Being Booga

Here are the results of our PRICE CHECK DENVER for a variety of everyday items from April 13, 2008:

Strawberries, Fresh, 1 pound:

King Soopers - Sale Price ($2.50)
Safeway Sale Price - ($3.00)
Little Saigon Supermarket - 99 Cents

Tortillas, Large, One Dozen:

King Soopers ($2.19)
Safeway ($2.79)
Avanza Supermarket $1.69 (Fresh Homemade)

Dry Beans, Pinto, Per Pound:

King Soopers ($1.99)
Safeway ($1.29)
Avanza Supermarket .79 Cents

Wraps, 6 Count:

King Soopers ($3.19)
Safeway ($3.39)
Avanza Supermarket $2.79

Mushrooms, Button White, 1 Pound Whole:

King Soopers ($3.13)
Safeway ($3.49)
Little Saigon Supermarket $2.79

Rice, Jasmine, Per Pound:

King Soopers ($1.50)
Safeway ($.77)
Little Saigon Supermarket 57 Cents

Zucchini, Per Pound:

King Soopers ($1.29)
Safeway ($1.29)
Little Saigon Supermarket .69 Cents

BOTTOM LINE:
Yesterday we purchased the above lowest-priced products - we spent $20, and saved a total of $5 and some change - a total savings of 27%, without using coupons. For information about the markets mentioned in this PRICE CHECK, click here.

A few weeks ago the Denver Post ran a story claiming that food was generally less expensive in the mainstream stores in more affluent neighborhoods. I disagree. While this price-gouging might be happening in the mainstream, larger markets due to higher operating costs in these areas, I find that by shopping in the alternative shops and in ethnic neighborhoods, I can save up to 30% on my grocery food budget.

Know any great every-deals on everyday products in alternative grocery markets? COMMENT! Have you found an alternative source for groceries in the Denver Metro area or other area you’d like to share? Please comment!

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