I went to Aldi's for the first time tonight. We needed a lot of pantry-stocking basics. At first, I wasn't impressed. The prices seemed very similar to those at Wal-mart on most items.
But the small savings must have added up. At the checkout, I paid a little less than $54 for an entire cartload of groceries. I'm guessing we can eat on that stuff for more than a week.
I even bought "luxury" items-- meat and fish, which we don't normally cook at home. Geesh. I can't even get by on $54 at Wal-Mart!
It's really time for me to start that price book so I have more than a vague idea of what things cost. I'll definitely be patronizing Aldi's again.
First trip ever to Aldi's
January 23rd, 2008 at 02:28 am
January 23rd, 2008 at 02:32 am 1201055534
As for a price book, mine saved my wallet many times!!
January 23rd, 2008 at 03:37 am 1201059468
January 23rd, 2008 at 04:01 am 1201060860
The quality of the fresh produce at each store is different. At my store, I find the price can't be beat on things like broccoli, fresh mushrooms, carrots, romaine hearts, apples, potatoes, onions, bananas (29-cents/lb!), cucumbers.
January 23rd, 2008 at 10:57 am 1201085871
January 23rd, 2008 at 05:33 pm 1201109586
Love, love, love Aldi! I am fortunate as there is one about 1 - 1.5 miles from where I work (I have to pass it driving home) and there is one about 5 miles from my house. (a tad out of the way, but not crazily so)
My sister shops there and spends $50 every two weeks.
And my Aunt, who is notoriously picky about stuff like that, swears by the fish at Aldi. She says the prices are crazy. (in a good way)