even essential for some; I just feel it should be free as a benefit to customers. It would be absorbed into the cost of goods so, as a non-user of the service, I would be subsidising those who do. My loss.

[Rockrose]

The supermarkets are a business - they are providing an optional service at a cost, therefore those that choose not to use don't pay for it.
I use it because it delivers all my heavy pet food and whilst I am getting over complications of surgery I am unable to lift heavy goods.

Sorry JJ for the diversion

[maggiebee]

My brother also delivered fruit/veg by bike. Doubt if the shop charged for delivery back in the day. If I want a newspaper delivered by my local shop there is a delivery charge which I assume goes towards the paper laddie's wages.