A WOMAN was left shocked after claiming Wilko replaced the Post-It notes she ordered… for a toilet seat.
Grace Evelyn uploaded a video revealing her shock when the Wilko delivery came.
The 20-year-old shared how she had done a large online order for stationery and cleaning supplies from the chain store.
She wrote: “To the worker at Wilko who thought a toilet seat was a good replacement for some Post-It notes, I hope you are ok.
“Ummm thanks I guess.”
Her video on her @grace._evelyn account has racked up over 3,000 likes and people were quick to share their own comical swaps.
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One wrote: “I ordered everything for a roast dinner on a food shop once and instead of the chicken they sent roast chicken crisps.”
Another claimed: “my mum ordered rat poison and got coat hangers.”
And a third commented: “I once ordered a roasting tray and they sent me a wrench!”
Grace replied: “You have to admire their creativity I guess.”
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Meanwhile, one TikTok user commented: “as an ex online picker at sainsburys, i can confirm it isn’t always us, our scanners tell us what to pick haha.”
Wilko has been contacted for comment.
The high street brand collapsed into administration yesterday following failed rescue talks.
Across social media shoppers have been sharing their emotional tributes to the discounter, with many comparing it to the loss of Woolworths.
Sources say that Wilko rivals could be in line to snap up between 200 to 300 shops.
Dr Amna Khan, a senior lecturer in consumer behaviour and retailing at Manchester Metropolitan University said: "Wilkos locations are often in areas that have higher costs to run than discount retailers would be interested in.
"I don't think any of the discount supermarkets would consider an offer either."
A deal to save stores could be difficult to reach, retail experts say.
Rival discounters like B&M and Home Bargains have succeeded in out of town locations.
Most of Wilko's stores are located on the high street, where shoppers tend to buy less and rents are higher, making them less appealing to any potential buyer.
Retail analyst Richard Hyman told The Sun: "I’m not sure any of the string discounters would want the stores – they have generally avoided high streets to focus on retail parks, which are better locations for this kind of retailing.
"However, Wilko's stock will be a major attraction. At retail prices, there will be between five and £600 million of stock and the opportunity to acquire it at a knock down price will attract some opportunists."
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A buyer could save stores and the brand, or could just purchase the brick and mortar sites to use as their own.
Or a deal could include no stores at all, instead buying up the stock or brand name.
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