In article >, "Julie Bove" >
wrote:

> So I now know that these two are one and the same. I do remember seeing a
> Smart and Final in Oakland. I always wanted to go there but was never able
> to.
>
> So for those of you who go there... What do you buy? I don't necessarily
> need to buy large quantities of things most of the time. However, once my
> husband moves back here I will be needing some things in large quantities.
> Amazing how much food one man can consume! Anyway...
>
> We didn't have time to browse every aisle like we wanted to. I saw super
> good prices on produce and cheese. And the bread was cheap. 12 pack sodas
> were more expensive than the sale price at most groceries. And this week, 2
> stores that I know of are giving out free stuff if you buy 3 of the 12 pack
> Coke products. We got the skinny cans at Albertson's for free and Vitamin
> water at Target. Target was also giving out chips if you bought the skinny
> cans but we didn't need the chips.
>
> Anyway... What sorts of things should I look for there? Thanks!

I know it isn't always the case that it's cheapest, but why wouldn't you shop at
the base commissary?