was 2.98, why so cheap? I dunno, maybe overstock? what's potato good for? french fries, and baking.
10 lbs of russet potatoes at walmart 1.25 b&m deals
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Well, I remember a well written article about walmart last year. The story of Walmart and the one gallon jar of pickles.
Heres the link.
Why so cheap? Basically, Walmart can price it however they want.
Edit: Here is one of several choice quotes.
Eventually Wal-Mart became Lovable's biggest customer. "Wal-Mart has a big pencil," says Garson. "They have such awesome purchasing power that they write their own ticket. If they don't like your prices, they'll go vertical and do it themselves--or they'll find someone that will meet their terms."
Heres the link.
Why so cheap? Basically, Walmart can price it however they want.
Edit: Here is one of several choice quotes.
Eventually Wal-Mart became Lovable's biggest customer. "Wal-Mart has a big pencil," says Garson. "They have such awesome purchasing power that they write their own ticket. If they don't like your prices, they'll go vertical and do it themselves--or they'll find someone that will meet their terms."
i've try to shop elsewhere but the price are double, and even triple in most cases
if they want to compete and want me to shop elsewhere as well, lower their darn prices.
be more competitive, simple ain't it?
if they want to compete and want me to shop elsewhere as well, lower their darn prices.
be more competitive, simple ain't it?
the small stores cant do that and stay above water when their getting half the number of customers because of wal mart
Are deals so scarce that we're price shoping freaking 10lb bags of taters? Seen any good deals on picture frames?
don't tell me you bought a couple a week ago and you still have at least one full bag from last week.
what to do what to do? eat them all asap or they will spoil fast. I got greedy too thought about buying 3 more bags but I only ate 25 percent of the first bag and its been 3 days
its just potato, its just potato its like rice, bread.
I wonder if it's just a sales pitch, says " foods such as potato that are good source of potassium and low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke"
45 % vitamin c
21 % potassium
21 % dietary fiber
0 % fat, cholesterol or sodium
Eat as much you like, it's not junk food like potato chips.
45 % vitamin c
21 % potassium
21 % dietary fiber
0 % fat, cholesterol or sodium
Eat as much you like, it's not junk food like potato chips.
Exactly! Another quote that was left out from that article was:
Gee, that sounds like a good thing to me! After all, this is Hot Deals, isn't it?
However, I've seen similar sales before at Safeway, etc. The bad part is that they almost never have the more practical 5lb bags on sale. I did find some at WinCo recently for 88 cents, but that is the exception.
(Never thought I'd be involved in a Potato thread on AT........! That's just wrong!):Q:laugh:
I just grabbed 5 more bags yesterday, walmart employee kept staring at it. look at it like i'm crazy or maybe out of my mind buying so much yet I think their wondering " how the fcktheir going to eat all of this sht??? what a wacko!!!"
I keep it in my basement, its much cooler down their it will last 3 months
i'm sure its just an overstock, when it is all gone and they have a fresh stock it will be back to 2.98 per 10lbs, 1.49 for 5lbs.
french fries twice a day for 3 month don't sound too bad does it?
may, june, july
woohoo
the difference is homemade is less greasy and much healthier then mcdonad's crap fries
I say crap because they reuse their oil over and over for at least a week
me, I change every couple of days
may, june, july
woohoo
the difference is homemade is less greasy and much healthier then mcdonad's crap fries
I say crap because they reuse their oil over and over for at least a week
me, I change every couple of days
true but.. walmart is everywhere, local vons is not. so walmart is not going to care as it doesn't affect their business.
):Originally posted by: RobCur
true but.. walmart is everywhere, local vons is not. so walmart is not going to care as it doesn't affect their business.
I'm just pointing out that it doesn't take a Walmart to sell 99 cent sacks of potatos. Besides, Vons about 2 minutes walking distance for me.
Yeah, you'll just gain 50 lbs
My dad told me he had to live off just potatoes when he was a kid for over a month. He said it wasn't to pleasant.
wonder if i get get another store with a 110% pricematch policy?
wonder if this is available online at wallyworld's website?
wonder if this is available online at wallyworld's website?
Another good quote from this article....
In January 1997, Master Lock announced that, after 75 years making locks in Milwaukee, it would begin importing more products from Asia. Not too long after, Master Lock opened a factory of its own in Nogales, Mexico. Today, it makes just 10% to 15% of its locks in Milwaukee--its 300 employees there mostly make parts that are sent to Nogales, where there are now 800 factory workers.
It's Wal-Mart in the role of Adam Smith's invisible hand. And the Milwaukee employees of Master Lock who shopped at Wal-Mart to save money helped that hand shove their own jobs right to Nogales. Not consciously, not directly, but inevitably. "Do we as consumers appreciate what we're doing?" Larrimore asks. "I don't think so. But even if we do, I think we say, Here's a Master Lock for $9, here's another lock for $6--let the other guy pay $9."
With the Walmart effect, we all save money. But there is a consequence to that action. In the future, we are inevitably going to lose that income that we are currently saving.
well 99 cents is good too but 1.25 is lowest I've seen for the last 6 months. I love potato and this is my lucky days I think. next would be corns, now 4 for 1.00 is expensive, I'm waiting on 8-10 for a dollar then I'll call that a dealOriginally posted by: igowerf
Originally posted by: RobCur
true but.. walmart is everywhere, local vons is not. so walmart is not going to care as it doesn't affect their business.
I'm just pointing out that it doesn't take a Walmart to sell 99 cent sacks of potatos. Besides, Vons about 2 minutes walking distance for me.
it may take you 2 min but my car can get their in 5 I live 1/2 mile from wal-mart.
how convenient! yea their everywhere, sometime you will only appreciate wal-mart if their is no shopping place that is as convenient as they are.
car battery for 29.95 is a steal too imho. my dad would pay like 80.00 for battery at an autopart that didn't last longer then a year, at least this one last 2-3 years
I wouldn't buy computer stuff at walmart thought they just are overpriced like best buy
for 56k modem, I can get online for 6.00 shipped, thats damn good. walmart? 29.95 plus taxes
I love potato just like I love chicken. I ate chicken for my whole life since I was 1 years old. some will get sick of potato after a day, some does not. I am that kind, that never get sick of stuff I am obsessed with. Just like I am obsessed with computers, computers just sucks for some but great for others who love it.Originally posted by: modedepe
Yeah, you'll just gain 50 lbs
My dad told me he had to live off just potatoes when he was a kid for over a month. He said it wasn't to pleasant.
potato is extremely healthy, the more you eat the heathier you are. It gives you the energy need to work out as well. You just have to know how to cook it properly is all.
why do so many eat potato chips, when home made french fries is 100 times heathier? lazyness? baked potato is good too but I prefer cruncy fries, taste better.
I can't afford to drink soymilk or even milk 24hrs a day, they cost so much more
Originally posted by: RobCur
potato is extremely healthy, the more you eat the heathier you are. It gives you the energy need to work out as well. You just have to know how to cook it properly is all.
why do so many eat potato chips, when home made french fries is 100 times heathier? lazyness? baked potato is good too but I prefer cruncy fries, taste better.I can't afford to drink soymilk or even milk 24hrs a day, they cost so much more
You really do not know what your are talking about...
Potato is Healthy=Yes
Baked Potato is Healthy=Yes
Boiled Potato is Healthy=Yes
Grilled Potato is Healthy=Yes
Fried Potato (any kind of frying) is NOT healthy.
Potatoes have massive amounts starch in them. As far as "vegetable" goes they barely qualify, if at all.
Most people will eat them with things which are unhealthy (large amounts of butter, sour cream) so I'd personally steer clear.
Most people will eat them with things which are unhealthy (large amounts of butter, sour cream) so I'd personally steer clear.
Too much of anything is not healthy. Things that have great amount of starch other then potato are bread, wheat, corn, rice
Maybe I need to cut down on it, I've just gained 3 lbs in 2 days
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