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Archive => Archived Boards => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: Neil Smith on February 03, 2011, 11:44:35 AM
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How disappointed I was the other day when I tried to get a pie from Archers, at 10:30 :o but found they had nothing on the shelves bar a few cakes and a couple of loaves......"But Neil" I hear you say "it was 10:30 they would have sold out" "but NO" I say, I had been in an hour before and it was the same story.
It is always a treat for an archers pie even since I was knee high to a grass hopper but I have found in the past few years they have been letting the quality slip >:( and I think the other day may have been the last crumb (so to speak)
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If the pies have all gone by 9.30 there can't be a lot wrong with them!
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Maybe more to do with the price and thats why they are not producing as many Oh! Archers Wimberry tarts i have had one every week for 50 years :o
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For many years I enjoyed Archers hot pies, they were the best in Marple albeit probably the most expensive.
I entertain no doubt that they are still very nice.
However I now enjoy a much cheaper pie and of similar good quality from Greenhalgh's
I can also use Greggs ( if I must)
or Granary Farm
or If I have a walk, I can use The Rolling Pin, that is really nice.
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Do You get gravy running down your arm from Gregg's .bet you don't not like archers .if you dont support them they close .youve tried the rest now use the best .
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Do You get gravy running down your arm from Gregg's .bet you don't not like archers .if you dont support them they close .youve tried the rest now use the best .
But if the "best" is not cutting it any more they deserve what happens.
In one respect I can remember people queing out the door years ago, but now your lucky to see 2 or 3 customers in there at any one time.
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Do you think it might help if Archers timewarped out of the 50's and revamped the shop interior 2011 style?
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Not really Alan I go as they do the best pies I have ever tasted, its just its hit and miss (more miss than hit) if they have any stock on the shelves.
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Do you think it might help if Archers timewarped out of the 50's and revamped the shop interior 2011 style?
NO!!!! leave Marple alone !! Too much modernisation has gone on already ! If you want modern I suggest you buy a Pukka Pie and eat it in the Trafford Centre ;)
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Do you think it might help if Archers timewarped out of the 50's and revamped the shop interior 2011 style?
NO!!!! leave Marple alone !! Too much modernisation has gone on already ! If you want modern I suggest you buy a Pukka Pie and eat it in the Trafford Centre ;)
LOL where Archers are concerned I totally agree.
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Do you think it might help if Archers timewarped out of the 50's and revamped the shop interior 2011 style?
NO!!!! leave Marple alone !! Too much modernisation has gone on already ! If you want modern I suggest you buy a Pukka Pie and eat it in the Trafford Centre ;)
Agree ...... .
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Do You get gravy running down your arm from Gregg's .bet you don't not like archers .if you dont support them they close .youve tried the rest now use the best .
But if the "best" is not cutting it any more they deserve what happens.
In one respect I can remember people queing out the door years ago, but now your lucky to see 2 or 3 customers in there at any one time.
Twenty in this morning when i called about 10.30.
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Do you think it might help if Archers timewarped out of the 50's and revamped the shop interior 2011 style?
Erm.........no!!
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I come back to Marple on holiday every few years and high on my list are Archers meat pies, wimberry tarts and custard tarts as must eat. I was back in 2009 and I still love them. Hope they are still there when I next come back. I appreciate they are more expensive but I have never found anything here (Australia) that matches their taste.
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Do you think it might help if Archers timewarped out of the 50's and revamped the shop interior 2011 style?
NO!!!! leave Marple alone !! Too much modernisation has gone on already ! If you want modern I suggest you buy a Pukka Pie and eat it in the Trafford Centre ;)
I agree , I like the interior of the shop, but It is expensive when you have more than two people to buy for ( but nice for a treat ) .
Im not keen on greenhalges , and I dont like greggs ... but I can see how Greggs do well, I bought my son lunch from greenhalges ( sandwich, gingerbread man, packet of crisps and a bottle of water ) and it cost me £4.97 ... I nearly died ( but was too embarrased and put on the spot to say no thanks which is very unlike me ;) ) it would have cost me £1.99 on a meal deal at Greggs, plus about 50p for the gingerbread man .
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Thing is though Pink Panther, in the Rose Hill Shop thread you are trying to encourage us to support local family business despite is costing a few pennies more..
I Imagine Archers were not to chuffed when Greenhalgh's and Greggs opened up less than 50 yards away eh ?
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I'm also saying that the Steak pie and Vanilla slice I had for my luch today (from Archers) were both lovely. :)
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I imagine they werent BUT they have succeeded because they have been supported , and I think its fair to say Archers is in a different league to Greenhalges and Greggs, but if your point is that I supported greenhalges instead of Archers, then Im unaware I can buy water, crisps , sandwich and a gingerbread man there ? ( can I ? ) ... And if your next point ( maybe ? ) is going to be ..Why didnt I buy it from the Spar , then lets be sensible, they are at different ends of the village .
And Yes, I am trying to encourage you to support the Spar.
Archers, Greggs, Greenhalges sell bread, pies, cakes etc .... are they identical ... absolutely not , and even you know that ( Im sure ) .
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saucer of milk for the panther
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Such a fuss over the pies, you must all be fatties
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And his customer service and pleasent nature is something Archers could learn from
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And his customer service and pleasent nature is something Archers could learn from
You really do seem to have chip on your shoulder about Archers, Wheels. This isn't the first post you've had a dig at them. From my experience they are exceptionally helpful and pleasant. They have been very popular for years, as evidenced by their continued existence.
They also make the best steak pies in the world.
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They also make the best steak pies in the world.
Oh yes! A key benefit to living in Marple IMHO. :P
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And his customer service and pleasent nature is something Archers could learn from
You really do seem to have chip on your shoulder about Archers, Wheels. This isn't the first post you've had a dig at them. From my experience they are exceptionally helpful and pleasant. They have been very popular for years, as evidenced by their continued existence.
They also make the best steak pies in the world.
I agree Howard outstanding product. Just about the worst customer service, dreadful.
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Wheels, I agree that Archer's pies are very nice, I cannot say that I have ever felt particularly valued as a customer or received a cheery smile or greeting. Just" yes please and anything else"
However nice they may be, in my opinion, they are still the most expensive pies in Marple.
For me there is nothing nicer than being sat on the bench outside Greenhalgh's enjoying enjoying one of their Hot pies, or even two, at nearly half the price
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And his customer service and pleasent nature is something Archers could learn from
wheels what is your problem with Archers?? plz tell us?????????
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Wheels, I agree that Archer's pies are very nice, I cannot say that I have ever felt particularly valued as a customer or received a cheery smile or greeting. Just" yes please and anything else"
However nice they may be, in my opinion, they are still the most expensive pies in Marple.
For me there is nothing nicer than being sat on the bench outside Greenhalgh's enjoying enjoying one of their Hot pies, or even two, at nearly half the price
at the end of day Archers pies are made on the premises with local meat, Where are Greenhalgh's pie made? wheres the meat from which goes in them, i don't mind paying a extra 50p for the quality
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I have already told you I don't dispute that, they produce an outstanding product.
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Wheels, I agree that Archer's pies are very nice, I cannot say that I have ever felt particularly valued as a customer or received a cheery smile or greeting. Just" yes please and anything else"
However nice they may be, in my opinion, they are still the most expensive pies in Marple.
For me there is nothing nicer than being sat on the bench outside Greenhalgh's enjoying enjoying one of their Hot pies, or even two, at nearly half the price
Sorry alan archers all the time .no saturated fat in them .
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Merged with an old Archer's thread as this vendor seems to polarise opinion!
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Maybe the owners of archers dont want people bringing in their dirty old bikes into the shop.
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Think all things nice do better cakes
, pies, sausage rolls etc. but maybe more expensive
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Meant to say not just archers, but most of them
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Archers, ATN and Claudios are all good bakers with very different products, I think whichever you choose they will always be better than any of the chain bakeries and almost always served with a smile
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Wheels, I agree that Archer's pies are very nice, I cannot say that I have ever felt particularly valued as a customer or received a cheery smile or greeting. Just" yes please and anything else"
However nice they may be, in my opinion, they are still the most expensive pies in Marple.
For me there is nothing nicer than being sat on the bench outside Greenhalgh's enjoying enjoying one of their Hot pies, or even two, at nearly half the price
Sorry alan archers all the time .no saturated fat in them .
And I'm sorry too, Amazon, but if a pie has a meat filling, it has, by definition saturated fat in it.
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And his customer service and pleasent nature is something Archers could learn from
I find the people in archers to be lovely when i am in there. I note you have had a few experiences of poor attitudes and bad customer service at many different shops. i find that if you are pleasant and nice to people you find they are great with you and you get the customer service you deserve.
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Archers has survived over 60 years. I remember them coming to Marple and there wasn't a nicer or friendlier person than Mrs Archer. I now live in South Africa and often crave an Archer's meat and potato pie. There was a queue outside the door on a rainy Saturday morning when I was there last year. Keep up the good work Marshall.
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After watching TV rave about Melton Mowbray pork pies I remembered the second to none Archers pies and google searched and immediately found this website and discussion page. I now live in Dorset but still often visit Marple and always make a point of treating the family to Archers pies. Why have they never been marketed? With fond memories. Stephen.