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| Author: | TheFuzzy [ Sat Dec 15, 2012 3:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Why I don't shop at Whole Foods |
So, I'm in Whole Paycheck today to pick up half a case of wine which my other wine mongers don't carry. Given that I'm buying six bottles for $80, you'd think they'd offer me a box. No. Instead, they offered to sell me a special 6-bottle wine bag for $5. Apparently this is their policy; they don't give out wine boxes for free, no matter how much wine you're buying. Guys in front of me were buying 18 or 20 bottles of wine; they didn't get a box either. Whole Paycheck, indeed! I have to find somewhere else to buy this wine. |
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| Author: | Tim [ Sat Dec 15, 2012 4:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Why I don't shop at Whole Foods |
Fuzzy, My WholePaycheck moment came when I was looking for paprika. They only carried one kind, labeled "California organic". I asked if it was sweet or hot. Their blank stares answered my question. I explained that I was looking for Hungarian paprika and received a "lecture" on the terrible risks I assumed in purchasing any foreign paprika which probably contained dangerous substances, all unnamed. Tell us the name of the wine and we will find you a source. That's a promise! Tim |
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| Author: | TheFuzzy [ Sat Dec 15, 2012 4:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Why I don't shop at Whole Foods |
Tim, It's Kris Pinot Grigio: http://kriswine.com/wines.php We like it both because it's an excellent, moderately-priced Pinot Grigio ($13), and because it's named after my wife. I can get it from one of my other wine sources, I just need to order a whole case, and order ahead. Hmmm ... actually, looks like BevMo carries it now, so I can get it there. They're a big evil chain too, but at least they'll give me a damn box. |
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| Author: | Paul Kierstead [ Sat Dec 15, 2012 4:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Why I don't shop at Whole Foods |
Waaa Waaa Waaa. I'd kill for a whole foods. |
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| Author: | Kathy's Pete [ Sat Dec 15, 2012 4:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Why I don't shop at Whole Foods |
$8.97 at Total Wine. Shipped to a SF zipcode, six bottles is $69.24 |
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| Author: | TheFuzzy [ Sat Dec 15, 2012 5:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Why I don't shop at Whole Foods |
Pete, Oh, nice option. Thanks. |
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| Author: | Amy [ Sat Dec 15, 2012 5:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Why I don't shop at Whole Foods |
Paul Kierstead wrote: Waaa Waaa Waaa. I'd kill for a whole foods. Me too. |
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| Author: | pepperhead212 [ Sat Dec 15, 2012 5:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Why I don't shop at Whole Foods |
Maybe they leave deposits on the wine boxes, and have to return them to get it back?  There are stores around here that encourage patrons to bring their own bags - if not, you can buy them! But then, these are places like Aldis, that are very low priced. I was surprised when I saw whole foods was not doing this! |
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| Author: | JesBelle [ Sat Dec 15, 2012 9:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Why I don't shop at Whole Foods |
Really, the folks at the Whole Foods in Farmington are always very sweet to me -- hauling out coupons if I buy something that happens to be in the circular, reminding me that if I get one more butter I'll get the case discount, and calling me when they have catfish that week. They even get me a cardboard tray when I buy a case of pop. I suppose they'd get me a box, but the pop comes in trays. Here's what I don't get -- I almost never buy wine and yet I own a bottle bag. Why don't you? They are only $2 at TJ's. |
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| Author: | cmd2012 [ Sat Dec 15, 2012 10:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Why I don't shop at Whole Foods |
I miss Whole Foods. And Central Market too. |
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