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Re: "Would you like a receipt with that"?
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Originally Posted by
Alan Lung
They do it in Sainsburys on the self serve machines. Of course I'll go for a receipt because how else could I prove to the uniformed thug on the door that I've paid for my goods?
the machine asks if you need a receipt ?
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Re: "Would you like a receipt with that"?
A thread that started with good things to say disintegrated into moaning.
Just about sums this message board up these days.
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Re: "Would you like a receipt with that"?
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Originally Posted by
The Lone Gunman
I'm genuinely surprised by this. Cardiff's city centre is an utter cesspit by comparison to how it was five years ago, let alone ten years ago. Empty shopping units all over the place and many of those that are still occupied are either fast food outlets, vape shops or pound-shop-style discount stores.
Meanwhile, the physical state of Queen Street is an absolute disgrace, while the number of beggars and homeless people populating the area has hugely increased in recent years (and some are a real and persistent problem).
I walk through the city centre on my way to and from work most days. It's a very pale imitation of what it used to be in almost every respect.
I agree, it used to be something to look forward too, now there’s barely any shops worth a look, it’s more like “I’ve got to go to town today”.
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Re: "Would you like a receipt with that"?
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Originally Posted by
Rjk
Other european countries seem to manage to build in historic centres of their cities in a manner that will last and retain the original character of the place.
I was in Poznan recently , and the main square is really nice - far better than any part of cardiff to be honest from an architectural point of view, and none of it is original
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A lot of the Victorian and especially Edwardian era properties we have aren't actually anything special - it just seems that way because we seem incapable of building anything that isn't completely shit these days. Tiny rooms with paper thin walls and no architectural merit whatsoever.
I'd be up for large swathes of Cardiff being knocked down and rebuilt if we had some kind of quality control on what was put there to replace it, unfortunately that isn't likely to happen so we are better off keeping them.
I have visited cities in literally every country in Europe and I don't think that Cardiff is that special at all.
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Re: "Would you like a receipt with that"?
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Originally Posted by
+ the native hipster
the machine asks if you need a receipt ?
Indeed. The same goes for several supermarkets. I have been shopping for an elderly lady once a week since Lockdown was introduced and I send a photograph of receipts for her shopping to her daughter, who forwards me lump sums that in advance and which should last a couple of months. Occasionally, I didn't specifically request the receipt on the self-service tills and felt the need to apologise to the daughter for the lack of an audit trail.
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Re: "Would you like a receipt with that"?
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Originally Posted by
Rjk
not very often these days, maybe once a month if that, usually either popping to some shops on a Saturday or after work, occasionally during my lunch break. or the odd evening out (including tonight).
the biggest difference is where once upon a time going to a few shops meant immediately making a Beeline for queen Street, nowadays im much more likely to be in the other end of town
Unfortunately, there are lots of empty units in the main centres now, but Queen Street is especially poor in that respect, particularly at the train station end. I fully appreciate that online shopping has had a big impact and the public's shopping habits have changed in some other respects too, but I also believe uncompetitive rates and energy costs must be significant factors.
As regards Queen Street itself, the paving is a disgrace (loads of broken or loose slabs along the length of the street) and the whole street looks increasingly shabby. It's very poor considering its location and the council are firmly to blame for that. A combination of this Tory government and this Labour council has been a disaster for Cardiff city centre in my opinion. The decline in recent years has been fairly rapid.
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Re: "Would you like a receipt with that"?
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Originally Posted by
insider
A thread that started with good things to say disintegrated into moaning.
Just about sums this message board up these days.
Stop moaning.
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Re: "Would you like a receipt with that"?
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Originally Posted by
North Cardiff Blue
I think Cardiff City Centre shopping area is too big....
There's definitely something in this. The number of empty or derelict units throughout the centre is clear evidence.
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Re: "Would you like a receipt with that"?
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Originally Posted by
The Lone Gunman
Unfortunately, there are lots of empty units in the main centres now, but Queen Street is especially poor in that respect, particularly at the train station end. I fully appreciate that online shopping has had a big impact and the public's shopping habits have changed in some other respects too, but I also believe uncompetitive rates and energy costs must be significant factors.
As regards Queen Street itself, the paving is a disgrace (loads of broken or loose slabs along the length of the street) and the whole street looks increasingly shabby. It's very poor considering its location and the council are firmly to blame for that. A combination of this Tory government and this Labour council has been a disaster for Cardiff city centre in my opinion. The decline in recent years has been fairly rapid.
well I was just in town last night, parked in st David's 2, then walked through the Hayes and cut through an arcade to st Mary's street to meet a mate of mine visiting from London and none of those places appeared run down at all really. my mate also remarked how nice it was.
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The Capitol end of town is on its uppers at the moment. The John Lewis end though is bustling. I think the feeder being opened, despite it's short length, will help rejuvenate that end of town. Obviously that's the hope anyway and I think it will work. The rest of Queen Street needs a rethink though. I appreciate I've opened up a whole new theme for people to moan about by mentioning the feeder.
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Re: "Would you like a receipt with that"?
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Originally Posted by
Rjk
well I was just in town last night, parked in st David's 2, then walked through the Hayes and cut through an arcade to st Mary's street to meet a mate of mine visiting from London and none of those places appeared run down at all really. my mate also remarked how nice it was.
That's definitive, then. I'll disregard what I see with my own eyes a minimum of three days a week. It's all fine and dandy.
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Re: "Would you like a receipt with that"?
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Originally Posted by
insider
A thread that started with good things to say disintegrated into moaning.
Just about sums this message board up these days.
So do we all just agree with the OP and happy clap. I’ve lived in Cardiff for 60 yrs, and I more or less agree with TLG..
Imo, which I am well qualified to make, the city of Cardiff as a whole, and for a plethera of reasons, has declined in many ways.
I’m too long in the tooth now to move away, and have big family connections here, but if was 18 again, and living in modern Cardiff, I think I would move away..
As for the receipt saga, I agree with MM. You should get a printed receipt with every shop you do.
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Re: "Would you like a receipt with that"?
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Originally Posted by
William Treseder
So do we all just agree with the OP and happy clap. I’ve lived in Cardiff for 60 yrs, and I more or less agree with TLG..
Imo, which I am well qualified to make, the city of Cardiff as a whole, and for a plethera of reasons, has declined in many ways.
I’m too long in the tooth now to move away, and have big family connections here, but if was 18 again, and living in modern Cardiff, I think I would move away..
As for the receipt saga, I agree with MM. You should get a printed receipt with every shop you do.
Move away to where though.
What's happening in Cardiff is happening everywhere.
Internet and the Tories have caused it.
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Re: "Would you like a receipt with that"?
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Originally Posted by
Robin Friday's Ghost
The Capitol end of town is on its uppers at the moment. The John Lewis end though is bustling. I think the feeder being opened, despite it's short length, will help rejuvenate that end of town. Obviously that's the hope anyway and I think it will work. The rest of Queen Street needs a rethink though. I appreciate I've opened up a whole new theme for people to moan about by mentioning the feeder.
I agree I've said the same, the Capital end should be the first part to go, it would be a good space for a bus station or accessible car parks without having to go past the jail and all the way around to Penarth Road John Leiws end.
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Re: "Would you like a receipt with that"?
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Originally Posted by
insider
Move away to where though.
What's happening in Cardiff is happening everywhere.
Internet and the Tories have caused it.
I’ve always had a liking for West Wales and the Sth West of England. Somewhere a bit more slower than a big city.
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Re: "Would you like a receipt with that"?
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Originally Posted by
The Lone Gunman
There's definitely something in this. The number of empty or derelict units throughout the centre is clear evidence.
High cost of rents and utility bills kills it for many, just left with soulless chains and homeless people sitting in all the empty shop fronts.
Cardiffs grim most of the day, it livens up in the evening of course and you might not notice so much, 10/20 years ago it was much nicer.
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Re: "Would you like a receipt with that"?
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Originally Posted by
North Cardiff Blue
I agree I've said the same, the Capital end should be the first part to go, it would be a good space for a bus station or accessible car parks without having to go past the jail and all the way around to Penarth Road John Leiws end.
A car park being a good thing for motorists there is the very reason that this Council will never allow it. The people pulling the strings hate cars and those that use them.
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Re: "Would you like a receipt with that"?
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Originally Posted by
+ the native hipster
the machine asks if you need a receipt ?
Yes
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i think Cardiff has quality areas
The Hayes, The Arcades, Bute Park, The Castle, High St, St Davids 2, John Lewis, Brewery Quarter.
St Mary St is lively and the central market seems to have a full compliment of stalls.
Easy to knock some areas but there are decent places to make town good place to visit.
The bus station has been a shitshow but Wood St, the MillStad, Central Square areas are modern. And Mermaid Quay and the general Bay are is a positive experience with lots of eateries and space to walk next to the water.
Queen St was struggling with empty shop fronts but it's improved I seem to recall. Hasn't Sports Direct filled a big space?
Cardiff is almost a boutique city. I'm in Brussels at the moment and it's massive, like Paris lite without so many attractions. Where they get things right is the transport infrastructure, there are busses, trams, metro, overland trains on the move all the time. You barely have to wait more than a few minutes before the next service comes along.
It's not all touristy tough, lots of grafitti, run down areas, construction, shady characters flying around on e-scooters.
No city is perfect, ours is pretty special though.
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Brilliant City , lots going on , generally friendly people . Love it here , glad I settled in Cardiff .
Its a small city and as such doesn't have a lot of the more sinister things that go on in larger cities.
Getting on a bit now but always look forward to a night out in Cardiff or popping in for something to eat .
The Bay is pretty good , always got a nice buzz about it
I love visiting other places/cities , always travelling here and there but love coming home .
There will always be negatives in a city, my own personal experience is far more positives than any negatives and was glad the OP was positive .
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Re: "Would you like a receipt with that"?
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Michael Morris
i think Cardiff has quality areas
The Hayes, The Arcades, Bute Park, The Castle, High St, St Davids 2, John Lewis, Brewery Quarter.
St Mary St is lively and the central market seems to have a full compliment of stalls.
Easy to knock some areas but there are decent places to make town good place to visit.
The bus station has been a shitshow but Wood St, the MillStad, Central Square areas are modern. And Mermaid Quay and the general Bay are is a positive experience with lots of eateries and space to walk next to the water.
Queen St was struggling with empty shop fronts but it's improved I seem to recall. Hasn't Sports Direct filled a big space?
Cardiff is almost a boutique city. I'm in Brussels at the moment and it's massive, like Paris lite without so many attractions. Where they get things right is the transport infrastructure, there are busses, trams, metro, overland trains on the move all the time. You barely have to wait more than a few minutes before the next service comes along.
It's not all touristy tough, lots of grafitti, run down areas, construction, shady characters flying around on e-scooters.
No city is perfect, ours is pretty special though.
Myself , Splott Parker and a few of our mates got off the tram/train at the wrong station in Brussels .
It was like a scene from The Warriors as we tried to head back into civilisation ( no one was actually chasing us ) but we knew we weren't in a safe place.
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Re: "Would you like a receipt with that"?
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Jimmy the Jock
Myself , Splott Parker and a few of our mates got off the tram/train at the wrong station in Brussels .
It was like a scene from The Warriors as we tried to head back into civilisation ( no one was actually chasing us ) but we knew we weren't in a safe place.
Went to Brussels a couple of months ago and actually got off at Brussels Centrale for the first time. Was very surprised as you step out of the station and are actually in a nice area.
All previous times I've got off at either midi or Nord. Which as you say, are in slightly scary areas.
I always enjoy Brussels for a day when passing through, but it really does have some rough bits.
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xsnaggle
A car park being a good thing for motorists there is the very reason that this Council will never allow it. The people pulling the strings hate cars and those that use them.
? Not sure what you mean?
There are plenty of car parks in the city centre. The council need to limit the number of cars that come in for obvious reasons. I rarely park in the city centre - I'd rather get the train in. Less hassle.
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Re: "Would you like a receipt with that"?
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Originally Posted by
xsnaggle
A car park being a good thing for motorists there is the very reason that this Council will never allow it. The people pulling the strings hate cars and those that use them.
They don't hate the luxury cars they are ferried around in.
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Re: "Would you like a receipt with that"?
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Originally Posted by
North Cardiff Blue
I agree I've said the same, the Capital end should be the first part to go, it would be a good space for a bus station or accessible car parks without having to go past the jail and all the way around to Penarth Road John Leiws end.
There are plans for the Capitol to be converted into an entertainment centre by leisure company Gravity.
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Re: "Would you like a receipt with that"?
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PontBlue
There are plans for the Capitol to be converted into an entertainment centre by leisure company Gravity.
Not surprising really. I was last developed well over twenty years ago! :angry:
