Online supermarket deliveries often throw up a few surprises, as substitutions are offered to replace out of stock items. However, one woman was left 'bemused' after her half a dozen eggs was replaced.
We all know that the shelves of some high street stores have been left bereft of eggs recently, with some supermarkets introducing rationing after supply problems. However, a Sainsbury’s shopper was left scratching her head when her delivery arrived with the eggs missing - she discovered a box of egg custard tarts as a substitute.
The shopper's experience was reported by the Mirror. She explained that she had made her order through Uber Eats, and says she wasn’t expecting to receive the two pack box of custard tarts as a replacement.
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Speaking to the Mirror, she said: “I usually have scrambled eggs in the morning and was running low on supplies so I ordered some with a few other bits. I didn't receive any notifications to let me know they were out of stock so was bemused when I saw the egg custard tarts and twigged it was a substitute when I realised the eggs were missing.”
The online shopper continued: “I burst out laughing as I have hated custard since school dinner days. Thank god I didn't need the eggs for something important. I have contacted Uber Eats but they haven't responded yet."
The Mirror has contacted Sainsbury's and Uber Eats for comment. After sharing her experience on Twitter, users took to the platform to mock the supermarket’s choice of substitutes via their delivery service. One user said: “Sainsbury’s once replaced a packet of biscuits with chewing gum and freezer bags with cat food (I don’t even own a cat)”
Another added: “I ordered veggie sausages and they were replaced with pork sausages.” Another person suggested that the women should have received six egg custard tarts to make up for the missing six pack of eggs. While another said: “They didn’t even try to get close to the same type of item”. Equally confused, another social media user said: “On what planet would this ever be a great substitute for eggs?”
But the news wasn’t met with criticism alone - as some people said they would be happy to receive the custard tarts as an alternative. One user said: "Whoo! I love me some egg custard pie." While another added: "At least you got dessert."
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