Quick question. The two Trader Joe's that I frequent here in NJ are sort of getting crappy. The prices are climbing and the selection isn't as good. Certain meats are in stock randomly and the now the morons are making the produce area bigger. How stupid is that? We have 5 supermarkets within 1 mile of each other and 2 fruit/veg. markets. We DON'T need more produce.

Is anyone else a loyal Trader Joe's shopper and are their problems in your area or is my district f'ed up?

Thanks, Pete

We don't have them here, but the last time I was in Scotsdale, stopped by the one near AJ's Fine Foods and found really cheap dog treats at TJ.

No Trader Joe's here, but back in CA they used to donate crates and crates wine for our conference every year.

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We have one but its on a stretch of road that absolute hell to deal with (yes our wise county planners put ALL the area shopping centers on one street), especially noon on Saturday what all the DINKs are out shopping. So I hardly ever go there.

Maybe it's managers have reached their level of incompetence, like at Mercedes, or countless other once-admired enterprises.

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TJ's in Delaware is still a fine establishment as far as I know. I don't get back there very often. Biggest problem is crowds. It's a small one, and the yuppies LOVE it. Lots of "nuevo riche" folks in there trying to prove how trendy they are. I find many or the products and prices great, though. They have great soups, jellies, nuts mixes and apple butter. Also stock Kashi cereal for a good price.

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Been to the one in Stamford, CT area, near my bro's house. I wish there was a TJ's near by. Awesome French Fries!! chocolate and jellies....If I recall good coffees too.

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There's an example. The Kashi is now the same price as it is in the supermarket here... they were always cheaper in the past.

Oh Well... I went in yesterday. The store is still a mess and they are moving stuff around, but I found almost everything I wanted except that lamb is still not always in stock. I went with the beef this time. It is so friggin good and almost NO fat.

My store doesn't have booze. And probably a good thing for me!