Yep, that's very true. I used to work in the grocery business and found that was the case on more than a few occasions. Also, if you ever felt so inclined, check the active ingredient in virtually all of the P&G soap collections. It's the same. Just different fillers and scents differentiate them.
We dont buy produce or meat from there... but can save some serious $$ buying everything else there instead of Wal Mart etc.
Its commonly referred to as the Valley of the Dirt People. http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Valley of the Dirt People http://www.ocweekly.com/2004-11-11/news/beyond-the-valley-of-the-dirt-people/
Winco is the only place I buy groceries. After shopping there you see how outrageous Safeway, Fred Meyer, & Albertson's. When those 3 have a "sale" on something, it's still more expensive than Winco. And for the people bitching about white trash & bagging your own, who gives a fuck? I've got a family to feed & bills to pay. Do you really worry about associating yourself with trash when you go out? Are you still in high school & are that worried about your self esteem? Pathetic.
Man, I went to the one near my place yesterday and asked the lady in customer service for their recent "ad flyer". I had been told there were some kick-butt (store remodeling extravaganza) coupons available. However, she said no-can-do. Apparently, you can only get these by mail. Major suckage in that respect.
I shop mainly at the farmer's market and whole foods. sometimes costco. but usually I eat out everyday. the grocery isn't good because everything just sits there and gets moldy. I like Haagen in Portland. I also fucking HATE trader joe's. its absolute garbage there. Main qualifier for me to shop somewhere is if its close to me. I am not driving far to go buy groceries, that's just retarded.
Yeah, I didn't know until recently, but you can get spices in bulk there. It's a hell of a deal if you already have a rack & just refill your containers.
No, I was talking about Penzeys. It's right next door to the Clackamas WINCO. If you want to get really good spices go there. Their prices are really good and their spices are amazing. It's the only thing they sell. http://www.penzeys.com/
No, but I saw it! Actually, I ordered Chinese walking out of WINCO and was gonna walk over to Penzeys. The Chinese place said, "10 minute!", so I booked straight there. Definitely will be getting the rub stuff from Penzeys, though. I want to see if there's a "clear" difference.
I have to admit, I'll never shop at a WINCO again. I used to do so in Beaverton, but was disappointed too often. 1/2" thick "steaks", smelly deli meat, and soggy produce isn't my thing. I like me some Haggen. I guess I'm a snob.
Not really. I'd be choosy about perishables, myself. That doesn't mean I don't buy the non-perishables @ WINCO, though.
They have boxes and cans of cheap crap there, no? Its depressing shopping there sometimes. Sometimes when I'm back in town for thanksgiving we go there, its all so cardboard-y and canned.
personally, i try to stay away from things that are canned and boxed. also, i have a HFCS ban in my place too.
I like shopping at Winco for a lot of the stuff I'd normally buy at the commissary but don't want to drive 40 minutes to the base. I get most of my produce and dairy from the farm. I've never had a problem with Winco meat or cheese, and I usually go when there aren't many people shopping.
