Is Winn Dixie running a scam

[Warren Kiefer]

I am not sure exactly what is taking place here and am hoping enough replys will help me make up my mind. In todays paper, Winn Dixie has a large ad for buy one get one items. I am only 100% familiar for only two items and will use only those two items for my comments. The first item is Hellman's mayonnaise, buy1 get 1 free, SAVE $5.99. The second is Sun Drop 2 liter bottle, buy 1 get 1, SAVE $2.99. The two ads indicate that Winn Dixie normally charges $5.99 for a 30 oz. jar of Hellman's mayo. ASnd like wise the Sun Drop soda would normally be priced at $2.99. Can any of you regular Winn Dixie shoppers confirm the everyday normal prices of the two mentioned items are in fact $5.99 and $2.99 ???? That same mayo at WalMart is $3.48 and the soda is $1.25. Can it be that Winn Dixie is running a misleading ad and scamming their customers. On the other hand if those are the everyday prices, I apologize to Winn Dixie, but rest assured I will soon be in Winn Dixie to determine the everyday prices.

[DianeM]

I'm fairly sure they are using suggested retails set by manufacturers as their comparison prices. Even if the Mayo is $3.50 at Walmart you still save that much.

[missypie]

The Mayo last time I bought it in Publix was $5.69 I believe. So their regular price of 5.99 checks.

[jannd228]

No it isn't a scam, my uncle works for Roche Bros here in MA, it is what was presented at a recent conference for them, here in MA Shaw's is doing it all the time. I now buy quantities of what I would use and freeze some items, they are trying to compete with WalMart

[rubicon]

The Winn Dixie ads are good but your trust but verify approach is wise

[DougB]

If you think 5.99 is a good deal for 2 jars, buy them. If you don't think so, then don't buy them.

[Bogie Shooter]

I am not sure exactly what is taking place here and am hoping enough replys will help me make up my mind. In todays paper, Winn Dixie has a large ad for buy one get one items. I am only 100% familiar for only two items and will use only those two items for my comments. The first item is Hellman's mayonnaise, buy1 get 1 free, SAVE $5.99. The second is Sun Drop 2 liter bottle, buy 1 get 1, SAVE $2.99. The two ads indicate that Winn Dixie normally charges $5.99 for a 30 oz. jar of Hellman's mayo. ASnd like wise the Sun Drop soda would normally be priced at $2.99. Can any of you regular Winn Dixie shoppers confirm the everyday normal prices of the two mentioned items are in fact $5.99 and $2.99 ???? That same mayo at WalMart is $3.48 and the soda is $1.25. Can it be that Winn Dixie is running a misleading ad and scamming their customers. On the other hand if those are the everyday prices, I apologize to Winn Dixie, but rest assured I will soon be in Winn Dixie to determine the everyday prices.

Maybe these folks could answer your question about the scam..........
Winn Dixie . 944 Bichara Blvd, Lady Lake, FL 32159
(352) 753-6115

[gomoho]

It's the same deal when Publix runs a buy one/get one on boneless chicken. All of a sudden it's like $5.28/lb so you end up paying what should be the regular price when you buy two, but it makes us all feel good.

[PammyJ]

I have found that the price for one BOGO item at Winn Dixie is cheaper at Wal Mart every day. When they run this for an item the BOGO price ends up being a little cheaper for two.
Example:
Frozen Pepperidge Farm cakes, Walmart one sells for 3.99
BOGO at Wonn Dixie would be 5.99..

I had the same question Warren and investigated.

[Warren Kiefer]

I'm fairly sure they are using suggested retails set by manufacturers as their comparison prices. Even if the Mayo is $3.50 at Walmart you still save that much.

Your math isn't exactly corect. If you buy two mayo at Winn Dixie for $5.99, that is basically $3.00 each, Your savings over WalMart is $0.48 times 2 for a total savings of slightly less than a dollar.

What bothers me is the claim by Winn Dixie that you would save $5.99.

[Warren Kiefer]

If you think 5.99 is a good deal for 2 jars, buy them. If you don't think so, then don't buy them.

Your comment does not address the point of my post. The orginal posting simply asked if Winn Dixie was being honest when they advertised a shopper would save $5.99 if they purchased two jars of mayo.

[Warren Kiefer]

It's the same deal when Publix runs a buy one/get one on boneless chicken. All of a sudden it's like $5.28/lb so you end up paying what should be the regular price when you buy two, but it makes us all feel good.

I believe some people don't get it that they are being lied to. Not too long ago I noticed this pricing difference on baby back ribs. I regularly purchased the ribs for $3.49 a pound. Suddenly the same store advertised baby back ribs, buy 1 at $5.99 get 1 free. Save $5.99...... The actual saving in my opinion was truthfully only about a dollar, not $5.99....

[CFrance]

Your math isn't exactly corect. If you buy two mayo at Winn Dixie for $5.99, that is basically $3.00 each, Your savings over WalMart is $0.48 times 2 for a total savings of slightly less than a dollar.

What bothers me is the claim by Winn Dixie that you would save $5.99.

Well, you would save that much if their normal price is $5.99 for one. I guess that is the question: what is their normal price. They are not saying their price is cheaper than Walmart.

[Warren Kiefer]

No it isn't a scam, my uncle works for Roche Bros here in MA, it is what was presented at a recent conference for them, here in MA Shaw's is doing it all the time. I now buy quantities of what I would use and freeze some items, they are trying to compete with WalMart

Are you saying that in accordance with the Winn Dixie ad, you will actually be saving $5.99 ?????

[Warren Kiefer]

[QUOTE=CFrance;724115]Well, you would save that much if their normal price is $5.99 for one. I guess that is the question: what is their normal price. They are not saying their price is cheaper than Walmart.[/QUOTE

It was not my intention to compare the prices of the two stores. I will get my answer after the three day sale is over. If I find Winn Dixie is charging $5.99 for the mentioned mayo- case closed. If it is marked less than $5.99 then Winn Dixie is lying to their customers.

I might add that I would be shocked to find that Winn Dixie is charging $3.00 more for the same Mayo than what WalMart charges.

[DougB]

Your comment does not address the point of my post. The orginal posting simply asked if Winn Dixie was being honest when they advertised a shopper would save $5.99 if they purchased two jars of mayo.

My point is if you think it is a good deal buy it. If you don't think so, then don't buy it. It has taken you how many years to "discover" the claim is not what the ad says it is? The raised price of a buy one, get one "free" is nothing new. Why single out Winn Dixie?

[Birdie Dreamer]

It is all semantics and while technically correct it is misleading.

If that day mayo is priced at $5.99 a jar and there is a BOGO free, you will save $5.99 if you pick up two jars.nas opposed to buying one then coming back later to get another.

Does not mean you cannot get mayo cheaper somewhere else or another day at WD.

[CFrance]

[QUOTE=CFrance;724115]Well, you would save that much if their normal price is $5.99 for one. I guess that is the question: what is their normal price. They are not saying their price is cheaper than Walmart.[/QUOTE

It was not my intention to compare the prices of the two stores. I will get my answer after the three day sale is over. If I find Winn Dixie is charging $5.99 for the mentioned mayo- case closed. If it is marked less than $5.99 then Winn Dixie is lying to their customers.

I might add that I would be shocked to find that Winn Dixie is charging $3.00 more for the same Mayo than what WalMart charges.

We are Winn Dixie shoppers, and I too will check their mayo price. We prefer Winn Dixie to Walmart and Publix for reasons not relevant to your topic, so it won't cause us to abandon them, but I will be interested to see what unfolds.

[USSGompers]

Warren, as a Coupon Queen and Super Shopper, I can verify that what you say is correct. My friend who worked at Winn Dixie as a cashier can testify that prices get raised during BOGO free sales.

Although I feel that it would really be hard work changing all those item price tags down the aisles during a sale, she swears it goes on. But who knows really?

I have bought many thousands (if not millions) of products at Winn Dixie since 1976 and have watched many changes for sure.

One thing about the ad, it is usually for all over the region. Some prices in different areas may be different. For instance, Miami may be higher than The Villages and they could be selling their mayo for $5.99 although it sells here for $5.29. That's just an example but if you look at the ad, it says 'Save Up To $$??'.

That way they can cover all the territories and states.

[CFrance]

Warren, as a Coupon Queen and Super Shopper, I can verify that what you say is correct. My friend who worked at Winn Dixie as a cashier can testify that prices get raised during BOGO free sales.

Although I feel that it would really be hard work changing all those item price tags down the aisles during a sale, she swears it goes on. But who knows really?

I have bought many thousands (if not millions) of products at Winn Dixie since 1976 and have watched many changes for sure.

One thing about the ad, it is usually for all over the region. Some prices in different areas may be different. For instance, Miami may be higher than The Villages and they could be selling their mayo for $5.99 although it sells here for $5.29. That's just an example but if you look at the ad, it says 'Save Up To $$??'.

That way they can cover all the territories and states.

That's good information to know. They should be more up front about that pricing. And good sleuthing on Warren's part.

[mrfixit]

If You NEED an item ..and..also need the lowest price...
........one could simply take the competitive Ad to Wal-Mart.
................Wal-Mart will MATCH the price ......right at the checkout.

This will allow you to "Always" get the lowest price in your market area.

This is simply a statement of FACT.....
...........................no lectures about Wal-Mart needed.

[USSGompers]

If You NEED an item ..and..also need the lowest price...
........one could simply take the competitive Ad to Wal-Mart.
................Wal-Mart will MATCH the price ......right at the checkout.

This will allow you to "Always" get the lowest price in your market area.

This is simply a statement of FACT.....
...........................no lectures about Wal-Mart needed.

That is so very true, although Wal-mart does NOT match other stores 'Buy One -Get One Free' sales.

[buggyone]

That is so very true, although Wal-mart does NOT match other stores 'Buy One -Get One Free' sales.

They also will not match "percents off" on items like clothes. (40% off of Hanes underwear, for example). They only match the other prices such as "Hanes underwear - $12.89."

[Villages PL]

I seldom go for "buy one get one free" because it usually seems as though they (all stores) do jack up the price of the product. Even if they once had the product at a lower price, that doesn't make it a fraud. If they first set the price higher for about 5 days, they can then offer "buy one get one free" at the higher price. This is usually how it works with all sale items.

Another reason why I usually don't go for "buy one get one" is that the products in general are usually highly marked-up items, and are highly processed unhealthy foods anyway. Who needs it?

[bonrich]

25 posts later about a jar of Mayo. The way I see it is, why tie up $5.99 of your money to get a jar free, when a jar may last you 2 months or maybe more, when you can get a jar from Walmart for $3.49 and spend the $2.50 you saved for another product. Also, chances are you will forget you have another jar somewhere in the pantry when you run out of the original purchase.

[CFrance]

25 posts later about a jar of Mayo. The way I see it is, why tie up $5.99 of your money to get a jar free, when a jar may last you 2 months or maybe more, when you can get a jar from Walmart for $3.49 and spend the $2.50 you saved for another product. Also, chances are you will forget you have another jar somewhere in the pantry when you run out of the original purchase.

So true!

[graciegirl]

25 posts later about a jar of Mayo. The way I see it is, why tie up $5.99 of your money to get a jar free, when a jar may last you 2 months or maybe more, when you can get a jar from Walmart for $3.49 and spend the $2.50 you saved for another product. Also, chances are you will forget you have another jar somewhere in the pantry when you run out of the original purchase.

I love this forum. I love the wisdom. I love when people tell you what they think and don't read from some other script or agenda. I love Bonrich. Bonrich is a smart woman.

I love to save money on groceries but there is no use losing the stuff you get in the back of the danged pantry shelf.

Sometimes I shop at Publix and don't pay attention to the prices. Sometimes Helene gets to me before I go out the door and puts a big wad of coupons in my hand and sometimes I use them. Sometimes I go to Walmart to stock up on staples and other bargains. Sometimes I go to Sweetbay. I hardly ever go to Fresh Market, too rich for my blood plus I can still cook fairly well and other than the ready made entrees that I can do myself, I don't see much that I am inclined to buy there.

[Villages PL]

I love this forum. I love the wisdom. I love when people tell you what they think and don't read from some other script or agenda. I love Bonrich. Bonrich is a smart woman.

I love to save money on groceries but there is no use losing the stuff you get in the back of the danged pantry shelf.

Sometimes I shop at Publix and don't pay attention to the prices. Sometimes Helene gets to me before I go out the door and puts a big wad of coupons in my hand and sometimes I use them. Sometimes I go to Walmart to stock up on staples and other bargains. Sometimes I go to Sweetbay. I hardly ever go to Fresh Market, too rich for my blood plus I can still cook fairly well and other than the ready made entrees that I can do myself, I don't see much that I am inclined to buy there.

ALL POSTS have "some other script or agenda". In one way or another, we are all trying to prove something. Here's an idea that Warren might be able to use: Warren, tell the manager that you can't use two jars because it's too much and ask if he will allow you to buy one jar for $2.99 You might be surprised to find that you can get permission to do that.

Every year, Publix offers "California Fresh Figs" at "buy 1 get 1 free". Save up to $5.99 (16oz. pkg.) I called the store and talked to the manager, telling him that it was too many figs and I couldn't use that many. He said, "come in and pick out one container and bring it to the service desk and I will approve it for sale at $2.99".

Will it work with a different product at another store? I don't know, but it's worth a try. Good luck.