Ok Aldi have some good specials sometimes, and generally good prices, but not the range we WANT. Nor the brands we WANT. Not the variety in size either or choice we WANT.
Sadly, if what we also NEED is not all under one roof, it is not a viable choice, pending the distance and running around, parking AGAIN, time etc, then it is NOT economical when all thing is considered. Aldi doesn't have what all we NEED. (Budding Chef and Asian Cuisine).
(Sorry, not shouting, I just needed to emphasis wants v needs).
But if it did not matter on these points yes we would/could buy at Aldi. We tried, but for our kitchen goodies list, does not work.
Calculating and averaging over a year, smaller product sizes, groceries, cleaning items, lack of items, no scoop n weigh, extra fuel/distance, no loyalty bonuses, etc, it is about equal $$ wise.
Factoring in time, my distaste of shopping and crowds, and doing it all twice for one shopping trip defeats any gains. Being logical and a numbers nut with OCD kills all the fun.
At the moment, it is not viable, so - nein, niet, nada, tida and no!
They also sit to serve, I can not handle that. Also, their customer service manners are nearly non existent, Very poor standards(Maroochydore/Kawana).
If and when we want some advertised special or fancy European goodies, yes, worth the detour.
Although we do not yet have any in WA, what you say seems to be the general thoughts -what is the point if you still have to go to another shop?
Also dont they have large quantities or do they also do normal small quantities of things?
They also have more things than food, dont they?
Hi Finy, if the store were in the same building or complex, and you don't have full trolleys worth to lug around, then splitting between may be possible for some.
They do have single sales like the other supermarkets and from my two mentioned stores as experience only, they are not like the bulk stores, Costco etc..
They stock a good range to cover most average shopping lists, and then some really strange items too, such as Electronics, camping, tools, safety gear and beyond.
But, they only have one or two options in a product line, not many more varieties or sizes and choices as the other supermarkets.
To some Angels, this is perfect. To me, it is not.