kfeusse Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 and who used to buy groceries but stopped? What are the pros and cons to doing this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I buy gluten free stuff from Amazon. The prices are usually better then the grocery store. I always check first though because sometimes my health food store can beat the Amazon price, but then I have to factor in the price of gas to drive there (30 min away). The one problem I've noticed is that when we have a shipment from Amazon (almost always bulk) we end up eating it all faster than if we didn't have 6 boxes in the pantry. :glare: I should hide the extra somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I buy from Amazon when it is something I cannot get locally and is cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverland Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 If I find something that we use that is a better price on Amazon, I buy it. I have found their prices fluctuate though, so I do stop purchasing when the prices goes up. I also bought quite a few food items (canned peaches, single serving oatmeal, etc.) from Amazon to send to my dd away at college. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo2 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 :bigear: I've been considering buying groceries online too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I buy gluten free stuff from Amazon. The prices are usually better then the grocery store. I always check first though because sometimes my health food store can beat the Amazon price, but then I have to factor in the price of gas to drive there (30 min away). The one problem I've noticed is that when we have a shipment from Amazon (almost always bulk) we end up eating it all faster than if we didn't have 6 boxes in the pantry. :glare: I should hide the extra somewhere. Me, too. I have regular "subscribe and save" shipments of GF Mama's Almond Blend, Pamela's (4# bags), Garden of Eatin' tortilla chips, stevia drops, face wash, and dishwasher detergent. We've gotten past the eating things faster problem. Now, I find myself delaying shipments occasionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I haven't found anything cheaper on Amazon except for Seventh Generation diapers, which are only slightly cheaper when I consider my store's Baby Bucks rebate. (And I only buy those because my dryer is broken, and I hate air-dried cloth.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in Florida Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I buy gluten free stuff from Amazon. The prices are usually better then the grocery store. I always check first though because sometimes my health food store can beat the Amazon price, but then I have to factor in the price of gas to drive there (30 min away). The one problem I've noticed is that when we have a shipment from Amazon (almost always bulk) we end up eating it all faster than if we didn't have 6 boxes in the pantry. :glare: I should hide the extra somewhere. I do this too. I order gf foods and have them delivered to my dd in college. We have Amazon prime so there are no shipping fees. I also agree that buying in bulk makes you go through it faster. :lol: There must be a system to slow that down. I just don't have it yet. ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 When they have it (which they do now), I buy Knorr gravy mixes on Amazon -- 24 packets for $22, shipping included. My grocery store sells them for $2 a packet, when they have them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocelotmom Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I buy from Amazon when it is something I cannot get locally and is cheaper. Same here. Also stuff that we can get locally, but where we can get better quality at a lower price through Amazon. For example, canned tuna - we can get it locally, and at a lower price, but the stuff that doesn't contain soy is much cheaper through Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Same here. Also stuff that we can get locally, but where we can get better quality at a lower price through Amazon. For example, canned tuna - we can get it locally, and at a lower price, but the stuff that doesn't contain soy is much cheaper through Amazon. Oh, what soy free tuna do you order? Last time I ordered through Azure but I'd like to compare prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewellsmommy Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I get regular shipments of Nutiva extra virgin organic coconut oil and Lysol cleaning wipes. The lysol wipes are used daily to clean the bathrooms. It makes this job much easier, but we go through them quickly. I will also use the store brand and like them fine, but with Amazon it is the same price and they come to me. That's a big plus. The coconut oil is way cheaper than anywhere local. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocelotmom Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Oh, what soy free tuna do you order? Last time I ordered through Azure but I'd like to compare prices. Crown Prince. It looks like their cheapest option (without subscribe & save) right now is $0.42/ounce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 (edited) Crown Prince. It looks like their cheapest option (without subscribe & save) right now is $0.42/ounce. Thanks, I just did a comparison for the cheapest one subscribe and save on Azure is still cheaper for me at 31.6c per ounce. I know that price fluctuates widely though with Amazon, so I'll check it out the next time I need some. Edited June 27, 2012 by soror Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frugalmama Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I've bought some that were clearance on Amazon groceries, but not in a while. I can get things cheaper at my local grocery plus Amazon is cash spending vs. EBT at the grocery store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellifera33 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I used to buy several items through subscribe and save, but their prices have gone up, and I found that the items I ordered were often out of stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Strawberry Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I order bulk items that are cheaper or not available locally. My next order will be coconut oil, popcorn seeds, and nutritional yeast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2abcd Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Crown Prince. It looks like their cheapest option (without subscribe & save) right now is $0.42/ounce. Does most tuna in the stores contain soy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UmMusa Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Does most tuna in the stores contain soy? That's what I want to know too! This caught my attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest loverboy33 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Hi, I mostly use to shop from amazon due to following causes. 1. Time Saving to buy 2. Got Quality Products 3. Can get shipping around the Clock. btw i lovin' to buy from amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I buy organic Annie's Mac & Cheese. The only "other" brand that tastes like Kraft Mac & Cheese, but better!! :) And organic :) Sometimes I can get it on sale, and then I guess I could delay my shipments :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ondreeuh Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I have subscribe & save for tons of groceries. We lived in the bush and everything else had to wait until dh could fly out to Anchorage and hit Costco. Dried beans Dry pasta Mac and cheese :) Brown basmati rice Cannned chili Diced tomatoes Diced green chiles Canned fruit Dry cereal Balance bars Instant oatmeal Honey Olive oil Coconut milk Curry paste Pizza sauce Peanut butter Quinoa applesauce cups Maple syrup Kraft Parmesan cheese Duke's mayo Mustard Crystal light Chicken and beef broth We even ordered dog food - Diamond brand, good stuff, with free shipping. I bought some things like Frontier soup mixes and powdered milk, but not on subscribe and save. I live in Alaska and they won't ship health/beauty items there, or otherwise I would order that too. We are moving to a town that is an hour from Costco and actually has a couple of grocery stores, but I will stay with Amazon groceries. It is SO nice to have a full pantry and just refill perishables and things like pasta sauce and jelly you don't want to risk breaking in the mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocelotmom Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Does most tuna in the stores contain soy? These days, it often does. It's listed as vegetable broth or something like that. Soy is in the allergen list. Poking around on Amazon, I'm not seeing soy (or vegetable broth) listed in the ingredients list of the more mainstream brands (Chicken of the Sea, Bumble Bee), either. And I can't say with 100% certainty that we checked the ingredients on these (and not just the store brands) in the store. However, google confirms that others have noticed this, including in mainstream brands. So either Amazon isn't accurate, or they have different production for different markets. Neither of those options is without precedent :) Anyways, if it matters to you, you have to read labels on EVERYTHING. Even the things that seem like they should be perfectly safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 I price shop. Sometimes I can get 6 units of XYZ for the price of 2 locally. I get the 6, use three in a reasonable time and give the rest away. 1) I like giving things away and 2) I think it is good for morale at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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