Comments on: Does the cart make me look homeless?

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 23:59:20 +0000

@Cara – I have to agree with you. After buying the cart, I realized just how useful it really is — especially for someone like me who doesn’t have a car. I also found myself asking how I had done without one in the past.

By: Cara

Cara — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:25:31 +0000

I recently bought one of those carts about a month ago. Although, it doesn’t look so stylish for a 20′s American expat to be pushing around, it is quite useful. After using it I thought of how much hassle it saved me from my previous trips lugging several bags down the street. I wonder how I ever did without. I was also thinking of sewing on decals or patches, but haven’t made up my mind yet. As for the price saving vs. eco-friendly changes, I think it has more to do with the costs. I have even seen some stores charge for plastic now, that previously didn’t.

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:00:56 +0000

@Violet – Thank you for your sympathy. I’m glad to know that someone else is in my boat. Really it’s not so bad, the whole “cart situation” here in Spain isn’t all that abnormal, so I guess I kinda “fit in.”

@Brad – At least in my Carrefour, you can buy plastic “biodegradable” bags for about five cents each… The problem is they’re of pretty poor quality. The cart seems to work much better for me. And you’re right, carts aren’t really that uncommon here in Spain.

By: Brad

Brad — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:45:11 +0000

They’ve quite move to eliminate plastic bags in Spain. Get used to using the reusable ones. There’s nothing wrong with the cart though. Everyone has them around here. You see them in the stores, in the markets, at cafes… they’re all over the place. It’s either that or hoof your reusable bags home by hand. You can’t even get plastic bags at Carrefour now.

By: Violet

Violet — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:05:03 +0000

This post made me laugh, because I live in Australia and until recently, did not own a car either. My housemates were all in the same boat, but we were all too proud to buy a trolley because in our suburban area its considered funny. But in the inner-city Melbourne suburbs they are all the rage! Anyway, as somene who has been in your situation, I sympathise!

By: Victor

Victor — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:53:30 +0000

If the bussiness goes well I want my part of the earnings! hahahahha

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:55 +0000

@Victor – The customization thing isn’t a bad idea… it could be like the MTV show “Pimp my Ride.” However, we’d have to call this version of the show “Pimp my Grocery Cart.” I could even start my own business, “Chris’s Custom Carts.” I think you’re onto something!

By: Victor

Victor — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:10:06 +0000

Oh! Chris… if you liked a cart with a funky pattern why don’t you customize yours?? hahahah I’ve seen people who draws patterns or whatever in carts like yours (not “señoras” but young people who might have bought cheaper solid carts like yours) hahahahah You may find your lost vocation as a shopping cart designer! hahahhahaha

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:42:40 +0000

@Victor – Thanks a lot for the info and for pasting the link here.

By: Victor

Victor — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:32:52 +0000

I’ve been “researching” a bit and apparently it’s not a European Law, it’s just that different countries have started planning the dissapearance of plastic bags. In Spain they are going to force a reduction of 50% in 2010.
It’s ok because they are not eco-friendly but on the other hand a lot of people (including me) used them as garbage bags and now we will have to buy them… hahahha
Take a look: http://www.elpais.com/articulo/sociedad/Adios/bolsa/plastico/elpepisoc/20090713elpepisoc_6/Tes