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Hulk_Runs t1_j2tpkmv wrote

Here’s an insider tip no one talks about here that’s great if you can drive: the Acme near Newport. Rarely packed, super clean, no riff raff, and reasonably priced.

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pixel_of_moral_decay t1_j2trovp wrote

I wouldn’t say reasonably priced. It’s on the pricy side.

Also thanks to minimal foot traffic some of its goods are on the shelves a bit too long.

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kjrst9 t1_j2xecn3 wrote

Acme has significantly higher prices than Target or ShopRite, to be fair.

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Hulk_Runs t1_j2y8k3x wrote

Overall that’s probably right but Depends one what you’re looking for. I’ve never food shopped at Target but we bounce between BJs, ShopRite, 99 Ranch and Acme. Each has things they’re best at, some more than others. But paying a little more at Acme to avoid the circus is worth it to many.

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kjrst9 t1_j2y9w68 wrote

Occasionally there is something at Acme that ShopRite or Target don't have, that is certainly true. I find a good way to find that odd item (and/or comparison shop) is on Instacart. You can search for your item and see who carries it at what price. Of course everyone is going to carry some things (Rice Krispies, Colgate, etc.) and you can just compare prices), but for hard-to-find things it's a real time saver. Interestingly, I was recently shopping for a very specific jelly and the only store in the area carrying it was Key Food!

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Ainsel72l t1_j2wxmfe wrote

What - they're out of Riff Raff? Maybe it's a supply chain thing. Perhaps some Hoi Polloi will work instead.

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Hulk_Runs t1_j2y8rt3 wrote

No one is threatening to assault you in the parking lot because they couldn’t help you with your bags and press you for money.

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Ainsel72l t1_j2ya8mw wrote

That's the parking lot though, not inside the store which is what I thought you meant. I don't like that either.

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Hulk_Runs t1_j2z1cdg wrote

Yea…there’s riff raff there too. Seen a couple checkout line scuffles.

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