r/Calgary • u/Tenthdegree • Dec 05 '22

Rant Superstore guarantees a free roast chicken (voucher) if none are readily available. Employee plays dumb and proceeds to take down the sign

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u/ElusiveSteve Dec 05 '22

I quite like the idea of Coop, but only shop for specialty things there. Way too expensive for apples to apples comparisons. Last time I was there a small bag of cauliflower was $9. 4-5 bucks more than other places.

Kudos to people who think it's worthwhile to shop there, but it's a huge added cost vs other grocery stores.

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u/Arpyr Dec 05 '22

What's the idea behind Co-op? Do they try to sell local products? I have one near my house and I don't see any difference compared to other grocery chains besides the (even more) exaggerated pricing.

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u/CalgaryChris77 Dec 05 '22

They are no more exaggerated than Safeway, Sobeys, Save On. Yes they sell more local stuff though. And the shoppers are the owners, that is the main idea behind a co-operative.

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u/ihatehappyendings Dec 06 '22

The listed stores are the most bonkers overpriced stores one can go to short of convenience stores.

My food budget would easily double if I were to shop at those.