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[CelticCrafter]

@Kachina624 I don't know about other parts of the country but the one we go to, if they don't have it, they don't have it and don't try to substitute with a higher priced item.

[We rescue cats]

I picked up a great cat bed there, it's a small chair and the  cats loved it...then the fun wore off, so I put it away for a bit, whenI get it back out they will love it again! 

[Desertdi]

Well, I am not impressed with the place.    Stopped in on a really HOT day for some ice cream.

When I got the "strawberry" ice cream home...and looked at the ingredients, it was artificially flavored, and colored with beet juice.

[amyb]

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@Meowingkitty wrote:

We finally started getting ALDI's in Arizona and I must say I'm not impressed after all they hype. Yes they do have a decent fruit and vegetable area but the rest of the store just isn't for me. I prefer Trader Joe's .

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I prefer TJ's also, though they have had their issues this year...I get their emails...so many recalls, I lost count. Nothing I've bought there...I don't buy many "packaged, processed" meals, most of the recalls were that, or desserts, cookies etc. But several. No matter, I don't have one near me, so I only make the trip when I'm out that way or occasionally. I heard that Aldi's and TJ's are owned by the same company.

[Ainhisg]

Used to shop at Aldi all the time.  The fresh fruits and vegetables couldn't be beat for freshness, taste, and price.  Other products were equally good.  After the pandemic, all that changed.  The produce was still good, but the rest?  All of it was a similar price to Wal-Mart's Great Value or Equate brands, and many times, the Aldi quality had gone downhill.  I quit shopping there, because why make a trip there when I could get better products with my Wal-Mart grocery pickup?  When I think of it, I do look at their weekly ad to see if there is a special purchase in which I'm interested, but if I'm going to get it, I have to get there when the store opens on Wednesdays, or it will sell out.  

[JoyFilled Warrior]

Hi @feline groovy 

Wonderful list!  Thank you!

Id only been in Aldi's 5 min before closing, when a friend wanted to take a quick look. 

But I watch the Aldi Ads online, on Wednesdays, as with other grocery stores. 

My Mom taught me, & I still do this, buy ONLY what's on sale, anywhere, (except necessarily Ice Cream, my thang  ) and that is that weeks Family meals.  

She had a massive freezer.  I miss mine, for her same reason.

[50Mickey]

There are quite a few ALDIs near me. Yesterday was the first time that I went to ALDI. I was looking for metal reindeer that are supposed to be a dupe for the expensive Pottery Barn reindeer. Of course no reindeer to be found. I walked around the store and bought a couple of items just because I was there. I was not impressed with the store. It looks like a warehouse or food pantry with an aisle for junky looking Christmas items.  Only 2 check out aisles were open. It's no Trader Joe's

[Sakuya]

@50Mickey - Were you looking at an old Aldi post? I just did a search and I am finding that in 2022 and 2023 they sold the Pottery Barn dup reindeer. So far I have not been able to find they are selling them in 2024.

[50Mickey]

I saw something on Youtube that said they would be back in early 11/2024. It seems once they are in the stores they go in an instant because people buy them up and resell them. it's a shame that the store doesn't put a limit on the # of sets that one person can purchase.  

[Sakuya]

Okay. I didn't see them in the current ad. I hope you find them!