tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161145992070861069.post8117535813362783292..comments2024-02-25T07:11:38.732-05:00Comments on Small Bites: Price CheckAndy Bellattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04994079922078627050noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161145992070861069.post-19203608360995301672008-09-15T12:11:00.000-04:002008-09-15T12:11:00.000-04:00I linked over from glidingcalm's site, and I am pr...I linked over from glidingcalm's site, and I am pretty suprised by the deals you got! Not only is whole foods insanely overpriced in Nebraska (where I'm from) but I lived in NY for a year in 2005 and I was shocked at the high prices at their whole foods as well, perhaps the prices have gone down since the popularity of the whole foods movement went up or something? <BR/>Interesting post though! I'll be back!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161145992070861069.post-70041915832751956912008-09-15T10:28:00.000-04:002008-09-15T10:28:00.000-04:00I've been saying the same thing to people :) But ...I've been saying the same thing to people :) But I am also known to frequent multiple stores to do all my shopping!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13898098819208716948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161145992070861069.post-7348370981487762052008-09-14T18:42:00.000-04:002008-09-14T18:42:00.000-04:00not sure if my comment saved? I'm linking this po...not sure if my comment saved? I'm linking this post in my blog- hope you don't mind!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161145992070861069.post-50185827811813559802008-09-12T11:15:00.000-04:002008-09-12T11:15:00.000-04:00I think it IS more expensive to shop at Whole Food...I think it IS more expensive to shop at Whole Foods for EVERYTHING you buy, but only because limiting yourself to one grocery store doesn't allow you to shop around for the best deals. There are some good deals at Whole Foods, mostly on produce and specialty items, and there are also some things that are sooo much more expensive. For example, I've seen canned Hatch green chile sauce at our Whole Foods in Austin, Texas for 3.99. I won't buy it there because at our regular grocery stores you can buy a can for 1.99 or 1.69. That's just one example though. Their bulk stuff is usually a great deal. Bulk spices are dirt cheap and much fresher than what you can buy packaged in a small bottle that might cost 6x as much for the same amount. You just have to choose what you buy and where. I make special trips to Costco for things like milk, spinach, romaine lettuce, fish and chicken because they are a good deal there (and good quality). I think that the key to getting the best products at a good price is to make regular trips to different stores that have the best deals on what you buy.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13182964850610210699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161145992070861069.post-36199672879592303132008-09-11T16:39:00.000-04:002008-09-11T16:39:00.000-04:00Love your blog - so informative! I find deals at ...Love your blog - so informative! I find deals at Whole Food on "niche" items like the Larabars you mentioned and my favorite Kashi GoLean Rolls. Maybe this is because they purchase these items in larger quantities than your average grocery store or gas station when they cost a lot more? A lot of other items can be had for cheaper elsewhere. I purchased some Better N' Peanut Butter for $5 and returned it when I found it for $3 at Trader Joe's.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161145992070861069.post-4338533379072780342008-09-11T11:59:00.000-04:002008-09-11T11:59:00.000-04:00So interesting, because Whole Foods actually offer...<I>So interesting, because Whole Foods actually offers some of the lowest Greek yogurt prices in NYC that I have seen!</I><BR/><BR/>Oh, I actually meant that I *do* go to Whole Foods for things like Greek yogurt and Kashi products - things that are either more "natural" or "alternative," and probably sell better at WF, are cheaper there.<BR/><BR/><I>How does Whole Foods compare to local Boston health food stores?</I><BR/><BR/>You know, in truth, there aren't that many local health food stores in Boston, which is why I shop at WF as much as I do. There is a natural foods co-op that has a couple of locations, but in my opinion their produce isn't as good and their prices are somewhat higher (but more to the point, their staff have never been remotely helpful or polite to me and one actually ribbed me because I came in their carrying a Whole Foods bag from the location a few blocks away). I'm sure there are more local markets, but I don't live or work near any of them, so Whole Foods ends up winning out for a lot of my needs.<BR/><BR/>However, during the spring and summer months, I do about 75% of my shopping at the farmer's markets! I love those :)Daphnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15384565875504384682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161145992070861069.post-12206311617892842312008-09-11T10:58:00.000-04:002008-09-11T10:58:00.000-04:00Now if only we could get a Whole Foods up here in ...Now if only we could get a Whole Foods up here in Winnipeg!Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04480980991539409976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161145992070861069.post-32440012894519739022008-09-11T10:26:00.000-04:002008-09-11T10:26:00.000-04:00Daphne,Thanks for sharing that information. So in...Daphne,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing that information. <BR/><BR/>So interesting, because Whole Foods actually offers some of the lowest Greek yogurt prices in NYC that I have seen! <BR/><BR/>How does Whole Foods compare to local Boston health food stores?Andy Bellattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04994079922078627050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161145992070861069.post-7981553503012427912008-09-11T10:08:00.000-04:002008-09-11T10:08:00.000-04:00I think anto must have a point, because it's defin...I think anto must have a point, because it's definitely not that way for me in Boston. While there are absolutely certain items that I prefer to buy at Whole Foods because they are cheaper than at my "regular" supermarket (most of these are products that would be more popular with WF buyers anyway, such as Greek yogurt, Kashi products, etc), there are lots of things that are way more expensive. I can't touch broccoli for under $2.49 at my WF, whereas it's $1.79 at the supermarket (and $2 even at the farmer's market, which is where I get it when it's open!); bananas $.74/lb when they're $.54/lb at the supermarket, etc. Of course, a lot of the produce, especially fruit, is much BETTER at WF, so I'll pay a little more for it - but it does tend to be a bit more expensive there.Daphnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15384565875504384682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161145992070861069.post-14731873666818929562008-09-11T09:55:00.000-04:002008-09-11T09:55:00.000-04:00Oooh! I always enjoy getting book recommendations...Oooh! I always enjoy getting book recommendations. Will be sure to check it out.<BR/><BR/>Thanks!Andy Bellattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04994079922078627050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161145992070861069.post-37059970563605419612008-09-11T09:53:00.000-04:002008-09-11T09:53:00.000-04:00Andy-I think you've "discovered" something that Ti...Andy-<BR/><BR/>I think you've "discovered" something that Tim Harford elucidates on his very entertaining book "The Undercover Economist." You should read Chapter 2, "What Supermarkets Don't Want You To Know."<BR/><BR/>You may find that it's not the chain, but rather the supermarket itself! Prices are dictated by location, he argues in part, and items are priced widely differently by different chains. You'll find that it's more "hogwash" than what you think.<BR/><BR/>I highly HIGHLY recommend it!Barsupialhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00663298867876350909noreply@blogger.com