• Skeleton_Erisma [they/them, any]
    ·
    edit-2
    7 months ago

    There are coupons for store brand items too- Which I use as well

    Though store brand items tend to already have a reduce prices anyways.

    Why pay 6.79 for a box of 8 pack quaker oats instant oatmeal when the store brand has instant oatmeal with the same number of packs for ~4.50

    • nothx [he/him]
      ·
      7 months ago

      Additionally, many times the store brand is manufactured by the name brand anyway.

    • Tunnelvision [they/them]
      ·
      7 months ago

      I would just get the steel cut oats in the tub. They’re better for you than the instant shit and on a per serving basis are usually cheaper.

      • Thordros [he/him, comrade/them]
        ·
        7 months ago

        My grocery stores used COVID-19 as an excuse to permanently remove their bulk bins. The closest store to me that still has them is a 90 minute ride on public transit, with two very timing-precise bus transfers. And I still need to walk about a mile on top of it.

        • Tunnelvision [they/them]
          ·
          7 months ago

          I think you misunderstood me, I’m talking about the like tubular tubs of generic oatmeal that’s in the oatmeal aisle at the store. It’s pretty much the same as in every store I’ve ever been in America. It’s not a special bulk bin item that I’m aware of.

          • Thordros [he/him, comrade/them]
            ·
            7 months ago

            Oh, they don't sell those here anymore, either. Or at least, they've transitioned exclusively to only stocking premium brands that are gluten free organic carbon neutral oats that the farmer read poetry to, for twice the price.