I only buy my Starbucks keurig pods at TJmaxx. 2-3 dollars cheaper than the groceries. I also have bought olive oil, chocolates (godiva, lindt...), gourmet chips, seasonings...

well...so far I am alive!

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Anonymous wrote:I see some unique things on the shelves of these discount retailers, but am always hesitant to buy them. It's one thing to buy last season's sweaters and shoes, but how fresh is the food? Is the pasta stale? Olive oil still fresh tasting? Is it any different than somewhat shelf stable things at the grocery store?

I definitely wouldn't buy olive oil there. (Most grocery store olive oils aren't that great anyway in terms of quality.)

Candy would probably be okay, but I would definitely read labels, especially if they are unfamiliar brands.

Why? That is my go to place for olive oil! You can get a huge bottle of expensive imported olive oil for $9.99, and it doesn't expire for years. You would be a fool not to buy it there.

Off topic, but you can buy Tampax at Home Depot. They're with the cleaning supplies c

I buy k-cups there, especially in the fall and winter when they get the festive flavors.

They are buying overstock.

It's fine. I've never gotten anything there that's expired. They tend to be good about checking expiration dates regularly and throwing out stuff at those stores once it gets close to expiration.

I tend to buy stuff like jams, coffee, etc. and stick to brand names that are known for making those things like Sarabeth's and Stonewall Kitchen.

I have always gotten my spices from marshalls. Today, i got some fancy spinage noodles and organic pasta sauce. I got penut butter and a really beautifully packaged blueberry jam. I made one of my boyfriends favorite meals with the pasta and he couldn't stop raving about it. Then I made a penut butter jelly sandwich later as a snack and it was sooo good. I'm really shocked, I had always only gotten spices but now I will get more if I can. Really great prices, and of better quality than what I would pay for in Walmart. Just a good place to get very unique things and step out of my comfort zone.

Kowalski jams...really good.

I had pannettone from there once and it was totally fabulous.

I think they get cargo containers that get misrouted and that sort of thing.

i've bought chocolate there - fancy Belguim kind that is priced low around Christmas. Bought in quantity and it was great - for gifts and for me.

I've bought food there and it's fine.

Anonymous wrote:Even at WF I always look for the expiration date AND where it's made. Common sense, people.

True - I am obsessive about checking everything I buy.

Anonymous wrote:I buy food there ALL THE TIME! Oils, coffee, pasta, sauces. It's fine. I've never had a problem. You can take it back.

This. Especially around Christmas, they bring in tons of Lindt and other chocolates. It's not old and tastes fine. At nearly half the price. I use them to stuff stockings. I also stock up on fancy hot chocolates then.

I buy food there ALL THE TIME! Oils, coffee, pasta, sauces. It's fine. I've never had a problem. You can take it back.