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Post by tampaspicer on Aug 14, 2024 11:30:12 GMT -5
I first heard about Aldi from a guy at work. He was new to the company and was pinching pennies until he could build his follwing (sales). So myself and the GF decided to try it but weren't completely sold on it but was very impressed on the products and cost. We did a comparison shop on Aldi and Publx and were shocked that publix was 2-3 times the cost at Aldi and their products comparable or better. Now, we get most of our products from Aldi and Detwilers and a few things from Publix. Could we afford to only shop at Publix? Sure could. But It's hard to ignore the evidence. We stay away from Publix and try to get basic stuff at Winn Dixie. We do most of our shopping at Sam's club. Wife loves the online order and pick it up in the parking lot route. Saves time and money.
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Post by cyclist on Aug 14, 2024 12:40:17 GMT -5
So, my Gf decides she wants to go to the Goodwill store, which I'm thinking is rather odd as we have nothing to donate.. . so we pull up and I ask the question "what are we doing here"? She tells me shopping! SHOPPING??WTF???I don't shop at a goodwill! I almost broke the cameras so I couldn't be filmed.
She finally told me we needed things for our condo to rent out.
They had a lot of things but not anything I would buy but my bride found some coffee mugs and a picture. I was a little surprised at how many people were shopping there. I am not knocking that just wondering if it's a sign of a shitty economy (please don't make this political.)
Dead peoples cloths. I buy Columbia fishing shirts and gap, lands end shorts...almost brand new $5 versus 50$. Go ahead and waste your money. I will say, many times we come up short, 33 waist shorts and L shirts are few. Most stuff appears to be for very fat people.
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Post by madm002 on Aug 14, 2024 14:14:20 GMT -5
I need to up my game I guess. I have been to all the Goodwill stores in the area, and this is a wealthy town, but not much there. The used furniture places are really good.
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Post by anumber1 on Aug 14, 2024 14:40:08 GMT -5
I bought me a nice dress and pumps at goodwill once.
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Post by ferris1248 on Aug 14, 2024 14:51:48 GMT -5
Publix BOGOs are good. Anything else is high. I'll go to Lidl before Publix.
For meat, I'll go to Food Depot.
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Post by illinoisfisherman on Aug 14, 2024 16:12:08 GMT -5
I bought me a nice dress and pumps at goodwill once. 😳
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Post by ferris1248 on Aug 14, 2024 17:25:52 GMT -5
I bought me a nice dress and pumps at goodwill once. 😳 What do you look so shocked about? 🤣
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Post by TRTerror on Aug 14, 2024 17:56:26 GMT -5
YUP , No need to be shocked.. Ole Art is a big part of the Bob Hope Tour , Has been for years. His Stage name and the group he dances with are called The Satin Dolz. He entertains the Shrimpers offshore where nobody knows him and can't tell his shoreside friends. I saw him headed to Nam back in the day and I'm glad he can still dance. Thanks Art..Keep shakin that thing Bro..your the Best !!
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Post by Mango Man on Aug 14, 2024 19:15:09 GMT -5
I bought me a nice dress and pumps at goodwill once. A1, go check your sugar level.
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Post by OhMy on Aug 14, 2024 19:20:18 GMT -5
I first heard about Aldi from a guy at work. He was new to the company and was pinching pennies until he could build his follwing (sales). So myself and the GF decided to try it but weren't completely sold on it but was very impressed on the products and cost. We did a comparison shop on Aldi and Publx and were shocked that publix was 2-3 times the cost at Aldi and their products comparable or better. Now, we get most of our products from Aldi and Detwilers and a few things from Publix. Could we afford to only shop at Publix? Sure could. But It's hard to ignore the evidence. We stay away from Publix and try to get basic stuff at Winn Dixie. We do most of our shopping at Sam's club. Wife loves the online order and pick it up in the parking lot route. Saves time and money. Publix is a rip off. Pure and simple. Even their BOGO are higher than other stores for a similar (or same) product. It is very easy to see if you shop around. I am not a member of Sam's Club but last weekend went with a friend that was a member and I was impressed with the selection and price of items.
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Post by ferris1248 on Aug 14, 2024 19:21:44 GMT -5
YUP , No need to be shocked.. Ole Art is a big part of the Bob Hope Tour , Has been for years. His Stage name and the group he dances with are called The Satin Dolz. He entertains the Shrimpers offshore where nobody knows him and can't tell his shoreside friends. I saw him headed to Nam back in the day and I'm glad he can still dance. Thanks Art..Keep shakin that thing Bro..your the Best !! So that's who I saw in Dong Ha. I thought it was just an ugly woman. She sure could shake that bootie.
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Post by restlessnative on Aug 14, 2024 20:49:36 GMT -5
I first heard about Aldi from a guy at work. He was new to the company and was pinching pennies until he could build his follwing (sales). So myself and the GF decided to try it but weren't completely sold on it but was very impressed on the products and cost. We did a comparison shop on Aldi and Publx and were shocked that publix was 2-3 times the cost at Aldi and their products comparable or better. Now, we get most of our products from Aldi and Detwilers and a few things from Publix. Could we afford to only shop at Publix? Sure could. But It's hard to ignore the evidence. The Winn Dixie somewhat close to me is turning in to an Aldi (Aldi bought the whole parent company and most are changing to Aldi btw), will have to check it out when they do. Their produce and proteins are good? We try and do mostly fresh foods so that is what we buy most of.
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Post by anumber1 on Aug 15, 2024 7:22:41 GMT -5
$20 is $20..
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Post by Mango Man on Aug 15, 2024 20:16:46 GMT -5
I first heard about Aldi from a guy at work. He was new to the company and was pinching pennies until he could build his follwing (sales). So myself and the GF decided to try it but weren't completely sold on it but was very impressed on the products and cost. We did a comparison shop on Aldi and Publx and were shocked that publix was 2-3 times the cost at Aldi and their products comparable or better. Now, we get most of our products from Aldi and Detwilers and a few things from Publix. Could we afford to only shop at Publix? Sure could. But It's hard to ignore the evidence. The Winn Dixie somewhat close to me is turning in to an Aldi (Aldi bought the whole parent company and most are changing to Aldi btw), will have to check it out when they do. Their produce and proteins are good? We try and do mostly fresh foods so that is what we buy most of. Our produce is pretty good. As for the proteins check it out, they carry 3 fat%'s, chicken, fish, ribs, cold cuts. Besides them, we use a place called Detwilers. Between the two we haven't bought that from Publix in a few years.
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Post by jmarkb on Aug 17, 2024 10:59:43 GMT -5
I bought me a nice dress and pumps at goodwill once. This post is worthless without pics.
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