WontStopAtSigns t1_jabzp1z wrote on February 28, 2023 at 9:48 AM

Reply to comment by questionsbecause in What do you spend per month on groceries in DC? by questionsbecause

The Prime credit card + membership gets you 5% off everything at their stores, Whole Foods, and the website, at all times. It's a pretty massive reward if you are relying on their ecosystem for anything.

questionsbecause OP t1_jac77tf wrote on February 28, 2023 at 11:32 AM

thanks - I do have this card but figure TJs is still cheaper for food.

yohablokrio t1_jacia5k wrote on February 28, 2023 at 1:26 PM

Definitely depends on what you're buying. Some staples are really expensive at TJ's, and some WF 365 items are surprisingly cheap. I don't think what you spend now is crazy high or anything but if you want to lower it you definitely need to do more comparison shopping.

romanceordelusion t1_jadb4dw wrote on February 28, 2023 at 4:49 PM

It’s a pain in the ass but start recording prices for items for some of your weekly staples at different store. You’ll learn when something is expensive and when something is a great deal, and random things like what’s surprisingly cheap at WF and dumb expensive at giant

yohablokrio t1_jadim7o wrote on February 28, 2023 at 5:36 PM

This is the way

WontStopAtSigns t1_jacwdya wrote on February 28, 2023 at 3:12 PM

Agree, also like I said, the Amazon Fresh store is part of the value, I can literally walk in, throw $50 in groceries in my stroller, and walk out in 2 or 3 minutes. Pretty much all the fresh stuff I can't buy at Costco. It's a jam.

This week I'm getting 10% off everything in the store as well. Tj can't beat that, nope.

Even the eggs are well priced.