ALDI

If you are new to shopping at Aldi here are a few things to remember about Aldi:
 
First of all Aldi is an awesome store. Lots of their items are their own brand allowing them to keep the prices low and passing the savings on to us! Surprisingly, there are many Kosher items around the store. Look for the kosher sign. Sometimes the kosher sign is taken off an item for some reason and sometime a kosher sign is put on an item that didn't have one before. So keep a look out for those kosher signs. The store is set up in a way that most items are neatly displayed in their cases rather then on fancy shelving, again to keep cost down and pass the savings onto us!

There are a few things Aldi does to keep cost down that might effect your shopping experience a little more:

• If you think you need a cart for your shop - You would need to RENT your cart for a quarter ($.25) and when you return it, you get your quarter back. (This actually keeps the store clean and neat and gives that responsibility to the shoppers.)
•  They do not give out bags for your groceries. You are allowed to take cartons that are around the store and by the check out if you would like (like big box stores Costco/ Sam's Club) or bring in your own reusable bag. But for your convenience, they do sell plastic and paper bags. 
• They do not accept Credit Cards. :( This is a sad one but you can use your debit card or pay with cash.
• Another sad one is that Aldi does not accept coupons.Their prices are really low that coupon can help making them even cheaper but it is still worth shopping there even with this policy in place. If there is ever and advertised sale item that you have a coupon for my best suggestion is to price match it to any Walmart Store and use your coupon there.  
• Their customer service is superb. They are really looking out for the customer and they try their best to keep prices low and have awesome sales. One of their policies that I make use out of once in a while is:

"For product refunds and replacements under our Double Guarantee: Return the package with your receipt, and any unused product to your local ALDI Store Manager. He/She will issue a refund and replacement."

Meaning, If you are not completely satisfied with the item (It could be on produce too, like your avocados weren't nice or your tomatoes were mealy) you can bring it back,  
1. get a replacement 
2. ALSO get your money back!!!! 
Sometimes I don't have my receipt with me and they will let me do an even exchange on that item, no problem. The best part is they don't ask you a lot of questions and let you do it without feeling bad.

If you would like to check out their other customer service policies check it out here.

If you would like to check out their weekly sales, here is their local ad. In the local Cleveland, Ohio area Aldi deals span for a week starting Wednesday through Tuesday. (Other locations might have a different week schedule.) Make sure you are looking at your local Aldi store ad because the ad that I post weekly is the ad of the Cleveland, Ohio area Aldi. Aldi's produce prices are regional. The actual items they put on sale are usually the same or similar in most of their stores across the country but the price may vary depending on the location. Check your area by changing your location and let us know what other great deals there are out there at Aldi this week where you live!

In other words, Aldi is an awesome store. Once you start shopping there it is like you joined the "Aldi community". You end up caring for their store because they do their best to try to take care of you! 
Enjoy shopping!