Just visited Dan Murphys Launceston. I was surprised to see yet another notice plastered over the top of all the other 'Restrictions' notices. The check out operator informed me that they now had a new restriction which limits the number of categories of alcohol you can purchase. I was not exceeding the number of items of the one product. I had in my trolley, a small bottle of brandy, one wine cask, and one six pack of beer.
I was told to put one item back. For the life of me, I cannot see the logic in this move. OK..I accept the logic of not allowing people to walk out with 50 cases of beer. under their arm...to stop hoarding and keep stock levels up, but this 'Only 2 Categories' one defeats me.
I had another thought too. Maybe Dan Murphys would be better served to have one staff member at the entrance checking everyone's temperature as they came into the store. Then they would know there was no one in the store with Corona Virus and they could dispense with all the plastic shields, crosses on the floor, litres of hand sanitiser and hopefully category limits.
Too much Uncle Dan. I'll spend my money elsewhere. read more
