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Default Trader Joe's is coming to a corner near me!

On Thu, 5 Mar 2009 16:55:51 -0800, Dimitri wrote:

> "Mark Thorson" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Dimitri wrote:
>>>
>>> Their wines are goes especially their 2 buck chuck and their TJ'S
>>> brands -
>>> the hard stuff I find a little high priced..

>>
>> I've compared certain of their hard liquors against
>> various other local stores (supermarkets, drugstores,
>> etc.), and for the same item they are always cheapest.

>
> For the low volume stuff I believe you're correct but 99% of the time I can
> beat their prices on popular brands like Jack, or Chivas or Cuervo - one
> needs to be careful in comparing price as they usually will stock a full
> liter not a 750 ml. ergo one needs to take 3/4 of the price for comparison.
>
> I think their prices on single malts are quite reasonable.
>
> After all there's nothing like an Oscar Mayer bologna sandwich on sourdough
> with a Laphroaig.
>
> Dimitri


sounds like cultural schizophrenia to me. mayonnaise or miracle whip?

your pal,
blake