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Supermarket (secret) bargains at “Fresh & Easy”

Jul 02, 2009 10:41pm lovesicecream Total Posts: 3	At the fairly new “Fresh & Easy” supermarkets, the fresh and/or artisan breads are reduced in price by 30-40% on a daily basis at approximately 3:00pm. In addition, at 9:00pm (1 hour before the 10:00pm closing time), fresh food items that are “expiring” the next day are pulled off the shelves and placed in their “clearance” section, which discounts those items by 50%. You never know what you’ll find, which makes the hunt rather fun! I have purchased many of the items at bargain prices and placed them in my freezer for future use (i.e., fresh pizzas, humous, breads). Most clearance items are still available at 8:00am when the stores open, so get there early for the best pickin’s!

Jul 03, 2009 12:32am Kevin O'Connor Total Posts: 3	I am there tomorrow. I know there’s one in So. Glendale. Based on your description I love it. Will report. Save dough on dough. Sorry bad pun. Thanx for insight

Jul 03, 2009 09:26am lovesicecream Total Posts: 3	Or, save bread on bread! Looking forward to reading about the treasures you find in the clearance section.

Jul 04, 2009 12:24am lovesicecream Total Posts: 3	Fellow bargain hunters, I just went to my favorite Fresh & Easy supermarket (at approximately 9:45pm) to snag some “clearance” items. Much to my surprise, and disappointment, they have just changed their policy regarding mark-downs. Here is the most current information: 1) On the evening before a fresh food item’s expiration date, those items are marked down 25% at 8:00pm. 2) On the actual expiration date, the same items are marked down 50% at 3:00pm. 3) At 7:00pm on the actual expiration date, those items are marked down 75%. 4) At 3:00pm, sushi items and breads are marked down 50% on the date of expiration. 5) At 8:00pm, the cycle repeats itself. So sorry for the confusion, particularly since I just posted the original message yesterday. If you time it right, you could still pick up some great bargains. Enjoy the hunt!

Jul 04, 2009 03:23am kbox Total Posts: 3	I love you. No need for apology. you are on it. Please keep us up on more of your finds.

Jul 28, 2009 06:15pm junkpakrat Total Posts: 2	I love Fresh & Easy but I just heard that they might not make it financially. Does anyone know about the ecconomic stability this food store?

Jul 28, 2009 06:44pm kbox Total Posts: 3	I think they’re in it for long hall. they are from Great Britain and new it would take a lot to make a dent in stateside supermarkets. They are currently expanding though i don’t think they anticipated this economic storm. On the plus side they should be able to get properties cheaper now:)

Jul 29, 2009 12:19pm junkpakrat Total Posts: 2	Thanks for the heads-up about F&E. I am so addicted to the store brand i.e. canned vegies; bag pop-corn and excellent poultry (quality and price point) that I would consider it a great loss.

Aug 12, 2010 01:57am 7528620xs Total Posts: 2	I have purchased many of the items at bargain prices and placed them in my freezer for future use ——————————————————————————————————————- links of london friendship bracelet/links of london/links of london accessories

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