I’m taking Mr. Bean to the train station tomorrow and will be passing Aldi on the way back (both are ~ 30 miles from our house).
I’ve used Amy’s wonderful Aldi price list
to construct a list of items that we need /(or can store for use in the near future) and are cheaper than what I can purchase locally with a coupon.
I recently started keeping an Excel price book- so although it’s still in infancy, it helped me pinpoint which items are significantly less at Aldi.
I should note that Amy’s list was compiled in August 2006. I don’t know if Aldi’s prices vary regional, but these prices may not reflect what I’ll actually find at the store. For example, I already know the last time I bought cottage cheese there it was $2.28 for 24 oz, but Amy has it listed for $1.69 / 24 oz.
Here’s my list:
Pure Maple Syrup (this isn’t on Amy’s list, but I saw it there during my last trip. I don’t remember the exact price, but I remember it was cheaper than the grocery store).
Eggs ($0.69 / dozen)
OJ ($1.69 / 64 oz., I’ll only buy this if it’s not from concentrate)
Shredded Cheese (($1.69 / 12 oz)
Fresh Spinach ([if available] $1.29 / 9 oz)
Onions ($0.69 / 3#)
Multicolor Bell Peppers ($2.29 / 20 oz)
Canola Oil ($1.79 / 48 oz)
Dry Milk ($6.99 / 64 oz)
Hazel Nut Spread (1.69 / for a little piece of heaven)
Frozen Veggies ($0.69 / 16 oz)
Whipped Topping ($0.69 / 8 oz)
Ground Turkey ($0.79 / 16 oz—I’ll only buy this if it’s at least 85% lean)
Coffee *$3.29 / 39 oz)
100% Whole Wheat Bread ($1.29 / 1 loaf)
Lots and lots of tasty German Chocolate! (~ $0.99 / pound)
There are certainly other items that are a great deal at Aldi (ie. the flour is 40.89 / 5#! But I don't need any right now!)
Anything else you love to buy at Aldi? I enjoy poking around a new store and comparing prices. That will be half the fun for me!
Gearing up for Aldi
April 1st, 2007 at 01:23 pm
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April 1st, 2007 at 05:42 pm 1175449338
The broccoli is usually 1.29.
When they have gala apples, I buy the 3 lb bag for 1.29. Recently though all they've had is red delicious and rome.
Bananas are 29-cents/lb! Much better than 59-cents.
I also buy cans of cashews there 2.49 and I also buy bags of pecans.
Canned tomatoes are 49-cents.
I also buy the cucumbers which are usually 29-cents. (Cucumbers usually sell for 89-cents each at my other store)
I have a stock-up trip to Aldi planned tomorrow. I haven't been there in over a month.
April 1st, 2007 at 05:46 pm 1175449574
The best price for real maple syrup that I have found is 3.99 for 12-oz bottle at SuperTarget.
April 2nd, 2007 at 01:20 pm 1175520031
When I'm at the Aldi's near here and it's a 30 minute drive as well, I'll buy 6 or 7 loaves and store the extra in the freezer. GOOD STUFF!
April 2nd, 2007 at 07:41 pm 1175542915
Also, a surprise: I found golden raisins there for the first time. The sign said they were a seasonal item. They were $1.99 for 15 oz. Unfortunately I had already spent $2.63 on a box last week that I bought to make your Penne with Spinach and Raisins.
April 6th, 2007 at 04:40 pm 1175877620
I've also noticed that despite advertised sale prices the register sometimes rings the item at the regular price. This happened this very week with their liquid coffee creamers that are on sale for $1.79 but rang up at the usual $1.99.