Comparative Shopping

 I compared three stores with my local Aldi's store. Kroger, Heb and even Walmart were higher. Some things in Walmart like sugar and a couple other things were pretty darn close. Even so, not enough to justify shopping there.

I have an excel sheet set up for Aldi's and enter a new column each time I shop there. Since we live farther away now I tend to shop for two weeks. They don't normally have sales. Their prices are low enough. 

Aldi stores are not everywhere, but should be. They are a sister company to Trader Joes. The two brothers had different ideas on what a store should have. Both stores have one thing in common. They both PAY CASH for inventory, unlike other stores who order, get a invoice and pay later. This way they get lower prices in bulk.  Check out 25 different things about Aldi.

Pro's:
*Small store in and out quickly
*They keep prices low
*Always clean
*All of the necessary produce needs and some household items. See ad.

Con's:
*Low inventory, one large delivery daily. So if you wanted something that might be on sale or a new product you might not get it after 12:00.
*You are not going to fine multiple brands for a lot of items. Example: They have two types of ketchup. One is organic and the other is not. 
*You will be bagging your groceries
*Bring your shopping bags and quarter to get a grocery cart. You will get it back once you return the cart.

Check this pay out.

Here are some of the prices in my Aldis in southeast Texas.  Just an example of what I pay most every other week. 

Avocados ranged from a high of .99 to currently .39
Blueberries pt ranged from a high of 2.99 to currently 2.49
Cauliflower stayed a constant 2.39 a head
Cucumbers always .49
Eggs are still like gold at 4.15(Trader Joes had large eggs for 2.99. I bought 2)
Flour ranged from 1.56 to 2.19 for 5lbs
Jalapenos stayed the same for 5/.85
3 Green Peppers went from 1.59 to 1.69
Olive oil spray 2.85
2 lg poblanos went from 1.29 to 1.49
Romaine (3 pk) was 2.59 now 2.89
Sour cream med size was .88. now 1.89
12 lg rolls TP was 9.99 now 11.89
gal Vinegar was .99 now 2.99
Oil/Vinegar salad dressing still 2.79
Bag of yellow onions was 2.59 now 1.59