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Trader Joe's Customers Agree, These Items Are Way Overpriced By Chris Corlew Sept. 9, 2025 1:19 pm EST

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Doesn't it feel like Trader Joe's should be more expensive than it is? The shelves are stocked full of items you can't find in other major grocery chains, and the artsy chalkboards don't exactly signal frugality. Despite this, Trader Joe's is a pretty affordable grocery store. There are even times when Trader Joe's beats Aldi's prices . Still, the tiki-themed chain is not a discount supermarket, and can't beat every allegation of being overpriced. There are definitely items that you're better off buying elsewhere. Of course, true bargain shoppers know the value of understanding what items to skip at which g

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