Turns out, paying to use a shopping cart might actually be worth it.
Then, Aldi came into my life.
Friends and colleagues told me that Aldi was much more affordable compared to other national grocery chains.
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I was initially doubtful about these claims, but after two grocery trips to Aldi, I was hooked.
After making Aldi my go-to grocery store, I did a little math project.
Since shopping exclusively at Aldi, I’ve saved $70 per month.
When comparing my grocery bills from my pre-Aldi days to now, I was obviously mind-blown.
We have the answers.
If you’re an Aldi newbie like me, take note of the shopping cart etiquette.
Aldi chains their shopping carts together and leaves them outside the store.
When you’re finished with your cart, you simply lock it into the other corralled carts.
This releases the quarter out of the slot for you to take!
This shopping cart system is a money-saving practice for Aldi.
By having customers do a bit more work, Aldi eliminates the need for grocery baggers.
While bagging your own groceries at Aldi can seem intimidating at first, fear not.
Essentially, they are controlling their own market!
Instead, Aldi’s products are kept in the display-friendly boxes that they were shipped to the store in.
Produce also comes pre-packaged for easy access.
How Do Aldi’s Prices Compare to Competitors'?
Agallon of 1% milk at Aldiis $3.05, while it will cost $3.29 at Albertsons.
Do Aldi’s Low Costs Mean Low Quality?
In my experience, Aldi products are comparable to name-brand products that other grocery stores offer.
From produce to canned goods, all my groceries are delicious and high-quality.
