NFriday wrote:A lot of the people that shop at Walmart do not compare prices. They are just looking for one place to do their shopping.
Cathy2 wrote:I think I would rephrase your statement:
A lot of people do not compare prices.
I see really full baskets at other stores, who are not reputed for lower prices.
I don't always think Aldi is consistently cheaper. There are facebook pages with dedicated fans who buy almost exclusively Aldi.
Those who really track prices and sales are special ... us!
Regards,
CAthy2
boudreaulicious wrote:I know this has been discussed before but at some point, the savings from chasing sales all over town has to be negated by the cost of the gas and wear & tear on the car unless you’re buying in bulk. Not to mention the value of my time. If I’m driving all over town(s) it’s to get things I can’t at my primary store —not to save $1.50 on a dozen eggs or a gallon of milk.
On the other hand, for brands I purchase regularly at Whole Foods, which is a 30 minute drive for me, I will make sure I go when I see them on sale. But only if I happen to see the email flyer—most of the time I don’t.
Cathy2 wrote:boudreaulicious wrote:I know this has been discussed before but at some point, the savings from chasing sales all over town has to be negated by the cost of the gas and wear & tear on the car unless you’re buying in bulk. Not to mention the value of my time. If I’m driving all over town(s) it’s to get things I can’t at my primary store —not to save $1.50 on a dozen eggs or a gallon of milk.
On the other hand, for brands I purchase regularly at Whole Foods, which is a 30 minute drive for me, I will make sure I go when I see them on sale. But only if I happen to see the email flyer—most of the time I don’t.
You shop your garden, which is pretty cool.
I like to be aware of prices, because eventually I am near stores just due to various activities.
Woodman's has the double-advantage of less costly gas as well as eggs, but Jewel and Mariano's have cheaper milk if you buy two gallons.
I thought when Woodman's moved just 15 minutes from home that the mystic would die. Nope, I still enjoy my visits there.
Jewel and Mariano's are close, so I might just go there. Everywhere else, it is because I am doing something else in the vicinity.
As for time, I like saving money because that is non-taxable.
It would be interesting to know what you will devote time to visit Whole Foods. I really cannot recall the last time I visited one. I may learn there is something I may want there.
Regards,
Cathy2
Inflation is coming for Thanksgiving dinner.
Turkey supplies have become stretched this year after an avian-influenza outbreak devastated flocks in the springtime and threatens to re-emerge in the fall, meat industry executives said. Reduced flocks have lifted turkey prices to record levels, analysts said, and price tags for the holiday staple are likely to remain high through Thanksgiving.
Breast-meat prices for consumers have climbed above $6.50 a pound this year, compared with less than $2 a pound two years ago, according to market -research firm Urner Barry. Turkey hens—which represent the majority of birds served on Thanksgiving—currently cost 57% more than the five-year average, the firm estimated. Both prices represent all-time highs.
tjr wrote:boudreaulicious, I hope you won't be offended but from your WF shopping list it sounds like you aren't very price-sensitive. My kid recently moved to a dorm at UMKC across the street from a Whole Foods. A family friend gave him a gift card so he wouldn't starve. He goes to Jewel, etc fairly often and was gobsmacked by prices at WF.
I do agree that making special trips to save a few bucks is silly. But I, and I think maybe Cathy too, drive all over town for work and other activities so it's easy to stop on the way. And it breaks up some pretty depressing drives. On the other hand it can lead to a lot of munching on the car.
NFriday wrote:Occasionally they have the air chilled chicken on sale really cheap.
NFriday wrote:It's been a while since I have bought any, but you can get air chilled b/s chicken breast for $4.99 a pound on sale.
I have a genetic cholesterol problem, and I was on 40 mg of lipitor, and my cholesterol was still 239, and I thought I would have to add another med that would cost me $50 a month, but my sister the lipid specialist, told me to first try cholestoff, which I can get 100 days worth at $14.99 at Walmart, and it worked.
EddieK wrote:The 1/2 gallon milk $1.29 digital deal at Mariano’s is what I usually purchase. Since I live alone, I would never be able to use the 2 gallons for $5 or $6 deals before they went bad. In the past, they have offered the $1.29 digital deal every third week. If they stay true to form, the deal should be offered the week of Wednesday, August 24th through Tuesday, August 30th.
ekreider wrote:Note that the strike is against freight railroads, not Amtrak. Striking Amtrak would have little or no impact on food prices.
Inflation may be slowing, but food prices are still through the roof.
Food costs spiked 11.4% over the past year, the largest annual increase since May 1979, according to data released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Americans browsing the supermarket aisle will notice most food items are far more expensive than they were a year ago. Egg prices soared 39.8%, while flour got 23.3% more expensive. Milk rose 17% and the price of bread jumped 16.2%.
Meat and poultry also grew costlier. Chicken prices jumped 16.6%, while meats rose
6.7% and pork increased 6.8%. Fruits and vegetables together are up 9.4%.
Overall, grocery prices jumped 13.5% and restaurant menu prices increased 8%.
Cathy2 wrote:ekreider wrote:Note that the strike is against freight railroads, not Amtrak. Striking Amtrak would have little or no impact on food prices.
Sorry, though some news reports added Amtrak. Freight is king! One trucker last night commented one railroad car is the equivalent load of four trucks.
What shoe is going to drop next?
Regards,
CAthy2