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Old 10-08-2011, 01:18 PM   #11 (permalink)
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They do carry multiple packages when they transport....so the fuel cost per lb is pretty low....whereas you are driving one package per vehicle.
In fact I'm usually carrying multiple packages per trip, and I stop at the stores on the way to/from other places I'm going, so the incremental cost of say stopping at the grocery store is basically parking lot driving.

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Old 10-13-2011, 09:31 PM   #12 (permalink)
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One good point of my commute is that I hit BJ's once a month or so in my wagon. It's nice to jam the wagon full of bulky crap at a better price than at the grocery store- but you've got to be careful because they count on the impression that everything's cheap there.

One friend told me about Alice.com, basically an online grocery store. I went through and price checked some stuff, and either wouldn't save anything or would actually be paying more. Granted, he lives farther than everything from me and has no reason to go anywhere near a warehouse store- but there are two grocery stores that his wife passes on her way home from work.
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I usually try to buy enough groceries to last ~ 3 weeks. This means I almost fill a cart up. Which of course attracts the attention of the typical shopper with just a few things. But I only deal with them every 3 weeks or so. Sometimes difficult to get produce/fruit to last this long, but it is possible.

But you need to look for a grocery with the best prices and quality food. Major difference between stores.

A lot of people probably pay a significant % of food costs in gas costs....due to stopping for food too often.

Tried looking for online food shopping sources....no bargains there for sure.

So other than staples...food..and some basics...I buy online stuff and avoid the noid.

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