But the problem with the big box stores is that it destroys the smaller stores and the specialty stores. We bought stuff there. But it was mostly the House brand which is Kirkland or something like that. They had other brand names but you weren't getting a bargain in any way. You are getting bulk but not a much lower price.
I grew up buying meat from the butcher and bread from the bakery and cold cuts from the deli. You only went to the supermarket for paper goods. Which back in the day was toilet paper because we never bought paper towels. We used rags and were glad to do it.
I just lament the destruction of how my neighborhood used to be. I tell all they hipsters that moved in "You know what you love about this neighborhood....well you killed it by moving here."
I never thought I would be that guy. You know. The guy who complains how everything is changing and turning to shit. Who wants to move to the hills and get away from all of these nasty people. You know.
Sixty Grit.
I feel you brother.
