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Old 07-12-2014, 04:23 PM
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I love Fresh Market and have never had the problem with overcharging or stale product. But that can (and does) happen anywhere. I once bought some pop for $1.99, and it rang up at 11.99 (large chain grocery). It's a data input error. They're not trying to gouge you.

However... while there isn't a whole vanilla bean to be had in the TV area except at Fresh market, they don't carry everyday items like TP and paper towels, etc. And Winn Dixie doesn't carry everything Publix does, and vice-versa. So like Madeleine, I'm all over the place shopping for the things we like. But it's okay. I'm retired and have the time.
Correction: There is one bottle of whole vanilla beans in the new Winn Dixie at Pinellas. Or rather, there was...
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