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May 07
2007
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Trader Joe's is coming to Auburn: Fact or Fiction?Posted by DJ MC in wine, store, shopping, produce, liquor, grocery, food |
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Recently, it was reported in the Auburn Journal that Trader Joe's is planning a store in Auburn, California.
If true, this is really great news! If the rumors are true, the new Trader Joe's location will be in the old Ralph's Supermarket at the corner of Highway 49 and Bell Road.
Some of the great products that Trader Joe's carries include their very famous "Charles Shaw" wines for only $2 a bottle. Commonly referred to as "Two Buck Chuck"....Charles Shaw wines have won Gold Medals in wine competitions, most recently at the Orange County Fair.
Another thing Trader Joe's does well is dried fruits and nuts. They have great frozen foods, even a good line of pet foods too. If they choose the old "Ralphs" spot, they'll have plenty of space for a "Flagship" store.
Hopefully this is not a pipe dream, and will actually happen in our lifetimes!
Whats next? Costco or Home Depot? (wishes do come true!!!)
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written by cgraham, May 09, 2007
But if you factor in drive time (round-trip), gas, traffic frustration, etc. you probably aren't getting a whole lot of savings...if any. I've never been a huge TJ fan but you certainly have my vote for an Auburn Home Depot!!
written by carolanthes, May 09, 2007
Honestly, I don't think they are a competitor for Ikedas, they don't sell the same stuff. TJ's is like a regular grocery store, with a lot of hard-to-find and organic items as well. I mean, I buy butter, laundry soap, sponges, meat... all my normal groceries there. Ikedas is more like a specialty shop, and also has yummy burgers! You sure can't get burgers like that at Trader Joes!
written by Sherri Meyer, May 16, 2007
During a recent shopping trip there, everyone I talked to was either from Auburn, or Grass Valley. They, too, were totally supportive of a store here in Auburn.
The prices are great. The quality of the products they carry is great. And the variety of products they carry is so vast, that the last time I was there, I was able to get everything I needed without making another stop.
The best part about shopping there for me is that I feel like a kid in a candy store!
written by Don Chaddock, May 27, 2007
written by cgraham, June 10, 2007
written by Loyce, September 28, 2007
Yes, I agree that we Auburnites are so lucky to have the experience of living in a wonderful place and so I am happy to go down the hill to Trader Joe's because we really don't need everything TO COME TO US. We really can leave Auburn and return to that much less traffic. Like the lady said: "We can't have everything..." and yet we really do; we do, indeed.
Hey just pulling your leg...those local businesses are ripping us off because many of us are too lazy to drive down the hill.
Home Depot will make Eisley's honest---or perish.
Costco will make Pak N' Save honest...or Safeway will close 'em.
Trader Joe's will hurt Ikeda's (at first) but they will respond by having better prices in the off-season and will survive on Bay Area tourists during skiing and boating seasons!