I just got the latest catalog and it advertises free shipping on all
orders over $30.

I typically place a $30ish order two or three times a year and I
hate the shipping charges.

Orders up to $30 are 7.95 flat for ground shipping.

Even though there is a Penzey's sorta near me (20 minutes away) - I
almost never go since it is in a neighborhood I rarely (never) visit.

Tracy

On Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:34:58 -0400, Tracy > wrote:

>I just got the latest catalog and it advertises free shipping on all
>orders over $30.
>
>I typically place a $30ish order two or three times a year and I
>hate the shipping charges.
>
>Orders up to $30 are 7.95 flat for ground shipping.
>
>Even though there is a Penzey's sorta near me (20 minutes away) - I
>almost never go since it is in a neighborhood I rarely (never) visit.
>
>Tracy
thanks for the tip. $30 is easy to do.
Janet US

On Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:34:58 -0400, Tracy > wrote:

>I just got the latest catalog and it advertises free shipping on all
>orders over $30.
>
>I typically place a $30ish order two or three times a year and I
>hate the shipping charges.
>
>Orders up to $30 are 7.95 flat for ground shipping.
>
>Even though there is a Penzey's sorta near me (20 minutes away) - I
>almost never go since it is in a neighborhood I rarely (never) visit.

Plus of late gas is expensive. There's a Penseys store about an hour
from me but I would never drive that distance for spices especially
since it's out of the way from anywhere I'd normally drive. It's
about time Penseys gives a good cutomer a break. My typical order can
be over a hundred dollars, but the past few years I order less and
order less often as I found their shipping charges amounted to
thievery, because unlike other businesses the more you spend the more
Penzeys charged for shipping... exactly opposite of how honest
businesses operate. And it's not like the weight of spices have any
relation to their price... WTF should Penzeys charge more for shipping
a gram of saffron than a pound of mustard seed? duh Besides, of late
I've discovered that Walmart is selling very good spices in sealed
bulk sized jars for very reasonable prices... I buy all my black
peppercorns from Walmart now, costs half as much and I find absolutely
no difference from Penzeys. And the Walmart spice containers are
dated with best-by dates... Penzeys doesn't date their packaging,
could be many years old... without a dated/coded package they
themselves can't rotate their stock. The Super Walmart I go to at
least once as month has put in a very nice spice assortment in one of
the aisles, thay have Badia brand and Tones, plus several other
national brands. I will only buy from Penzeys what I can't buy
elsewhere, from greediness on shipping they killed their golden goose.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Tones-Whol...-9-oz/10449028

On Oct 16, 2:11*pm, Brooklyn1 <Gravesend1> wrote:
> On Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:34:58 -0400, Tracy > wrote:
> >I just got the latest catalog and it advertises free shipping on all
> >orders over $30.
>
> >I typically place a $30ish order two or three times a year and I
> >hate the shipping charges.
>
> >Orders up to $30 are 7.95 flat for ground shipping.
>
> >Even though there is a Penzey's sorta near me (20 minutes away) - I
> >almost never go since it is in a neighborhood I rarely (never) visit.
>
> Plus of late gas is expensive. *There's a Penseys store about an hour
> from me but I would never drive that distance for spices especially
> since it's out of the way from anywhere I'd normally drive. *It's
> about time Penseys gives a good cutomer a break. *My typical order can
> be over a hundred dollars, but the past few years I order less and
> order less often as I found their shipping charges amounted to
> thievery, because unlike other businesses the more you spend the more
> Penzeys charged for shipping... exactly opposite of how honest
> businesses operate. *And it's not like the weight of spices have any
> relation to their price... WTF should Penzeys charge more for shipping
> a gram of saffron than a pound of mustard seed? duh *Besides, of late
> I've discovered that Walmart is selling very good spices in sealed
> bulk sized jars for very reasonable prices... I buy all my black
> peppercorns from Walmart now, costs half as much and I find absolutely
> no difference from Penzeys. *And the Walmart spice containers are
> dated with best-by dates... Penzeys doesn't date their packaging,
> could be many years old... without a dated/coded package they
> themselves can't rotate their stock. *The Super Walmart I go to at
> least once as month has put in a very nice spice assortment in one of
> the aisles, thay have Badia brand and Tones, plus several other
> national brands. *I will only buy from Penzeys what I can't buy
> elsewhere, from greediness on shipping they killed their golden goose.http://www.walmart.com/ip/Tones-Whol...-Spice-9-oz/10...

Nobody make anyone buy from Penzy's. the fact the you go to Wally
world pretty much describes you to a tee, you fat old slob.

> Nobody make anyone buy from Penzy's. the fact the you go to Wally
> world pretty much describes you to a tee, you fat old slob.
>

Hate to be caught defending Sheldon in public, but he's right on with his
spice buying philosophy. Marketers want to try to convince us that spices
still need to be packed across the desert from the orient on camel back and
be defended from marauding bandits, and are thus worth the exorbitant
prices they set. But places like WalMart and Dollar Stores and Christmas
Tree Shoppe offer good quality in a lot of the more common spices at very
good prices.

Alan Holbrook wrote:

> Hate to be caught defending Sheldon in public, but he's right on with his
> spice buying philosophy. Marketers want to try to convince us that spices
> still need to be packed across the desert from the orient on camel back and
> be defended from marauding bandits, and are thus worth the exorbitant
> prices they set. But places like WalMart and Dollar Stores and Christmas
> Tree Shoppe offer good quality in a lot of the more common spices at very
> good prices.

Can you believe the prices on McCormick's and Spice Islands? The worst
is bay leaves -- 10 or 12 leaves for $6! Works out to $200/lb or some
shit.

You don't have to go to a superstore either. My first choice is
usuallly a Latin market because they have a better selection than
dollar stores or CVS.

On Wed, 17 Oct 2012 08:31:20 GMT, Alan Holbrook >
wrote:

>
>> Nobody make anyone buy from Penzy's. the fact the you go to Wally
>> world pretty much describes you to a tee, you fat old slob.
>>
>
>Hate to be caught defending Sheldon in public, but he's right on with his
>spice buying philosophy. Marketers want to try to convince us that spices
>still need to be packed across the desert from the orient on camel back and
>be defended from marauding bandits, and are thus worth the exorbitant
>prices they set. But places like WalMart and Dollar Stores and Christmas
>Tree Shoppe offer good quality in a lot of the more common spices at very
>good prices.

I agree with you. I still took advantage of the free shipping as
there are some spices that just are not available here.
Janet US

On Oct 17, 3:31*am, Alan Holbrook > wrote:
> > Nobody make anyone buy from Penzy's. the fact the you go to Wally
> > world pretty much describes you to a tee, you fat old slob.
>
> Hate to be caught defending Sheldon in public, but he's right on with his
> spice buying philosophy. *Marketers want to try to convince us that spices
> still need to be packed across the desert from the orient on camel back and
> be defended from marauding bandits, and are thus worth the exorbitant
> prices they set. *But places like WalMart and Dollar Stores and Christmas
> Tree Shoppe offer good quality in a lot of the more common spices at very
> good prices.

WalMart is known for high quality. Several years ago I was in one,
and I noticed that their steaks were "enhanced with up to a 12%
solution..." Now that's quality. Why settle for a conventional cut
of beef, when you can have one that is "enhanced"!!!!

--Bryan

On Tuesday, October 16, 2012 3:34:59 PM UTC-4, Tracy wrote:
> I just got the latest catalog and it advertises free shipping on all
>
> orders over $30.
>
>
>
> I typically place a $30ish order two or three times a year and I
>
> hate the shipping charges.
>
>
>
> Orders up to $30 are 7.95 flat for ground shipping.
>
>
>
> Even though there is a Penzey's sorta near me (20 minutes away) - I
>
> almost never go since it is in a neighborhood I rarely (never) visit.
>
>
>
> Tracy

Wish I could justify a 30 buck order, but I can't. I'm not one of those who tosses spices after a year or whatever the suggested time is. I still have cinnamon sticks from the late 60s. 25 cents a box.... I keep em for nostalgia sake.

That said, if I had a wedding coming up, I might consider a spice set as a gift. All my friends are going thru the WIDOW stage, sad to say.

On Oct 17, 9:53*am, George M. Middius > wrote:
> Alan Holbrook wrote:
> > Hate to be caught defending Sheldon in public, but he's right on with his
> > spice buying philosophy. *Marketers want to try to convince us that spices
> > still need to be packed across the desert from the orient on camel back and
> > be defended from marauding bandits, and are thus worth the exorbitant
> > prices they set. *But places like WalMart and Dollar Stores and Christmas
> > Tree Shoppe offer good quality in a lot of the more common spices at very
> > good prices.
>
> Can you believe the prices on McCormick's and Spice Islands? The worst
> is bay leaves -- 10 or 12 leaves for $6! Works out to $200/lb or some
> shit.
>
> You don't have to go to a superstore either. *My first choice is
> usuallly a Latin market because they have a better selection than
> dollar stores or CVS.

Once I run out of the powdered bay leaf that Penzey's no longer
carries, I'll have to find another source, maybe the international
foods store. The dollar stores are great for cheap reading glasses,
use-and-pitch paintbrushes, etc. but I don't buy my food there.

--Bryan

Bryan wrote:

> > Can you believe the prices on McCormick's and Spice Islands? The worst
> > is bay leaves -- 10 or 12 leaves for $6! Works out to $200/lb or some
> > shit.
> >
> > You don't have to go to a superstore either. *My first choice is
> > usuallly a Latin market because they have a better selection than
> > dollar stores or CVS.
>
> Once I run out of the powdered bay leaf that Penzey's no longer
> carries, I'll have to find another source, maybe the international
> foods store. The dollar stores are great for cheap reading glasses,
> use-and-pitch paintbrushes, etc. but I don't buy my food there.

Try www.barryfarm.com

"George M. Middius" wrote:
>
> Alan Holbrook wrote:
>
> > Hate to be caught defending Sheldon in public, but he's right on with his
> > spice buying philosophy. Marketers want to try to convince us that spices
> > still need to be packed across the desert from the orient on camel back and
> > be defended from marauding bandits, and are thus worth the exorbitant
> > prices they set. But places like WalMart and Dollar Stores and Christmas
> > Tree Shoppe offer good quality in a lot of the more common spices at very
> > good prices.
>
> Can you believe the prices on McCormick's and Spice Islands? The worst
> is bay leaves -- 10 or 12 leaves for $6! Works out to $200/lb or some
> shit.

I noticed that years ago. Looked at McCormick spices and the store broke
down per ounce or pound. Most spice were easily $100 per pound. yikes. I
buy all my recently dried spices from the local healthfood store in bulk.
Most of their prices are more like $10 per pound.

G.

On Wed, 17 Oct 2012 08:31:20 GMT, Alan Holbrook >
wrote:

>
>> Nobody make anyone buy from Penzy's. the fact the you go to Wally
>> world pretty much describes you to a tee, you fat old slob.
>>
>
>Hate to be caught defending Sheldon in public, but he's right on with his
>spice buying philosophy. Marketers want to try to convince us that spices
>still need to be packed across the desert from the orient on camel back and
>be defended from marauding bandits, and are thus worth the exorbitant
>prices they set. But places like WalMart and Dollar Stores and Christmas
>Tree Shoppe offer good quality in a lot of the more common spices at very
>good prices.

And all the putzes who swear they never buy anything from Walmart are
exactly the putses who buy from Walmart the most. Everytime I read
where someone claims that they never buy from Walmart I substitute
"never buy from Walmart" with "never masturbate".

On 2012-10-17, Brooklyn1 <Gravesend1> wrote:


> where someone claims that they never buy from Walmart I substitute
> "never buy from Walmart" with "never masturbate".

Based on that analogy, you must have an arm the size of
.....well, Brooklyn!!

nb

--
Definition of objectivism:
"Eff you! I got mine."
http://www.nongmoproject.org/

On Oct 17, 4:22*pm, Gary > wrote:
> "George M. Middius" wrote:
>
> > Alan Holbrook wrote:
>
> > > Hate to be caught defending Sheldon in public, but he's right on with his
> > > spice buying philosophy. *Marketers want to try to convince us that spices
> > > still need to be packed across the desert from the orient on camel back and
> > > be defended from marauding bandits, and are thus worth the exorbitant
> > > prices they set. *But places like WalMart and Dollar Stores and Christmas
> > > Tree Shoppe offer good quality in a lot of the more common spices at very
> > > good prices.
>
> > Can you believe the prices on McCormick's and Spice Islands? The worst
> > is bay leaves -- 10 or 12 leaves for $6! Works out to $200/lb or some
> > shit.
>
> I noticed that years ago. *Looked at McCormick spices and the store broke
> down per ounce or pound. *Most spice were easily $100 per pound. *yikes. *I
> buy all my recently dried spices from the local healthfood store in bulk.
> Most of their prices are more like $10 per pound.

And contrary to what some folks seem to suggest, Penzey's isn't that
expensive. Heck, I buy there, and I'm known for being very frugal.
Sheldon had a good point about their shipping, but our Penzey's is
right across the street from my regular supermarket.
>
> G.

--Bryan

On 2012-10-17, Alan Holbrook > wrote:

> prices they set. But places like WalMart and Dollar Stores and Christmas
> Tree Shoppe offer good quality in a lot of the more common spices at very
> good prices.

Compared to who?

I live in the boonies, so don't have the shopping opportunities of you
living in urban areas. Both my local towns together don't add up to
10K pop. Yet, I can get bulk spices ---fairly fresh, near as I can
tell---- at 2 stores between them. Both these stores are small health
food stores and rarely does any spice they carry exceed $1 per oz,
both whole or ground. I jes bought 7-8 spices, yesterday, most of
them at least 2 oz. Total cost, $13! Yeah plus gas, but I hadda go
to town anyway.

There ain't a Penzey's, Dollar Store, or Walmart on this planet that
can even get close to these prices. ANYTHING in a jar is gonna cost
waaay more than that . Last time I figured up the full ounce
price of an itty-bitty jar of Schillings sage --the pedestrian
label--, it was over $30 oz!!! I think you folks might do yourselves
a favor and check out yer local health food store, cuz Walmart is
certainly not doing you any favors in the spice line.

nb

--
Definition of objectivism:
"Eff you! I got mine."
http://www.nongmoproject.org/

notbob > wrote in
:

> I live in the boonies, so don't have the shopping opportunities of you
> living in urban areas. Both my local towns together don't add up to
> 10K pop. Yet, I can get bulk spices ---fairly fresh, near as I can
> tell---- at 2 stores between them. Both these stores are small health
> food stores and rarely does any spice they carry exceed $1 per oz,
> both whole or ground. I jes bought 7-8 spices, yesterday, most of
> them at least 2 oz. Total cost, $13! Yeah plus gas, but I hadda go
> to town anyway.
>
> There ain't a Penzey's, Dollar Store, or Walmart on this planet that
> can even get close to these prices. ANYTHING in a jar is gonna cost
> waaay more than that . Last time I figured up the full ounce
> price of an itty-bitty jar of Schillings sage --the pedestrian
> label--, it was over $30 oz!!! I think you folks might do yourselves
> a favor and check out yer local health food store, cuz Walmart is
> certainly not doing you any favors in the spice line.
>
> nb
>
Just a quick glance through the jars in my spice cabinet: 2.12 oz crushed
red pepper, 3.5 ozs ground red pepper, 3.17 oz paprika, 1 oz cinnamon
sticks, 1 oz thyme. All a buck each at either the Dollar Store or
Christmas Tree Shoppe.

I would guess that if you live in the boonies and don't have the shopping
opportunities, it would be pretty difficult for you to be too very expert
on price comparisons...