Author Topic: Quality Street rant (Read 3710 times)

kevvosa · « **on:** December 26, 2006, 11:25:43 am »

Decided to get one of those Quality Street toffee and fudge tins this year. What a waste of money

The 'new' flavours were toffee apple, treacle toffee, banoffee and creme caramel. All of them were horrible. The others were just the caramel and hazelnut one (found in regular Quality Street), toffee penny, toffee finger, caramel cup and fudge. The only enjoyable one was caramel cup - even the caramel/hazelnut ones taste crap now.

smurfboy · « **Reply #1 on:** December 26, 2006, 11:33:23 am »

We had a tin of Quality Street at work, and I seriously think Nestle could be prosecuted under the Trade Descriptions act for using the word 'quality' in the name.

That didn't stop me scoffing dozens of em like a

goldencup · « **Reply #2 on:** December 26, 2006, 11:34:30 am »

They were handing them out in the queue at Sainsbury's on Christmas Eve (individual sweets not tins!) and I chose something at random. God knows what it was but I nearly spat it out on the conveyer belt!

oldspice · « **Reply #3 on:** December 26, 2006, 12:37:35 pm »

I think that Nestle has, quite seriously, lost the plot when it comes to the quality of their products. I know its 'the done thing' to knock Nestle on this forum but its absolutely true that the majority of people think their products have deteriated dramatically. I HOPE YOU ARE LISTENING NESTLE!!

loulou · « **Reply #4 on:** December 26, 2006, 02:27:27 pm »

Quote from: goldencup

They were handing them out in the queue at Sainsbury's on Christmas Eve (individual sweets not tins!) and I chose something at random. God knows what it was but I nearly spat it out on the conveyer belt!

Same in our Sainsburys on Christmas eve and I wasn't impressed. Why don't they give us something we want like a mince pie and a sherry.

kevvosa · « **Reply #5 on:** December 26, 2006, 04:59:54 pm »

They tasted even worse than last year. The strangest thing is that Quality Street is gaining market share. Perhaps Nestle think no one will notice if they cheapen the recipe every year, but I for one won't be buying them again.

bethypoos · « **Reply #6 on:** December 26, 2006, 08:34:33 pm »

Actually, now i think about it i totally agree! I 'treated' myself to a green triangle which were always my favourite. It was bloody disgusting! I bought some lily o'brien or something today. Teeny choc lollies in a tub as they were half price in superdrug. I'll let you know...

Velvet Darkness · « **Reply #7 on:** December 26, 2006, 09:03:11 pm »

Most people buy chocolates at Christmas. Sitting down in front of the movie on Christmas day with a huge tin/box of chocs is a big part of the celebration for a lot of people and has been for many years.

I think the reason people are still buying Quality Street is because they simply always have. With the 'old world' people on the tins they are perceived to be THE traditional Christmas chocolate.

I usually buy a couple of tins at Christmas time and I did again this year, but this is the last time I shall. I don't know what else I will buy instead, perhaps Cadbury's Roses would be a fair alternative? Any suggestions?

smurfboy wrote

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I seriously think Nestle could be prosecuted under the Trade Descriptions act for using the word 'quality' in the name.

I agree, unless they put 'average to poor' in front of it.

kevvosa · « **Reply #8 on:** December 26, 2006, 09:47:07 pm »

Quote from: Velvet Darkness

I don't know what else I will buy instead, perhaps Cadbury's Roses would be a fair alternative? Any suggestions?

I would go for Roses or Celebrations, if you like those. They're the only other things in tins I can think of. Oh, there's also Terry's Segsations, segments of Chocolate Orange in a tin.

Velvet Darkness · « **Reply #9 on:** December 26, 2006, 10:44:49 pm »

Thanks kevvosa.

I am not a fan of orange chocolate, but I didn't think of Celebrations. The children would probably like those.

Perhaps a tin of Celebrations and some Roses next year. Yes I think that might do very well.

Thankyou.

lorri · « **Reply #10 on:** December 26, 2006, 11:32:18 pm »

Quote from: loulou

Quote from: goldencup
They were handing them out in the queue at Sainsbury's on Christmas Eve (individual sweets not tins!) and I chose something at random. God knows what it was but I nearly spat it out on the conveyer belt!

Same in our Sainsburys on Christmas eve and I wasn't impressed. Why don't they give us something we want like a mince pie and a sherry.

they were handing out celebrations in mine, but it was only 10am so would of been a bit early for sherry

loulou · « **Reply #11 on:** December 27, 2006, 03:52:08 pm »

It's never too early for sherry.

smurfboy · « **Reply #12 on:** December 27, 2006, 04:53:50 pm »

Can't stand sherry - although I have surprised myself by discovering I like port.

loulou · « **Reply #13 on:** December 27, 2006, 05:12:24 pm »

If I am standing in a supermarket queue I can just about drink anything.

bethypoos · « **Reply #14 on:** December 27, 2006, 08:09:29 pm »

Those lily o brien chocs are YUM YUM YUM

They taste like good chocolate

As for boxes of chocs - i thought cadbury heroes were the best, but we had some celebrations at work and the malteasers are fab. BUT I'm a lily o brien fan now (i think that's what it's called) and i like supporting less popular things!

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