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Bearcat
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can someone explain to me re: Target...
How is it that groceries are so much cheaper there? Is there a catch? By catch I don't know what I mean, I just don't comprehend how, for example, a jar of Skippy is like $4.29 in a regular supermarket, but $2.12 in Target... (just an example).
Am I missing something? It just seems too good to be true.
Thanks 
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Posted 10/29/10 12:10 PM  |
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LeShellem
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Re: can someone explain to me re: Target...
I don't know but somehow they tend to beat grocery store prices by a lot. The cereal is completely unbelievable almost 50% less than a supermarket. I love Target, just wished the meats and produce department were better and they offered more organic.
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| Posted 10/29/10 12:13 PM |
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Deeluvsvinny
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Re: can someone explain to me re: Target...
I've noticed this too. It's insane.
The catch: You're in target...try to just by groceries! HAHAHA I always leave with a cart full of stuff I never knew I needed!
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| Posted 10/29/10 12:18 PM |
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jilliibabii
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Re: can someone explain to me re: Target...
Posted by Deeluvsvinny
I've noticed this too. It's insane.
The catch: You're in target...try to just by groceries! HAHAHA I always leave with a cart full of stuff I never knew I needed!
Haha agreed! I guess it's because it's not JUST a grocery store. I mean everything is cheaper at Target. I purchased a book at B&N for $16.99 and saw it at Target the very next for $6! 
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| Posted 10/29/10 12:24 PM |
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heathergirl
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Re: can someone explain to me re: Target...
I know!!!
It really pays to shop there, even just for a few items. I haven't purchased any meat or produce there, but everything is pretty much unbeatable.
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| Posted 10/29/10 12:24 PM |
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AngnShaun
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Re: can someone explain to me re: Target...
SOB i guess im going to target from now on lol
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| Posted 10/29/10 12:25 PM |
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Peainapod
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Re: can someone explain to me re: Target...
I think they are doing "Loss leaders" where they undercut the prices or sell it for near cost to get people in the store. then you wind up buying things in other aisles that are more profitable for them.
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| Posted 10/29/10 12:26 PM |
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heathergirl
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Re: can someone explain to me re: Target...
Posted by AngnShaun
SOB i guess im going to target from now on lol
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
And don't blame us when your pockets are empty 
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| Posted 10/29/10 12:27 PM |
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AngnShaun
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Re: can someone explain to me re: Target...
lol then it would be no different than it is now... at least i will have clothes or something to show for it...
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| Posted 10/29/10 12:28 PM |
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MrsSpring
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Re: can someone explain to me re: Target...
i always shop at target, love the ones that has full grocery section. i always get meat there
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| Posted 10/29/10 12:29 PM |
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Bearcat
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Re: can someone explain to me re: Target...
thanks girls... i went into target yesterday for the first time in a lonnnnnnnng time and i was like #$(*&W#($*&(&$ what!!!!!
granted, the target by me is out of control packed at all times, but, i think it's worth battling the crowds.
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| Posted 10/29/10 12:33 PM |
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SusiBee
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Re: can someone explain to me re: Target...
They have more buying power because of the overall size of the company.
Supermarkets are regional - you won't find Waldbaums in California, but you will find a couple of thousand Target stores there.
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| Posted 10/29/10 12:34 PM |
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MRsFaTThead
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Re: can someone explain to me re: Target...
hmmmmmmmmmm
i might need to go there tomorrow instead of stop and shop
thank god its in the same shopping area!!!
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| Posted 10/29/10 12:36 PM |
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heathergirl
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Re: can someone explain to me re: Target...
Posted by Bearcat
thanks girls... i went into target yesterday for the first time in a lonnnnnnnng time and i was like #$(*&W#($*&(&$ what!!!!!
granted, the target by me is out of control packed at all times, but, i think it's worth battling the crowds.
I tend to go at random off-peak hour.
I get very angry at the crowds in Target 
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| Posted 10/29/10 12:38 PM |
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apples99
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Re: can someone explain to me re: Target...
really?? I didn't know that about Target. I have great things about Walmart though, but can't vouch for it.
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| Posted 10/29/10 12:41 PM |
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hjaslp
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Re: can someone explain to me re: Target...
Most groceries stores have unions so the employees have more benefits and higher pay (usually). They get overtime on sundays too. But that's just part of the cost difference
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| Posted 10/29/10 12:44 PM |
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VeeJay
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Re: can someone explain to me re: Target...
Posted by Deeluvsvinny
The catch: You're in target...try to just by groceries! HAHAHA I always leave with a cart full of stuff I never knew I needed!
LOL.. My BIL calls it the hundred-dollar store. We can never get out of there without spending at least $100.
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| Posted 10/29/10 12:44 PM |
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Ayne11
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Re: can someone explain to me re: Target...
Posted by Deeluvsvinny
I've noticed this too. It's insane.
The catch: You're in target...try to just by groceries! HAHAHA I always leave with a cart full of stuff I never knew I needed!
 I never spend less than $50 at Target. Majority of the time I go there for one specific item.
I swear they pump something in the air that makes you think "OMG I totally need this napkin ring"
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| Posted 10/29/10 12:52 PM |
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ali120206
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Re: can someone explain to me re: Target...
I went in there this morning to buy halloween cookie dough, and only halloween cookie dough - that cost $2.50 and I ended up spending $50!!! I had more stuff in my cart too that I put back!
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| Posted 10/29/10 12:56 PM |
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nancygrace
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Re: can someone explain to me re: Target...
do they realy have everything though as far as food section offers....? i never really took a good look..
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| Posted 10/29/10 12:58 PM |
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CathyB
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Re: can someone explain to me re: Target...
Posted by SusiBee
They have more buying power because of the overall size of the company.
Supermarkets are regional - you won't find Waldbaums in California, but you will find a couple of thousand Target stores there.
Exactly. They are buying WAY more Skippy for all their stores nationwide than Stop N Shop is, so they get a much better deal.
Plus they have their own distribution system so they save money on that end.
And since they don't use union labor their overhead is cheaper.
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| Posted 10/29/10 1:08 PM |
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MarathonKnitter
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Re: can someone explain to me re: Target...
target does have great prices on many things.
i will give a PSA/warning at this time...
if you use coupons BE VERY CAREFUL, target has been in the news A LOT for short-changing its customers on coupons. if you're going to use them, know which ones you're using and how much it should be deducting. many coupons show up as $0.00.
but if you're careful, you can get a lot of stuff for FREE at target 
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| Posted 10/29/10 1:11 PM |
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MrsKS
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Re: can someone explain to me re: Target...
They either buy them for less to begin with... or they just don't mark items up as much as supermarkets or other places.... or a combination of both, which is what I think the reason is.
I LOVE Target!! DH always rushes me out though... 
Message edited 10/29/2010 1:14:19 PM.
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| Posted 10/29/10 1:13 PM |
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gporka23
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Re: can someone explain to me re: Target...
Posted by VeeJay
Posted by Deeluvsvinny
The catch: You're in target...try to just by groceries! HAHAHA I always leave with a cart full of stuff I never knew I needed!
LOL.. My BIL calls it the hundred-dollar store. We can never get out of there without spending at least $100.
Went there last night for one thing.... $130 later and 3 full bags and I was ready to leave
I did not know this about their groceries. My DH just went to stop and shop this mornig. Oh well. Going to try it out next time!
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| Posted 10/29/10 1:18 PM |
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Mrs213
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Re: can someone explain to me re: Target...
I do most of my shopping there now - it doesnt even pay to go to the grocery store anymore...
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