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Anonymous Coward User ID: 1514958 United States 10/15/2012 03:03 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 1st thing I noticed, my wife and I have hardly changed anything about our buying and eating habits. Quoting: Wash The 2nd thing I noticed was the crazy incrases we have had in prices. 1 can Campbells Vegetable soup was listed as $0.89 We now pay $2.19 for the same can. Fresh Haddock Fillets were $3.99lb. Now $7.99lb. 4 litres of Skim Milk was $4.59...now $7.59. 1 loaf of whole wheat bread was $.99...now $2.99. Fresh Green Pepper was $1.99lb...now $3.99lb. Canned tomato juice was $0.99 a can...now $2.29 a can. Obviously there was waaaaay more on the recipt, but I just can't believe the inflation. I'm sure many people have had to stop buying items the are used to buying, and change their life styles a great deal. I have not gotten to that point yet, but I'm feeling the pinch. It sucks. Changes are needed. One will need to master the art of extreme couponing, oh, also there is something called "Living within your means." You know, eat out less, no slave loans or credit etc. This will help you in many ways. Good Luck and God's Speed OP was not looking for shopping advice... Thanks for missing the point entirely. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 1550123 United States 10/15/2012 03:05 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I went yesterday and was in shock. I swear, some things that I buy have doubled in the past year alone. I didn't even have a cart full, mostly fruits, vegetables, some fresh shrimp, cereals, spices, rice, etc.. Quoting: N3m3s1s My tab was $286! Its crazy. I find meat the very worst. I can hardly afford Chicken, Beef or Pork. The prices have gone through the roof. Make more soup, stews and casseroles with the meat. It will go further. Plus you can cook these in quantities and freeze them for 'fast' food later on in the week/month. You will save money and time and still eat better and stay full. ^ This^ My ten year old keeps asking me to make another 'surprise rice' dish that I whipped up two weeks ago from leftover rice, frozen pigeon peas, and 2 leftover chicken thighs topped with leftover mozzarella. She doesn't realize that wasn't planned beforehand! That surprise rice pot fed seven...and some even had seconds! That's great! Leftovers keep me sane(not having to cook all the time) and everybody loves them. I suppose that is how many dishes we love these days were created. Just throw leftovers together and see what you get.LOL |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 24303055 United States 10/15/2012 03:10 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I mean I read a lot of retarded stuff on GLP and almost never post. But I couldn't help myself this time because this thread was pinned. you've overpaid for nearly everything on that list. This isn't a true comparison. I can buy everything at a cheaper price and I live in Los Angeles-- which is an expensive city. 1 can Campbells Vegetable soup was listed as $0.89 We now pay $2.19 for the same can. < Campbells at my local store was 4 for $5 > [link to ralphs.mywebgrocer.com] Fresh Haddock Fillets were $3.99lb. Now $7.99lb. < this specific type of fish I cannot comment on but I went to an Asian market a week ago and got Salmon (which is a more expensive fish) for $2.99 a lb. 4 litres of Skim Milk was $4.59...now $7.59. < Skim Milk... if you are paying more than $5 bucks for it you need to shop at another place. It is literally on sale for $2.50 (2 Liters) at Pavilions.. > 1 loaf of whole wheat bread was $.99...now $2.99. < This is only the thing that seems to be accurate. However Ralphs ALWAYS have wheat bread for .99 or $1.50. If you go to Trader Joes or some other higher quality stores you'd pay around $2.99 yes > Fresh Green Pepper was $1.99lb...now $3.99lb. <Green Peppers are 2 for $1 right now at Sprouts, it is EVEN cheaper at Mexican markets> Canned tomato juice was $0.99 a can...now $2.29 a can. < I dont buy canned tomato juice but I'm pretty sure I always see them for .99 at nearly any store > I guess what Im trying to say is.. Im not sure what you are trying to prove. If you are sincerely paying these ridiculous prices you need to stop shopping at Whole Foods or Bristol Farms (unless of course you are willing to pay those prices, but you obviously aren't because you are complaining). I hope my post has allowed you to see the REAL prices of today. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 1550123 United States 10/15/2012 03:10 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Yes, I noticed the Campbell's soup price increase recently. It really is getting harder to afford going to the grocery. It's kinda depressing, but it's still gotta be done. Quoting: Confederate Lady 16056318 Geez, some people need to start learning how to cook and eat cheaper! Make your own freakin' soup out of fresh ingredients - have you ever checked the sodium level on a can of Campbell's soup?! Not to mention all the other chemicals they add. I know but sometimes convenience of a quick can of soup beats going out for fast food. Sometimes there are just tradeoffs once in a while. And a roast in the crockpot with a package of onion soup mix and a can of mushroom soup on top is sooo good! Yes, it can be made from scratch but this is quick for people who just don't have time to get everything together and want something good when they get home from work. It also works for someone who just can't cook. And it is better than McDonald's. And look for sales and stock up on soups as well. |
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Woof User ID: 13268035 United States 10/15/2012 03:15 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I mean I read a lot of retarded stuff on GLP and almost never post. But I couldn't help myself this time because this thread was pinned. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 24303055 you've overpaid for nearly everything on that list. This isn't a true comparison. I can buy everything at a cheaper price and I live in Los Angeles-- which is an expensive city. 1 can Campbells Vegetable soup was listed as $0.89 We now pay $2.19 for the same can. < Campbells at my local store was 4 for $5 > [link to ralphs.mywebgrocer.com] Fresh Haddock Fillets were $3.99lb. Now $7.99lb. < this specific type of fish I cannot comment on but I went to an Asian market a week ago and got Salmon (which is a more expensive fish) for $2.99 a lb. 4 litres of Skim Milk was $4.59...now $7.59. < Skim Milk... if you are paying more than $5 bucks for it you need to shop at another place. It is literally on sale for $2.50 (2 Liters) at Pavilions.. > 1 loaf of whole wheat bread was $.99...now $2.99. < This is only the thing that seems to be accurate. However Ralphs ALWAYS have wheat bread for .99 or $1.50. If you go to Trader Joes or some other higher quality stores you'd pay around $2.99 yes > Fresh Green Pepper was $1.99lb...now $3.99lb. <Green Peppers are 2 for $1 right now at Sprouts, it is EVEN cheaper at Mexican markets> Canned tomato juice was $0.99 a can...now $2.29 a can. < I dont buy canned tomato juice but I'm pretty sure I always see them for .99 at nearly any store > I guess what Im trying to say is.. Im not sure what you are trying to prove. If you are sincerely paying these ridiculous prices you need to stop shopping at Whole Foods or Bristol Farms (unless of course you are willing to pay those prices, but you obviously aren't because you are complaining). I hope my post has allowed you to see the REAL prices of today. The OP lives in CANADA- prices in canada are much higher than the US...always have been. Can't compare the two. You are missing the point of her post!!!! Prices HAVE RISEN IN THE LAST 8 YEARS! I notice it every time I shop. I spend twice as much as I did 8 years ago. Even dog food has gone up about 25%! The only things that are getting cheaper are poison chemical laden foods that i will never eat. |
Simple Green User ID: 1514958 United States 10/15/2012 03:16 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I mean I read a lot of retarded stuff on GLP and almost never post. But I couldn't help myself this time because this thread was pinned. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 24303055 you've overpaid for nearly everything on that list. This isn't a true comparison. I can buy everything at a cheaper price and I live in Los Angeles-- which is an expensive city. 1 can Campbells Vegetable soup was listed as $0.89 We now pay $2.19 for the same can. < Campbells at my local store was 4 for $5 > [link to ralphs.mywebgrocer.com] Fresh Haddock Fillets were $3.99lb. Now $7.99lb. < this specific type of fish I cannot comment on but I went to an Asian market a week ago and got Salmon (which is a more expensive fish) for $2.99 a lb. 4 litres of Skim Milk was $4.59...now $7.59. < Skim Milk... if you are paying more than $5 bucks for it you need to shop at another place. It is literally on sale for $2.50 (2 Liters) at Pavilions.. > 1 loaf of whole wheat bread was $.99...now $2.99. < This is only the thing that seems to be accurate. However Ralphs ALWAYS have wheat bread for .99 or $1.50. If you go to Trader Joes or some other higher quality stores you'd pay around $2.99 yes > Fresh Green Pepper was $1.99lb...now $3.99lb. <Green Peppers are 2 for $1 right now at Sprouts, it is EVEN cheaper at Mexican markets> Canned tomato juice was $0.99 a can...now $2.29 a can. < I dont buy canned tomato juice but I'm pretty sure I always see them for .99 at nearly any store > I guess what Im trying to say is.. Im not sure what you are trying to prove. If you are sincerely paying these ridiculous prices you need to stop shopping at Whole Foods or Bristol Farms (unless of course you are willing to pay those prices, but you obviously aren't because you are complaining). I hope my post has allowed you to see the REAL prices of today. I do all the shopping for my household, and I don't know where you live, but the prices he posted in the OP are almost exactly what I pay for the same products. |
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Kirk User ID: 25384388 United States 10/15/2012 03:19 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Thanks for the double bump. MacIntosh Apples (3lb bag) $2.99...now $4.99. Here in Nova Scotia we had an excellant apple growing year. One of the best they ever had. So you tell me why I'm paying $2.00 more per 3lb bag of apples? all the traffic will bear. new business model pioneered by goldman sucks and associates Government is a body largely ungoverned. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 25338686 United States 10/15/2012 03:21 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I was in Save a Lot(discount grocery) today in Delaware--bought 4 cans garbonzo beans to make hummous-75c each--and a carton of old fashioned oats, 40 ounces, %2.39. Everyone else in the store had a full cart and was using a "SNAP" card--as I left, the guy in line in front of me who spent $137 of taxpayer EBT money on a lot of junk/prepared food was driving away in a new Mercedes with temp tags--I guess if the taxpayer is buying your groceries, you can "afford" a big car payment. I'm getting tired of seeing obese breeder-mooches living better than I do--working two crappy jobs. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 24303055 United States 10/15/2012 03:24 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I mean, people just need to learn how to shop around. If you are trying to save money just eat whatever the hell is on sale. I never buy shit when it is overpriced, no matter how much I want to eat it. If my greek yogurt if 1.99 instead of $1 because it goes on sale I wont buy it. That's the great thing about eating, it is very optional. You don't have to eat specific things every damn day |
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CrazyMama73 User ID: 25543949 Canada 10/15/2012 03:28 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I mean I read a lot of retarded stuff on GLP and almost never post. But I couldn't help myself this time because this thread was pinned. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 24303055 you've overpaid for nearly everything on that list. This isn't a true comparison. I can buy everything at a cheaper price and I live in Los Angeles-- which is an expensive city. 1 can Campbells Vegetable soup was listed as $0.89 We now pay $2.19 for the same can. < Campbells at my local store was 4 for $5 > [link to ralphs.mywebgrocer.com] Fresh Haddock Fillets were $3.99lb. Now $7.99lb. < this specific type of fish I cannot comment on but I went to an Asian market a week ago and got Salmon (which is a more expensive fish) for $2.99 a lb. 4 litres of Skim Milk was $4.59...now $7.59. < Skim Milk... if you are paying more than $5 bucks for it you need to shop at another place. It is literally on sale for $2.50 (2 Liters) at Pavilions.. > 1 loaf of whole wheat bread was $.99...now $2.99. < This is only the thing that seems to be accurate. However Ralphs ALWAYS have wheat bread for .99 or $1.50. If you go to Trader Joes or some other higher quality stores you'd pay around $2.99 yes > Fresh Green Pepper was $1.99lb...now $3.99lb. <Green Peppers are 2 for $1 right now at Sprouts, it is EVEN cheaper at Mexican markets> Canned tomato juice was $0.99 a can...now $2.29 a can. < I dont buy canned tomato juice but I'm pretty sure I always see them for .99 at nearly any store > I guess what Im trying to say is.. Im not sure what you are trying to prove. If you are sincerely paying these ridiculous prices you need to stop shopping at Whole Foods or Bristol Farms (unless of course you are willing to pay those prices, but you obviously aren't because you are complaining). I hope my post has allowed you to see the REAL prices of today. The prices he listed are accurate prices for Canadians. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 25338686 United States 10/15/2012 03:28 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The ratio of the amount of increase of prices versus the increase of minimum wage = robbery Quoting: Anonymous Coward 25498630 In the US, prices are up because a large percentage of shoppers are using SNAP/foodstamp cards and DGAF what stuff costs, it is "free" to them--and every drugstore chain now has several aisles of food, and their ads proudly announce in giant banners--"WE TAKE SNAP/EBT" |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 20632484 United States 10/15/2012 03:29 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Holy Crap OP. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 25350443 I just bought some Campbells Vegetable soup for 99c at Target. Although normally they're about $1.49/can. In the US your prices are much better than ours. I'm in Atlantic Canada, our prices are typically the highest in Canada for most items other than seafood. If I lived close to the boarder I'd be shopping in the US all the time. Even if you had to go thru this every time. Scroll down for the video/audio. [link to www.thedailybell.com] |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 1550123 United States 10/15/2012 03:32 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | And I wouldn't buy skim milk. Take a gallon of whole milk and mix it with a gallon of water. It will taste like skim milk. I stretch whole milk buy mixing a quart of water for every gallon. No one knows the difference. There are no young children here that need whole milk so everyone here gets to drink their milk but it ends up costing less and tasting pretty much the same. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 1258711 United States 10/15/2012 03:33 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Inflation numbers are cooked. If we really knew the true number all the politicians would be out of work. Quoting: YaRight [link to www.shadowstats.com] That's the problem. It's the bankers who need to be out of work, not the politicians. But as long as so many are ignorant about the true cause (and solution) nothing will change. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 3064678 Canada 10/15/2012 03:41 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | A few months back I found a receipt in my pickup truck from 1989. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 20079363 The purchase was cantaloupe at .39 cents a pound. I am not sure what is now but it a lot more than 39 cents. Not sure what's more shocking the cantelope price/lb. Or that you're driving a 1989 pickup truck, c'mon it's 23 yrs old it must be falling apart?? No?? |
Billy_Sastard User ID: 25487141 United States 10/15/2012 03:44 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | A few months back I found a receipt in my pickup truck from 1989. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 20079363 The purchase was cantaloupe at .39 cents a pound. I am not sure what is now but it a lot more than 39 cents. Not sure what's more shocking the cantelope price/lb. Or that you're driving a 1989 pickup truck, c'mon it's 23 yrs old it must be falling apart?? No?? Yeah, in some parts of the world (even the good ol' USA) people do not have the financial assets to purchase a new vehicle every few years. It is, to me, sad how fast people forget the FOUNDATIONS of our fine country! This country was built by an armed population capable of fending for themselves, and will be lost by couches full of potato-sheeple riding their 52" HD-LEDTV's into the orwellian sunset. :( :abomb::abomb::abomb: BRING ON THE DOOM!!! |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 3064678 Canada 10/15/2012 03:44 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | And I wouldn't buy skim milk. Take a gallon of whole milk and mix it with a gallon of water. It will taste like skim milk. I stretch whole milk buy mixing a quart of water for every gallon. No one knows the difference. There are no young children here that need whole milk so everyone here gets to drink their milk but it ends up costing less and tasting pretty much the same. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1550123 I don't drink milk period. Do you know what's in it?? Cows eatin GMO corn feed, getting shot up with reversed engineered hormones!! No Phucking thank you. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 25338686 United States 10/15/2012 03:44 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | A few months back I found a receipt in my pickup truck from 1989. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 20079363 The purchase was cantaloupe at .39 cents a pound. I am not sure what is now but it a lot more than 39 cents. Not sure what's more shocking the cantelope price/lb. Or that you're driving a 1989 pickup truck, c'mon it's 23 yrs old it must be falling apart?? No?? I'm driving an '86 ford e250 work van--234000 miles--had it since new |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 6406905 Canada 10/15/2012 03:45 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I mean I read a lot of retarded stuff on GLP and almost never post. But I couldn't help myself this time because this thread was pinned. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 24303055 you've overpaid for nearly everything on that list. This isn't a true comparison. I can buy everything at a cheaper price and I live in Los Angeles-- which is an expensive city. 1 can Campbells Vegetable soup was listed as $0.89 We now pay $2.19 for the same can. < Campbells at my local store was 4 for $5 > [link to ralphs.mywebgrocer.com] Fresh Haddock Fillets were $3.99lb. Now $7.99lb. < this specific type of fish I cannot comment on but I went to an Asian market a week ago and got Salmon (which is a more expensive fish) for $2.99 a lb. 4 litres of Skim Milk was $4.59...now $7.59. < Skim Milk... if you are paying more than $5 bucks for it you need to shop at another place. It is literally on sale for $2.50 (2 Liters) at Pavilions.. > 1 loaf of whole wheat bread was $.99...now $2.99. < This is only the thing that seems to be accurate. However Ralphs ALWAYS have wheat bread for .99 or $1.50. If you go to Trader Joes or some other higher quality stores you'd pay around $2.99 yes > Fresh Green Pepper was $1.99lb...now $3.99lb. <Green Peppers are 2 for $1 right now at Sprouts, it is EVEN cheaper at Mexican markets> Canned tomato juice was $0.99 a can...now $2.29 a can. < I dont buy canned tomato juice but I'm pretty sure I always see them for .99 at nearly any store > I guess what Im trying to say is.. Im not sure what you are trying to prove. If you are sincerely paying these ridiculous prices you need to stop shopping at Whole Foods or Bristol Farms (unless of course you are willing to pay those prices, but you obviously aren't because you are complaining). I hope my post has allowed you to see the REAL prices of today. You can't compare prices in L.A. to prices in Nova Scotia. If I drive 6 hours to Maine I'd find cheaper prices too, but I'd pay for 12 hours of driving so is it worth it? |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 6406905 Canada 10/15/2012 03:45 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I mean I read a lot of retarded stuff on GLP and almost never post. But I couldn't help myself this time because this thread was pinned. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 24303055 you've overpaid for nearly everything on that list. This isn't a true comparison. I can buy everything at a cheaper price and I live in Los Angeles-- which is an expensive city. 1 can Campbells Vegetable soup was listed as $0.89 We now pay $2.19 for the same can. < Campbells at my local store was 4 for $5 > [link to ralphs.mywebgrocer.com] Fresh Haddock Fillets were $3.99lb. Now $7.99lb. < this specific type of fish I cannot comment on but I went to an Asian market a week ago and got Salmon (which is a more expensive fish) for $2.99 a lb. 4 litres of Skim Milk was $4.59...now $7.59. < Skim Milk... if you are paying more than $5 bucks for it you need to shop at another place. It is literally on sale for $2.50 (2 Liters) at Pavilions.. > 1 loaf of whole wheat bread was $.99...now $2.99. < This is only the thing that seems to be accurate. However Ralphs ALWAYS have wheat bread for .99 or $1.50. If you go to Trader Joes or some other higher quality stores you'd pay around $2.99 yes > Fresh Green Pepper was $1.99lb...now $3.99lb. <Green Peppers are 2 for $1 right now at Sprouts, it is EVEN cheaper at Mexican markets> Canned tomato juice was $0.99 a can...now $2.29 a can. < I dont buy canned tomato juice but I'm pretty sure I always see them for .99 at nearly any store > I guess what Im trying to say is.. Im not sure what you are trying to prove. If you are sincerely paying these ridiculous prices you need to stop shopping at Whole Foods or Bristol Farms (unless of course you are willing to pay those prices, but you obviously aren't because you are complaining). I hope my post has allowed you to see the REAL prices of today. The prices he listed are accurate prices for Canadians. thanks. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 3064678 Canada 10/15/2012 03:47 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | A few months back I found a receipt in my pickup truck from 1989. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 20079363 The purchase was cantaloupe at .39 cents a pound. I am not sure what is now but it a lot more than 39 cents. Not sure what's more shocking the cantelope price/lb. Or that you're driving a 1989 pickup truck, c'mon it's 23 yrs old it must be falling apart?? No?? Yeah, in some parts of the world (even the good ol' USA) people do not have the financial assets to purchase a new vehicle every few years. I wouldn't think they'd have the money to keep it maintained let alone keep it on the road. I'm only asking cause I speak from experience I had a 94' pickup up until mid 2000's and man did that thing cost me a hell of a lot of debt notes to keep on truckin |
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Billy_Sastard User ID: 25487141 United States 10/15/2012 03:50 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | A few months back I found a receipt in my pickup truck from 1989. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 20079363 The purchase was cantaloupe at .39 cents a pound. I am not sure what is now but it a lot more than 39 cents. Not sure what's more shocking the cantelope price/lb. Or that you're driving a 1989 pickup truck, c'mon it's 23 yrs old it must be falling apart?? No?? Yeah, in some parts of the world (even the good ol' USA) people do not have the financial assets to purchase a new vehicle every few years. I wouldn't think they'd have the money to keep it maintained let alone keep it on the road. I'm only asking cause I speak from experience I had a 94' pickup up until mid 2000's and man did that thing cost me a hell of a lot of debt notes to keep on truckin Really depends on the vehicle and whether you are able to do your own wrenching or not. Not having to let some shyster mechanic screw you out of all your money makes maintaining a vehicle a LOT cheaper! It is, to me, sad how fast people forget the FOUNDATIONS of our fine country! This country was built by an armed population capable of fending for themselves, and will be lost by couches full of potato-sheeple riding their 52" HD-LEDTV's into the orwellian sunset. :( :abomb::abomb::abomb: BRING ON THE DOOM!!! |