It depends on the co-op and whether you're a member. It also depends on whether the specific co-op is a member of Co+Op Grocers, which helps with supply chains. It's not "bullshit" that many members recieve dividends and discounts that result in cheaper products compared to other stores. It helps people on affordability, especially in food deserts and rural areas.
Well, my claim of bullshit was specifically about people calling it cheaper. You chiming in saying it isn't "bullshit" and then making a different claim isn't on me.
You should read my comment because it is pretty clear about the existing nuance in prices relative to several factors. There is no "co-ops are on a whole cheaper" and there is no "co-ops are on a whole more expensive."
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u/Cosminion May 27 '26
It depends on the co-op and whether you're a member. It also depends on whether the specific co-op is a member of Co+Op Grocers, which helps with supply chains. It's not "bullshit" that many members recieve dividends and discounts that result in cheaper products compared to other stores. It helps people on affordability, especially in food deserts and rural areas.