Bobo Bonobo® wrote:


[SNIPEROONIE "partially hydrogenated" nonsense]


> ALDI is a store for poor
> people.


Nonsense, it's a store for smart people who want to save some money...

Frex, they have stuff like German chocolate that is far superior to
and cheaper than the mass market Hershey's stuff. They have a whole
range of German imports ("Deutsche Kuche" brand) in fact that is very,
very good...

They have frozen shrimp, etc., that is quite good, and a bargain to
boot...their hams are a good value.

Their produce selection is somewhat limited, as it's pretty much all
packaged stuff...but their packages of bell peppers, etc., sure beat
the stuff available at many major chains.

Their prices aren't always the *very* cheapest, e.g. their line of
Asian stuff is more expensive than buying at an Asian market, and I
can sometimes beat or meet their prices on certain items at my local
stupormarket. But they are generally very low...

Some of their stuff can be hit - or - miss, I've seen many discussions
of them over the years on various forums. But generally people are
pleased with the value they offer...

As for "poor people", Aldi only accepts cash and LINK (food stamps) at
least here in Chicago. So you can find "that element" shopping
there. But you'll also find plenty of savvy middle class white folks
shopping there too. People need to get smart about grocery shopping,
there is no particular stigma about shopping at Aldi. They opened a
new store near me that is sparkling clean and with courteous help.
I'd take 'em over Whole Foods any day...but then I'm the kind of
person that likes the thrill of hunting for a bargain.



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Best
Greg