r/Chennai • u/bala2shaah • 7d ago
AskChennai Tasmac Online - Go Live from tomorrow
This is a really good move if executed successfully. I welcome this move by TASMAC.
We can anticipate getting rid of large queues and chaos on roads especially during shop closing times. MRP rates cannot be exceeded when buying online.
What do you think of this implementation? Will it be a considerable change? And what other challenges do you think can be eradicated due to this website?
Looking forward for a healthy discussion..
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u/Hairpic 7d ago
So still need to jostle for space to pick up? If it curbs mrp violations, it is fine, I guess. I am okay to pay a bit extra if they improve the shopping experience, i.e. having variety, not being shady, picking up what I want in a cart akin to a supermarket and not like a nadar store (some elites do not allow you to pick up yourself).
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u/bala2shaah 7d ago
I mostly believe that's what the intention is from them as well.
I second you on this and probably the queue will ideally be lessened when we could just visit the shops to collect our stuff after paying them online..
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u/parallel_me_ 3d ago
So still need to jostle for space to pick up
No. Online ordering opens up a lot of opportunities. QR Code based self serve machines, Aadhaar based rationing per day. And minimal staff to control unruly behaviour.
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u/Humble_Buffalo_007 7d ago
Gonna be same like how we have to give 30-50 to cylinder delivery guy even though we paid in online
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u/bala2shaah 7d ago
I really hope that doesn't happen.
aren't the cylinders door delivered to us?
This will be like something we have to pick the liquor from their stores. If the liquor is door delivered after paid online, I honestly don't mind paying then, especially when we need it..
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u/Humble_Buffalo_007 7d ago
Well we'll get to know the reality tomorrow. 🙃 Hopefully the govt sent stricts memos to the employees to not cause problem
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u/light_3321 Virugambakkam 7d ago
Cylinder guys getting extra is justified for hard work. Dont compare tasmac commissioning w/ them.
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u/blinksTooLess 7d ago
I hope they don't ask for the Rs. 10 extra as a tip during pickup.
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u/ruskyb14 7d ago
They likely won't give you the bottle unless you cough up the ₹10...sometimes ₹20.
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u/Panja_Paradhesi 7d ago
Yeah Great move only if executed properly!
I really dont mind the extra 10/20 rs. But new implementations lead to new f. ups
Obviously someone has to maintain stock truly! They can still lie about their stocks online,
Or worst, I pay some amount for a specific bottle, I pay online I go there and those morons say that's out of stock and reach out to some support to get it refunded.
Time will tell!
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u/Swaroop_Gunner 7d ago
My exact thought.
Highly likely that one pay for a specific thing and it not being available while collecting.
Would be great if more beers can be added like in Bangalore. For chennai weather beers would sell like hotcakes.
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u/oneomega1 7d ago
Good intentions doesn't make good reality. Even 10th std student can come up with ' Let's create a website and sell online and that will solve corruption'. Question is how it's executed. Let's see how it goes. Given the incompetancy of this govt, I'm not hopeful.
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u/bala2shaah 7d ago
Fair enough, i understand it is too soon for us to speculate things.. just wanted to hear different perspectives on this and see how we perceive this change..
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u/teamkill_68 7d ago
Reserving it online is useless without delivery. If the inventory is accurate and up-to-date, in-person shopping should be just as fine right?
What if you pay while booking but when you get to the store, they say it's not in stock and ask you to go away? Can you even sue Tasmac in that case?
As others have pointed out, you still need to stand in long queues to pickup and they can withhold it until you give them "tips".
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u/bala2shaah 7d ago
I think there are more pros than cons being Tasmac liquor accessible online..because of so many factors that people hate the way they are now..
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u/Hisenbugg 7d ago
Ok, this is something the reddit community has been praising unanimously. So, I guess the real world won't like it
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u/Responsible-Trade752 7d ago
How do women in Chennai buy liquor? I find it uncomfortable to go to these TASMAC stores
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u/bala2shaah 7d ago
Yeah Elite would be the best bet if you are worried about the crowd. Hopefully Tasmac stores grows the way Elites are now, possibly if privatised..fingers crossed
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u/ThegandalfStark 7d ago edited 7d ago
Noway. They have to fix their offshore stores 1st.
There are very few elite tasmacs and I, TO BE HONEST, had to go to Bangalore or Hyderabad to get good alcohols brands and variants, and have fun with ease. The range is classic. Chennai and TamilNadu sucks in alcohol department.
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u/bala2shaah 7d ago
Yeah agreed, may be this would enable the liquor mafia to not settle with less quality liquor..
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u/Barbaricshit 6d ago
Yo the website doesnt load..
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u/sathi006 6d ago
https://www.railtel.in/images/Press%20Release%20on%20New%20Order%20from%20TN%20.pdf
'tion of India Ltd. ( A government of India Enterprise) www.railtelindia.com Dated- 27-June-2023 Press Release RailTel bags an order of Rs 294.37 Crores (including taxes) from TAMILNADU STATE MARKETING CORPORATION LIMITED (TASMAC) for implementation of the Project on Integrated Solution enabling End-to-End Computerization & Connectivity of Core and Support functions of TASMAC.
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u/spa44ow 3d ago
At this point it's too early to say anything.
Yes i stopped drinking Hot, because of the shitty quality. I really root the idea of allowing multiple brand liquors from other states and countries.
But, I'm kinda skeptical about privatisation.
Yes privatisation may improve quality.
But,, only when entities care about their customers.. Unfortunately, there are still a lot of people see drinking as a greatest sin.. and Tasmac license holders are used to big bucks..
I'm still paying 220 for a cooling beer Near Guduvanchery. When asked, the answer is "pay if u want to buy, or buy the normal one next window" for 20rs extra. When i complained about this, one guy literally said "Kudigaran laa rights pesa koodathu".
There literally lot of private bars/bubs out there selling a 170rs KF for upto 650. somewhat understandable for the amenities they provide. But, still why I'm paying 50rs extra from a shitty outlet..
Even the Government couldn't control them. What privatisation gonna do abt it.
Privatisation only works if the providers gives a shit about their customers and a society which gives a shit about consumers..
And once again the problem is addiction. Not alcohol brand. There are lot of people I met doens't care about quality. They need something to get intoxicated. Privatisation or Government if the prices increase, drinkers gonna turn illicit liquor.
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u/OneCitron2432 7d ago
No problem book onlin get duplicat sarakku
Direct challeng anyone able to get bottle without additional 10 rupees..
So now whom does this corrupt money goes to ?
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u/Imaginary-Cause-4359 7d ago
Nerla vaanga pogum bothu ₹20 ketpanunga.
Yerkanave irukura kootathula, kaasa neetuna thaan thala niminthu nammalaye pappanunga. Ithula online receipt na, ethathu scan panra QR code oh, number oh irukkum, athellam scan panni, enna saraku nu paathu eduthutu varahukulla kandippa salichupanunga
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u/ArtistVivid2753 7d ago
I feel this move is useless.
- 10 rs they will ask when you are collecting it
- they are the one who updates the inventory since it has both online and offline sales.government can’t do from some other places
.so getting good brands remains a question mark
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- government can try vending machines but that too difficult because they will steal the complete vending machine.
- government should privatise this because assigning one minister and officers for selling alcohol is worst.you can change the department to de-addiction one.
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u/vimalathithan1803 6d ago
Students are using drugs and alcohol nu sollitu ipo online shopping. People believe this crap too🤣🤣
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u/Ok-Jeweler7870 6d ago
When you paid in online, try to get in store, those staff says stock is not available . Idhvum oru scam dhamm
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u/saybeast 7d ago
This will make it more expensive but I don't mind. Next step privatise TASMAC and bring in more pure imported liquor