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Margaret Suran
Guest
jmcquown wrote:
> jmcquown wrote:
>
>>Can you ask your local market/supermarket to order something and they
>>will do it? And I'm not just talking promises; do they actually do
>>it?
>>
>>Jill <--holding back until I hear what you folks have to say
>
>
> Okay, I'll answer my own question. I'm very fortunate to have a market that
> will look at my requests and deem whether or not they are items that will
> sell.
>
> They sell produce; I suggested cabbage. Now when they can find it at a
> decent price, they sell cabbage. I had suggested broccoli; they brought in
> some broccoli.
>
> Next thing I will suggest will be (now in season down here in the southern
> U.S.) yellow squash and zucchini. And of course Ripley Tennessee tomatoes!
>
> They also let me suggest the prices, which is *really* odd. But then, I've
> been a customer for 10 years and they've only owned the place for a year. I
> certainly don't want them to lose money but I also don't want them to
> overcharge and wind up being just another "convenience store" that sells
> nothing chips and beer. They are certainly not just a convenience store
> since they have these other items, what with their breakfast and lunch
> buffet which is very good!
>
> When they ask about the price of something I suggest they go look at the
> grocery store for similar items and subtract maybe 5 cents if they can
> afford to do so. They know what they pay at cost so they still make money.
> It's a good deal all around.
>
> Oh, and next to the lunch counter they have a cold case for sandwich stuff.
> Want some bologna? Ham? Want sliced cheese? They have it. It's
> definitely not your local "quick mart"
>
> Jill
>
How nice it must be to have such an accommodating store in which to
shop. No store here would do it, but all the greengrocers and
supermarkets carry the items you asked for. No lunch counters, though.
As for prices, you would not believe what is charged here. ( Some
of the supermarkets (Food Emporium) and pharmacies (CVS) have separate
circulars for Manhattan stores or for all of New York City. The rents
are very high and there is a big rivalry between all suppliers, for
display and shelf space.
I forgot that last year, shortly before Barbara was passing through, I
could not find a single store that carried TaB. She is addicted to it
and I ordered some in every place I looked and long after Barbara
was here (I finally did find some for her) Tab started to appear in
some of these places and they now carry it. One of the managers even
told me that it is selling quite well.
I have the feeling that you are a very special customer, well liked
and respected for your knowledgeable input. The store is obviously
grateful to have your help.
> jmcquown wrote:
>
>>Can you ask your local market/supermarket to order something and they
>>will do it? And I'm not just talking promises; do they actually do
>>it?
>>
>>Jill <--holding back until I hear what you folks have to say
>
>
> Okay, I'll answer my own question. I'm very fortunate to have a market that
> will look at my requests and deem whether or not they are items that will
> sell.
>
> They sell produce; I suggested cabbage. Now when they can find it at a
> decent price, they sell cabbage. I had suggested broccoli; they brought in
> some broccoli.
>
> Next thing I will suggest will be (now in season down here in the southern
> U.S.) yellow squash and zucchini. And of course Ripley Tennessee tomatoes!
>
> They also let me suggest the prices, which is *really* odd. But then, I've
> been a customer for 10 years and they've only owned the place for a year. I
> certainly don't want them to lose money but I also don't want them to
> overcharge and wind up being just another "convenience store" that sells
> nothing chips and beer. They are certainly not just a convenience store
> since they have these other items, what with their breakfast and lunch
> buffet which is very good!
>
> When they ask about the price of something I suggest they go look at the
> grocery store for similar items and subtract maybe 5 cents if they can
> afford to do so. They know what they pay at cost so they still make money.
> It's a good deal all around.
>
> Oh, and next to the lunch counter they have a cold case for sandwich stuff.
> Want some bologna? Ham? Want sliced cheese? They have it. It's
> definitely not your local "quick mart"
>
> Jill
>
How nice it must be to have such an accommodating store in which to
shop. No store here would do it, but all the greengrocers and
supermarkets carry the items you asked for. No lunch counters, though.
As for prices, you would not believe what is charged here. ( Some
of the supermarkets (Food Emporium) and pharmacies (CVS) have separate
circulars for Manhattan stores or for all of New York City. The rents
are very high and there is a big rivalry between all suppliers, for
display and shelf space.
I forgot that last year, shortly before Barbara was passing through, I
could not find a single store that carried TaB. She is addicted to it
and I ordered some in every place I looked and long after Barbara
was here (I finally did find some for her) Tab started to appear in
some of these places and they now carry it. One of the managers even
told me that it is selling quite well.
I have the feeling that you are a very special customer, well liked
and respected for your knowledgeable input. The store is obviously
grateful to have your help.