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| - This place is where budgets go to die. I have been to many grocery stores in the valley and their prices only rival AJ's. Even the downtown Safeway on McDowell has lower prices and they're ridiculous. At least AJ's is well kept and has other redeeming qualities.
First, it's extremely obvious this is just a rebranded Albertsons. Same fixtures, cracked and unsightly flooring and the feeling you are in some crotchety Ebenezer-run supermarket. Nice on the outside to get you in, ugly store and outrageous prices when you arrive.
I heard about the whole debacle between Haggens / Albertsons / Safeway, this seemed inevitable... the store is closing with everything on sale. This is the only reason I entered, but I probably would have went in otherwise just to laugh at the prices.
Most items are 30% off, soft drinks and chips 10%, meat & booze 20%. Even with the discounts, many items are still higher than Wal-Mart and even Fry's.
I saw a cooler that sounded like a good deal after 30% off, looked it up in Wal-Mart's app, they have the same brand double the size for the same price (after 30% off).
I did get a good deal on a few things that are the same price elsewhere then 30% off helped: deodorant and gum. Stock up sale!
There are some deals to be had, just get here soon. The place still has a good stock as of 11/7/2015. Just be sure you're getting a deal.
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