Help Save Market Basket!!!

cillovely · 10-02-2014, 10:57 AM

Oh I know how it is, I did live in a rural area for 4 years or so, two of which meant driving 7 miles or more each way to the nearest grocery store. The other two years I was lucky enough to be pretty close.

I was happy when I did move back to my home area and could walk to one if I had to, but in all honesty I'd be just as happy to go back to traveling some distance if it meant getting away from all the hub-bub of the city and burbs and all the wackos who live here. I do plan on moving up north soon if I can.

I guess my point was that I am not really saving a huge amount by driving out to MB. And I have to factor in that Stop and Shop gives me gas points. I saved 1.60 per gallon not to long ago with these exta gas coupons they kept sending me.

You need to be a smart shopper and know what prices are best. Even going to BJ's or Costco, sometimes those places are not a discount at all.

topwater · 10-02-2014, 11:58 AM

Sorry, this was directed more to the Tilton, NH store. So many new faces and just not the same fun atmosphere.

upthesaukee · 10-02-2014, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by topwater

Sorry, this was directed more to the Tilton, NH store. So many new faces and just not the same fun atmosphere.

Having worked in retail for one chain for over 17 years, we had the "same old faces" for young people for about 3 years, sometimes longer if they commuted to work. Once they graduated HS, we had an influx of new people.

We just saw the same thing happen this year at the Hannaford in Alton. A whole bunch of new faces this summer and into the fall. Not the same old faces, but they are learning to smile a little more, and learning their jobs a little better, and being more outgoing.

Could be a similar thing in Tilton...others, however, may have had to move on to other jobs. Just need to give the new kids a chance to be the "old crew" and that may take a little time.

10-02-2014, 10:57 AM	#1
cillovely Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 106 Thanks: 17 Thanked 26 Times in 15 Posts	Oh I know how it is, I did live in a rural area for 4 years or so, two of which meant driving 7 miles or more each way to the nearest grocery store. The other two years I was lucky enough to be pretty close. I was happy when I did move back to my home area and could walk to one if I had to, but in all honesty I'd be just as happy to go back to traveling some distance if it meant getting away from all the hub-bub of the city and burbs and all the wackos who live here. I do plan on moving up north soon if I can. I guess my point was that I am not really saving a huge amount by driving out to MB. And I have to factor in that Stop and Shop gives me gas points. I saved 1.60 per gallon not to long ago with these exta gas coupons they kept sending me. You need to be a smart shopper and know what prices are best. Even going to BJ's or Costco, sometimes those places are not a discount at all.

10-02-2014, 11:58 AM	#2
topwater Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 302 Thanks: 85 Thanked 116 Times in 48 Posts	Sorry, this was directed more to the Tilton, NH store. So many new faces and just not the same fun atmosphere.