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Quality Street chocolate large 2kg tin review
It's the Friday before Christmas and we went for it.
Fed up of buying small tins of quality street that don't last, I looked up the larger tins as I remembered them from the 80s and found a 2kg tin on Amazon for £30.
Looking back my mother used to spend £4.99 on a tin back in the late 70s early 80s.
If you look that's equivalent to £30 now, so the price hasn't changed in real terms.
The tin will be useful to keep toys or even work bits in of course and better than those plastic ones.
You get the raw unopening here.
First we find just a wrapper nothing else, I dig deep and find an unwrapped chocolate.
No little card thing explaining what each chocolate is.
Badly wrapped chocolates also and of course the notorious paper wrappers.
As close to an old school tin of quality street as we likely to get, but I did expect something a bit more special.
Is Christmas ruined, no, but there's a risk of my son biting into one, not liking it and asking for a different one.
You also get to see the little dog in the video
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  • @mckylemusic
    @mckylemusic 23 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Keep it up. Well done!

    • @exploringsuffolk
      @exploringsuffolk 23 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you, couldn't put the sparring itself up as other children there, but his first time sparring, against other who've trained for years and a second place

  • @barry5138
    @barry5138 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Dealing with women is a nightmare, they expect the world, and for next to free!!! 😂😂 no wonder the husband's have all left them

  • @Johnstone_Studios
    @Johnstone_Studios วันที่ผ่านมา

    Might as well get one of these every year instead of buying three of the cheap plastic tubs. Also interestingly it's 1.936kg, this was the year that Quality Street first debuted!

    • @exploringsuffolk
      @exploringsuffolk วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Johnstone_Studios yup I just called it a 2kg tub, not as nice as previous years, probably would go Cadbury roses next year

    • @exploringsuffolk
      @exploringsuffolk วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Johnstone_Studios also agree better to get one big one than three small ones, nowadays there's celebrations, roses, heroes, quality street, Terry's chocolate ones,who knows how many more, so much choice now

  • @keithsweat.2461
    @keithsweat.2461 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Must have been £50

  • @JohnEbrington-d7b
    @JohnEbrington-d7b วันที่ผ่านมา

    Lovely !

  • @MerryChristmas3
    @MerryChristmas3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Beautiful to see & hear. Merry Christian Christmas.

  • @LMGGPMG
    @LMGGPMG วันที่ผ่านมา

    I've shut down while 7th jan, phones off no business stuff whatsoever. Takes decades to smell a rat, i dint tolerate nonsense now.

    • @exploringsuffolk
      @exploringsuffolk วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@LMGGPMG yes totally it takes a long time to work out the game plays and tricks they play, I'm similar to you,we need the time off

  • @JohnEbrington-d7b
    @JohnEbrington-d7b 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Yeah, I saw a chart somewhere that showed that you were getting less and less sweets . Apparently, between 2019 and 2021, the tubs faced a dramatic drop in weight, going from 720g to 650g. The number of sweets inside also fell from approximately 72 to 65. 2022 saw the tubs drop to 620g, while 2023 and 2024 saw a further decrease to 600g, with around 62 wrapped sweets inside. The quality of your larger tin seems so poor compared to how they were back in the 1980's. Like you say some of the sweets seem much smaller and poorly wrapped.

  • @paulmortal7611
    @paulmortal7611 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Smoking kills

    • @exploringsuffolk
      @exploringsuffolk 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I know, will be giving up again after next trip away, pointless before as I'll start again

  • @JI7NKJ
    @JI7NKJ 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Carpenter of 40yrs, if you smell a rat double the price, just a much politer way of saying fk off.

  • @Steve-d5x8s
    @Steve-d5x8s 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Your definitely entiled to do busnuiss how you deem fit, seems abit stiff though asking for full wack up front because of judgement on that initially 50. I charge 15% and labour money upfront, but being a builder i also understand it from a customers stand point where as people are abit understandably nervous about parting with cash after maybe only one brief meeting. But you could never rightly ask full wack up front i dont think you should have rather just said tou wernt willing to do it i think

    • @exploringsuffolk
      @exploringsuffolk 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @Steve-d5x8s yes I have them the choice, there were a few other factors in it as well, usually we 25% labour and materials up front, their choice of course

  • @JohnEbrington-d7b
    @JohnEbrington-d7b 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Good decision.

    • @exploringsuffolk
      @exploringsuffolk 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Short term gain for long term loss that one

    • @JohnEbrington-d7b
      @JohnEbrington-d7b 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ thanks for the mention again!

  • @EuhxfvVvvhgf
    @EuhxfvVvvhgf 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Typical con man not a clue Just a good talker

    • @exploringsuffolk
      @exploringsuffolk 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@EuhxfvVvvhgf indeed he was, luckily I saw through it very quickly

  • @jonesfitness3762
    @jonesfitness3762 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You should have 2 short vids - 1 per story. Will help with peoples attention span. In my mind there is animation of the interactions.. if only someone could make that as a vid as you narrate.

  • @jonesfitness3762
    @jonesfitness3762 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I really enjoyed listening - great vid.

    • @exploringsuffolk
      @exploringsuffolk 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@jonesfitness3762 I'm glad you liked the video, I'll be doing another one today or tomorrow, hopefully it helps you

  • @JohnEbrington-d7b
    @JohnEbrington-d7b 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very, interesting. Sounds like small is beautiful. How disgusting that they take 20% and don't respond to messages. How scary that someone like that can make you go bust through withholding payment too.

    • @exploringsuffolk
      @exploringsuffolk 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@JohnEbrington-d7b indeed which is why I always do staged payments and deposits

    • @JohnEbrington-d7b
      @JohnEbrington-d7b 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@exploringsuffolk yeah makes sense especially on a big job.

  • @JohnEbrington-d7b
    @JohnEbrington-d7b 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great calm positive thinking. Gut feelings are very important too. Well done another great video and thanks for the mention.

    • @exploringsuffolk
      @exploringsuffolk 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@JohnEbrington-d7b yes we learn off each other and adapt, calm and positive at all times and we will get there, let's keep it all going and moving bills paid my lad fed and provided for so he's ready to be a great adult and member of society

    • @JohnEbrington-d7b
      @JohnEbrington-d7b 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@exploringsuffolk You have got your priorities right ! People get pushy and stressed this time of year and you are skilfully rising above it all. Have a great Christmas.

    • @exploringsuffolk
      @exploringsuffolk 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @JohnEbrington-d7b and you, many years of experience gave me the skills to do it and just want to pass the skills on, you only have to go to the shop or drive around to see how bad it's got

  • @JohnEbrington-d7b
    @JohnEbrington-d7b 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love that comment about being the Dad you would have wanted as a kid yourself.

    • @exploringsuffolk
      @exploringsuffolk 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@JohnEbrington-d7bthanks, before he was born I set out to give him the childhood that allows him to make the choices he wants to make in adulthood, if you knew what I went through you'd know why I have the outlook I have, break the chains of previous stuff and let the next generation soar rather than perpetuate what I went through, not easy but every day he says I love you dad, makes the struggle easy you know

    • @JohnEbrington-d7b
      @JohnEbrington-d7b 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@exploringsuffolk That is great to hear and having been a Probation Officer it is music to my ears. Investing in our children's childhoods is definitely the way to go.

    • @exploringsuffolk
      @exploringsuffolk 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @JohnEbrington-d7b had someone invested in mine properly things would have been better for me, investing time in children being a role model, a father not a friend is what's needed, when our marriage went through a rocky patch we worked it out for him as hes better with both parents together and strong

  • @lodersracing
    @lodersracing 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm self-employed too. I shutdown the whole of Christmas and New Year. Last day 18th/19th Dec, come back Mon 6th Jan.

    • @exploringsuffolk
      @exploringsuffolk 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@lodersracing yes it's the only way as self employed we need a break also, families want us around and downtime is vital for us

  • @LMGGPMG
    @LMGGPMG 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I've been self employed 22 years, I shut down a week before......no one messes me around with their nonsense now. I shall shut 18th and return 7th jan and my works sim will be off all that time as I've two sims. Like you we know how the stupidity starts.

    • @exploringsuffolk
      @exploringsuffolk 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@LMGGPMG yes it's the only way now, the stupidity builds up and after 30 years of it, you just know when to not engage

    • @LMGGPMG
      @LMGGPMG 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @exploringsuffolk Goes like.....I'm off next two weeks mate I was wondering if you could fit me in, aye that sillyness ended years ago. BTW I'm a painter but cars 😀

    • @exploringsuffolk
      @exploringsuffolk 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @LMGGPMG yes I can imagine it's very similar in that respect, yeah I'm off with my family, so are we....

  • @D.GallagherPainting
    @D.GallagherPainting 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Well said mate, fantastic advise, those are the points i try to get across to people. Never going to be rich but the job satisfaction and pride in your job and yourself is worth it.

    • @exploringsuffolk
      @exploringsuffolk 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yup never going to be rich but know your worth and do a good job, that's what being a tradesperson is all about

  • @josephoconnor1785
    @josephoconnor1785 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    merry xmas to you and your family.

    • @exploringsuffolk
      @exploringsuffolk 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@josephoconnor1785 and to you

  • @TomCushnie
    @TomCushnie 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    In same boat as you. Hate this time of year, Debating money or family time/relaxing. Worse is bank holidays for me.

    • @exploringsuffolk
      @exploringsuffolk 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@TomCushnie yes I go family each time but it's always awkward

  • @pongotheclown1549
    @pongotheclown1549 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Take a £500 deposit pal. They won't cancel lol

  • @RussellBury
    @RussellBury 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    As a self employed mechanic i agree with your costings. I stopped doing cheap jobs, you get a reputation of being cheap and then only attract customers that don't value you and you loose the good customers as they think you are fitting cheap parts. I now make sure I'm a touch more expensive but take my time fixing someone's car, fitting better quality parts and I value myself and my 32 years experience, the amount of times someone has moaned at my quote with "this other garage will do it for less", I say, go there then and they respond; "but they don't do a good job". One thing i stopped doing is putting VAT on my invoices to the general public, got sick of all the arguments and the "how much for cash" nonsense. Invoices to businesses that are claiming it back have the vat clearly shown but for Billy, Karen, Malcolm, Abduls and Mohamed's of this world get an invoice with a bottom line figure, it includes vat and get declared and paid without their input on how special they are in not believing they need to pay tax, my accountant has no issue with me doing it this way and it has ended all the arguments that drained my soul daily. But yea interesting listening to you, too many self employed out there are undervaluing their skills when demand for such skills is high and the amount of skilled people are declining under the huge weight of modern ineptitude. When our brethren demand cheaper let them go forth and experience it.

  • @sarann82
    @sarann82 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi dad

    • @exploringsuffolk
      @exploringsuffolk 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@sarann82 hi Stan, some of this video is about you!! Christmas break will be nice

  • @sarann82
    @sarann82 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Helllllooooooo

  • @andydarwin9785
    @andydarwin9785 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    For that money they not painters or on benefits 180 a day easy

  • @beecee985
    @beecee985 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I rarely price by the hour, just price what the job is worth and see the shock on customers faces when you get the sprayers out and paint a ceiling in 5 minutes

    • @exploringsuffolk
      @exploringsuffolk 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Indeed, however the purchase cost of the sprayer, the knowledge, training, experience makes sure it takes five minutes and a flawless finish, they'd not be able to do it

  • @timsmith1292
    @timsmith1292 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Totally get it ,i hate my job 30 years kitchen fitter, most customers now are a nightmare never used to be like this, don't get whats going on but im jacking it all in.

    • @exploringsuffolk
      @exploringsuffolk 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I know how you feel, it does turn around but it's getting worse

  • @InsanePlaysYTOfficial
    @InsanePlaysYTOfficial หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where is it

  • @InsanePlaysYTOfficial
    @InsanePlaysYTOfficial 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where in martlesham

  • @sarann82
    @sarann82 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lol

    • @exploringsuffolk
      @exploringsuffolk 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@sarann82 Joe can't have more chocolate he's having a bar a day at shops

  • @NTJ164
    @NTJ164 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    And the interesting part is…edited out?

  • @sarann82
    @sarann82 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi

  • @emmaperkins1380
    @emmaperkins1380 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is he doing😂😂😂😂

  • @rosalynachille1915
    @rosalynachille1915 ปีที่แล้ว

    💔 *Promosm*

  • @ΦωτεινήΚονταξή-κ5ξ
    @ΦωτεινήΚονταξή-κ5ξ ปีที่แล้ว

    So so cute!❤

    • @exploringsuffolk
      @exploringsuffolk ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, we have more to come and a few pictures too, she was so happy running around, if you look closely behind you can see the start of the nuclear building works, we might do a series on that if there's interest....

    • @exploringsuffolk
      @exploringsuffolk ปีที่แล้ว

      Also check out other videos there's secret military tunnels under BT, secret bases we find and some milkshake reviews

  • @sarann82
    @sarann82 ปีที่แล้ว

    That dog is very cute

  • @sarann82
    @sarann82 ปีที่แล้ว

    That kid is good looking

  • @sarann82
    @sarann82 ปีที่แล้ว

    That kid is a fast runner

    • @exploringsuffolk
      @exploringsuffolk ปีที่แล้ว

      He had to be that security team meant business