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- 12 Items That Are Never Worth Buying at Aldi (financebuzz.com)
Savvy shoppers know Aldi for its incredible deals, but even at this discount grocery haven, some items are best left on the shelves. Here’s what to skip on your next Aldi run:
Freshness Fails:
- Meat and Produce: While packaged goods are often a steal, Aldi’s fresh meat and produce can be inconsistent. Look elsewhere for your fruits, veggies, and butcher-counter needs.
Brand-Name Blues:
- Name Brands: Aldi’s strength lies in its store brands. Name-brand items often lack the discounts you’ll find at other retailers, and Aldi doesn’t accept coupons.
Overpriced Options:
- Soda: Check your local grocery store flyers – sales on name-brand sodas are common and usually offer better prices than Aldi.
- Paper Products: Paper towels, toilet paper, and napkins are often more durable and less expensive at other stores, especially with coupons.
- Personal Care: For deodorant, toothpaste, and other personal care items, the quality of name brands may be worth the extra cost.
- Refrigerated Dough: Those convenient crescent rolls and biscuits are frequent fliers on sale racks and coupon deals elsewhere.
- Sandwich Bags: While Aldi’s sandwich bags are cheap, they may not hold up to wear and tear. Splurging a little on name brands can prevent snack disasters.
- Cleaning Supplies: For tough cleaning jobs, the quality of name-brand cleaning supplies might be worth the extra expense.
Questionable Choices:
- Frozen Sushi: Sushi aficionados generally agree: fresh is best. Skip Aldi’s frozen options and opt for a fresher alternative.
Bring Your Own:
- Shopping Bags: Don’t forget your reusable bags! Aldi charges for theirs, so bringing your own saves money and the environment.
Smart Shopping at Aldi:
Aldi is a great place to save, but knowing which items to avoid can maximize your savings. Focus on Aldi’s store brands and packaged goods for the best deals. Combine this strategy with sales and coupons at other stores, and you’ll be a grocery shopping champion!
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