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Re: Groceries
[Re: bizzottom]
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05/22/2019 05:55 AM
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Not sure if it still applies but they used to offer a 5% (I believe) discount if checking out prior to 8:00am.
J.D.
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Re: Groceries
[Re: Second_To_N0ne]
#195552
05/22/2019 09:34 AM
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Wife and I were told carefour has most American brands and pricing cheaper. We went to the one in Jordan Village as well as the one going towards Philipsburg.
There is no question these places have the most American brands, but I disagree with the pricing being cheaper. We found Market Garden by BK to be cheaper in price and they seemed to have most of what we were looking for - including liquor : )
I have almost always found liquor and beer prices cheaper in the smaller grocery stores and liquor for sure cheaper in the jewelry stores in town if one is in town and knows their prices. I like the layout of Carrefour better but if one is in the Simpson Bay area, Market Garden is a good option.
J.D.
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Re: Groceries
[Re: Second_To_N0ne]
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05/22/2019 09:56 AM
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One can negotiate on liquor just like on jewelry. I bought a bottle of Disaranno in town for almost $10 less for the exact same size bottle that Market Garden had.
J.D.
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Re: Groceries
[Re: Mbrott]
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05/22/2019 10:00 AM
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We didn't purchase a lot from market garden, but water and a couple other small items and i thought it seemed more expensive. I know the water did. Paying for the convenience i guess, which was fine, as it beats driving to Carrefour for a few items!
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Re: Groceries
[Re: Mbrott]
#195558
05/22/2019 10:05 AM
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Market Garden is WAY more expensive that Carrefour for most items. $10 for a pound of bacon??????? And the store smells.
Elaine ********************************* God Bless the broken road....
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Re: Groceries
[Re: PreK176]
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05/22/2019 10:55 AM
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Nice seeing you also! The smell hits me as soon as the doors open.
I do shop there. Their fresh chicken legs are almost free and they are the only place I can get the milk I use.
Elaine ********************************* God Bless the broken road....
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Re: Groceries
[Re: Mbrott]
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05/22/2019 11:37 AM
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I buy very little at Market Garden, as I find their prices very high for most things, including snacks and wine. Their meats do not look good to me at all. We spend a lot of money on groceries, and usually shop at Carrefour by Mark's and Super U. If you want just a few things, Market Garden is convenient. But I personally don't buy much there. The other option is the Maho Market, which is close to Beachside Villas, so we often buy an item or two there. Prices there are high also and the parking is hit and miss, but it's convenient for us if we're just making a real quick run. I hate that they closed the Gourmet Grand Marche in Simpson Bay, as that was our go-to place for a quick grocery run. We haven't been to the Jordan Village Carrefour, but will maybe check that out next time, as people here say it is very well stocked.
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Re: Groceries
[Re: lfey]
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06/09/2019 09:46 AM
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Can I ask who Jeannie is? Does she have a grocery delivery service? We are visiting the end of June for 5 days and would love our groceries delivered. Thanks. We’ve used her several times, as well as attended her wine tastings. https://www.shopndropgrocerysxm.com/
"It is good to do nothing all day, and then to rest"
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Re: Groceries
[Re: Renee]
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06/10/2019 09:12 AM
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Yes, she used to have a minimum one time when we checked on it, and as I recall, it was pretty high, like $100 or so.
Carol Hill
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Re: Groceries
[Re: Mbrott]
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06/10/2019 11:23 AM
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$150 is the minimum. It is on the website - https://www.shopndropgrocerysxm.com/Delivery-Info_ep_43.htmlIt's definitely a luxury service. Prices are marked up, as should be expected, and there is a 15% delivery charge. We used them last year and it really was worth it for us, especially since we arrived after 11PM with one small kid and one baby. It was great to have the essentials ready for us (like a case of beer) after 18 hours of travel.
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Re: Groceries
[Re: jazzgal]
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06/10/2019 01:43 PM
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Huh. I just tried going on the site and received a "403 access forbidden" message. However, my recollection from previous times is that there is a $100 minimum. Hi, Linda, Hope your trip is going well. In a conversation I had with Jeannie a while back she did mention the likelihood of increasing her minimum order and I think it was $150.00 per order. Not too difficult to reach if you're staying any length of time and really hate shopping, given island pricing.
Respectfully,
pat
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Re: Groceries
[Re: Mbrott]
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06/11/2019 09:30 AM
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We buy the basics--milk, bread, butter, coffee, eggs etc......so Market Garden is close and convenient the first night. I never noticed the smell, but bring a sweater. It is so cold, so we are in and out quickly.
We do stop in Jordan Village and the Cupecoy market along with the tiny markets on Airport Rd. for water, bread and whatever we run out of. We are usually near one of them.
Before leaving, we try to find a market that carries good chocolate bars to take home. I found some in a clean little market attached to the Gas Station in Nettle Bay. I didn't look around , but it seemed very nice.
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Re: Groceries
[Re: Renee]
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06/11/2019 03:28 PM
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Does anyone know if there is a minimum amount you have to order with Jeannie? We would just like a few things for when we arrive before we go to to the grocery store. I messaged her this question on her web site and have never received an answer. TY Hopefully you received an answer by now. She is pretty good about getting back to people. Her service is great and she is a sweet person!
Rick and Grace
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Re: Groceries
[Re: Mbrott]
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06/11/2019 05:33 PM
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Renee,
That is so very unlike Jeannie. Did you check your spam folder? I’ve never noticed others having it happen but people have mentioned here occasionally that Island messages were delivered as spam.
Do try Jeannie one more time. I’ve used her a couple of times a year since she opened her business and she has always responded promptly. Good luck. It’s a great service, particularly if you hate to shop the way I do......
Respectfully,
pat
"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them."
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