Who knew? (Yes, I’m being ironic)

  • DingoBilly@lemmy.world
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    6 months ago

    I’ve never found the local markets to be cheaper. Lots of niche hipster items that cost an arm and a leg, but if I want something like bread or milk there is zero chance it’ll be cheaper at the local market. They’ll sell you 2L for $10 before you’ll be able to buy for $5.

    • Salvo@aussie.zone
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      6 months ago

      I’ve found that recently IGA and Foodworks are cost-competitive and in many cases cheaper that Colesworth.

      Because they can’t get the contracts with larger producers, they often have better quality niche products from local independent producers.

      The best tasting bacon I have ever had was purchased in a Foodworks and was from a piggery a few towns over.

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        6 months ago

        Ah that’s fair, I’ve never considered that. I only usually check out the branded stuff which is usually more expensive.

        Didn’t actually know they did local stuff, will have to check it out. Cheers!