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Old 10-03-2011, 08:52 PM
 
Location: The bustling, world-renowned downtown of Pataskala, OH
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Since Kroger is the only common store there and here in Ohio, I figure this is the easiest way to get a handle on food costs down there. Just whatever you know, the more obscure the better. I've learned more from you guys than any other crap, so it's greatly appreciated.
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Old 10-03-2011, 09:11 PM
 
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Well when it comes to teaching crap....
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Old 10-04-2011, 07:40 AM
 
Location: Floresville, TX
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well, your quesiton...or statement???? was obscure.

...but Kroger is middle of the road down here. H-E-B is cheaper (you guys don't have them in Ohio), but Randalls is usually more expensive (same company as Safeway, Tom Thumb and others)
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Old 10-04-2011, 07:50 AM
 
Location: North Downtown Houston (Northside Village)
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Fiesta is priced better than Kroger for produce & other fresh items. But Kroger prices beat Fiesta for name brand staples like peanut better, ketchup, cereals, etc.
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Old 10-04-2011, 08:22 AM
 
Location: Houston,Tx
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Krogers is super high..even with the card LOL i went twice and never went back
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Old 10-04-2011, 08:30 AM
 
Location: Westbury
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HEB and Kroger I have found to be similar in price. HEB beats Kroger's generic out of the water though and have much more of a selection. I threw out my 2nd bag of bug filled Kroger rice this week. Won't make that mistake again!

as for exact prices of items I don't keep my receipts
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Old 10-04-2011, 08:34 AM
 
Location: The Greater Houston Metro Area
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I would imagine the market would determine prices. Since there is a lot of competition here with grocery stores, Krogers has to keep prices lower. If it is not the case in Ohio, I would think they could adjust prices upwards and make more money.
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Old 10-04-2011, 08:34 AM
 
Location: Floresville, TX
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HEB and Kroger I have found to be similar in price. HEB beats Kroger's generic out of the water though and have much more of a selection. I threw out my 2nd bag of bug filled Kroger rice this week. Won't make that mistake again!

as for exact prices of items I don't keep my receipts
the HEB commercials are really true. Kroger does ship in just about everything, so it's shelf life is much lower.

i feel Kroger has select items lower when on sale, but on a real shopping trip, where you buy $100-200 worth the staples, you will pay much much more at Kroger compared to HEB, even with that annoying gimmick card.
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Old 10-04-2011, 08:39 AM
 
Location: Houston, TX (Bellaire)
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Randalls prices are unbelievable. I don't understand why anyone would shop there. You get the same selection as HEB or Kroger at +1/3rd to double the price. Some examples; Yogurt I like at HEB: 88 cents, Kroger: 99c, Randall's: $1.50. Hummus dip I enjoy, Kroger: 99c, HEB: $1.26, Randalls: $1.99
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Old 10-04-2011, 10:03 AM
 
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HEB and Kroger I have found to be similar in price. HEB beats Kroger's generic out of the water though and have much more of a selection. I threw out my 2nd bag of bug filled Kroger rice this week. Won't make that mistake again!

as for exact prices of items I don't keep my receipts
Same here. I usually buy Texmati, but for some reason bought Kroger. Two weeks later, the unopened bag was full of bugs.

Recently Randall's prices have improved, especially on the specials, not the buy 8 and get money off. That is a racket. We shop HEB, a local Texas chain and Randall's. My neighborhood Kroger @ Champion Forest and Cypresswood stinks, literally.
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