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Now that it’s cooler, I shop at Walmart so my frozen items don’t defrost by the time I get home. What amazes me is the difference in food costs between Publix, Costco and Walmart. My usual costs are $150.00 every 2 weeks at Publix compared to $100 at Walmart. That is significant! Here are some examples - Publix vs. Walmart:
Dole Pineapple Chunks in a can. $1.89. $1.33
Folgers Coffee 3 lb container. $12.99. $9.90
2 lbs brick of sharp cheddar. $8.99. $6.99
1 gallon of whole milk. $3.79. $2.89
1 lb margarine. $1.29. $.83
Weight Watchers Smart Ones $2.49. $1.67
Bananas. $.69 a pound. $.43 a pound
I don’t buy meats or chicken at Walmart - just packaged and canned goods. But if I am saving 30% each time I go shopping, that’s quite a bit
You didn't count that you should buy things on sale at Publix, especially two for the price of one. Plus, there is a better chance my car won't be damaged by a shopping cart or a driver opening their door. Then, there is the choice of products....Wallymart offers very little in low fat or low sodium products whereas Publix has more of the better products.....and you can get most grocery items at Publix, but not everything at Wally's. I think the savings are more like 20%, I'd rather pay the extra $20 a week and not go through the Wally experience, personally. Oh yeh, probably a lot less chance of being attacked by a crazy old lady too!
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
2018 430i Gran Coupe
I know they're trying to maximize cash flow, but it still doesn't make any sense to me: The primary thing customers are going to remember about their experience is the check-out process. So, if you frustrate them upon check-out, how does that reflect well on the company?
I probably drop maybe five percent of my monthly spend at Walmart, and most of the rest is at competitors (versus for unrelated stuff). They don't even rank on my preferred store list unless we're traveling (and only because of name recognition).
we get a few select things at Walmart. Usually our Kashi cereal (regular price is cheaper). and condiments (they have fantastic stone ground mustard). Bread, they have some good options there. other than that, some stuff like hair products. Never real food shopping.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Anyway, usually geniuses don't have to tell you so, it just shows, and the same with reliability, the word of mouth gets out if you earn it, or you can run a fake commercial/advertisement if you haven't earned it.
and good luck this weekend, with the feet of snow followed by sub zero temps!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I just happened to tune in at that moment as it was the only part of last night's presentation that I caught, I am so over watching Barrett-Jackson. The endless hype, the parade of resto-mods, pro tourers and sometimes questionable customs, the paucity of restored or original classics, and the absurd overpaying for very ordinary vehicles that cross the block by a bunch of liquored-up old guys has really turned me off.
I took the leap yesterday and signed up Amazon Prime video, so I spent part of the evening watching the new episode of The Grand Tour. Enjoyed it.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
We’re due for 14-20” of snow tonight and everyone is freaking out. So if you don’t hear from me again it’s because I was eaten by polar bears.
I have to go to work Monday at 5:30 and it’s suppose to be -7 with wind. Long johns here I come.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I saw an indication of how important provenance is to price when I was at the Saratoga Auto Museum auction last fall. Old cars were being sold for a lower similar price range. Then a bunch of cars owned by a well know local collector came up for sale and sold for about double the others. The collector had a reputation for meticulous numbers matching restorations. I guess that reassured bidders that they were getting a quality car.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2018 430i Gran Coupe
My order was for $10.40 so I gave the kid a $10 bill and a $2 bill (yeah they still make ‘em). I immediately could tell I had stirred something up as the kid looked and looked at the bill and just stood there confused. He called his manager over and held it up to the light while having an animated discussion. He even seemed to be googling something on his phone. Finally he had to consult with the boss again because there was no slot in his drawer for $2 bills.
As he handed me my change I asked “did that $2 bill throw you?” He sheepishly said “yeah”.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2018 430i Gran Coupe
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
CIA agents were crossing over from Turkey into northern Iraq to try and influence the Kurds into being on our side in the upcoming war. They were driving over in 4WD Suburbans, and they carried millions of dollars in cash. All of it in $100 bills. The joke was that after a while, $100 would buy a cup of coffee.
There was too much money floating around, and no one could make change. Strange but true.
There is no hill here worth dying for. Moderators understand that there can be little slips in the heat of an argument, but some of you are pushing it too hard. Be respectful of other opinions, take a deep breath and just move on to the next comment.
Thank you. You're all better than this.
Shifty
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
You can pay with the gum using a $1 or $2 coin.......and if it is a vending machine it can give you back change, but not pennies.
They should do away with 5 cent and 10 cent coins too....they are almost useless.
When we got rid of pennies we just round off to the nearest nickel.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
An interesting thing to do, if you are ever in a museum that has a substantial coin collection from ages past, is to view the coinage of a particular Empire, as it declines. The money starts to look shabbier and shabbier as time progresses.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
That’s what I gave to the kids for Christmas for years, especially the gold ones. I actually got a few of the little ones believing that their uncle was a pirate with a chest full gold in the basement. My niece actually got herself a little wooden treasure chest to put them in.
Nowadays inflation requires $2 bills so I don’t look like a cheap bum.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Do you have any of the old silver certificates? Those are collectible I hear. I’ve got one but it’s in rough condition.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
The saying was “phony as a $3 bill” because the US federal government never printed one.
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20110920/news/709209778/
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
I hope you and the others in the East luck out like we have so far with this storm (I forget her name).
We'd had rain all morning instead of snow, that substantially has reduced the snow total
for today and tomorrow. If we were just above the 32 deg F line all day, I heard 10-12 inches
predicted, which is a lot for us.
But can someone do something about the 45 mph winds coming with the Gift From Canada cold front coming in this afternoon and evening. Drifting snow.
Down to -4 deg F tomorrow night!
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
One small correction, i never worked for Data General, although they did try to hire me once.
I worked for Control Data....the now defunct Super Computer company.