Anonymous
07/27/2025 20:23
Subject: To whom do I report a MD grocery store without a scale?
Op is there an update?
Anonymous
07/24/2025 15:12
Subject: To whom do I report a MD grocery store without a scale?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:The Harris Teeter near me took the scale out of its produce aisle which I found annoying but didn’t realize it was required. Thanks OP
So how do they sell fruits?
Do they make the bananas in one pounds or the cashiers have scales?
Even if the cashiers have scales, how does that resolve the issue for people buying specifically for a recipe? Do they ask the cashier to weigh several items and then discard the ones that don’t measure up? How do people feel about being stuck in line behind the person comparing four kabocha squash?
Leftovers go into the stock pot. Not sure why this is so difficult. Fruit and vegetables aren't sold in integer weights. You can't buy exactly 3 pounds of tomatoes without a knife or going through all the tomatoes.
Not sure why you're so obtuse. It's pretty easy to weight bulky produce to get the quantity you need. Tomatoes and potatoes and apples and peaches vary in size so a recipe calling for four pounds of tomatoes for a sauce or soup you just try a few different tomatoes till you get the quantity you need. I do this all the time. This one is too big, put it back and get this other one that's slightly smaller and voila, four pounds. Same with potatoes. Same with apples for making apple pies.
I cook all the time. Never bother with stock pots and rarely have produce go to waste.
So you are selecting for weight and not ripeness?
DP. You ARE being obtuse.
Clearly, you can chose for both simultaneously. I do this with bananas all the time. First, I find the desired ripeness. Then, I weigh and swap out until I have the amount I want.
Anonymous
07/24/2025 15:10
Subject: To whom do I report a MD grocery store without a scale?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:The Harris Teeter near me took the scale out of its produce aisle which I found annoying but didn’t realize it was required. Thanks OP
So how do they sell fruits?
Do they make the bananas in one pounds or the cashiers have scales?
Even if the cashiers have scales, how does that resolve the issue for people buying specifically for a recipe? Do they ask the cashier to weigh several items and then discard the ones that don’t measure up? How do people feel about being stuck in line behind the person comparing four kabocha squash?
Leftovers go into the stock pot. Not sure why this is so difficult. Fruit and vegetables aren't sold in integer weights. You can't buy exactly 3 pounds of tomatoes without a knife or going through all the tomatoes.
Not sure why you're so obtuse. It's pretty easy to weight bulky produce to get the quantity you need. Tomatoes and potatoes and apples and peaches vary in size so a recipe calling for four pounds of tomatoes for a sauce or soup you just try a few different tomatoes till you get the quantity you need. I do this all the time. This one is too big, put it back and get this other one that's slightly smaller and voila, four pounds. Same with potatoes. Same with apples for making apple pies.
I cook all the time. Never bother with stock pots and rarely have produce go to waste.
This.
Plus, I like to weigh several bags of grapes or cherries until I get the one that is closest to what I’m willing to pay. That might be 1.5 lbs. it can take 6-7 bags to get that close.
Anonymous
07/24/2025 15:06
Subject: To whom do I report a MD grocery store without a scale?
Anonymous wrote:Who cares. I have never used a scale. Are you cheap?
Oh, look at Mrs. Moneybags over there who's never gotten a few cherries which rang up $23.98.
Anonymous
07/24/2025 14:10
Subject: To whom do I report a MD grocery store without a scale?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:The Harris Teeter near me took the scale out of its produce aisle which I found annoying but didn’t realize it was required. Thanks OP
So how do they sell fruits?
Do they make the bananas in one pounds or the cashiers have scales?
Even if the cashiers have scales, how does that resolve the issue for people buying specifically for a recipe? Do they ask the cashier to weigh several items and then discard the ones that don’t measure up? How do people feel about being stuck in line behind the person comparing four kabocha squash?
Leftovers go into the stock pot. Not sure why this is so difficult. Fruit and vegetables aren't sold in integer weights. You can't buy exactly 3 pounds of tomatoes without a knife or going through all the tomatoes.
Not sure why you're so obtuse. It's pretty easy to weight bulky produce to get the quantity you need. Tomatoes and potatoes and apples and peaches vary in size so a recipe calling for four pounds of tomatoes for a sauce or soup you just try a few different tomatoes till you get the quantity you need. I do this all the time. This one is too big, put it back and get this other one that's slightly smaller and voila, four pounds. Same with potatoes. Same with apples for making apple pies.
I cook all the time. Never bother with stock pots and rarely have produce go to waste.
So you are selecting for weight and not ripeness?
Anonymous
07/24/2025 10:36
Subject: To whom do I report a MD grocery store without a scale?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:The Harris Teeter near me took the scale out of its produce aisle which I found annoying but didn’t realize it was required. Thanks OP
So how do they sell fruits?
Do they make the bananas in one pounds or the cashiers have scales?
Even if the cashiers have scales, how does that resolve the issue for people buying specifically for a recipe? Do they ask the cashier to weigh several items and then discard the ones that don’t measure up? How do people feel about being stuck in line behind the person comparing four kabocha squash?
Leftovers go into the stock pot. Not sure why this is so difficult. Fruit and vegetables aren't sold in integer weights. You can't buy exactly 3 pounds of tomatoes without a knife or going through all the tomatoes.
Not sure why you're so obtuse. It's pretty easy to weight bulky produce to get the quantity you need. Tomatoes and potatoes and apples and peaches vary in size so a recipe calling for four pounds of tomatoes for a sauce or soup you just try a few different tomatoes till you get the quantity you need. I do this all the time. This one is too big, put it back and get this other one that's slightly smaller and voila, four pounds. Same with potatoes. Same with apples for making apple pies.
I cook all the time. Never bother with stock pots and rarely have produce go to waste.
I do what you do at the store, but need to make a plug for the stock pot . Still a good place to put tomato cores, carrot tops, onion roots and the other layer of onions, celery leaves, etc. I spent a month away from home and my cooking wasn't as good in party because I didn't have my freezer stash of homemade stock I've cubes to add depth of flavor.
Anonymous
07/24/2025 08:48
Subject: To whom do I report a MD grocery store without a scale?
I haven't used a scale in the produce department in years and now wonder if there are any at the stores I go to. I just buy what I need/want. Sometimes I'm surprised at how much the apples or cabbage or something ends up costing, but I haven't thought to look for the scale in years.
Anonymous
07/24/2025 08:36
Subject: To whom do I report a MD grocery store without a scale?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:The Harris Teeter near me took the scale out of its produce aisle which I found annoying but didn’t realize it was required. Thanks OP
So how do they sell fruits?
Do they make the bananas in one pounds or the cashiers have scales?
Even if the cashiers have scales, how does that resolve the issue for people buying specifically for a recipe? Do they ask the cashier to weigh several items and then discard the ones that don’t measure up? How do people feel about being stuck in line behind the person comparing four kabocha squash?
Leftovers go into the stock pot. Not sure why this is so difficult. Fruit and vegetables aren't sold in integer weights. You can't buy exactly 3 pounds of tomatoes without a knife or going through all the tomatoes.
Not sure why you're so obtuse. It's pretty easy to weight bulky produce to get the quantity you need. Tomatoes and potatoes and apples and peaches vary in size so a recipe calling for four pounds of tomatoes for a sauce or soup you just try a few different tomatoes till you get the quantity you need. I do this all the time. This one is too big, put it back and get this other one that's slightly smaller and voila, four pounds. Same with potatoes. Same with apples for making apple pies.
I cook all the time. Never bother with stock pots and rarely have produce go to waste.
Anonymous
07/24/2025 07:50
Subject: To whom do I report a MD grocery store without a scale?
The scan-tron system at Giant necessarily requires scales all over produce. So, what store is this? Do they not have a self scan system?
Anonymous
07/24/2025 07:46
Subject: To whom do I report a MD grocery store without a scale?
Your state representative's office. They have liaisons in the various state agencies and can report your complaint to someone who might be able to do something about it.
Anonymous
07/24/2025 07:40
Subject: To whom do I report a MD grocery store without a scale?
A few times, I would be annoying and add more in my bag than needed and then have them remove it because it’s over what you needed and no scale to measure. If enough people do that, I bet they would put in a scale.
Alternative - I have a very small scale at home and you could take that tot he store with you. They can’t stop you from measuring, can they?
Alternative - I have a very small scale at home and you could take that tot he store with you. They can’t stop you from measuring, can they?
Anonymous
07/23/2025 13:17
Subject: To whom do I report a MD grocery store without a scale?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:The Harris Teeter near me took the scale out of its produce aisle which I found annoying but didn’t realize it was required. Thanks OP
So how do they sell fruits?
Do they make the bananas in one pounds or the cashiers have scales?
Even if the cashiers have scales, how does that resolve the issue for people buying specifically for a recipe? Do they ask the cashier to weigh several items and then discard the ones that don’t measure up? How do people feel about being stuck in line behind the person comparing four kabocha squash?
Leftovers go into the stock pot. Not sure why this is so difficult. Fruit and vegetables aren't sold in integer weights. You can't buy exactly 3 pounds of tomatoes without a knife or going through all the tomatoes.
Anonymous
07/23/2025 10:09
Subject: To whom do I report a MD grocery store without a scale?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:The Harris Teeter near me took the scale out of its produce aisle which I found annoying but didn’t realize it was required. Thanks OP
So how do they sell fruits?
Do they make the bananas in one pounds or the cashiers have scales?
Even if the cashiers have scales, how does that resolve the issue for people buying specifically for a recipe? Do they ask the cashier to weigh several items and then discard the ones that don’t measure up? How do people feel about being stuck in line behind the person comparing four kabocha squash?
Anonymous
07/23/2025 10:05
Subject: To whom do I report a MD grocery store without a scale?
Anonymous wrote:The Harris Teeter near me took the scale out of its produce aisle which I found annoying but didn’t realize it was required. Thanks OP
So how do they sell fruits?
Do they make the bananas in one pounds or the cashiers have scales?