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dancingtongue · 80-89, M
If they charge a membership fee like Costco there is a modicum of rationale, but then only members are supposedly allowed to shop there so there shouldn't be any distinction in pricing. The duo-pricing schemes pushed by outfits like Safeway, where there is no membership fee but you have to sign up as a member -- i.e., turn over all your telephone and Internet ID info so they can cookie you and direct market you -- in order to avoid artificially inflated prices for the general public is marketing run amok. Like @Really, I despise the practice and will not play the game.
ExtremeNext · 31-35
Just shoplift like I do 🙄
Spoiledbrat · F
It's prob because members pay a pn annual membership fee or other fee.
GunFinger · F
@Spoiledbrat i found out we just have to sign up.
Spoiledbrat · F
They might be trying to get you to shop there. I hate when people make me sign up with my email. Food bloggers do that and I hate it. I don't want to subscribe to any one person. @GunFinger
MrBrownstone · 46-50, M
Because they pay a membership fee. So it’s the same price.
GunFinger · F
@MrBrownstone might have to register too.
bookerdana · M
Is this Costco??
GunFinger · F
@bookerdana nope. IGA.
bookerdana · M
@GunFinger yeah,costco has a membership fee too
GunFinger · F
@bookerdana yup, we're members there.😊
Jeephikelove · 51-55, F
Membership at grocery stores is kinda bullshit
GunFinger · F
@Jeephikelove that's actually true. So annoying.
NerdyPotato · M
Especially when a membership is free...
NightsWatch · M
Kangaroo steak for you
Really · 80-89, M
I despise this practice.
Degbeme · 70-79, M
bijouxbroussard · F
Like Costco ? Shoppers pay for membership, and buy in bulk at a discount. So it does make a certain sense. I have a couple of friends with Costco memberships, which work well for them (large families). Occasionally they’ll pick up something for me, and I reimburse them for the items. But a membership would be wasted money for only me.
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bijouxbroussard · F
@GunFinger Sorry to hear. Are there any delivery options ? I used them during the pandemic and since they compete there were often discounts less expensive than going to the store.
GunFinger · F
@bijouxbroussard the big supermarket has a delivery option, but not everyday. If I place an order now it will be delivered on Tuesday next week.
Jeephikelove · 51-55, F
@GunFinger IGA IS pretty expensive!
candycane · 31-35, F
So it's fo guys only since they got members 😝