 Price increases at Aldi
Well, I noticed this weekend that prices have seriously gone UP at Aldi's recently. I have been shopping there at least 2-3 times per month, but this week was I guess I just "felt" it more. Maybe because I spent $10 on $125 worth of stuff at Meijer. Then, I went in Aldi's to get some "basics" and spent $26 on not much of anything. It was a real downer to that after Meijer buzz high. 
I had a list and had planned on spending less than $20. I made my list with a price total for the items. They were out of bread; so I didn't get any of that and still I spent $6 more than my $20 estimate. My Aldi "pricebook"--which is just their regular prices that I've memorized after years of being a frequent shopper there-- has become outdated due to many recent price hikes.
Also, I have noticed that the Aldi's in Indy has several staples cheaper than the local small town Aldi's I often go to. Especially milk which was $2.99 same as CVS here, but was $1.88 in Indy last week. I believe the eggs and potatoes were cheaper in the city, too. I guess I have to figure out whether it is cheaper to pay the gas and make the extra 10 minute drive or spend some extra on a few price differences.  |