When People Think We’re Aldi, 13th Edition
Since we created Aldi Reviewer, we’ve received a steady stream of emails and comments from people who think that we’re Aldi. We’re not, and we say so all over our site: on our about page, in our disclosure policy page, and at the bottom of each and every page on our site. We even have a checkbox in our contact page that people have to check acknowledging that they know we’re not Aldi.
Doesn’t matter. We still get emails and comments. So we collect them. And occasionally, we publish them.
Once more, we’re showcasing some of the messages and comments we have received. As always, full names, addresses, and phone numbers have been removed to protect the innocent. We have, however, left in every single typo.
From Rhonda:
Hello, I buy the Tuscan Gardens bacon bits from Aldi all the time and lately I’ve noticed that there is a really large amount of fat in with the bits. Please fix this or I will have to start to chose another brand with more meat in them.
From Jolene. We don’t know what she wants with six lighted side coffee tables from Aldi, but we just hope she doesn’t take our man.
Please bring them back! They sold too quickly. I know I would purchase 4 to 6 more.
We’ll be sure to get right on this request:
Could you please tell me when your wall mount brackets for your TV’s will be next for sale .
Kind regards
From a message someone sent us on Instagram. We have no clue what “sauce” this person is talking about.
Disappointed in your sauce being in plastic!!!!!! Then to makes it worse you think you have to put sugar in it!!!!!! If you just used spices it would be great, but you just want to make money and not care that sugar is an addictive substance and not a source of good food value!!!! If you did think of these things then you would actually be caring about your consumers but you don’t so therefore I will never be buying your sauce again!!!!!!
From someone who wants more of the Bavarian sweet mustard:
We want this mustard! Why has it not been in stock, even during German week? Can’t you carry it as a regular item? This is frustrating!
From Valerie:
Are you planning to stock Pie Bites any time soon? Perfect desert snack for football watch party.
From Ruth:
Last year you brought these amazing ice cream macaroons (in the blue box) that we all went nuts over in our house but nave never found them again . . . . are you bringing these back any time soon????
From someone who says Aldi brings the awesome:
I already purchased the Fantastic Ceramic Haunted House. Thanks Akdi for Constantly bringing the AWESOME Im hoping you bringing back the Ladies Black, plaid pants. Please Double of Medium & Large Sizes
Someone was unhappy with their paper shredder purchase and used the contact form on one of our writers’ professional websites:
I brought my Pembrook Cut Paper shredders months ago and I just tried using it yesterday. It was working fine until I stop using it to break my paper down. Now the lights are not coming on and I tried several different outlets thinking it was the outlet, since it was just working. Still not working, I read that the shredder has a 3-year warranty on it. I also read other comments and it clearly obvious that Aldi was selling a defective shredder. I would like to get another shredder or get me money back. Please email me or call me at [phone number redacted]
An email from Sherry, who makes multiple references to unknown islands:
I HAD ALL MY FOODS LISTED ON MY IPHONE FOR EACH ISLE – WHICH MADE SHOPPING FAST AND EASY. NOW YOU HAVE GONE A CHANGED THE ISLES ALL AROUND AND MY LIST IS NO GOOD!! I WOULD LIKE A PRINTOUT STARTING WITH ISLE ONE THROUGH OUT THE STORE SO I CAN PUT IT BACK IN MY PHONE TO MAKE SHOPPING EASIER. I HAVE TRIED MULTIPLE TIMES TRYING TO FIND IT ON THE COMPUTER AND EACH TIME I COME UP EMPTY HANDED. PLEASE EMAIL ME THIS SO I CAN PRINT IT OFF AND THEN ENTER IT ON MY IPHONE.
From Bonnie:
Hi
I NOTICED THERE ARE CERTAIN FOOD ITEMS YOUR NOT SELLING IN YOUR STORES THESE DAYS; WHY?
ITEMS LIKE:
-CHICKEN WITH STUFFED CHEESE AND BROCCOLI
-ORANGE JUICE (NOT FROM THE CONCENTRATE) IN THE BOX
-GHEE BUTTER
From George:
Appetitos Breaded Cheese Curds. Can you tell me when your Mason City store will again have them. Is it possible to get these by order and have them delivered to me? Would it be possible to order direct from the maker. Any help would be greatly appreciated. An address or possible a phone number, or website. Thank you.
From someone who is concerned about “cremicals”:
i TO WHAT TO KNOW HOW YOUR DECAFE COFFEE IS MADE AND IF ANY CREMICALS ARE USED?
Gloria let us know she is not happy about the popcorn:
My husband and I both have loved Clancy’s White Cheddar for some time now, but recently we’ve noticed absolutely too much salt has been added, which for us, greatly effects our health concerns (we are seniors). This was our evening snack that we both looked forward to, and yes, always had to have separate bags. Also, the bag has become smaller and too, too many kernels that take up half the bag. We understand prices have increased everywhere, but many of us expect product quality at all times, and Clancy’s has somewhat discontinued it on this one. Please, please go back to your previous drawing board for the processing of this once great product. Thanking you in advance for your consideration.
From Barbara, who left this comment (not an email) on our site:
I really hope they bring chef’s cupboard potatoes salad mix back and I hope this email be taken seriously I live in the state of Maryland and me and my friends went to Aldi because I told them about this amazing potato salad that Aldi sales and to our surprised they had none and the store manager said he’s have no control of ordering if they send it to the store so please send it to the Maryland store please over 20 people are waiting for that item
From a commenter going by the name “Crusty.” He was unhappy about the way the salisbury steak is packaged.
You get what you pay for; usually. We have eaten Bremer products on occasion. It’s not gourmet, but it’s not bad. Actually my complaint centers around the film covering the product. I have yet to be able to remove that film in one piece. It seems so trivial, but i spend more time trying to remove the pieces of film that clung to the edge of the food tray in shards than i should have to. Do you folks think you can either make a correction with the film or the tray…….or both? I don’t have any such problem with your competitors.
From someone who thinks we’re Aldi and also mistakenly thinks they can order online from Aldi:
Please make your baking cocoa a year round product and not seasonal. Everyone I talk to uses it all year. The Abilene store does not.
How can I buy a case to last me until fall? HELP. [email address redacted]
Another person used the contact form on the professional website for one of our writers. They had things to say about a coffee maker, and they think we work for Aldi.
I bought the ambiano 14cup a few years ago and am happy to see a upgrade model is coming… I have been an Aldi advocate for 25yrs. Since I found the first one in my wisc. Oshkosh area. They “nestled in” to our assortment of area grocery stores. Having you write is another examp. of aldi inovation
A comment from another person who thinks we work for/with Aldi:
I don’t know where I should write this review at but here goes. I bought the stir fry noodles with mongolian-style beef. Where is the beef? I did not find one piece. The picture on the bag is very deceiving. It was just full of noodles and brown gravy. I cannot believe I spent over $8.00 for noodles. This is sad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please make sure this gets to the right people! I was so upset I didn’t bother to cook it. It will be going back tomorrow!!!!
But wait! There’s more! Here are the links to previous editions of When People Think We’re Aldi:
I just finished reading your “ When People Think We’re Aldi, 13th Edition”.
My conclusion:
(Thank you for the laughs) 😆 Humans are funny…. and stupid…. But I already knew this, as I work in IT Support. lol
Please do not stop posting these! These are the highlights of my day!
Ha! We’re glad to bring some humor to your day! There’s plenty more where these came from.
Aside from the inappropriateness of people contacting you, the spelling and grammar is atrocious. Thanks for the laughs, though.
Hey I want more of the Bavarian sweet mustard too!
Also a map of the newly arranged “Isles”!
Thanks for the laughs!