Someone told me yesterday that Aldi had their fresh pineapples on sale this week for 99 cents. Well, since I am always on the lookout for a bargain these days, and because I love fresh pineapple, and because that is a really good price for one, I decided to check them out. I hadn't been to Aldi in years.
There are several things you need to know if you are going there:
1) You have to pay a quarter to "rent" a shopping cart (you get it back when you turn your cart back in).
2) The don't take checks or credit cards.
3) They charge 5 cents for grocery bags. You can either buy them, bring your own or just carry your stuff.
I had to run to the bank for money when I got there and saw the "No checks or credit cards" sign. When I got back, a nice lady showed me how to get a shopping cart; then she gave me 2 plastic grocery bags. She could tell I was a first-timer.
They have an oddball selection of things; don't plan to do all your grocery shopping there. The prices were good, but not great. (This comes from someone who is a pro at shopping around to find the best prices on things.) I would say they don't have much on Dollar General Store except maybe a slightly better selection of produce, frozen and dairy foods.
All in all, I will probably go back only if I see another good bargain like the pineapple. And I'll be better prepared next time.
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2 comments:
I've heard of Aldi but we don't have any here. I have wondered how complete the shopping experience can be there. Interesting.
I LOVE Aldi! I've been an Aldi shopper since the mid 90s, and plan my menus around Aldi foods. Their prices have gone up a lot this year. They used to beat DGS and Save A Lot by a lot. Now, they're pretty comparable - but I like their quality better. Welcome to the Aldi family. ;-)
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