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Otto_Harper

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1. I think what you are seeing is the contrast

Reply to The Wandering Harper (Original post)

Wed Nov 20, 2024, 02:26 AM

Nov 20

between Aldi's business model, which is basic, low cost, no frills, versus the more traditional stores which quite literally play games with the prices to help them vacuum out your pocket. I will be back in a few minutes with an example for you, and will post it below as soon as I finish.

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ALDI - how? [View all] The Wandering Harper Nov 20 OP

I think what you are seeing is the contrast Otto_Harper Nov 20 #1

Here's an example of the price games currently being played - and folks call it "inflation" Otto_Harper Nov 20 #2

illuminating The Wandering Harper Nov 20 #4

Thank you for your in-depth post. I live within a mile of ... dchill Nov 20 #5

I try to buy on sale Old Crank Nov 20 #9

Not only is yours an informative post, True Dough Nov 20 #13

I love Aldi's! I'm a huge cheese fan and they have Phoenix61 Nov 20 #3

Agreed on this Ontheboundry Nov 20 #7

My neighbor is an aldi manager Ontheboundry Nov 20 #6

I've been shopping at ALDI since I lived in Germany. SKKY Nov 20 #8

I shop at Aldi johnnyfins Nov 20 #10

I've been an Aldi shopper since 1999 mama Nov 20 #11

This is important Ontheboundry Nov 20 #15

I live in the home of Aldi. Old Crank Nov 20 #12

Aldi's is a European miracle in the USA. lark Nov 20 #14

Think, SAV aLOt kozar Nov 20 #16