[mgcsooner]

We need a second strong store, or else Public levels of quality will fall.

[outahere]

I stopped going to the Pinellas WD as soon as Publix opened in Traverse plaza, because I was tired of the poor customer service and the attitude of their staff. I have yet to encounter any Publix employee at the Traverse store that is not friendly, even the folks stocking the shelves usually say hello, and everyone there is more than happy to help you find something.

[tommy steam]

I found WD to be ok. I use both WD and Publix. Each have products that I enjoy, case in point, WD gourmet CC cookies. Lol.

[plrbr1120]

Simple solution: Don't like it, don't shop there !!

[Ecuadog]

Although I prefer the Publix market at Southern Trace for their variety and friendliness, I go to the Winn Dixie at LSL also. It is closer to me. Something or someone must have lit a fire under their butt. In the past month, the produce department has improved greatly. Now, some of their stuff might be better than what you find at Publix.

[cquick]

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[cquick]

Originally Posted by Happinow

Just the other day we went to pick up club soda and went to grab a cart sanitizer wipe and it was empty. As we were leaving, we told the ****** that there were no more wipes for the carts. She said " you will have to go tell someone at the customer service desk." I thought no way. There are about 5 people waiting in that line and and as far as I know I don't work here. Needless to say I didn't wait in line at customer service to do the job she should have done. In my opinion, the ****** gave very poor customer service. She should have offered to get that taken care of at her earliest convenience. .

why the asterisks in the post?

[Down Sized]

Originally Posted by cquick

why the asterisks in the post?

Take two gusses

[Walt.]

Originally Posted by cquick

why the asterisks in the post?

I wondered about that also... but figured it out.
This site weeds out words they think are offensive, and the post referred to the person who bags the groceries as B A G G E R S . That's now used as an insult by persons of a particular political bent to say someone is gay. They deride people as gay while pretending to champion gay causes.
If a person leans toward the Tea Party the are "Tea b a g g e r s"... heh, heh, wink wink... isn't that clever? No? No.
No, this isn't political... just answering the question.

[The Buckeyes]

Use WD at Pinellas because of convenience and do not like the crowds at colony. Why shop at a place if it is going to put you in a bad mood because of the crowds. Have never had a problem with pricing and customer service at WD.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by The Buckeyes

Use WD at Pinellas because of convenience and do not like the crowds at colony. Why shop at a place if it is going to put you in a bad mood because of the crowds. Have never had a problem with pricing and customer service at WD.

Agree. Colony parking lot is a disaster, and we don't go there so we won't accidentally run over somebody.

I've only had one negative experience with WD. Last week I asked one of the clerks if she knew what aisle the honey is on. She said, "No, ma'am." !!!!! If it wasn't so outrageous I would have been ticked.

We like WD at Pinellas and do most of our shopping there. There are only a few items they don't carry that we have to go to Publix in the Traverse Plaza for. But Publix doesn't have all the things we use, either.

[Laurie2]

A couple of times at Pinellas W-D, I have found myself stuck in a really slow checkout line with no alternative.....

But I always use slow grocery lines as time to read the The National Enquirer. One evening at Pinellas, the line was so slow that I had time to get those behind me interested in reading the tabloids along with me.

We got all caught up on Queen Elizabeth and her crew. And who had gained a bunch of weight and/or had botched plastic surgery. And who was zoomin' who. -- I think that should be whom -- objective case pronoun, direct object of the verb. -- Oh well, anyway, my line had a good time. In fact, a nice woman behind me said she hoped the next time she got stuck in a line, it would be with me. I treasure that remark.

Makin' Lemonade Laurie

[tomwed]

Originally Posted by Laurie2

A couple of times at Pinellas W-D, I have found myself stuck in a really slow checkout line with no alternative.....

But I always use slow grocery lines as time to read the The National Enquirer. One evening at Pinellas, the line was so slow that I had time to get those behind me interested in reading the tabloids along with me.

We got all caught up on Queen Elizabeth and her crew. And who had gained a bunch of weight and/or had botched plastic surgery. And who was zoomin' who. -- I think that should be whom -- objective case pronoun, direct object of the verb. -- Oh well, anyway, my line had a good time. In fact, a nice woman behind me said she hoped the next time she got stuck in a line, it would be with me. I treasure that remark.

Makin' Lemonade Laurie

I do that too. They're a riot.

When it's slow on the golf course, I carry a camera and shoot pictures of birds and nature. I was corrected once and told I should either shoot pictures or play golf, not both.

If I know I'm going to be stuck for hours on the road or in a waiting room I have something downloaded, a book or podcast, to the phone that I will enjoy.

It just takes a little planning or creativity.

[John_W]

Originally Posted by The Buckeyes

Use WD at Pinellas because of convenience and do not like the crowds at colony. Why shop at a place if it is going to put you in a bad mood because of the crowds. Have never had a problem with pricing and customer service at WD.

There's really no need to go to Colony, five minutes past Winn Dixie down Powell Road is the Publix at Traverse Center. We usually go there because it's more organized, has all the brands and we like the Boars Head meat at the deli counter. Sometimes we'll stop at Pinellas WD on the way back because they have a salad bar.

[Villager Joyce]

We shop the sales between Winn Dixie and Publix. For example, WD sells Morningstar vegetarian products for 3/$10 about once every six weeks. These items are close to $5 each when not on sale at WD and Publix. We watch the WD 3-day ads as well as the weekly ads. We go when the sales are good. Short golf cart ride so it's more if a fun trip than an errand.