Vons or Raleys ? [Archive] - Yosemite Area Forums

TOT

Dec 15, 2004, 08:14 AM

I prefer Raley's. They're nicer, in a more genuine way to me. They always help me find things (in case ya didn't know, i can be kind of a dingbat, especially in the grocery store!), order things or give me rain checks. I also like the store environment, it just feels better to me.

I think i decided i was sticking with Raley's when ColdWolf's daughter and i were making her wedding invitations. We couldn't find any ribbon after going to several places. We ended up at Raley's and decided to ask if they had any. After search attempts were unsuccessful, a manager got some out of the florist drawer, put a dramatically reduced price tag on it and gave it to us to take to the front. Nicest thing ever!

Patagoniamaniac

Dec 15, 2004, 09:01 AM

Von's only because I worked at Raleys for 6 1/2 years and I am caught talking to everyone there so it takes me 2 hrs to get out...

Patagoniamaniac

Dec 15, 2004, 09:01 AM

Plus...the parking sucks at Raleys!

Mibrew

Dec 15, 2004, 09:06 AM

Main shopping at Raleys, and your right the manager has always been helpfull, but for deli meats ...Vons a must...

Goddesschyyld

Dec 15, 2004, 11:05 AM

Raleys. It's a nicer store, in my opinion. The produce department is much better than Von's. It's more expensive but I don't mind paying for better quality produce.

I do think the sandwiches are better at Von's though and I love Starbucks.

beautiful_mess38

Dec 15, 2004, 12:54 PM

I voted for both. I buy my meat and deli at vons. If there having a good sale on things I want I'll buy there.
Then I head over to Raleys. great produce, they have perogies and turkey pastrami. I like the over all feel of the store. My bro works there, but the parking is awful. So I park further back.
Always 2 pizza Friday at vons. http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/hungry.gif

TOT

Dec 15, 2004, 12:58 PM

is there a certain time on friday that the pizza deal at von's starts?

Newcomer

Dec 15, 2004, 01:36 PM

I shop at Vons for Price Raleys for selection/quality of produce.

Today I shopped at Vons and with club card savings saved 39% plus I get an additional .03 off gas on top of the normal .03 off next time I fill up. I think I will take the silverrado on empty and tow the boat and fill it. That should total about 90 gallons worth. LOL

Newcomer

Dec 15, 2004, 01:37 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by TOT:
is there a certain time on friday that the pizza deal at von's starts? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Tot, I think it's all day. I have seen them up for sale as early as 8AM.

shansard

Dec 15, 2004, 01:48 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Newcomer:
That should total about 90 gallons worth. LOL <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Holy crap that is a lot of gas! My VW is a 14.5 gallon tank and I think the Audi is 16 gallons and to me they are huge!

The cool thing about Vons is the buy seven get one free deli sandwiches and the same for Starbucks. I also have a Rudy's card for coffee but I keep losing it so really I have like four half finished cards.

/end of tangent

shansard

Dec 15, 2004, 01:48 PM

Sandman

Dec 15, 2004, 01:48 PM

You may not want that gas to sit in your boat for months... old gas is not too good. My waverunner runs like crap on old gas. But you could take some gas cans to fill up your cars. http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/idea3.gif ...and have KK follow you with her car. http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/idea3.gif

I just got one of those gas discounts myself... just waiting for my tank to run dry to take advantage of it. If it were spring, I'd pull the waverunner behind and fill that up. I'm sure I'll get another discount before that, though.

TOT

Dec 15, 2004, 01:53 PM

unless i'm doing the math wrong, you'd be saving about $5 filling up 90 gallons with six cent discount....

shansard

Dec 15, 2004, 02:02 PM

That's still five dollars in savings!

You know what really gets me? The crowds that flock to the no sales tax "sales". Really, the discount is only like 7.75% or whatever the sales tax is up here. Try having a 10% off sale, see how many people show up for THAT. The answer: not many.

Sandman

Dec 15, 2004, 02:08 PM

...and it'll cost ya more than $5 extra in gas to tow that boat over there. LOL

I'm just messin' with ya Newcomer. http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/wink2.gif

Grinch's Unicorn

Dec 15, 2004, 06:29 PM

I prefer Vons, because everytime I go into Raley's, it takes 30 minutes to check out, and that's in the express lane!

Sandman

Dec 15, 2004, 06:31 PM

Welcome back to the forums!

BTW: I love your signature. http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/yes.gif

Grinch's Unicorn

Dec 15, 2004, 06:40 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Sandman:
Welcome back to the forums!

BTW: I love your signature. http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/yes.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thanks, I've been so busy with school that I haven't had much time for anything else. (Except my monthly donations to Chukchansi http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/greedy.gif)

Grinch's Unicorn

Dec 15, 2004, 06:40 PM

Sandman

Dec 15, 2004, 06:59 PM

LOL. Go with Corky and perhaps his luck will rub off on ya... that's what I'm hoping for. http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/yes.gif I'm heading down there Sunday for brunch.

Grinch's Unicorn

Dec 15, 2004, 07:09 PM

http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/laugh3.gif I usually do pretty good. I have my winning streaks, and my losing ones at well. http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/shout.gif

I'm heading down there tomorrow morning for the tournament http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/smash.gif and free buffet lunch http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/hungry.gif.

concerned

Dec 15, 2004, 07:21 PM

What has this to do with the question?

Mibrew

Dec 15, 2004, 07:28 PM

Where ya been Concerned??,

There's Gambling going on at Vons, Raleys is next, stayed tuned http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/wink2.gif

concerned

Dec 15, 2004, 07:33 PM

I shop at Raleys. I have been shopping there since they opened. Actuall I have bee shopping at Raleys since 1958. I was working in Sacremento for the summer and lived only a few blocks from the original Raleys. I go to Vons once in a while but I don't likehaving to have a card get the savings price.
I have never spent 20 minutes in line at Raleys.I don't thinm anyone has. It maym feel like it on Occasion around 4PM.

Grinch's Unicorn

Dec 15, 2004, 07:33 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by concerned:
What has this to do with the question? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I can understand your confusion Concerned. If you read the last couple posts, you'll see where it was coming from. http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/sneaky.gif

concerned

Dec 15, 2004, 07:35 PM

I will have to check it out tomorrow. It's news to me.

concerned

Dec 15, 2004, 07:35 PM

I will have to check it out tomorrow. It's news to me.

Grinch's Unicorn

Dec 15, 2004, 07:35 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by concerned:
I shop at Raleys. I have been shopping there since they opened. Actuall I have bee shopping at Raleys since 1958. I was working in Sacremento for the summer and lived only a few blocks from the original Raleys. I go to Vons once in a while but I don't likehaving to have a card get the savings price.
I have never spent 20 minutes in line at Raleys.I don't thinm anyone has. It maym feel like it on Occasion around 4PM. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I've actually timed it, I guess I'm just lucky to get the slowest checker working the express lane every time I go there. http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/confused2.gif

Mibrew

Dec 15, 2004, 07:42 PM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by concerned:
I go to Vons once in a while but I don't likehaving to have a card get the savings price.

I never have my card either Concerned, you can either enter your Telephone Number or tell them and you'll get the discount

Mysteefied

Dec 15, 2004, 07:59 PM

I usually prefer to shop Raleys, I like thier meat so much more than Vons, too many times have gotten bad meat at Vons,and there have been many times at Vons where I am in the middle of shopping and realize they don't have half of whats on my list.
HOWEVER, I do prefer Vons produce, I think its healthier looking, and fresher tasting to me.

Sandman

Dec 15, 2004, 08:01 PM

Wow! I have the opposite opinion... better meat at Vons and better produce at Raley's. I go to Vons almost always.

Mibrew

Dec 15, 2004, 08:05 PM

Were still talking about Grocery's right Sandman?? http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/wink2.gif

Sandman

Dec 15, 2004, 08:06 PM

http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/rolleyes2.gif

Mibrew

Dec 15, 2004, 08:09 PM

Ok, I'll go to bed now... http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/cool4.gif

C-ya

Sweet Dreams

Brew ~ : ]

Sandman

Dec 15, 2004, 08:11 PM

'Night Brew! Have a good night and a safe drive to work in the mornin'.

John @ 3300ft.

Dec 15, 2004, 09:04 PM

Raley's is better in most respects except price IMO.
I think the Java City cafe is better than the hole-in-the-wall Starbucks at Vons http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/yes.gif
Vons has a better selection of frozen entree's... (my cooking consists of killing and grilling,http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/hungry.gif being a bachelor and all)

My biggest pet peeve next to waiting in their slow checkout lines is finding out they closed the entrance on the Long's side late nights and I have already parked/walked from the post office...

Keith

Dec 15, 2004, 11:14 PM

I enjoy the Raleys experience much better than Vons. But ;
Vons has best Meat (Ranchers Choice) money back if your not satisfied.
Deli has best Quality meats and cheeses along with a soup bar thats great
Got the Wells Fargo from Raleys in Vons now.
Starbucks is a wait and cold area to drink in.
Bakery has a manager that won't be second to anybody and his workers do a great job.
Vons gas is fair priced and .03 cents a gallon off with club card.
7th sandwich purchase is free..
7th starbucks drink is free..
Shopping carts don't roll down hill outside.
Vons is open on holidays and from 5am to 12midnight.
for me Raleys 25% of my time and Vons 75% of my time. That club card saves you $$$$

Grinch's Unicorn

Dec 15, 2004, 11:29 PM

I agree with you Keith, I also like Vons better, but Wells Fargo has always been in both Vons and Raley's. WF corporate made an error because of the sides of Hwy 49. WF in Raley's was considered Northern California, while the WF in Vons was considered central California. When WF corp. finally figured that out, they decided to close down the Raley's one. Which was funny, because sometimes I'd see the same tellers working in both stores.

TOT

Dec 16, 2004, 03:27 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Mibrew:
_I never have my card either Concerned, you can either enter your Telephone Number or tell them and you'll get the discount_ <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

that's what i do, and the reason i know the phone number i had 4 years ago while living in the bay area mountains! guess i could get a new card, but that would take effort http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/wink2.gif

Mibrew

Dec 16, 2004, 04:35 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by TOT:
that's what i do, and the reason i know the phone number i had 4 years ago while living in the bay area mountains! guess i could get a new card, but that would take effort http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/wink2.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
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I dont remember the last time I saw my card, it must of been years and years ago, I dont like the idea of giving your phone number out loud in front of customers, because ya never know who's listening...

monkey

Dec 16, 2004, 06:10 AM

You don't have to tell the cashier your phone number, you just enter it into the little card swipey thing for your discount.
I shop at both, depends on where else I have to go that day and what is on sale at which store. Both stores have great staff, but sometimes it makes me crazy when I'm at Vons, just trying to pick up an item or two and EVERY employee says hello and asks me how I am and if they can help with anything. I know they are just trying to be nice, but when I'm on a mission or sick http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/freak.gif, don't get in my way!!!!

Michelle

Dec 16, 2004, 07:40 AM

the reason why they ask you that is because they HAVE TO...they have to make sure you are not the mistery shopper... they have points they have to keep the store up if they fall below then they are in trouble... being in the Union it is hard they can loose there job if they don't ask... sucks but i know how you feel.... i know were everything is in VON'S and they ask me over and over... sucks... i will be asked three times while i am in there....laughs.... but they are just doing there job.....

Opps I hit the wrong button, I meant to reply LOL. See below

TOT

Dec 16, 2004, 07:51 AM

that's one of the main reasons i don't like Vons.

I remember when i was living in the bay area, the people at Safeway did that too, but not to the same extent. i came up for a visit and went to the Von's and just about bit someone's head off because i was in a terrible mood and got sick of every employee asking me how i was doing, how my day was going, etc. I really don't think such a thing is polite when it's so repetitive, mandatory and out of habit, not concern.

monkey

Dec 16, 2004, 08:23 AM

Thank God I'm not the only one that feels this way. I was begining to think I was turning into a cranky old woman, but I guess there alot of us crumudgeons out there! http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/veryangry.gif

Newcomer

Dec 16, 2004, 08:53 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by *Michelle*:
the reason why they ask you that is because they HAVE TO...they have to make sure you are not the mistery shopper... they have points they have to keep the store up if they fall below then they are in trouble... being in the Union it is hard they can loose there job if they don't ask... sucks but i know how you feel.... i know were everything is in VON'S and they ask me over and over... sucks... i will be asked three times while i am in there....laughs.... but they are just doing there job..... <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I like it when they ask "Can I help you out" at the checkstand. I say Yes, Ny horse stalls need mucking I can take you there. LOL

They just laugh...

Keith

Dec 16, 2004, 10:14 AM

Gee whizz Newcomer I thought Vons had carry out service? http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/laugh3.gif
I'm with a lot of you on the Hi,How are you ,may I help you locate anything, can I take you to the product, here it is,(employee required to touch product and same product in vons brand. And o yes Vons employees must ask you if you would like a sample ( of anything thats eatable) . Example; if your looking for pickles, the employee must tell you ,where there at and then offer to take you to them and then touch them and also show you vons brand thats simular. Then they are to offer you a sample, open both jars and let you try both. If an employee fails to do this and your one of the store shoppers they would be written up and the stores rating would drop costing department managers a % of their end of the year profit check. Vons / Safeway / Pavilions policy. http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/smash.gif

Grinch's Unicorn

Dec 16, 2004, 09:43 PM

Vons is owned by Safeway, and for some of them it's probably repetition due to the mystery shoppers Safeway has coming in there, but for some it is genuine. I used to work for Vons here in Oakhurst, and when I asked someone if they were finding everything okay, it was because I cared. I get annoyed by that, especially with the new employees there that don't know me, and I hated it when someone got upset because of it. But there have been quite a few people that I had asked, and they wanted me to help them find almost everything on their grocery list, lol. http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/shocked.gif

Michelle

Dec 17, 2004, 05:56 AM

I would rather have been asked 100 times while i am in there . can i help you find something..dont' get me wrong but they are trained to ask and do there job..I would rather have that then be like going into walmart and when you do ask for help they act like you are buggin them.. and don't think i don't complain about that..LOL drives my husband crazy he askes me when we do go there , do you think we can go in here today and come out without your complaining.. i say Maybe....LOL. Von's does have a carry out ...

Yosemite_Wolf

Dec 17, 2004, 07:01 AM

Yeah.. i get tired of everyone asking me how im doing blah blah blah.. and I thought I was the only crochety ol biddie around here... Im not really though, im just real shy around strangers asking me stuff.... so i get grumpy and prolly sound like a *itch.

monkey

Dec 17, 2004, 07:16 AM

Another thing that makes me crazy is when there are 3 bus loads of tourists in the market. They all wander around the store like they have never seen an orange or a loaf of bread before! There is never enough staff at the check out counters to service them. Truly, in all fairness if I was in a market in Germany or another country, I would probably have the same expression on my face trying to figure out what the heck stuff is. http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/freak.gif And I doubt that many countries have the oppulence we have in our markets here in the U.S. I guess I'll find out in 3 weeks when I go to Costa Rica! http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/eusa_dance.gif

Californee Girl

Dec 17, 2004, 11:37 AM

Raleys! Better quality, better employees, better enviornment. Sure the lines are hellish, and the parking lots can be a joke, but its worth it just to stick it to VONS. Ever since Safeway took over they are pretty bad to their employees, and of course we as the public are forced to pay that price. I refuse to pay it anymore.

also a little off subject, but heres a tip for you gamblers looking for better luck....TIP YOUR DEALERS! http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/eusa_dance.gif <- Karma dance

Ironhorse

Dec 18, 2004, 07:14 AM

I like Raley's the best, for some reason, Von's just puts me "off", don't like it when I have to go there for something for my parents.

Yosemite_Wolf

Dec 18, 2004, 07:22 PM

i usually shop at Vons.... cos I have the vons card and its connected to my United Airline FF miles http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/nice.gif. Raleys does have better produce, and a better selection of wines. And they do have a cool Natural foods section. Raleys is kinda like Whole Foods.. ya cant get outta there for less than 50 bucks.

LindaBo

Dec 20, 2004, 03:38 PM

In Vegas our Raley,s turned back into Albertson. Von,s to me is too exspensive. I shop a lot at Smiths, Food for less, Walmart supper store,now that is great! you can shop and get your car an oil change all at one place.....Ok i change my Vote to walmart supper store* YA!!!!!!! and i Christmas shop there too!

Mibrew

Dec 20, 2004, 05:33 PM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by monkey:
Another thing that makes me crazy is when there are 3 bus loads of tourists in the market. They all wander around the store like they have never seen an orange or a loaf of bread before!

http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/yes.gif http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/laugh3.gif....this is soooo true http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/smile.gif

Feb 04, 2005, 01:33 PM

I shop at both only because Raley's carries alot of thing that Von's doesn't and vice versa. Von's has the card and cheap gas as you're going in the Von's entrance... but would prefer to do all my shopping @ Raley's... been doing it there for 19 years, but the parking is so bad... the drivers are nuts over there. Just because of that.. I shop more @ vons.

Californee Girl

Feb 04, 2005, 02:07 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Mibrew:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by monkey:
Another thing that makes me crazy is when there are 3 bus loads of tourists in the market. They all wander around the store like they have never seen an orange or a loaf of bread before!

http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/yes.gif http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/laugh4.gif....this is soooo true http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/lol420.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

actually some of our tourist really havent seen a lot of the foods that are common for us, especially produce.

Californee Girl

Feb 04, 2005, 02:07 PM

Nascar8Fan

Feb 04, 2005, 02:23 PM

I shop at Vons because Raley's is so expensive. I only go to Raley's if Vons is out of something.

Dodgergirl

Feb 04, 2005, 02:45 PM

I buy everything except most meats & alcohol from Raleys. Von's usually has fresher/better selection of meat, and they have a better wine selection. http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/wink420.gif

Patagoniamaniac

Feb 04, 2005, 04:55 PM

Vons..i worked at Raley's for 6 years.It takes me forever to get out of the place cause everyone wants to chat. Plus the prices, meat selection, and Parking is so much better at vons.

Patagoniamaniac

Feb 04, 2005, 04:55 PM

Vons..i worked at Raley's for 6 years.It takes me forever to get out of the place cause everyone wants to chat. Plus the prices, meat selection, and Parking is so much better at vons.