bargains for the old 'uns....

After my comment last Sunday about the possible demise of Boots in the High Street due to the imminent opening of the Tesco pharmacy. Not possible says a reader due to the 'druggy brigade' needing their emergency treatments from a central source that was easily accessable to all. Well, as I replied at the time: I couldn't possibly get involved with insider information like that.

I had occasion to go in the the said emporium to get some vitamin tablets today. No comments please; at my age they help! I went to the till at the dispensary counter and a very helpful assistant said did I know about the special offers for customers over 60? It was then explained to me that if I changed my Advantage card to the new version I could get the discount today.... Instead of paying £14 the actual cost was £7. Now that's what I call a bargain and no worries if you're not over 60, if you still register they'll give you 10% off Boots branded stuff. Maybe I'll just stick to Tesco's for my prescription stuff 'cos I shop there anyway once a week and continue to patronise Boots Emporium while in the town; for all those little pharmaceutical extras... if it stays there that is, after giving away deals like that!