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rsmith6621 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 06:28 PM Original message |
Wal Mart Grocerys....Watch The Sell By Dates... |
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tammywammy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 06:31 PM Response to Original message |
1. Actually that applies to any store. n/t |
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Abq_Sarah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 06:42 PM Original message |
Yep |
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eShirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 07:07 PM Response to Reply #1 |
26. +99999999999 |
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jp11 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 07:11 PM Response to Reply #1 |
28. True. |
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eShirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 07:19 PM Response to Reply #28 |
32. they must all be cutting back on employees. n/t |
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Bitwit1234 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 07:47 PM Response to Reply #1 |
40. You are correct there no matter how large or small |
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mod mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 06:31 PM Response to Original message |
2. consider shopping somewhere where they treat their employees with respect like Costco |
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CBGLuthier (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 07:01 PM Response to Reply #2 |
23. I would have to travel 200 miles to find a Costco. |
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Curmudgeoness (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 06:31 PM Response to Original message |
3. Why are you shopping at Walmart anyways? |
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whyverne (734 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 06:44 PM Response to Reply #3 |
9. Some things save me a buck or two per item. |
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Warpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 06:52 PM Response to Reply #3 |
14. I shopped Wally's when I was poor |
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proteus_lives (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 06:56 PM Response to Reply #3 |
17. Cheaper for me. |
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Curmudgeoness (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 07:01 PM Response to Reply #17 |
22. Just posted #20 about Aldi's. They treat employees better. nt |
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elocs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 07:01 PM Response to Reply #3 |
24. Have you ever considered that there might be people who have no choice? |
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Curmudgeoness (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 07:06 PM Response to Reply #24 |
25. Not trying to be self-righteous. But can't understand "no choice". nt |
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Kali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 07:20 PM Response to Reply #25 |
33. well sure there is always a choice |
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Curmudgeoness (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 07:23 PM Response to Reply #33 |
35. I can appreciate your point. I would not drive 50 miles further either. |
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Kali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 07:34 PM Response to Reply #35 |
37. that is correct |
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elocs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 07:42 PM Response to Reply #25 |
39. No, I'm not say "you" are, but some certainly have that attitude. |
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eShirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 07:09 PM Response to Reply #3 |
27. 20% cheaper *average* for us |
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Curmudgeoness (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 07:13 PM Response to Reply #27 |
30. Seriously? 20% less? Where else would you have to shop? nt |
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emilyg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 07:40 PM Response to Reply #3 |
38. Much cheaper for me. |
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RidinMyDonkey (290 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 06:34 PM Response to Original message |
4. That happens at all stores |
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TheCowsCameHome (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 06:37 PM Response to Original message |
5. I imagine it happens everywhere... |
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d_r (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 06:39 PM Response to Original message |
6. honestly I check the dates on everything anywhere |
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izquierdista (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 06:50 PM Response to Reply #6 |
11. You could save yourself some time... |
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d_r (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 10:22 PM Response to Reply #11 |
49. heh :) |
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Jennicut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 07:14 PM Response to Reply #6 |
31. I do too, but I am a diabetic. I read every label. It is exhausting. |
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fishwax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 07:23 PM Response to Reply #6 |
34. our grocery stores here have cost per ounce (or other unit) on the price tag |
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Lone_Star_Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 06:41 PM Response to Original message |
7. It's an epidemic anymore. |
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lpbk2713 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 06:42 PM Response to Original message |
8. Let me insert this as long as we're doing "heads up" here. |
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glinda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 06:52 PM Response to Reply #8 |
15. Yuppers. I watch when they ring each thing up. |
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Warpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 06:48 PM Response to Original message |
10. Expired stuff is not all alike |
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whyverne (734 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 06:53 PM Response to Reply #10 |
16. I always laugh at my sour cream. I often use it way past the date. |
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Warpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 10:00 PM Response to Reply #16 |
46. I like it really puckery, too |
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Swamp Rat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 06:50 PM Response to Original message |
12. Whatever the date says on Wal-Mart 'groceries', add at least one month. |
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glinda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 06:50 PM Response to Original message |
13. Stores seem to be buying nearly expired items as they must get a price break. |
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HockeyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 06:56 PM Response to Original message |
18. Go in the back of the shelves |
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bergie321 (797 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 06:58 PM Response to Original message |
19. I shop at Fresh & Easy a lot |
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Curmudgeoness (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 06:59 PM Response to Original message |
20. Do you have an Aldi's in your area? I have few problems there |
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Kali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 07:01 PM Response to Original message |
21. you should check those things anyway at any store |
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tammywammy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 07:12 PM Response to Reply #21 |
29. They've been 4 pound bags since I was a kid |
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Kali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 07:29 PM Response to Reply #29 |
36. no way! not out here anyway |
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tammywammy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 07:49 PM Response to Reply #36 |
41. I've heard my mom talk about it often enough |
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Obamanaut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 08:06 PM Response to Original message |
42. There are expiration dates on many products, sold by many stores. |
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TheCowsCameHome (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 08:06 PM Response to Original message |
43. I never thought of looking for a date at a WalMart. |
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Warpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 10:04 PM Response to Reply #43 |
47. Here you go |
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TheCowsCameHome (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jun-26-10 06:41 AM Response to Reply #47 |
50. Oh man, another keyboard ruined........... |
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AnArmyVeteran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 08:19 PM Response to Original message |
44. They still selling beef laced with carbon monoxide |
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Donnachaidh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 09:48 PM Response to Original message |
45. and meat is gussied up with carbon monoxide to make it look *fresh* |
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Warpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-25-10 10:08 PM Response to Reply #45 |
48. They don't need to do that, if in fact they do |
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