Caring Co Op (Co-Op)

Member Name: angelasattic

Product:	Co-Op
Date:	03/11/09 (116 review reads)
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Advantages: local, friendly, eco and fair trade products

Disadvantages: None

I live 2 minutes from the local co op and I must say that it's come a long way over the years. One of the things that I like most about it is the range of fair-trade products and eco products both of which I am willing to pay a little more for but often it isn't the case.

There are many bargains to be had if you are prepared to look around; these offers are on things that you would buy regularly like toilet roll, milk, fruit and veg. There is also a small vegetarian section which I'm happy about. I know that if the cupboards are empty then I don't have to go far to be able to get what I need to make a good meal. The latest offers that I have found have been Alpro, normally around £1.46 on offer at 2 for £2. Eco dishwasher tablets are a BOGOF at the moment. Toilet rolls are 2 for £3 (4 pack rolls). Drinks are always on offer as is beer; last look was 8 Carlsberg for £6

The fridge section has a good selection of all the usual things you would need to buy, various types of cheese, yoghurts etc. Sandwiches from 99p, including free range egg which I would like to think is most people's preference if they were buying an egg mayo sandwich.

The freezer isn't huge but there is something in there for most peoples taste.

It doesn't have the largest selection of products but what I does have I feel is more than adequate for in between supermarket trips.

Around 8pm is a good time to check out the reductions, everything close to its sell by date comes way down in price, many a bargain to be had there.

The staff in my local store are always friendly and helpful, I enjoy the personal touch of a smaller shop, and it's nice to know a little about the people that you see every day.

They also have a loyalty card, unlike major supermarkets this card actually pays out cash twice per year. What you get depends on their profits for the year and what you have spent.

You can get more details and sign up online
http://www.co-operative.coop/membership

Personally I like the whole Co Operative concept; I feel they are moving forward and care about the community and the environment.

Summary: As above