Aldi's ~ Vent: Shocked

[marvholly]

I have been an Aldi shopper for >35 years. I even found one in Vienna when I was there.

Went to Aldi last weekend for a stock up trip which I have not done for 3-4 months-just ran in for a couple things here & there. I am SHOCKED at how high the prices have gotten. I can buy 90% of what I “used to” buy elsewhere MUCH cheaper just w/ sales on house brand items let alone w/ sales and coupons on name brand. I do NOT have any super Kmart, Walmart or Target. I am just talking regular & independent markets. ormerly I spent $10/week, now it is less than that per month.

This is more than just the increased cost of transporting goods. I suspect the expansion into more perishable items like increased dairy, produce (terrible at my stores AND $$$) and meat has caused costs to increase and there is MUCH more waste. Thus other prices had to go up to make up the costs.

I would probably NOT bother w/ Aldi at all but it is next to one of my top 3 independent fruit markets, across the street from Walgreens and I do pass it to go several places several times/week so I guess I will still do the 6-8 items they are still well priiced on.

[hburnette3]

If was wasn't for there GREAT applesauce and WONDERFUL peanut butter.
I wouldn't go there at all.

Not to mention the $1.99 milk. I won't drink it a day after the X day though. $1.99 for milk. Something just is not right with that milk. IMO. WAY TO CHEAP.

My DD and DH specially aske for those items from there.

[karichelle]

There is nothing wrong with Aldi's milk. Actually their milk keeps longer than the milk I get at Meijer, Kroger, or Wal-Mart. Many of the latter 3 start smelling funny well before the exp. date...Aldi never does and is okay after the date. Their $1.99 price is in line with sale prices at our other stores. Milk goes on sale every few weeks or so for $1.99 a gallon at Kroger and Meijer, and the regular price is $2.49/$2.99.

[momabrown3]

I only buy my milk at Aldi's.I have never had any problems with it.It never last more than 2 days in my fridge with 4 people drinking milk.We drink alot of milk.

[MrsMoneySaver]

I'm sorry your having difficulty with your Aldi. Mine is great, so just know that not all Aldi have gone bad! I have noticed that a lot of products have gone up in price, but I've also noticed the prices going up at Wal-Mart by about the same amount. I shop the great deals at Walgreens and Kroger and I get free items with coupons at Wal-Mart, but I always go to Aldi for some things because their prices are consistently lower on certain items. I always get my milk ($2.18) and butter ($1.49) at Aldi. I have yet to find a sale with coupons at Kroger that can beat Aldi's regular prices on milk and butter. I am also consistently buying my sugar ($1.65), tortilla chips ($0.99), sour cream ($0.99), flour tortillas ($0.99), tea bags ($1.69), canned green beans ($0.48), cream of mushroom/chicken soups ($0.49), and bananas ($0.45/lb) at Aldi. I always purchase Aldi's produce that is on sale that week. I've never had a problem with inferior quality of the produce. If I could find better deals elsewhere I would have no problem buying these items for a lesser price, but right now I am satisfied with Aldi. It sure would be nice if Aldi's prices were less on EVERYTHING! That would save me the hassle of running to Kroger for great deals and then picking up the extras at Aldi. It doesn't hurt to dream, right??

[Mama Stu]

Originally Posted by marvholly I have been an Aldi shopper for >35 years. I even found one in Vienna when I was there. Went to Aldi last weekend for a stock up trip which I have not done for 3-4 months-just ran in for a couple things here & there. I am SHOCKED at how high the prices have gotten. I can buy 90% of what I “used to” buy elsewhere MUCH cheaper just w/ sales on house brand items let alone w/ sales and coupons on name brand. I do NOT have any super Kmart, Walmart or Target. I am just talking regular & independent markets. ormerly I spent $10/week, now it is less than that per month. This is more than just the increased cost of transporting goods. I suspect the expansion into more perishable items like increased dairy, produce (terrible at my stores AND $$$) and meat has caused costs to increase and there is MUCH more waste. Thus other prices had to go up to make up the costs. I would probably NOT bother w/ Aldi at all but it is next to one of my top 3 independent fruit markets, across the street from Walgreens and I do pass it to go several places several times/week so I guess I will still do the 6-8 items they are still well priiced on.

I agree. I use to shop at Aldi's all the time. Then Fareway moved in to town. I found I could get the items there for the same price or even less. And, at Fareway they bag your groceries and don't you dare try to push your own cart out. They insist on taking them out even if you only have a few bags. Also, since Aldi's won't take coupons.............. Anyway, if you have a Fareway near you , give them a try.

[karichelle]

Saw the milk delivery truck today...it's Flav-O-Rich. :)

[lilymaid]

Originally Posted by marvholly I guess I will still do the 6-8 items they are still well priiced on.

Don't leave me hanging! Which 6-8 items do you feel are best priced?

Thanks,
Jill
lilymaid

[mdgresham]

I live in the Raleigh, NC area and I try to go back home to Rocky Mount in order to stock up on the $1.99 milk. In Raleigh it has gone down to $2.29- which is better than $2.99- to over $3.00.

[momtimesfive]

I don't shop a lot at Aldi, but I do stop in there to get produce when I can't get to the local Farmer's Market. I have never had a problem with their produce - in fact, many times it is far superior to what I have to choose from at both the Walmart and Kroger that are also right here. Not to mention much much cheaper.