. Well, this is the first time I ever noticed this.
I was at my local Shop Rite and knew I wanted to buy some fruit. Usually prices drop fairly low (dare I say .99 a pound) in the dead of summer, but in recent weeks, prices seem to have climbed. I noticed nectarines and plums were a pricey $1.69 a pound.
Over in the small organic produce section, I noticed plums were $1.49 a pound. hmp. They were smaller, but so what? They were locally grown.
So, you wouldn't think organic prices could beat non-organic, but I think it pays to quickly check prices. I think we're all paying increased food costs partly due to rising fuel costs, so it makes sense that locally grown produce would be cheaper.
I know I had several coupons, but I was miffed, when double-checking the receipt at home, that the girl overlooked the two bags I brought into the store. I made a mental resolution to begin bringing 4 reusable bags inside the store with me and packing each one light so I can use all four. Up til now, I usually bring in one or two, but I want to recover the savings from the many times the cashier misses it.
I find check-out at the grocery store very challenging. There are so many things to watch and you want to make sure she rings up everything correctly without overcharging you. I often forget about checking the credit for the bags.
Do you sense a theme here? Luther's a boy who likes enclosed spaces. Desk drawers, inside cabinets, hampers, paper bags, you name it!
A surprising way to save money on produce
August 24th, 2011 at 06:06 pm
August 24th, 2011 at 06:45 pm 1314211506
I've shared before that our local "high end" grocer has by far the cheapest prices all around, though several of my friends won't even go there because they assume it's expensive. The store focuses on local grown produce, and we did not find their prices rise with gas prices the last few years. With the sour economy they have remained extremeley competitive. To the point where it hurts to shop everywhere else. I am sure this explains some of the "why."
IT's important to remember never to assume anything!
August 24th, 2011 at 07:54 pm 1314215675
I joked with an older checkout person that it used to be so simple .... here's the stuff that I'd like to buy, here's my money, got my change and out the door. Now its the loyalty card, and the bags and the card is not scanning and would you like to "round up" and donate. Ick.
August 24th, 2011 at 10:53 pm 1314226408