On Aug 15, 5:35*pm, "Gregory Morrow" > wrote:
>
> The Jewel chain in the Midwest does the same shtick, too...they claim
> they've "lowered" prices on any number of items, but the prices are still
> very high since the quoted "previous" prices are vastly inflated...I mean
> who in 'ell would think that the store brand of a can of green beans is a
> "bargain" at $1.29 or whatever.
>
> Another sale practice I've noticed is "Buy $30.00 on the selected items
> below and get $10.00 off of your next grocery purchase". *Many of these
> "selected" items have inflated prices, in the end even if you are getting a
> ten buck credit on yer next purchase you are losing out...
>
> Ya gotta know prices and watch those prices like a *hawk*...most don't, so
> they get poor value for their grocery dollar.

The Hy-Vee chain in the upper Midwest often puts their store brand
items priced higher than the name brand items, you really have to keep
a sharp eye in that place! I suppose they think people will just look
at the labels and assume that their store brand will be priced less.
Sneaky assholes!