American Legion Remington, Harold J. Davis Post 247

Call Us: 703-596-5964 

Grocery Auctions (Stock your freezers)

What’s a Grocery Auction? Once per quarter, we sponsor an auction at our hall where foods can be bought at incredible prices.  Our auctioneer and his wholesaler bring a refrigerated truck full of frozen meats, seafood, and vegetables, canned goods, sodas, juices, snacks, all at or near their “best if used by” date.  Since you are a judicious shopper, you probably already know that the “expiration date” or “best if used by” date marked on food items is a marketing tool that encourages retail grocers to move product faster. 

From the USDA website: “Except for infant formula, product dating is not required by Federal regulations. Food manufacturers frequently use a variety of phrases, such as “Sell-by” and “Use-by” on product labels to describe quality dates on a voluntary basis. The use of different phrases to describe quality dates has caused consumer confusion and has led to the disposal of food that is otherwise wholesome and safe because it is past the date printed on the package.”

So, when the grocers remove those items nearing their “best if used by” date, wholesalers buy them and turn them around as bargains to consumers like you, interested in reducing their grocery bill. 

We hold our Grocery Auctions quarterly, on a Sunday afternoon, in our hall, which easily holds 50 shoppers with coolers.

Doors open at 1:00 pm, and the auction begins sharply at 2:00 pm. The auction ends when the food runs out, but generally about 5:00 pm.

We accept cash, personal checks and credit cards.  There is a 10% buyers premium on all transactions, as well  as a 2.5% fee for using a credit card. 

 

Next Food Auction will be held:

Either Saturday, April 4th, 2020 or Sunday April 5th, 2020.  If you have a preference, let us know by leaving a comment on our home page.  

 

THANKS!

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