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October 28, 2009 at 7:12 AM #475407October 28, 2009 at 7:19 AM #474579
CoronitaParticipant[quote=jimmyle]I never shop Vons and Ralphs again. I either shop at Asian Supermarkets, Costco or Walmart. I usually save about 20 to 25% ($150/month) by not shopping at Vons and Ralphs.
Why should I spend $150 extra monthly to help unionized workers at Vons and Ralphs to bag grocery, stock the shelves or clean the floor when they can hire people to do the same things for half the cost? The same thing is happening at unionized GM and Chrysler, why should tax payers giving the two companies more than $50 bil so uneducated workers can make $30/hour in wages + $35/hour in benefits? Can you believe benefits cost more than the salary? Mine is about 35% of my salary and I am happy.[/quote]
You really need to be careful about shopping for el-cheapo food, especially if the food is from overseas. I wouldn’t touch seafood from china no matter how cheap. If you’re interested why, do some research. It’s just gross. Same could be said for juices made from concentrate overseas.
I was very very happy when Treetop started making their apple juices from USA apples only again. (see the fine print on the bottles).
October 28, 2009 at 7:19 AM #474756CoronitaParticipant[quote=jimmyle]I never shop Vons and Ralphs again. I either shop at Asian Supermarkets, Costco or Walmart. I usually save about 20 to 25% ($150/month) by not shopping at Vons and Ralphs.
Why should I spend $150 extra monthly to help unionized workers at Vons and Ralphs to bag grocery, stock the shelves or clean the floor when they can hire people to do the same things for half the cost? The same thing is happening at unionized GM and Chrysler, why should tax payers giving the two companies more than $50 bil so uneducated workers can make $30/hour in wages + $35/hour in benefits? Can you believe benefits cost more than the salary? Mine is about 35% of my salary and I am happy.[/quote]
You really need to be careful about shopping for el-cheapo food, especially if the food is from overseas. I wouldn’t touch seafood from china no matter how cheap. If you’re interested why, do some research. It’s just gross. Same could be said for juices made from concentrate overseas.
I was very very happy when Treetop started making their apple juices from USA apples only again. (see the fine print on the bottles).
October 28, 2009 at 7:19 AM #475120CoronitaParticipant[quote=jimmyle]I never shop Vons and Ralphs again. I either shop at Asian Supermarkets, Costco or Walmart. I usually save about 20 to 25% ($150/month) by not shopping at Vons and Ralphs.
Why should I spend $150 extra monthly to help unionized workers at Vons and Ralphs to bag grocery, stock the shelves or clean the floor when they can hire people to do the same things for half the cost? The same thing is happening at unionized GM and Chrysler, why should tax payers giving the two companies more than $50 bil so uneducated workers can make $30/hour in wages + $35/hour in benefits? Can you believe benefits cost more than the salary? Mine is about 35% of my salary and I am happy.[/quote]
You really need to be careful about shopping for el-cheapo food, especially if the food is from overseas. I wouldn’t touch seafood from china no matter how cheap. If you’re interested why, do some research. It’s just gross. Same could be said for juices made from concentrate overseas.
I was very very happy when Treetop started making their apple juices from USA apples only again. (see the fine print on the bottles).
October 28, 2009 at 7:19 AM #475197CoronitaParticipant[quote=jimmyle]I never shop Vons and Ralphs again. I either shop at Asian Supermarkets, Costco or Walmart. I usually save about 20 to 25% ($150/month) by not shopping at Vons and Ralphs.
Why should I spend $150 extra monthly to help unionized workers at Vons and Ralphs to bag grocery, stock the shelves or clean the floor when they can hire people to do the same things for half the cost? The same thing is happening at unionized GM and Chrysler, why should tax payers giving the two companies more than $50 bil so uneducated workers can make $30/hour in wages + $35/hour in benefits? Can you believe benefits cost more than the salary? Mine is about 35% of my salary and I am happy.[/quote]
You really need to be careful about shopping for el-cheapo food, especially if the food is from overseas. I wouldn’t touch seafood from china no matter how cheap. If you’re interested why, do some research. It’s just gross. Same could be said for juices made from concentrate overseas.
I was very very happy when Treetop started making their apple juices from USA apples only again. (see the fine print on the bottles).
October 28, 2009 at 7:19 AM #475422CoronitaParticipant[quote=jimmyle]I never shop Vons and Ralphs again. I either shop at Asian Supermarkets, Costco or Walmart. I usually save about 20 to 25% ($150/month) by not shopping at Vons and Ralphs.
Why should I spend $150 extra monthly to help unionized workers at Vons and Ralphs to bag grocery, stock the shelves or clean the floor when they can hire people to do the same things for half the cost? The same thing is happening at unionized GM and Chrysler, why should tax payers giving the two companies more than $50 bil so uneducated workers can make $30/hour in wages + $35/hour in benefits? Can you believe benefits cost more than the salary? Mine is about 35% of my salary and I am happy.[/quote]
You really need to be careful about shopping for el-cheapo food, especially if the food is from overseas. I wouldn’t touch seafood from china no matter how cheap. If you’re interested why, do some research. It’s just gross. Same could be said for juices made from concentrate overseas.
I was very very happy when Treetop started making their apple juices from USA apples only again. (see the fine print on the bottles).
October 28, 2009 at 9:02 AM #474664Anonymous
GuestWally World is your personal preference. If you like cheap things and are essentially a cheap person then Wally World is for you. I prefer going to the “unionized” shops as you like to call them because they make sure the employees know how to handle food, they are trained, paid, and are helpful people who can answer a question. As I have always said you get what you pay for. Wally World has gotten away from producing anything in America and has caused many to follow. Now I know, some here will say it is there right to buy cheap, environmentally damaging, slave labor, type goods. (Remember china doesn’t care about your environment, and who’s a little bad baby’s milk going to hurt, right?). So how much do the tightwads really save? I heard someone say a 150$ a month. But then you have to pay for those healthcare programs, WIC checks, etc… so when you buy that 5$ shirt that melts in the dryer be happy you got it for less.
October 28, 2009 at 9:02 AM #474841GuestWally World is your personal preference. If you like cheap things and are essentially a cheap person then Wally World is for you. I prefer going to the “unionized” shops as you like to call them because they make sure the employees know how to handle food, they are trained, paid, and are helpful people who can answer a question. As I have always said you get what you pay for. Wally World has gotten away from producing anything in America and has caused many to follow. Now I know, some here will say it is there right to buy cheap, environmentally damaging, slave labor, type goods. (Remember china doesn’t care about your environment, and who’s a little bad baby’s milk going to hurt, right?). So how much do the tightwads really save? I heard someone say a 150$ a month. But then you have to pay for those healthcare programs, WIC checks, etc… so when you buy that 5$ shirt that melts in the dryer be happy you got it for less.
October 28, 2009 at 9:02 AM #475204GuestWally World is your personal preference. If you like cheap things and are essentially a cheap person then Wally World is for you. I prefer going to the “unionized” shops as you like to call them because they make sure the employees know how to handle food, they are trained, paid, and are helpful people who can answer a question. As I have always said you get what you pay for. Wally World has gotten away from producing anything in America and has caused many to follow. Now I know, some here will say it is there right to buy cheap, environmentally damaging, slave labor, type goods. (Remember china doesn’t care about your environment, and who’s a little bad baby’s milk going to hurt, right?). So how much do the tightwads really save? I heard someone say a 150$ a month. But then you have to pay for those healthcare programs, WIC checks, etc… so when you buy that 5$ shirt that melts in the dryer be happy you got it for less.
October 28, 2009 at 9:02 AM #475280GuestWally World is your personal preference. If you like cheap things and are essentially a cheap person then Wally World is for you. I prefer going to the “unionized” shops as you like to call them because they make sure the employees know how to handle food, they are trained, paid, and are helpful people who can answer a question. As I have always said you get what you pay for. Wally World has gotten away from producing anything in America and has caused many to follow. Now I know, some here will say it is there right to buy cheap, environmentally damaging, slave labor, type goods. (Remember china doesn’t care about your environment, and who’s a little bad baby’s milk going to hurt, right?). So how much do the tightwads really save? I heard someone say a 150$ a month. But then you have to pay for those healthcare programs, WIC checks, etc… so when you buy that 5$ shirt that melts in the dryer be happy you got it for less.
October 28, 2009 at 9:02 AM #475507GuestWally World is your personal preference. If you like cheap things and are essentially a cheap person then Wally World is for you. I prefer going to the “unionized” shops as you like to call them because they make sure the employees know how to handle food, they are trained, paid, and are helpful people who can answer a question. As I have always said you get what you pay for. Wally World has gotten away from producing anything in America and has caused many to follow. Now I know, some here will say it is there right to buy cheap, environmentally damaging, slave labor, type goods. (Remember china doesn’t care about your environment, and who’s a little bad baby’s milk going to hurt, right?). So how much do the tightwads really save? I heard someone say a 150$ a month. But then you have to pay for those healthcare programs, WIC checks, etc… so when you buy that 5$ shirt that melts in the dryer be happy you got it for less.
October 28, 2009 at 9:08 AM #474669briansd1
Guest[quote=CONCHO]Some of us remember living in a world before Wal-Mart. Some of us remember living in a world where the average Joe had a good job and got by just fine. Many of the houses in San Diego were owned by average Joes at one time, they fed their families, sent their kids to college, paid off their houses, and took vacations to Yosemite and Las Vegas. [/quote]
We have more 3000sf to 6000sf tract houses than ever.
You couldn’t find a 3000sf tract house back then.
Aren’t we better off?
October 28, 2009 at 9:08 AM #474846Guest[quote=CONCHO]Some of us remember living in a world before Wal-Mart. Some of us remember living in a world where the average Joe had a good job and got by just fine. Many of the houses in San Diego were owned by average Joes at one time, they fed their families, sent their kids to college, paid off their houses, and took vacations to Yosemite and Las Vegas. [/quote]
We have more 3000sf to 6000sf tract houses than ever.
You couldn’t find a 3000sf tract house back then.
Aren’t we better off?
October 28, 2009 at 9:08 AM #475209Guest[quote=CONCHO]Some of us remember living in a world before Wal-Mart. Some of us remember living in a world where the average Joe had a good job and got by just fine. Many of the houses in San Diego were owned by average Joes at one time, they fed their families, sent their kids to college, paid off their houses, and took vacations to Yosemite and Las Vegas. [/quote]
We have more 3000sf to 6000sf tract houses than ever.
You couldn’t find a 3000sf tract house back then.
Aren’t we better off?
October 28, 2009 at 9:08 AM #475285Guest[quote=CONCHO]Some of us remember living in a world before Wal-Mart. Some of us remember living in a world where the average Joe had a good job and got by just fine. Many of the houses in San Diego were owned by average Joes at one time, they fed their families, sent their kids to college, paid off their houses, and took vacations to Yosemite and Las Vegas. [/quote]
We have more 3000sf to 6000sf tract houses than ever.
You couldn’t find a 3000sf tract house back then.
Aren’t we better off?
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