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Old 12-04-2009, 10:57 AM
 
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Anyone here old enough to remember the original TJs? It was really interesting (but frustrating) since they had different stuff every week and you never knew what you'd find. Back then they bought items in giant lots for cash and then when it was gone, it was gone. The current predictability has taken a lot of the fun out of it.
Sounds like today's Grocery Outlet chain.
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Old 12-04-2009, 11:07 AM
 
Location: Declezville, CA
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Anyone here old enough to remember the original TJs? It was really interesting (but frustrating) since they had different stuff every week and you never knew what you'd find. Back then they bought items in giant lots for cash and then when it was gone, it was gone. The current predictability has taken a lot of the fun out of it.
I remember when the TJs in Santa Ana was called Pronto Market.
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Old 12-04-2009, 11:25 AM
 
Location: Everywhere and Nowhere
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Back then I eagerly anticipated "The Fearless Flyer" showing up in my mailbox to see what new stuff they'd be getting in. Now I don't even bother and they might as well stop publishing it.
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