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Mr.Bill

(24,103 posts)
30. That's great!
Thu Jan 14, 2021, 12:37 AM
Jan 2021

We have a Farmer's Market here with really good produce, but it's kind of a wine country tourist trap. Verrryy high prices. I mean like $5.99 a pound for tomatoes, and $10.00 for an 8 ounce jar of jelly.

I've noticed this too. iemitsu Jan 2021 #1
How fun! MontanaMama Jan 2021 #2
It's called Instacart. Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #4
I think we have Instacart at our local Costco. MontanaMama Jan 2021 #9
I have a cousin that works for them mercuryblues Jan 2021 #40
Not the OP MissB Jan 2021 #7
I'd have to pick out my own avocados. lpbk2713 Jan 2021 #36
I sure hoped Montana would send Bullock to the Senate. mountain grammy Jan 2021 #27
Oh me too MG. MontanaMama Jan 2021 #32
Same of course MissB Jan 2021 #3
I have a brother in another town and he picks his up too. Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #8
I would think that your experience is better simply because MissB Jan 2021 #10
All I know is it's a good thing my wife and I Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #19
I always love to hear of couples that get along well. My husband and I do, too. BComplex Jan 2021 #43
Same here! Dem2theMax Jan 2021 #5
I've used them for years lunatica Jan 2021 #6
We've discovered delayed gratification with grocery deliveries. Lars39 Jan 2021 #11
My question to my family is, "What do we need?" JCMach1 Jan 2021 #12
The only glitch we've had so far Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #13
I ordered 6 bananas and got 6 bunches (17 pounds) 😂 Native Jan 2021 #17
Oh my ...lol! n/t moonscape Jan 2021 #34
I worked in Display at Macy's BigmanPigman Jan 2021 #14
I have found the exact opposite... madinmaryland Jan 2021 #15
Well it sounds like you Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #16
I miss those impulse buys Generic Brad Jan 2021 #18
I miss the free samples at Costco Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #20
Bi-monthly trips to Trader Joe's and Costco are dearly missed Generic Brad Jan 2021 #22
Our nearest Costco is about 50 miles from here. Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #23
Wow. Never thought of that Traildogbob Jan 2021 #21
Same, but slightly different, here. birdographer Jan 2021 #24
We found a local farm that does home deliveries- best thing ever and saved us money, too. Liberty Belle Jan 2021 #25
That's great! Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #30
Change can be good raising2moredems Jan 2021 #26
And you know, I feel like I'm helping someone have a job. Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #31
I love that Instacart from Publix packman Jan 2021 #28
Shout out to your awesome RN daughter- you guys did good 😌 Maru Kitteh Jan 2021 #29
Thank you. We are pretty proud of her. Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #33
what about produce? JeaneRaye Jan 2021 #35
Yes, the produce and meat are the weak point in the process. Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #37
I typically call and speak to someone in the meat department, tell them what I want... Native Jan 2021 #38
I had the same issues in the beginning, but the produce I now get is exceptionally better... Native Jan 2021 #39
That is not an option where I live. Progressive dog Jan 2021 #41
Thanks to all who responded and all the tips. Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #42
It very much depends nitpicker Jan 2021 #44
And b has some veggie specials too this week nitpicker Jan 2021 #45
And that's how we used to shop. We are retired, so we have lots of time. Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #46
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