[VydorScope]

Any one know what big chain stores carry it? Checked my Kroger this am, but they do not have it. Vance Foods we site is no help in finding it locally.

[jerseyangel]

There are no stores in my area (central/south jersey) that carry it. I called Vance's to place my latest order, and the woman checked the 2 area codes closest to me--and nothing came up. She told me that they are a very small co. and their business is mostly word of mouth right now. The best thing to do would be to call them, and ask them to check for you. I have found the people there very friendly, and happy to help. Their phone #--1800-497-4834.

[Cheri A]

Patti ~ I'm so glad that you are still liking the Dari-free!

I buy it from my little co-op HFS here. Whole Foods didn't carry it and neither does any of our grocery stores.. Order it from there website and try it! If I had more room to store, I'd order a case of it...

[VydorScope]

Cheri A, on Apr 5 2006, 10:09 AM, said:

Patti ~ I'm so glad that you are still liking the Dari-free!

I buy it from my little co-op HFS here. Whole Foods didn't carry it and neither does any of our grocery stores.. Order it from there website and try it! If I had more room to store, I'd order a case of it...

It is $8 for the smallest size, PLUS $6 shipping. I would much rather buy it locally and save the shipping incase we dont like it.

[jerseyangel]

Cheri A, on Apr 5 2006, 11:09 AM, said:

Patti ~ I'm so glad that you are still liking the Dari-free!

I buy it from my little co-op HFS here. Whole Foods didn't carry it and neither does any of our grocery stores.. Order it from there website and try it! If I had more room to store, I'd order a case of it...

Cheri--Hi! Yes, I do enjoy it--thanks again for letting me know about it. WF and Wild Oats here don't carry it, either. I printed out some info. off of their website and gave it to the owner of my local health food store. I hope she will try and carry it. I would be nice to avoid the shipping.

[ebrbetty]

what is a co-op? so many ppl here talk of it

[jenvan]

ebrbetty, on Apr 5 2006, 07:52 AM, said:

what is a co-op? so many ppl here talk of it

Co-ops are large 'buying groups' that usually give greatly reduced prices to the buyers. I love them! I am in one for products, and would like to join a food one...but there isn't one start locally. Depending on the co-op, they can be a bit frustrating administratively...especially if you are in charge of it. ie. lots of them operate on a monthly minimum, say $700. So a group of people will join in and make one order a month say. But you have to reach the minimum. Not all groups are like that though...Frontier (that I'm in), requires a group for membership, but I can order on my own at any time. The one I want to join is UBC: http://www.unitedbuyingclubs.com/ You can always ck on a coop or buying club to see if there is one established locally. Starting one can be a lot of work. Through Frontier I get all natural/organic products from a ton of brands, at 1/2 or below 1/2 the retail/in-store price. Can't beat that!

[VydorScope]

HOw do you find one?

[ebrbetty]

thanks jen, I don't think we have them around here..sounds interesting

[jerseyangel]

Jen--Thanks for explaning that--I had often seen people posting about a co-op, and had never heard of it. How would I find out if there was one in my area?

[VydorScope]

jerseyangel, on Apr 5 2006, 08:43 AM, said:

There are no stores in my area (central/south jersey) that carry it. I called Vance's to place my latest order, and the woman checked the 2 area codes closest to me--and nothing came up. She told me that they are a very small co. and their business is mostly word of mouth right now. The best thing to do would be to call them, and ask them to check for you. I have found the people there very friendly, and happy to help. Their phone #--1800-497-4834.

Emailed them this AM... no reply yet... Prbly shoul call, Id like to grab some on way home.

[Kasey'sMom]

I'm in the United Buying Clubs and it's been a lifesaver. I met a lady at my local grocery store and she introduced me to our local group. I truely beleive God helped me to find this group. I started my membership right as we found out my dd had celiac disease. In my town we don't have a Whole Food's or Trader Joe's so I would be lost without this resource. I'm actually getting my monthly order together right now.

When I was trying to find out if there was a co-op in my area I looked online and couldn't find one. Sometimes the co-op's are listed on the site but sometimes they're not, mine wasn't. You might want to call United Buying Clubs and see if there's a co-op in your area.

The prices are great especially when they're on sale.

[Cheri A]

Vincent ~ on the $6.00 shipping!! I understand!! Hmmm.. I think I pay a little over $7.00 for mine. Would you like me to see how much it would cost to ship one to you? I can't imagine it would be $6.00!! It doesn't weigh much, it's powder..

Our health food store is a co-op, but anyone can shop there. There are just some monthly member specials that the general public doesn't get the advantage of. They also offer cooking classes that are free/reduced fee for members etc. I like it better than WF. The membership fee that I had paid is also fully refundable whenever I choose. I get 5% off once/month and 10% off case discount.

[debbiewil]

Hi,
I belong to our local co-op and have shopped there for years. There are some links on its site to finding a local co-op or setting one up. Also tells a little about what a co-op is/does.
http://www.commonmar...difference.html
Debbie

[VydorScope]

Cheri A, on Apr 5 2006, 01:20 PM, said:

Vincent ~ on the $6.00 shipping!! I understand!! Hmmm.. I think I pay a little over $7.00 for mine. Would you like me to see how much it would cost to ship one to you? I can't imagine it would be $6.00!! It doesn't weigh much, it's powder..

Our health food store is a co-op, but anyone can shop there. There are just some monthly member specials that the general public doesn't get the advantage of. They also offer cooking classes that are free/reduced fee for members etc. I like it better than WF. The membership fee that I had paid is also fully refundable whenever I choose. I get 5% off once/month and 10% off case discount.

Prbly not much less, theres min shipping charges on things. I just stoped in a store here called "Its all Sugar Free" They sell mostly diabetic foods, and low carb stuff, BUT they carry gluten free pantry line of mixes. So I am working on them adding s gluten-free line They told me they would see if they could order Darifree for a reasonable price. Same with Kinnickinnik's line.