Reasor's Anti-Consumer Pricing Policy

[Michael71]

quote:Originally posted by Steve

quote:Originally posted by Conan71

Unless you've got a fundamental problem with Wal-Mart, I'd use the neighborhood market at 21st before I'd go to that Reasors.  If nothing else because Reasor's by Target is laid out like a rat maze.  I simply cannot stand that store.

Actually, I do have issues with WalMart, which is why I do not patronize the 21st & Yale market, closest to my home.  But the point of my post is why doesn't Reasors post unit pricing on their shelves?  Pure profit motive is the only possible answer, and a very anti-consumer practice.  Reasor's shoppers should speak up about this to store management.

I don't prefer WM either...but, if our local grocers can't/won't compete...

Why don't we all invest together into re-opening the old Safeway at downtown 12th/Denver?

[Conan71]

quote:Originally posted by MichaelWayne_71

quote:Originally posted by Steve

quote:Originally posted by Conan71

Unless you've got a fundamental problem with Wal-Mart, I'd use the neighborhood market at 21st before I'd go to that Reasors.  If nothing else because Reasor's by Target is laid out like a rat maze.  I simply cannot stand that store.

Actually, I do have issues with WalMart, which is why I do not patronize the 21st & Yale market, closest to my home.  But the point of my post is why doesn't Reasors post unit pricing on their shelves?  Pure profit motive is the only possible answer, and a very anti-consumer practice.  Reasor's shoppers should speak up about this to store management.

I don't prefer WM either...but, if our local grocers can't/won't compete...

Why don't we all invest together into re-opening the old Safeway at downtown 12th/Denver?

Mainly because it has as much profit potential as a homeless shelter.

[}:)]

[nathanm]

quote:Originally posted by TURobY


I've learned to bypass the lines with the self-checkout. Then again, I go every day so I never have too many groceries.

When they start giving discounts for doing their work for them, I'll start using the self checkout.

I'm an donkey about it, though. Once, at around 11PM at the Food Pyramid at 101st and Memorial the only option was self checkout. I made the attendant check out my stuff.

Part of my problem with it is that the system is not only designed for idiots (which is fine), but doesn't let people who move at more than a snail's pace actually get out of there quickly. You scan the item..wait several seconds..finally you can scan another item. It's ridiculous. The slow software makes it take twice as long as it needs to.

One thing that makes me sad about no longer getting to use Food Pyramid is that at least some of the old Albertson's employees stayed on there. People who are fast and friendly. The kids at Reasor's (15th and Lewis anyway) are usually disinterested at best and not very fast. (but faster than the self checkout) Sort of like the kids at Food Pyramid, actually.

And the kids have much less interest in bagging your groceries properly. They just don't get it, I guess.

[Hoss]

quote:Originally posted by nathanm

quote:Originally posted by TURobY


I've learned to bypass the lines with the self-checkout. Then again, I go every day so I never have too many groceries.

When they start giving discounts for doing their work for them, I'll start using the self checkout.

I'm an donkey about it, though. Once, at around 11PM at the Food Pyramid at 101st and Memorial the only option was self checkout. I made the attendant check out my stuff.

Part of my problem with it is that the system is not only designed for idiots (which is fine), but doesn't let people who move at more than a snail's pace actually get out of there quickly. You scan the item..wait several seconds..finally you can scan another item. It's ridiculous. The slow software makes it take twice as long as it needs to.

One thing that makes me sad about no longer getting to use Food Pyramid is that at least some of the old Albertson's employees stayed on there. People who are fast and friendly. The kids at Reasor's (15th and Lewis anyway) are usually disinterested at best and not very fast. (but faster than the self checkout) Sort of like the kids at Food Pyramid, actually.

And the kids have much less interest in bagging your groceries properly. They just don't get it, I guess.

That's why I miss Price Mart.  I used to go to the one on Admiral (it's a Bingo place now) and they had great prices; the checkers would check your groceries and you bagged your own with paper OR plastic.  I miss it.  I could get in and out of that place within 20 minutes on most trips.

[buckeye]

Good Lord, whine much?  If you can't do the elementary-level math mentally, whip out your cell phone.  Even my ancient Nokia candybar phones had a calculator built in.  

I don't find the 21st & Yale Reasor's any more or less confusing that any other grocery store of equal size.  I do find crummy service and low-quality products at the WalMart Neighborhood Market.  The staff at Reasor's has always treated me very well.

Of course, Harvard Meats is unparalleled!    The chicken has real flavor and the organic sausages are tremendous.

[HazMatCFO]

Reasors is marketing to those who can do simple math while Wal-Mart to the lowest common denominator.

Both seem to be doing just fine so more power to them.

[TUalum0982]

quote:Originally posted by Steve

quote:Originally posted by buckeye

Good Lord, whine much?  If you can't do the elementary-level math mentally, whip out your cell phone.  Even my ancient Nokia candybar phones had a calculator built in.  

Well aren't you special.  I can do the math, but I don't have a cell phone and never will have one of those obnoxious, hideous devices.  The grocery should print unit pricing on the shelf, and there is no logical or economic reason for them not to.  A few clicks of the computer keyboard and Reasors could do this, but they choose not to, apparently for purely profit, anti-consumer reasons.

not trying to be an *** or anything, but if you don't like it, then go elsewhere.  If they won't listen to your phone calls or letters, then dont shop at the store.

Let your wallet do the talking.  Isn't that the American way??  

[buzz words]

People use Reasors for service and quality not prices. I think.[}:)]

[citizen72]

And, Braum's is very competitive with the few grocery things they sale. I was very impressed. Some things were even cheaper than the WM at 81st and Sheridan. They are increasing the store share size for groceries and that should be interesting.

[Townsend]

quote:Originally posted by inteller

watch out, I see a smug storm of George Clooney proportions brewing over your house.

[buckeye]

quote:Well aren't you special. I can do the math, but I don't have a cell phone and never will have one of those obnoxious, hideous devices. The grocery should print unit pricing on the shelf, and there is no logical or economic reason for them not to. A few clicks of the computer keyboard and Reasors could do this, but they choose not to, apparently for purely profit, anti-consumer reasons.

Reasor's is in it to make money.  If they found benefit enough in printing the 'per unit' price, they would've done so already.  Like TUalum said, if you don't like it, shop elsewhere.  Five years worth of losing your business would've been more compelling to them than your gripes to the manager.

Reasor's apparently puts their pro-consumer efforts into good service and leaves price shopping to the customer.  WalMart wants to tell me which products to buy (indirectly) and has the worst service of any grocery store I've ever been in.  (If we're going to draw comparisons.)  For a long time, AutoZone put little red stickers on the shelf price tags of high-margin items.  They were not always the highest $ / unit items.

Believe me, 'price per unit' isn't there to make your life easier - it's there because they can manipulate more money out of your wallet.

[godboko71]

I will be honest I never use what is printed I do the math myself, I don't trust them to do it.

I also know what I buy regularly and the size of the items I am getting and how much it is (lowest price) and update as I visit the stores and it also helps me keep an eye our for sales.

Reasor's is more competitive then most people give them credit for. I am finding less items are cheaper at WalMart. If that list gets much shorter I am going to cut them off my list completely as the cost of going there will negate the saving on the very few items still less expensive.

Either way I am in no way effected by Reasor's not posting there per unit price.

[sledbet]

I used to buy groceries at WalMart until:
I bought some raisins. Checked the expire date. Although they were within the date, they were hard and dry. Threw them out. Bought some cereal. Opened the box and half the cereal was inside the wrapping/half in the bottom of cardboard box. Cereal was stale. Threw it out. You have to watch where they get their food from. I found some canned mushrooms from China. I buy from Reasor's. At least, when I buy something within the expire date it is fresh. Can't say the same for Walmart.

[Steve]

I apologize for my previous post that may have seemed sarcastic.  The point of my starting this thread was that it would only take a few keyboard strokes for Reasor's to print unit price on their shelf labels, a practice that is industry standard and consumer friendly, but they do not.

I will continue to shop at Reasors for most items because it is convenient to my house with Target next door, they are generally price competitive on most things, and I like their meats.  Their produce department sucks, with items that spoil much too soon.  They really need to work on that.

[zstyles]

quote:Originally posted by Steve

I apologize for my previous post that may have seemed sarcastic.  The point of my starting this thread was that it would only take a few keyboard strokes for Reasor's to print unit price on their shelf labels, a practice that is industry standard and consumer friendly, but they do not.

I will continue to shop at Reasors for most items because it is convenient to my house with Target next door, they are generally price competitive on most things, and I like their meats.  Their produce department sucks, with items that spoil much too soon.  They really need to work on that.

Holy cow...my wife and I were just talking about how bad their produce is at Target! I can't believe how fast things get mold on them or just rot!! She was there buying some non-food items picked up some strawberries and got home they had mold on them in the middle of the bunch! Happened more than a few times..ugh..we normally shop Sam's for the produce as they guarantee it double down if something is wrong no questions asked....