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>> "Paul M. Cook" > wrote in message
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>>> "Dimitri" > wrote in message
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>>>> "Paul M. Cook" > wrote in message
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>>>>> So now it's Vons. Last night there were thousands of yellow tagged
>>>>> items. All advertising "reduced pricing." OK, let's have a look
>>>>>
>>>>> Chock full of nuts coffee - last week regular price - 4.65 New low
>>>>> price - 6.75
>>>>> Ling Ling pot stickers - last week regular price 9.99 New low
>>>>> price - 11.99
>>>>> Friskies canned cat food - last week regular price .50 a can New low
>>>>> price .65 a can
>>>>> Bertolli pasta sauce - last week 3.65 regular price New low price
>>>>> 4.25
>>>>>
>>>>> Massive increase in prices masquerading as new lower prices. And they
>>>>> think nobody notices.
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>>>>
>>>> You forgot to mention their ad items.
>>>>
>>>> Tri Tip Untrimmed $2.47/lb
>>>> 10 lb potatoes $0.97
>>>> Chicken leg & thigh or qtr's $0.77/lb
>>>> bone in asst (1/4 loin) pork chops $0.97/lb
>>>> Bananas $0.39/lb
>>>> 12 pack Pepsi or 7 up $2.49 must buy 3 or more
>>>> 14 to 16oz Kraft singles $1.49 (limit)
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>>> With "regular" prices like they have now, I am sure they can afford a
>>> loss leader or two.
>>>
>>> Paul
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>> And the answer is: Buy the lost leaders.
>>
> If you can find them!

Not a problem at VONS in addition they are owned by Safeway and it is their
policy to mark down meat close to the "Sell By" date. They are one of my
best sources for used meat.


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