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From: km@hp-lsd.UUCP (km)
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Subject: Re: Advice on bulk foods ordering desired
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Date: Mon, 20-Jan-86 11:48:00 EST
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We ordered from a similar company (Home Food Service, Colorado Springs) and
concluded it was a real ripoff once the order was delivered, and we could
tally up how much the same amount of food would have cost at the grocery
store.  After deducting the fruit, vegetables, and cheese, the meat turned
out to cost us an average of $6-$7 per pound!  I called the company, but they
never would tell me what their idea of cost per pound was on the meat.  They
finally added 50% more food to our order at no extra charge, so we did not
file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau.

>> - $54 a week ($1400 for six months)
>> - Does the price seem reasonable (their quantity of food does appear
>>   to be sufficient for ~100 meals)?

Think about this.  You are talking about $14 per meal!  You could buy two
pounds of good meat plus enough veggies for four people for around $8 at
the grocery store.

                            Kathy Moser {hplabs,ihnp4!hpfcla}!hp-lsd!km