Nancy,

I know you will appreciate this coupon situation at Jewel. My prefered coupon for purchase points accumulated is $2 off from the bakery for a $2 minimum purchase. I had two with one expiring end of this month and another in March.

Their French bread is usually $1.99, though it is on sale for 99 cents. I bought two loaves and a donut to bring the sale over $2 with the expectation of using one coupon.

My purchase invoked both $2 coupons, so I paid nothing and received a wee bonus for my purchases. If it was a paper coupon, I would have only used one only.

Regards,
Cathy2

Jewel-Osco warehouse workers and drivers voted Friday to authorize a strike as contract negotiations continue without agreement on key pay and benefits issues.
https://apple.news/ASc6utz4XTxCzAAlm9D8AeQ

I have one Jewel J4U reward that is set to expire before the end of the month, but I don't see anything in the one reward category that excites me. I just bought eggs, and so I don't need them. Usually you can get two packages of spaghetti with one reward, but that is not available right now. If I use the $2 bakery reward, does anybody know if I can get more than one bagel for free? I could get one free avocado, but what do I do with just one avocado?

If the warehouse workers do go on strike, I might quit going to Jewel while the strike is on. It sounds like Albertson's made lots of money, but they still want the workers to make concessions.

NFriday wrote:If the warehouse workers do go on strike, I might quit going to Jewel while the strike is on. It sounds like Albertson's made lots of money, but they still want the workers to make concessions.

This is the case for any company in Corporate America. The objective of publicly traded companies to maximize profits for their shareholders and too minimize expenses. Whether it be Albertson's, Kroger, Walmart, Amazon, etc. they are all in the game of maximizing profits and increasing the stock price for their shareholders.

That's the issue with pure capitalism in that profits don't align with the greater good of the working class or society (winner take all). There is a reason why wages of the middle and lower class haven't risen in 30+ years (wage stagnation) when accounting for inflation. ..and this is the result of pure unbridled capitalism!

NFriday wrote:Is the $4.99 fresh salmon any good? It is Atlantic salmon, and so I think I will pass.

It's Atlantic and it's good.

JustForU coupon specials beginning Wednesday, Feb 24:
Pistachios (again!good crop this year?) 3.99, limit 1 bag
Wild Caught Argentinian Grilling Shrimp 5.99/lb, sold in 2 lb bag, limit 1 bag
Seven Up 8-12 packs, 2.99, must buy exactly 3

tjr wrote:JustForU coupon specials beginning Wednesday, Feb 24:
Pistachios (again!good crop this year?) 3.99, limit 1 bag
Wild Caught Argentinian Grilling Shrimp 5.99/lb, sold in 2 lb bag, limit 1 bag
Seven Up 8-12 packs, 2.99, must buy exactly 3

Monterey Bay has Argentinian Shrimp on the avoid list.

WOD Friday 2/26
Say the magic words "Sesame Street" and walk out with a free box of Sesame Street cereal.

Is there any shrimp at Jewel that is on the okay list? Gulf coast shrimp is supposed to be okay, but 90% of the shrimp sold at the grocery stores is imported. I am not even sure if Jewel even carries gulf coast shrimp. Whole Foods does. You can buy it at the farmer's markets in New Orleans for $6.99 or less, and you can go into most of the grocery stores down there and get gulf coast shrimp for $6.99 a pound. I know some people go to Trader Joe's and buy their frozen shrimp, which I think might be from Argentina.

When I looked at the Monterey Bay list, they had some shrimp that they approved of, but they did not say where to get it. I have no idea where to get most of the shrimp on their approved list other than gulf coast shrimp.

NFriday wrote:Is there any shrimp at Jewel that is on the okay list?

I will have to look at what they have.

The last time I bought frozen shrimp in bags at Mariano's they were gulf; and looking at the Monterey Bay list, I was surprised to see that Thai farmed white shrimp were "Good Alternative" (meaning there's better but it's not evil) -- I'm pretty sure that's all that is available at Costco, and I'd previously avoided.

NFriday wrote:Is there any shrimp at Jewel that is on the okay list?

This is a really good question. Much of Jewel's shrimp is farm-raised. The Aquarium lists some farm-raised shrimp (mostly raised in indoor tanks) as acceptable while other farm-raised shrimp is "Avoid". The packages list country of origin and wild or farm raised but not the farming method. Perhaps they list the species and one could work back from there.

I generally avoid farm-raised shrimp for issues of texture and flavor. Maybe some of these species and aquaculture methods are improvements over what I haven't liked.

It appears that no Gulf shrimp are on the Avoid list, so they are an easy safe bet from both green and quality standpoints. They're not easy to find at ordinary supermarkets, though. Aldi sometimes has frozen p&d Gulf shrimp. And this is available at some, but nowhere near all, Targets: https://www.target.com/p/texas-wild-extra-large-peeled-38-deveined-wild-domestic-gulf-shrimp-frozen-24-40ct-16oz/-/A-79329889 Walmart has these: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Frozen-Wild-Gulf-Raw-Jumbo-Shrimp-Easy-Peel-Shell-On-21-30-pcs-12-oz/662394383, also in other sizes, but they are treated with phosphates.

I think I'll skip the Jewel shrimp special and head to Target instead.

I bought two packages of Gulf frozen shrimp at Aldi's maybe six months ago. I think they were 12 ounce bags for $6.99. They were a special purchase. After I bought them, I noticed that I can get frozen gulf shrimp in 16 ounce bags at Whole Foods for I believe $9.99, and so they are not that much more expensive. I don't think I have ever seen Gulf caught shrimp at Jewel.

When I visit my sister in New Orleans, I bring a couple of pounds of frozen Gulf shrimp back with me. It is way cheaper down there. I last time I was done there in 2019, she took me to a farmer's market where I was able to purchase it for $5.95 a pound, and it was fresh caught. I am also able to get it in most of the grocery stores down there for $6.95. They are supposed to have Jazzfest down in New Orleans in October. Hopefully it won't get cancelled again, and I will be able to go to it.

This is a tangent from the topic of Jewel, but for the north suburbanites, Sunset has a sale running (through next Tuesday March 2) on Texas Gulf shell-on shrimp, $7.99/lb.

Not too much that interests me at Jewel this week except:
I stumbled across a LaCroix 12 pk 2.84 each coupon in my J4U.
It's "unlimited" so, I think I'm going to buy out all of the Key Lime, Limoncello, and Mango. Decent price.

Also, the jail flavored salmon that was 2.99 last week is now on sale Buy One Get One Free!

$6.99
Like clockwork they do that.

Jewel still has cabbage for $.37 a pound, and I have a specialized price of $.37 a pound for sweet potatoes. The also have Sea Pak frozen salmon burgers on sale B1G1F. I love these. I saw the fish in the ad. While I was in the Kosher Jewel on Howard this afternoon, I also looked over the shrimp, and they do have a few responsible choices. They have packages of frozen Key West shrimp, and they also have some wild shrimp on sale for $10.99. It just says it is from the US, and they have bags of frozen salad shrimp from Oregon. I also got some Breyers apple caramel ice cream they had on clearance for $2.98.

That La Croix must have been a specialized price for you, I did not get that. I got a whole $.06 off on Lean Cuisine, and I bought three of them, but then I did not get the specialized price, and I discovered the Lean Cuisine that I bought was not included in the deal. I am only out $.18 though.

Artie wrote:WOD Friday 2/26
Say the magic words "Sesame Street" and walk out with a free box of Sesame Street cereal.

Sesame Street Cereal brings BOTH nutrition & fun with educational moments parents seek! Grab one of two great tasting flavors: Cinnamon or Berry, both with whole grain as the first ingredient & only 8g sugar for FREE on 2/26! Just say 'Sesame Street' at the register to redeem.

NFriday wrote: While I was in the Kosher Jewel on Howard this afternoon, I also looked over the shrimp

Ironic that the Kosher Jewel has a better selection of shrimp.

On Jewel's site I found this "Shrimp Meat". https://www.jewelosco.com/shop/product-details.960519051.html Haven't seen such a product before - is it broken pieces of shrimp?

NFriday wrote:Apparently they are going to issue tickets for the Monopoly game. You get one ticket for every $25 you spend at Jewel, and you get an additional ticket if you buy a bonus item. You have to have a Just4U account to play the game, and you scan the tickets and then throw them away. I think if you win $50 or less it gets applied to your Just4U account, and also if you win a store item such as a free bagel. For larger items you have to print the page on the screen. If you don't have a working printer, they suggest you go to your public library, but how many of them are open for computer use right now. It sounds like a lot of older people will pass on the game and decide it is too much trouble. Also what if you spend less than $25? Will you still get a game piece? If you sign up before 3/2, you are entered in a drawing to win one of two $25 Jewel gift cards. Big deal. Here is more info about the game.
https://www.shopplaywincodes.com/

According to my receipt from the self checkout, I was entitled to seven game pieces. I showed it to the cashier. She grabbed a stack of tickets from her stash and handed it to me. I counted them when I got home. She gave me 22.

Artie wrote:The good news? Monopoly will be back on March 3rd

The bad news? No more tickets. It will all be automated and your virtual tickets will be applied to the Just 4 U Jewel app and or the "Shop Play Win" Monopoly app. So no more trading,selling tickets or asking the person in front of you for their tickets.

Damn you Covid!

There are physical tickets. They look just like the previous ones. Some have barcodes that need to be scanned with their app just like before. There are also instant winners of items along with $$ off other items.

Dave148 wrote:I counted them when I got home. She gave me 22.

Didja get any good ones? Free donut?

And has Jewel changed the policy so that you don't get one ticket for just purchasing anything? You have to spend $25 for the first ticket except for designated bonus items?

Oh good, I love to play!

I was at the Jewel at Village Crossing shopping center in Niles today. I spent $45, and so that meant I could not use my $21 off a $75 purchase coupon. A lot of the things I bought were bonus ticket items though, and so I ended up with 14 tickets. I won a free loaf of french bread, a Signature Care nail clipper, and a Shutterfly tote bag. I also got a bunch of coupons. There were only two that I would ever use. I also got some tickets with codes on them. With all of the codes I entered, a screen came up with a board with nine squares. The nine squares are covered up, but three of the squares match. You then pick three of the squares at random, and they are uncovered and you find out if your three squares match. The majority of the time the three squares that match are worth $1. I did finally get three squares to match, and I won a Signature Care nail clipper. If your three squares that you pick don't match, then you get to select one of two question marks that are displayed. I ended up getting 37 tokens, and a free Shutterfly item.

The game is different this year. You can use the tokens to receive free items like last year. You can also use the tokens to enter sweepstakes, and receive J4U coupons worth $5 to $25. There is no board though this year, and the finding three squares that match is different too. I suspect that the nail clipper is going to be one of the items that people will dread winning. Like the gravy mix a few years ago. I don't know if I am going to like the game as much this year.

tjr wrote:

Dave148 wrote:I counted them when I got home. She gave me 22.

Didja get any good ones? Free donut?

And has Jewel changed the policy so that you don't get one ticket for just purchasing anything? You have to spend $25 for the first ticket except for designated bonus items?

Free loaf of French bread, several free bottles of Refreshe water. I save the Shutterfly coupons for a friend.