Here’s a novel idea: How about buying your groceries at auction?
Just getting by these days has become a day-to-day challenge for most of us. The prices for common necessities, such as food, gas, electricity, and medicine have sky-rocketed.
Thrift stores have seen a steady increase in business as consumers forego the mall for more economical ways of shopping. In response to the increased demand, now even thrift stores have increased their prices!
No question about it, money is tight these days.
Last night, Danny Calise of Danny’s Auction Barn in Foster, Rhode Island, announced his next endeavor. He plans to offer a food auction on a schedule of every other Friday night.
I’ve blogged about buying food at auction before. For the most part, food items have come into auction on Thursday and Saturday nights at Danny’s — farmers bringing in eggs and vegetables, and stores unloading extra bakery items nearing expiration dates. And then, there’s the Monday night wholesale auctions, when food items are sold in bulk lots. Those items go mostly to retailers for resale.
But here’s a concept that’s different. How about an entire auction dedicated to selling food items directly to consumers?
I’ve walked out of the food market with five bags hanging on my arms, having spent over $100, so I think Danny has a fantastic idea!
Danny’s Flea Market is now running! At last night’s auction, Danny also spoke about how with the closing of Rocky Hill Flea Market that was in East Greenwich for years, there are now only three ongoing flea markets operating in Rhode Island. Theirs is one. The other two are located in Providence and Charlestown. Information is below.
Just getting by these days has become a day-to-day challenge for most of us. The prices for common necessities, such as food, gas, electricity, and medicine have sky-rocketed.
Thrift stores have seen a steady increase in business as consumers forego the mall for more economical ways of shopping. In response to the increased demand, now even thrift stores have increased their prices!
No question about it, money is tight these days.
Last night, Danny Calise of Danny’s Auction Barn in Foster, Rhode Island, announced his next endeavor. He plans to offer a food auction on a schedule of every other Friday night.
I’ve blogged about buying food at auction before. For the most part, food items have come into auction on Thursday and Saturday nights at Danny’s — farmers bringing in eggs and vegetables, and stores unloading extra bakery items nearing expiration dates. And then, there’s the Monday night wholesale auctions, when food items are sold in bulk lots. Those items go mostly to retailers for resale.
But here’s a concept that’s different. How about an entire auction dedicated to selling food items directly to consumers?
I’ve walked out of the food market with five bags hanging on my arms, having spent over $100, so I think Danny has a fantastic idea!
ALSO:
Danny’s Flea Market is now running! At last night’s auction, Danny also spoke about how with the closing of Rocky Hill Flea Market that was in East Greenwich for years, there are now only three ongoing flea markets operating in Rhode Island. Theirs is one. The other two are located in Providence and Charlestown. Information is below.
DANNY’S AUCTION FLEA MARKET: Every Sunday at daybreak
Rte. 6, Foster, RI
www.dannysauction.com
Phone: 647-2558
AMERICANA EXPO CENTER: Fri., 12-5, Sat.-Sun. 9-5
740 Plainfield St. Providence
Phone: 490-4000, 331-4473
GENERAL Stanton Inn Flea Market: Open April 26, Sat., Sun. and Mon. holidays, 8am to 3pm
Rt. 1, Charlestown
Phone: 401-364-8888
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