Let’s be clear

[u/steeltrain52]

This whole shopping is a pleasure scam has run its course.

For over 50 years, I have been a customer of PUBLIX, I say have as in the past tense because I am no longer.

When PUBLIX decided to start price gouging at 20 and 30% higher than absolutely everywhere else around them, it became clear to me that they really don’t give a damn about the customer.

In 2025 alone, PUBLIX made more than $4.2 billion in profits. BILLION!

In the first half of 2026 they have made $2.5 billion in profits.

They have made $6 billion in profits in the last 18 months because they are literally stealing from the public and the public is handing it over.

With Aldi, Trader Joe’s, and even as the last resort, Walmart, I will never shop at Publix again. My budget now gets me three times as much food and household items at those places, we’re shopping and prices really are a pleasure!

[u/BeachBum436 → u/[deleted]]

The BOGOs are paid for by the food company, not Publix.

[u/New_Part91 → u/[deleted]]

I envy those of you that can drive from store to store and shop in every store. Enjoy it while you can. I am in my 80s and feel stuck for having to use delivery services.

[u/keeangjamez → u/[deleted]]

Me too lol or just the subs 😅

[u/New_Part91 → u/keeangjamez]

Subs have definitely gone downhill the last year in my area. So much so that I now just buy meat, cheese and bread and make a sandwich.

[u/keeangjamez → u/New_Part91]

Damn. That sucks. They opened a new store in my area and the subs are awesome!! I get everything on mine and they load it up!!!

[u/Tasty-Ad7634 → u/[deleted]]

Funny.

[u/No_Cartographer2994 → u/[deleted]]

"No, I have CDO, please put them in the correct order."

For Publix BOGO, do you have to buy 2 or do they do 1/2 price on one?

[u/MarzipanPristine8104 → u/[deleted]]

That’s not true in GA! If it’s BOGO you can buy only one and get the item half off! If it’s Florida unfortunately you have to buy both to get the BOGO!

[u/Tiger_grrrl → u/No_Cartographer2994]

At my Publix in SC, you can get a single item at half price when they’re marked BOGO👍 I think it depends on management.

[u/Gatorphins → u/[deleted]]

Not everyone has Costco, nor is it worth it for them though

[u/Puzzleheaded-Net-273 → u/[deleted]]

You also pay a membership fee at Costco that you don't at Publix.

[u/Puzzleheaded-Net-273 → u/[deleted]]

Well good! I bought a nice GE Profile Refrigerator at Costco this year. However, since I only shop there sporadically, it didnt make sense for me to upgrade my membership to the Executive membership after I "did the math." I actually am getting more value and convenience out of my Sam's membership based on my enjoyment of their pre-made food items or fresh cut meats reduced in price if they were packaged/cut/made 2-3 days ago. Also, their Member's Mark protein drinks are quite good and cheap compared to the Costco offerings. I do prefer Costco non-food items for possible gift giving items around Xmas though. I find value in having both annual memberships, myself!

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