l, not -l wrote:
> On 4-Apr-2009, Joseph Littleshoes wrote:
>
>
>>Having seen the catalogue im no longer interested. Im pretentious
>>enough on my own, i don't need a grocery store to provide me with a
>>patina of sophistication at inflated prices
>>--
>>JL
>
>
> Wow, I don't know where you buy your groceries; but, here (STL)
Trader Joe's
> prices are very good when compared to the regional chains.

Did you miss the "Oakland Chinatown" thread. I get what you quote
prices for at better prices there. But your right about the following.

> Perhaps what you don't like (I don't either) is their particular brand of
> marketing. If the opportunity presents itself; visit a TJ's and, with an
> open mind, try the kinds of products you do like, I think you'll be
pleased.
>
>
I have not been to a TJ's store, only looked at a catalogue that was
just too, too
over the top in the 'cutesy' department. I really don't need a pep talk
to buy a stock of broccoli, and if i want a jar of tomato sauce i don't
need a sales pitch to decide what to purchase.

That TJ's catalogue almost seems to me to be rather obsequious.

I wont shop at our local "Whole Foods" because of all the cosmetics they
sell, their collective aromas i assault me as i walk in the door.
--
JL

On Sun, 05 Apr 2009 14:10:25 -0700, jpstifel >
wrote:

>I have not been to a TJ's store, only looked at a catalogue that was
>just too, too over the top in the 'cutesy' department. I really don't need a pep talk
>to buy a stock of broccoli, and if i want a jar of tomato sauce i don't
>need a sales pitch to decide what to purchase.

It's not like that at all, JL. The staff is there to answer questions
and stock shelves, not be used car salesmen.


--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

sf wrote:
> On Sun, 05 Apr 2009 14:10:25 -0700, jpstifel >
> wrote:
>
>
>>I have not been to a TJ's store, only looked at a catalogue that was
>>just too, too over the top in the 'cutesy' department. I really don't need a pep talk
>>to buy a stock of broccoli, and if i want a jar of tomato sauce i don't
>>need a sales pitch to decide what to purchase.
>
>
> It's not like that at all, JL. The staff is there to answer questions
> and stock shelves, not be used car salesmen.
>
>
I was talking about the TJ's catalogue. I have never been to the actual
store.
--
JL