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Trader Joe’s

rms1954 — Sat, 16 Oct 2021 20:24:55 GMT

We just had one open in our area a month or so ago. Was so excited when I read all the comments on here. I went today was very disappointed. Prices higher that other area markets, very little to offer. Oh well.

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Krimpette — Sat, 16 Oct 2021 20:29:18 GMT

I love Trader Joe's!!!! I do most of my grocery shopping there. I'm there just about every week.

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ROMARY — Sat, 16 Oct 2021 20:55:16 GMT

Love Trader Joe's. No membership needed, no need to 'click' onto items on sale ahead of time in order to benefit from those clicks/offers.

Just pure and simple prices. Most much lower than our local supermarkets where memberships and computers are needed.

In a way, I feel sorry for folks who aren't computer saavy.......they aren't able to enjoy the sale prices unless they have clicked onto those items via computers/gadgets that they might not have.

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50Mickey — Sat, 16 Oct 2021 20:57:48 GMT

I haven't heard many complaints about the prices at Trader Joe's. What were you buying that was more expensive than grocery stores? i love Trader Joe's especially during this time of the year lots of yummy pumpkin items. I don't shop at Trader Joe's for weekly groceries mainly just for special items. If you are entertaining and need cheeses, meats and items for a charcuterie tray you cannot beat Trader Joe's for the price.

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kaydee50 — Sat, 16 Oct 2021 20:59:18 GMT

We have a TJ's a 10 minute walk away. Go there every week. I like that the store isn't that big. Love the paella in a bag. The bagels are the best we've found outside of NYC. Would very much miss it if we didn't have one close by.

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gidgetgh — Sat, 16 Oct 2021 21:12:34 GMT

@rms1954 - not so much the prices for me, but I just don't care for the selection. Too many specialty items that I am not interested in. I am a one grocery store kind of person. Go in, get my groceries and come home. I don't like to chase the groceries all around town.

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SusieQ_2 — Sat, 16 Oct 2021 21:16:18 GMT

Sorry you didn't enjoy shopping at TJ's @rms1954 . My experience is exactly opposite of yours and I find the prices to be excellent. I love that they're always bringing in new and interesting items to try and the packaging is adorable. Last night we had their new cauliflower, kale, and navy bean chili for dinner. So delicious!

I go at least once a week and do about 85% of my shopping there. If they had any more great things I'd need to enlarge my kitchen to accommodate it all, lol.

I make gift baskets for special occasions filled with TJ items for our neighbors who are always so good to us. They include delicious food items, beauty products and, for some, a sampling of unique beer and wines. Even the dogs get in on the action. This week they're especially loving the pumpkin maple bacon flavored treats.

I heard there's a new treat this week called the Chew-cuteries--a take on the flavors included on a charcuterie board. I haven't told my dog yet so, shhh...it's a surprise!

Going to Trader Joe's is a fun experience. It's really no wonder they have such a huge following of devoted shoppers.

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september — Sat, 16 Oct 2021 21:17:19 GMT

I love Trader Joe's! Unfortunately, there isn't one too near to me, since I relocated. The closest one is 30 minutes away. I go there once a month, but would love to have one closer.

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phoenixbrd — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 21:07:04 GMT

Our country is experiencing soaring inflation....everything has gone up. Love my TJ's...it's a staple. They have great plant cheese (made with cashews), green organic apples, vegan chili, organic potatoes/onions/bell peppers/fresh basil/trail mix cookies,...the list goes on. We do a weekly trip.

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GenXmuse — Sat, 16 Oct 2021 21:33:45 GMT

I don't find TJ's to be expensive, it's just that I spend too much money there because I want everything. 😩

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Annabellethecat66 — Sat, 16 Oct 2021 22:00:38 GMT

My daughter is an amazing cook. She loves shopping there.

She says she can find things there that she can't at other stores.

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rms1954 — Sat, 16 Oct 2021 22:06:51 GMT

Now I have found I need to go back to return a carton of chicken stock and when I removed the plastic screw top the foil underneath the cap was broken. I probably won't bother.

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Icegoddess — Sat, 16 Oct 2021 22:07:48 GMT

We had one open a couple of weeks ago about 15-20 minutes away depending on the traffic. I haven't been yet. Wanted to wait until things calmed down. I'm not waiting in line to get into a grocery store. But, I've seen so many items that folks recommend I really do want to check them out. It wouldn't be a weekly or the basics thing for me since I have both a Publix and Kroger within 10 minutes of my house.

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proudlyfromNJ — Sat, 16 Oct 2021 22:18:56 GMT

@Icegoddess wrote:
We had one open a couple of weeks ago about 15-20 minutes away depending on the traffic. I haven't been yet. Wanted to wait until things calmed down. I'm not waiting in line to get into a grocery store. But, I've seen so many items that folks recommend I really do want to check them out. It wouldn't be a weekly or the basics thing for me since I have both a Publix and Kroger within 10 minutes of my house.

@Icegoddess In my Trader Joe's you really can't to weekly or basic shopping. Maybe a bit but that's it. I mostly go for unusual things.

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SusieQ_2 — Sat, 16 Oct 2021 22:28:40 GMT

@rms1954 wrote:
Now I have found I need to go back to return a carton of chicken stock and when I removed the plastic screw top the foil underneath the cap was broken. I probably won't bother.

@rms1954

The cartons are designed so when the top is twisted off the foil seal inside is broken as well. You can tell it hasn't been previously opened because there's a slight resistance when twisted off for the first time. It's not a defect, it's a convenience.

If you do decide to return it I'm sure an employee will demonstrate with another carton. Hope this helps.

I first discovered this with a carton of their Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper soup several years ago.

Btw...the soup is delicious!

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Icegoddess — Sat, 16 Oct 2021 22:29:13 GMT

@proudlyfromNJ wrote:
@Icegoddess wrote:
We had one open a couple of weeks ago about 15-20 minutes away depending on the traffic. I haven't been yet. Wanted to wait until things calmed down. I'm not waiting in line to get into a grocery store. But, I've seen so many items that folks recommend I really do want to check them out. It wouldn't be a weekly or the basics thing for me since I have both a Publix and Kroger within 10 minutes of my house.
@Icegoddess In my Trader Joe's you really can't to weekly or basic shopping. Maybe a bit but that's it. I mostly go for unusual things.

@proudlyfromNJ yep, that's the idea. We also have an Aldi's nearby but I have never been inside. They're supposed to have really good prices on produce and stuff like that. But, it's enough that I already have to go to 2 stores just to get my weekly basics, and now some of those are disappearing. Not sure if it's the supply chain issue or if they are discontinuing things. My favorite Taquitos were discontinued recently. I sure hope they don't discontinue the Jose Ole ones too because I'm certainly not eating the Delenex ones.

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SusieQ_2 — Sat, 16 Oct 2021 22:39:54 GMT

@Icegoddess

Trader Joe's has some delicious taquitos in several varities if you ever find yourself in need, lol.

They're in the frozen section.

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Icegoddess — Sat, 16 Oct 2021 22:54:52 GMT

@SusieQ_2 wrote:
@Icegoddess

Trader Joe's has some delicious taquitos in several varities if you ever find yourself in need, lol.

They're in the frozen section.

@SusieQ_2 Good to know. I like to keep them in the freezer for a quick dinner when I'm home alone. I was particularly fond of the El Monterey Extra Crispy Beef/Cheese taquitos.

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Dusty1 — Sat, 16 Oct 2021 23:01:17 GMT

@rms1954 If you do go back, try the TJ Supremely Hydrating Eye Cream. Only $5.99 for a .53 oz tube & it is better for me than all of the high priced eye creams I always used.

Then check to see if they have a Kringle in the baked goods area. If they do. Buy them all.

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reiki604 — Sat, 16 Oct 2021 23:06:35 GMT

I'm in Trader Joe's all the time. In general the prices are a little better than the supermarket except for fresh meat and fish.