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Steel Cut Oats
On Feb 8, 7:26*pm, EastTXisGr8
wrote: ;406492 Wrote: We had a discussion a few months ago about steel cut oats, and after buying them on-sale for $2.56 for 24 oz. (Bob's Red Mill brand) when I could...otherwise they are $2.89 a package plus tax, I finally decided to buy them in bulk and ordered 50 pounds for $53 (including shipping, no tax) online at Honeyville Food. That price puts them at $1.66 for 24 oz. I just hope they aren't from China, or I might just feed them to my dog...no wait! Since I use 6-7 servings of oats a day, the 50 pounds should last about 3 months. If anyone else buys bulk grains, what co. do you like. I've never done this before. dkw In the next few days I am going to order a 50 lb. bag or organic steel cut oats from naturalgrocers.com for $28.44 not including shipping. I've never purchased anything from them previously so I can't say what they are like, but if you are interested I'll let you know how the transaction goes and how much it costs me for shipping. I hadn't thought to ask what country the product is from, but I will do that. Since it is certified organic, I would assume they are grown in the U.S. *The U.S. and Canada grow most of the world's oats from what I've read. I buy bulk as often as possible and then re-seal in smaller bags using a food sealer to keep it fresh. It's worked great so far. ----------------------------------------------- "Appreciate me now...and avoid the rush!" -- EastTXisGr8 Wow, that sounds like a really good price for Organic. I'm not into organic, but still, when I get ready to order more, I might buy from naturalgrocers. Thanks for the tip. dkw |
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Steel Cut Oats
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... We had a discussion a few months ago about steel cut oats, and after buying them on-sale for $2.56 for 24 oz. (Bob's Red Mill brand) when I could...otherwise they are $2.89 a package plus tax, I finally decided to buy them in bulk and ordered 50 pounds for $53 (including shipping, no tax) online at Honeyville Food. That price puts them at $1.66 for 24 oz. I just hope they aren't from China, or I might just feed them to my dog...no wait! Since I use 6-7 servings of oats a day, the 50 pounds should last about 3 months. If anyone else buys bulk grains, what co. do you like. I've never done this before. dkw Wow! I love steel cut oats but at most have 1 serving a day for breakfast. I go through different phases for breakfast. I might have steel cut oatmeal every morning for a week, then switch to Wheatena + added wheat bran, then move on to Egg Beaters with fat free cheese, some type of lean protein and a slice of toast or low carb tortilla. Breakfast is the one meal where I don't mind eating the same foods over & over but 50 pounds would last me forever! I usually buy a couple of pounds at a time from the bulk bins in health food stores. I don't recall how much per pound I pay, but since I'm running out I do plan on buying some more soon and will remember to make note of the price. -- Liz |
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Steel Cut Oats
On Feb 8, 7:26*pm, EastTXisGr8
wrote: ;406492 Wrote: We had a discussion a few months ago about steel cut oats, and after buying them on-sale for $2.56 for 24 oz. (Bob's Red Mill brand) when I could...otherwise they are $2.89 a package plus tax, I finally decided to buy them in bulk and ordered 50 pounds for $53 (including shipping, no tax) online at Honeyville Food. That price puts them at $1.66 for 24 oz. I just hope they aren't from China, or I might just feed them to my dog...no wait! Since I use 6-7 servings of oats a day, the 50 pounds should last about 3 months. If anyone else buys bulk grains, what co. do you like. I've never done this before. dkw In the next few days I am going to order a 50 lb. bag or organic steel cut oats from naturalgrocers.com for $28.44 not including shipping. I've never purchased anything from them previously so I can't say what they are like, but if you are interested I'll let you know how the transaction goes and how much it costs me for shipping. I hadn't thought to ask what country the product is from, but I will do that. Since it is certified organic, I would assume they are grown in the U.S. *The U.S. and Canada grow most of the world's oats from what I've read. I buy bulk as often as possible and then re-seal in smaller bags using a food sealer to keep it fresh. It's worked great so far. ----------------------------------------------- "Appreciate me now...and avoid the rush!" -- EastTXisGr8 Hey, I looked further into the naturalgrocers website and there appears to be a problem, perhaps. There's a note saying they are relocating their bulk operation, so can't fill orders now, but offer repacks. The repacks look cheap, BUT they are priced per pound, not for the total wt. of the product and not including shipping, like you said. If I figured it right, the 1.54 is a per pound price, making organic oats selling much higher than it might seem, esp if you include shipping. Comparing it to the Bob's that I have been buying at 2.56 for 24 oz., the organic steel cut from naturalgrocers sells for roughly 2.31 plus shipping. Shipping, they say costs $4-8 for shipments up to 25 pounds, so this looks a lot like a "bait and switch" to me. If you can actually purchase the 50 lb. steel cut oats for $29 plus shipping, even if that shipping turns out to be $16, I will be surprised. Something too good to be true, usually is. Let me know how it turns out. I can see them taking your credit card, charging you, then not sending out anything on the 50 pound order. It could even be they are crooks or going bankrupt. I am a cynical sort though. This looks a lot like those offers for "free stuff" where you only pay for shipping and handling...which turns out to be where they stack the deck. Good luck. dkw |
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Regarding Organic Steel cut oats and naturalgrocers.com
I was going to call them to order. Yes, it says they are relocating their bulk, so I was going to see if I can at least get an order in at that price. They also sell them in a 2.11 pound package (33.76 ounces) for $1.54. I think that's per package not per pound - but I will ask them that when I call them - hopefully tomorrow if I can get the time or definitely by Tuesday. I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks! -------------------------------------- "I'm in shape. Round is a shape, isn't it?" |
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Steel Cut Oats
On Feb 11, 12:49*am, EastTXisGr8
wrote: Regarding Organic Steel cut oats and naturalgrocers.com I was going to call them to order. Yes, it says they are relocating their bulk, so I was going to see if I can at least get an order in at that price. They also sell them in a 2.11 pound package (33.76 ounces) for $1.54. *I think that's per package not per pound - but I will ask them that when I call them - hopefully tomorrow if I can get the time or definitely by Tuesday. *I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks! -------------------------------------- "I'm in shape. Round is a shape, isn't it?" -- EastTXisGr8 The 2.11 pound package is not 1.54; it is $1.54 per pound, making it $3.25 plus about $4 shipping. $7.25 for that quantity of oats is no deal. dkw |
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