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In order to save money on soda, I'm now buying it at 7-Eleven, because it's cheaper than Safeway right now.
The world makes no sense to me anymore.
I did most of my shopping this week at Lucky's as Safeway has been a frustrating experience as of late...
but i still needed to pick up a few items at Safeway anyway, such as milk
There was no 2% milk 
I've seen this same situation with other items in recent weeks at Safeway.
I talked to the checker about it, and he said they didn't receive their shipment. He also alluded to not having enough workers scheduled.
Something is VERY wrong at Safeway.
I went to Lucky's to check out their pricing. There's this odd phenomenon where they sometimes come close to matching Safeway's pricing.
Collusion?
A 20 fl oz Mountain Dew is $3.29 there, but if you buy 2, you get them for $2.25 each, which is probably close to the REAL pricing for the product.
At least their 2 litter is more expensive at $3.99 (which seems high!), but is $2.50 if you buy 2.
What's with the multiple/combo buys?!
It amazes me 7-Eleven is STILL cheaper if you simply buy a single bottle.
By the way, the Lucky's checker reminded me that you need to use the mobile app to achieve additional savings. Shades of Safeway.
Basically you have to jump through hoops for savings.
I'm going to need to perform a Target run to see what they're charging. I'm beginning to wonder if I need to shop there more often.
I'm also wondering if prices are creeping up in groceries in general.
I noticed something when I was at the store yesterday to pick up one item. I thought about picking up a 20 fl oz Mountain Dew as well, which Safeway is selling for $3.49. What?!
If you buy a 2 liter bottle, a larger size of Mountain Drew at Safeway, it's $3.29, or .20 cheaper. How is that possible?
If you buy a 20 fl oz Mountain Dew at 7-Eleven, typically the most expensive way to buy anything, it's $2.69
Safeway is price gouging.
You could shop at 7-Eleven and save money 
I've said this before, don't buy beverages of any kind at Safeway.
Shame on you Safeway for deceptive sale prices!
Figi water at Safeway right now shows it's $6.99... but if you read the exceptionally tiny print below the price tag, it says you also have to buy a certain brand of pistachio nuts to get the deal. Otherwise you're likely getting charged $9.49.
Now Safeway normally runs a "deal" on Figi water every other month or so for $6.99, otherwise you pay $9.49 (although it has gone higher at $9.99)
The true price of the product is around $7
Lucky's sells Figi water normally for $6.99 and Target $7.99, although both have had sales discounting it further.
It's never truly on sale at Safeway. It's just overpriced and they make you jump through hoops sometimes to make you feel like you achieved a deal, when they're simply giving you the actual price.
This multi-combination buy is just shameful.
They do the same with Pepsi and Coke products.
This is why I avoid buying beverages at Safeway.
List of stores to be sold if merger of Kroger and Albertsons goes through.
I have 3 Safeway stores within a 10 minute drive and an additional 3 within 20 minutes. Not a single store near me is affected
