Grocery Prices

Well the results from our little social experiment are in. It was a disappointment in the lack of response. As you may remember I put out a list of grocery items (brand, size..) and asked everyone to get back to me with prices in their neck of the woods. Thanks to good folks in the great state of NC, and CT for their efforts. Those combined with mine make up a statistically insignificant report. Having said that here are the results.

The first entry was from JM from NC. Thanks JM, to be honest I lost your report but the internet in all its greatness allowed me to reconstruct the grocery prices by visiting the Harris Teeter web site. Since liquor is state controlled I was able to find prices for the bourbon online as well.

SL from CT was the first to send back a full list. So I guess the t shirt goes to SL. Sue I will catch you later this summer and you will have your choice of Syracuse t-shirts I own.

Now a bit of disclaimer, my prices came from a combo of places. We have started using the internet service PeaPod for much of our groceries. There is an app on the phone, and a web browser version for those that like to stay chained to their desk. Anyway, you shop, add to your cart, say when you want it delivered and bam someone shows up at your door (even on the 3rd floor) with bags of groceries.  Its usually the next day, and we choose something early in the AM.  These prices are generally somewhat cheaper than the same item I can buy at my local store. The beer and bourbon prices came from Shaws, just around the corner. The price of delivery is $6.99 for all items greater than $100.00. Now I learned my math from a politician, so I can take a bit statistical latitude and amortize that $6.99 over $1,000.00 and it pretty much approaches zero. Also Its free delivery for the first six months.  While I have purchased meat and poultry this way I tend to like to look at the meat before purchasing. Also I have seafood shop I can look the fish in the eye before buying. 

To be honest the separation in prices is small, and I suspect shopping for deals of day would dwarf any significant savings. 

If you are inspired by this or feel your prices would bust the curve here, please send them on. My next step it to get prices of these items in Huron. I suspect I will have a hard time finding some of the items though.

Happy Shopping,

T&C