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Another R.I.P.

August 25th, 2006 at 04:51 am

Larry's Markets - the grocery that I got the good deals from in salmon and milk. At the time, everyone was full of optimism that they had a good buyer. Unfortunately a different buyer came in and bought several of the pieces for the buildings and land. The grocery that I shopped at wasn't part of that deal. Their probable last day is next Thursday, the last day of August.

Now I only have two grocery stores within walking distance of my house.

Larry's didn't usually have the best rock-bottom prices, so I cut my teeth using a price book and teamed it with their Internet flyer with them. I found some great surprises - cheap(er) butter, eggs, corned beef, stew meat, romaine, wine. Their tuna was cheaper than Costco's. Produce was good looking, but rarely rock bottom. On the other hand you didn't have to be alert while you dug. Smile Best of all, you didn't have the evil club cards.

I'd watch other folks in line drop hundreds of dollars there--mine would rarely hit 30$. My high was 80$, and that was during Thanksgiving.

I do expect, however, to find some good last deals as their stock gets bought out. Potatoes are already at .39/lb.

3 Responses to “Another R.I.P.”

  1. contrary1 Says:
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    What are we going to be left with out here in WA?? Just the huge stores like Freds' and Walmart??? ICK.

  2. PauletteGoddard Says:
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    Okay, I'm going to go buy things at Larry's while I still can this weekend -- I need coffee, cereal, and some salmon. Maybe I'll see you at the North Seattle one. I pass by the Kirkland one en route to work, but I ride a scooter so can't hold more than three bags full (yes sir, yes sir).

  3. baselle Says:
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    Paulette:
    Yeah, I shop at the North Seattle one, too. Hope to see you Saturday.

    Contrary1: There is always the Central Market/Greenwood Market/Ballard Market guys.

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