Yeah, I've messaged Vector. It can be easy to do if someone has multiple tabs open.
Let's keep this one on grocery prices and shortages, folks!
Summerthyme
FOOD Report food & grocery shortages / price increases here: 2023 Edition
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Let's keep this one on grocery prices and shortages, folks!
Summerthyme
I want to make two recommendations here.
First, at my local WM, the meat section is usually stocked by 9 am.
That means not only is all that day's produce put out, but the mark downs on ready to expire items are done as well.
So, that is the time for me to shop for meat.
Ask the meat dept at your local favorite store about their stock times.
Second, download an app called Flipp.
You can set up a 'watch list' of stores whose deals and ads you want to check each day.
First, at my local WM, the meat section is usually stocked by 9 am.
That means not only is all that day's produce put out, but the mark downs on ready to expire items are done as well.
So, that is the time for me to shop for meat.
Ask the meat dept at your local favorite store about their stock times.
Second, download an app called Flipp.
You can set up a 'watch list' of stores whose deals and ads you want to check each day.
von Koehler
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The Greens hate fossil fuels and will do anything and everything to get rid of them.
von Koehler
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Got an email from Penzey Spices offering a $50 gift card (which you can use yourself at anytime) for only $35! That's a 30 percent discount off the top. And just wait for a free shipping promo. I doubt he even breaks even on his cost.
He admitted that the boycott against them is becoming more and more effective. Penzey is notorious for being extremely pro gay (he is "married" to a man). And he routinely blames Republicans and conservatives for just about everything.
Sounds like Penzey really needs the cash. The actual herbs and spices are good quality.
He admitted that the boycott against them is becoming more and more effective. Penzey is notorious for being extremely pro gay (he is "married" to a man). And he routinely blames Republicans and conservatives for just about everything.
Sounds like Penzey really needs the cash. The actual herbs and spices are good quality.
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energy_wave
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I drove to my local grocery store yesterday and scored more marked down cheese. One lb blocks for $3.00 each. The sell by dates were end of January for cheese already aged 12 months. What's a few more weeks gonna do. I'm making mac n cheese this week. Just need pasta, which I'm out of at the moment. Still need to find Grandma's recipe. I haven't had mac n cheese since I visited 12 Bones in NC around 2010.
Notice the price the Cuba cheese factory charges. It ain't cheap. I saved like $24.00.
Notice the price the Cuba cheese factory charges. It ain't cheap. I saved like $24.00.
16 oz. NY State Extra Sharp Cheddar Stick
Check out the deal on 16 oz. NY State Extra Sharp Cheddar Stick at Cuba Cheese Shoppe Inc.
www.cubacheese.com
Bones
Living On A Prayer
The wealthy, and even the middle class, people invested in the stock market are running for the exits. Wise men are predicting a big market crash, so wen that happens people want to invest in hard assets.
Land, Real Estate, Precious Metals, Collectables, even high end artworks are the go to for many with market acrophopia.
Land, Real Estate, Precious Metals, Collectables, even high end artworks are the go to for many with market acrophopia.
Barry Natchitoches
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Go woke, go broke...
Barry Natchitoches
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I as still using blocks of cheese similar to the ones pictured above, which were handed out during the 2020 Farmers to Families program under the Trump administration.I drove to my local grocery store yesterday and scored more marked down cheese. One lb blocks for $3.00 each. The sell by dates were end of January for cheese already aged 12 months. What's a few more weeks gonna do. I'm making mac n cheese this week. Just need pasta, which I'm out of at the moment. Still need to find Grandma's recipe. I haven't had mac n cheese since I visited 12 Bones in NC around 2010.
Notice the price the Cuba cheese factory charges. It ain't cheap. I saved like $24.00.
16 oz. NY State Extra Sharp Cheddar Stick
Check out the deal on 16 oz. NY State Extra Sharp Cheddar Stick at Cuba Cheese Shoppe Inc.www.cubacheese.com
The cheese has sell by dates in the 2021 era.
As long as it was vacuum packed (as the blocks in the photograph are), the vacuum is not broken, and they have been kept refrigerated the entire time — I would think you have two years to use them. Maybe more.
The only cheeses that have gone bad on me during this time was some of the Gouda cheese blocks, and a few that were not well sealed at the factory.
They were giving alot of those one pound blocks of sealed cheese during the Farmers to Families program. I still have at least 15 of them in the fridge, and I just opened up a block of cheddar for grilled cheese sandwiches just a few nights ago.
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von Koehler
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This is going to be a rare "everything" market.
There will be hardly anything not effected by the massive waves of deflation coming.
Great Depression, version 2.0 even worse then the first.
Find out where to get the coupons; ours come in the mail. I occasionally get the Whopper meal. At $6,99 still a lot for me but beats the regular prices.
ainitfunny
Saved, to glorify God.
What are they charging for BISCUITS nowdays????
My daughter did some grocery shopping for me at ALBERTSONS yesterday and I! noticed on the grocery receipt she was charged $1.99 For one can of refrigerated biscuits. BUT THESE WERE
THE SMALL BISCUITS, NOT THE JUMBO, AND IT WAS A HALF SIZE CAN OF PILLSBURY (ONLY 5 BISCUITS) .
Is $2!
What is a small size can of
SMALL BISCUITS is really going for, or is It just mispriced?
If that is correctly priced the jumbo biscuits must be selling for $5 a can!
I expected to see $.50 or $.75 at the most.
BOY, YOU REALLY GOTTA WATCH WHAT THEY. RING UP, OR CHECK YOUR RECEIPT!
My daughter did some grocery shopping for me at ALBERTSONS yesterday and I! noticed on the grocery receipt she was charged $1.99 For one can of refrigerated biscuits. BUT THESE WERE
THE SMALL BISCUITS, NOT THE JUMBO, AND IT WAS A HALF SIZE CAN OF PILLSBURY (ONLY 5 BISCUITS) .
Is $2!
What is a small size can of
SMALL BISCUITS is really going for, or is It just mispriced?
If that is correctly priced the jumbo biscuits must be selling for $5 a can!
I expected to see $.50 or $.75 at the most.
BOY, YOU REALLY GOTTA WATCH WHAT THEY. RING UP, OR CHECK YOUR RECEIPT!
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Voortrekker
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Like, should we make some sort of preparations or something? Asking for a friend.
von Koehler
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Like, should we make some sort of preparations or something? Asking for a friend.
Depends on your personal situation and needs.
In general, expect interest rates to go up, so think very carefully about taking on any more debts .
Do you have any variable interest loans? Can you sell off assets to pay down debts?
Is your income source secure?
Do you have any existing preps? Any gaps to fill?
Talk this over with family?
Voortrekker
Veteran Member
Well...
Food: check
Water and filtration/disinfecting agents: check
Medical supplies: check
Arms and ammo: (classified)
Tools: check
books: check
precious metals: check (and then some)
Debts: none
Rents: excessive, but according to financial planners my rents are negligible. Between 7% to 9% of post tax budget.
Car notes: none
Credit Cards: paid off every week and still get "points"
Other Stuff: check
Food: check
Water and filtration/disinfecting agents: check
Medical supplies: check
Arms and ammo: (classified)
Tools: check
books: check
precious metals: check (and then some)
Debts: none
Rents: excessive, but according to financial planners my rents are negligible. Between 7% to 9% of post tax budget.
Car notes: none
Credit Cards: paid off every week and still get "points"
Other Stuff: check
Voortrekker
Veteran Member
My stock portfolio does show a concern. All my stocks are companies who are not going to go out of business on their own. They manufacture a product and pay a dividend. If the stock market drops, prices for stock are more affordable and they still pay dividends, for which I re-invest.
If it is the ultra-crash and the companies disappear, it doesn't matter because there won't be an economy or money based commerce, be it cash or fiat debt script. No worries here about that.
If it is the ultra-crash and the companies disappear, it doesn't matter because there won't be an economy or money based commerce, be it cash or fiat debt script. No worries here about that.
von Koehler
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Doing great.
von Koehler
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True, but there are ways to make money in a Bear market. Often times it's faster, see how quickly the bank stocks tanked.
von Koehler
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ainitfunny
Saved, to glorify God.
You are doing EXCELLENTLY, I only point out 2 things that you must surely have taken care of if you have planned so comprehensivly. THAT IS your physical and spiritual health. Reassure me.
Actually sounds about right. An 8 pack of Pillsbury Grands (the big ones) is running around $2.98 at Walmart. Have to remember that these things were in real short supply during the Covid years (hahaha...when people had to try to do for themselves) and I suppose the manufacturer got used to selling them at a premium price. I don't buy them very often, but when I do, usually go for the grocery store brand. Cheaper and samey/same.
Biscuits are too easy make. I've never tried already made except in those bacon egg cheese ones.
bracketquant
Veteran Member
I wouldn't want that spread around my land. I've been using vegetable oil for decades, on chainsaws, mountain bikes, etc...
Voortrekker
Veteran Member
Physical Fitness: check
Spiritually: will find out on Judgement Day. (But am hopeful)
Chicken Mama
Veteran Member
Prices are actually starting to come down here. Jimmy Dean 1# bulk sausage $2.49; chicken quarters still.79c/#; 1/2 gal milk .99c; bacon $4.49; Thomas' English muffins $2.49.
ainitfunny
Saved, to glorify God.
Boneless pork butt (ACTUALLY PORK SHOULDER) at restaurant supply
$1.69 lb (19lb average unit) you might wanna go in with somebody on this if you're canning meat. You have to buy the whole unit to get that price. So it is $32.11 for one 19 lb pork butt.
$1.69 lb (19lb average unit) you might wanna go in with somebody on this if you're canning meat. You have to buy the whole unit to get that price. So it is $32.11 for one 19 lb pork butt.
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ainitfunny
Saved, to glorify God.
I don't think they proofread this ad!
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h_oder
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I've started doing this as well. I bought a 4.5 lb boneless pork loin and sliced for pork chops. Protein for 5 meals under $15.
Kewpie
Senior Member
Way back in the Olden Days (like 13 years ago) when I became a stay at home wife, I developed a legitimate obsession with coupons, tracking sales, I still have all the cool recipe pamphlets from 1910s-1940s about food stretchers and such.
When it comes to meat, buying large cuts and trimming your own is one of THE biggest money savers. I suspect the tikkie tokkie is suspect around here, but there are awesome butcher lessons from certified butchers and regular ol’ moms, showing you how to break down various kinds of meats and different ways to use them. I thought I was pretty well educated on the subject and they even taught me a few things.
SouthernBreeze
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I think for most of us, the shortages are pretty much over, and everyone has gotten over the shock of having to pay higher prices for everything. Everyone has pretty much settled into the "new normal".
nomifyle
TB Fanatic
I do agree, its sad that we just accept the "new normal". But it is what it is. If there is something that I want, if its not totally out of sight price wise, I get it. I got a new kind of zero carb street taco tortillas today with tomato and basil, pricey but I want to try them.
SouthernBreeze
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I'm the same way when I go shopping, within reason. Better to pay the higher price now and get what you want and need than to have to do without when nothing is available to get later on, or no money to buy it with.
nomifyle
TB Fanatic
Exactly, and if I treat my self with something now and later there is nothing and no money, then I've been there done that.
Laying Mash $16.99, scratch is $12.99
Thank goodness are prices have been really steady since last year. We’ve only seen one increase since since July 2022 and it was very small (.20 bag of the Mash).
Milk-maid
Girls with Guns Member
Exactly.
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