Mr. C
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Would it really matter? You know as well as I do.
He will always come back. Like herpes.
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Would it really matter? You know as well as I do.
Would it really matter? You know as well as I do.
He will always come back. Like herpes.![]()
I wouldn't necessarily call it a boutique store. It's a Raley's. I don't know if you guys have those.
Would it really matter? You know as well as I do.
He will always come back. Like herpes.![]()
We (the two of us) mostly eat out, but during covid (2021) we tried one of those box deals for 4 dinners and 4 lunches a week (16 meals). It was around $111 a week for the both of us. That's about $500 a month but that was with a 15% discount they gave us through my health insurance company. We probably spent another $500 a month on breakfast, snacks and drinks from Sprouts, Albertsons, Sam's Club, Costco and Walmart. The other three days a week we ate out.Since I use Apple Pay I was able to go back and add up the year. I averaged it out for 12 months and it came to $2845 a month. Looking back and seeing what other people are spending, that is ludicrous.
Got a link for this box deal? Definitely peeked my curiosity.We (the two of us) mostly eat out, but during covid (2021) we tried one of those box deals for 4 dinners and 4 lunches a week (16 meals). It was around $111 a week for the both of us. That's about $500 a month but that was with a 15% discount they gave us through my health insurance company. We probably spent another $500 a month on breakfast, snacks and drinks from Sprouts, Albertsons, Sam's Club, Costco and Walmart. The other three days a week we ate out.
For a short period of time (2023), I re-started the program but just for one person, me. I got meals for three days a week for two meals a day. It was around $61 a week for just me. I still got the 15% discount. So it was basically $265 a month and $500 for a month for the other stores. But that is less one person and less one day so to compare on a meal basis for just the box deals it would be $6.94 a meal in 2021 and $10.17 a meal in 2023. FJB...
With Joe Biden in office and my chick living at my river house finishing up her degree, I decided to just throw out the budget and eat out every night... did I mention FJB.
I think I might try Green Chef, or find something a little more healthy.
Anything for my crossdressing Republican friend...Got a link for this box deal? Definitely peeked my curiosity.
Grads you need to dump Raleys.
Wife handles the shopping and is extremely aware of prices. There is a Raleys in our area and it is the most expensive chain place in town to shop, per her. She hits two or 3 different stores for products priced best and or that we like. She says we spend about 800 per month, almost no booze of any kind. We buy or beef and pork from private sources and save a few bucks but get product that is far and away better than any chain store meat counter.
Get that electric hoopty of yours charged up all the way and go try some other stores, or pay for the short trip.
Raleys has surpassed Nugget in pricing. Their meat and produce are sometimes reasonably priced. Everything else is often double what you pay for the same items at Winco or Walmart. I estimate that I save 50 or more dollars in a typical shopping trip by driving five more miles to Winco. Ie. A can of refried beans is $2.79 at Raleys and $1.25 at Winco.I miss Raley's.
I spend about $200/week for two of us and we eat out about 3-4 times a week including breakfasts and dinners. About once every 2 weeks I go to the local butcher (when we are in Montana) and spend about $100-$150 on beef and the local health food store to buy $50 grassfed/organic cheese and some local veggies. So I guess that totals about $1250/mo. Just the two of us, but we have a lot of guests when we are at home. Keep in mind, I am picky about food and buy all organic veggies and many organic and/or nonGMO products. I also do not purchase very much processed food. I skip the frozen aisle completely.
In Montana, I hit Costco about once a month for $300-$400, but we don't go out to eat as often as we do in Havasu. So it's a wash.
Raleys has surpassed Nugget in pricing. Their meat and produce are sometimes reasonably priced. Everything else is often double what you pay for the same items at Winco or Walmart. I estimate that I save 50 or more dollars in a typical shopping trip by driving five more miles to Winco. Ie. A can of refried beans is $2.79 at Raleys and $1.25 at Winco.
There’s a lot of Winco’s in So Cal. Closest one to you would probably be Pomona. Yes on their low prices.We went and checked out a Winco when in Washington this summer...
I was dumbfounded at their low prices.
The weather tax is starting to get on my nerves a bit.
We went and checked out a Winco when in Washington this summer...
I was dumbfounded at their low prices.
The weather tax is starting to get on my nerves a bit.
Vons is better than Ralph's in pricing, our only Albertsons is on the other side of town with Stater Bros, Vons is a half mile away. Stater Bros will be opening up the street in the next few months, they just started converting an old Bed, Bath and Beyond store.No clue what Raleys is, but I saved a shit ton of money NOT shopping at Vons or Albertsons anymore. Their prices are ridiculous!!!
Stator Brothers for most everything now. I'll hamburger and meatloaf mix here, but that's it.
Costco for a lot of other stuff, but I Always end up buying shit I don't Really need. I also buy all of my alcohol here.
The local butcher shop for Good cuts of meat. Yum.
And then Whole Foods for specialty stuff. It's Very expensive, but I get a solid discount with my Amazon Prime CC.
I also did Hello Fresh for awhile. It gets you in the rhythm of Actually cooking, and not just eating store bought fast food!
Once you get in that habit...
Get a membership to a Real place to learn how to cook:
Best money I've ever spent.![]()
We went and checked out a Winco when in Washington this summer...
I was dumbfounded at their low prices.
The weather tax is starting to get on my nerves a bit.
I will say the one thing I really like about Raley's is they unload your cart for you, scan the groceries, bag them for you and will help you out to car if you'd like.
If you have a Trader Joe’s you can keep your costs down. Full cart of groceries for $120-150. The same at Albertsons etc would probably be $200+.
Wife me and toddler are at about $800-$1000 a month including booze.
What did you think about the Green Chef compared to the Hello Fresh?Did you get your free Hello Fresh or Green Chef box I put in the link? @GRADS
Raleys has surpassed Nugget in pricing. Their meat and produce are sometimes reasonably priced. Everything else is often double what you pay for the same items at Winco or Walmart. I estimate that I save 50 or more dollars in a typical shopping trip by driving five more miles to Winco. Ie. A can of refried beans is $2.79 at Raleys and $1.25 at Winco.
After nearly 20 years in the grocery industry, I appreciate that also. At Winco I have to unload the cart, bag my stuff, pay, and reload the cart. What do the employees do?? I’m not a fan. At all.I will say the one thing I really like about Raley's is they unload your cart for you, scan the groceries, bag them for you and will help you out to car if you'd like.
After nearly 20 years in the grocery industry, I appreciate that also. At Winco I have to unload the cart, bag my stuff, pay, and reload the cart. What do the employees do?? I’m not a fan. At all.
I used to use Amazon Fresh back in 2015/2016 after my accident. I liked it but they discontinued service in my area the next year. I have been using Walmart + for the last year. You get paramount + for free. I like Amazon Fresh better.been using Amazon Fresh, prices are competitive, delivered in paper bags to your front door. Any issue, very seldom, refunded.
What did you think about the Green Chef compared to the Hello Fresh?
I will say the one thing I really like about Raley's is they unload your cart for you, scan the groceries, bag them for you and will help you out to car if you'd like.