Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> Oh pshaw, on Wed 07 Nov 2007 07:59:11p, Gregory Morrow meant to say...
>
>> Bobo Bonobo® wrote:
>>
>>
>> [SNIPEROONIE "partially hydrogenated" nonsense]
>>
>>
>>> ALDI is a store for poor people.
>>
>> Nonsense, it's a store for smart people who want to save some money...
>>
>> Frex, they have stuff like German chocolate that is far superior to
>> and cheaper than the mass market Hershey's stuff. They have a whole
>> range of German imports ("Deutsche Kuche" brand) in fact that is very,
>> very good...
>>
>> They have frozen shrimp, etc., that is quite good, and a bargain to
>> boot...their hams are a good value.
>>
>> Their produce selection is somewhat limited, as it's pretty much all
>> packaged stuff...but their packages of bell peppers, etc., sure beat
>> the stuff available at many major chains.
>>
>> Their prices aren't always the *very* cheapest, e.g. their line of
>> Asian stuff is more expensive than buying at an Asian market, and I
>> can sometimes beat or meet their prices on certain items at my local
>> stupormarket. But they are generally very low...
>>
>> Some of their stuff can be hit - or - miss, I've seen many discussions
>> of them over the years on various forums. But generally people are
>> pleased with the value they offer...
>>
>> As for "poor people", Aldi only accepts cash and LINK (food stamps) at
>> least here in Chicago. So you can find "that element" shopping
>> there. But you'll also find plenty of savvy middle class white folks
>> shopping there too. People need to get smart about grocery shopping,
>> there is no particular stigma about shopping at Aldi. They opened a
>> new store near me that is sparkling clean and with courteous help.
>> I'd take 'em over Whole Foods any day...but then I'm the kind of
>> person that likes the thrill of hunting for a bargain.
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Best
>> Greg
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
> In some areas, Ald's is definitely focused on the poor, and only found in
> very poor neighborhoods. It is also evident in their marketing in these
> stores as well. Perhaps Chicago is an exception. The few I found around
> the Cleveland area were downright depressing to walk through.
>

The ones here are well organized and well stocked; the employees are
always friendly and helpful, and the stores themselves are cleaner than
any non-upscale grocery I've been in.
The Sav-a-lots here, though, are real grody.

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Sarah Gray