Let's be honest, shopping at Marc's is awful. But alas, I still find myself there because it's really close to work and the you can't beat the prices. Marc's is just so damn cheap which is good because I'm pretty damn cheap too. There usually isn't anything wrong with the quality of their groceries and I get a kick out of browsing the close-outs, but there is just something about the Marc's shopping experience that makes me crazy.
First of all, if you go to the store for 10 things there is a good chance they will only carry about 6 of them. They have the most inconsistent inventory ever. They employ a lot of High School kids.... I'll just leave it at that when describing the customer service. But the absolute worst part is check out. Previously mentioned under-age employees can't ring up their own alcohol so you often have to wait for a manager to come scan it for them. They accept cash, check, EBT and Discover... which means slow moving lines and more manager-approval wait time. Not to mention there always seems to be approximately 3 lanes open during peak hours. And what the hell is up with their bags??? I usually try to be a good citizen and bring my own reusable bags but when I happen to forget them their bags are so thin that they usually have to double or triple them up. How is that cost saving? Search me.
In sum, Marcs--the necessary evil for the cheapskate shopper like me. I will continue to moan and groan but I will enjoy saving money on the basics.