This store had the feel of the ‘camp’ stores that they have at campgrounds (we camped a lot growing up). Especially the higher prices but I imagine it’s harder to keep things stocked there especially in the winter.
Hi Myra! That is exactly what it felt like. I bet the store has a lot less during the winter when there are not nearly as many people coming through. It would be tricky! Thanks for always being here, I always love seeing your smiling face in my comments.
I used to work for the railroad in Alaska and overnight stays in Whittier were not uncommon after bringing a train down from Anchorage. Sometimes we stayed in the Begich Tower, and sometimes at the Anchor Inn. Sometimes we'd end up laying in there way longer than expected, usually due to poor weather or tides, and that store was a life saver. I miss Alaska overall. Whittier? Not so much. LOL
I typically buy something so that people don't get mad at me but this time I was distracted and just left. I often stop mid-sentence when i am filming if someone comes too close. Its a balance! Thanks for watching, have a wonderful week!
Thank you on the video I did not know about that town wow some of those prices were expensive. Beautiful town that tunnel was awesome I bet you that was a cool experience 😊❤️😷❤️
Hi The Alaska Life Lauren! I enjoyed watching this Whittier, AK shopping! What a beautiful place to live! Some of the prices are super high. Another great video!
Yes some of the prices were pretty high. I’m sure there are a lot of factors involved like location, etc. These places makes us appreciate our Sam’s/Costco stores.
@@ThisAlaskaLife is there such a concept in the US as free shipping or shipping the costs the same wherever in the US you are? Can you buy food items with "free delivery" but give them an address in Whittier to have it shipped to you without it costing more than what it would cost in the lower 49?
@@MuzzaHukka very rarely! Most things have a free shipping but not to Alaska. Every once in a while we can get something shipped free. Even Amazon is hit or miss on which items they will ship. It’s tricky!
Hi Michelle! Yes, looking at these smaller grocery stores always makes me grateful for having Costco! Thanks for watching and taking the time to connect Michelle!
Hello Heather, I don't find it scary, just really interesting. If you watch this video, there is a lot more information about it ua-cam.com/video/Flb-XELU0Ak/v-deo.html just in case you are interested. Thank you so much for watching! Have a great week!
Back when l had my first job at 15yrs old in a grocery store we had to put those little stickers on each item before stacking it on the shelf, if one fell off it would be such a pain at checkout to have to run down the aisle to check how much it was!! Do you think these people get there groceries delivered from places further a field or would they travel to say a Costco to stock up? Thanks for sharing 👍
I remember when I was a child and being in the store talking to our neighbor who was working as a stock boy (do they still use that term today? Probably not!) He was showing us this new thing on the label that was called a 'bar code' and sometime in the future, they will be able to scan it and it will tell the pricing!! We were amazed at the modern technology!!
@@emmib1388 : I remember when that came in as well!! You had to input the bar code on each item, if it went on sale it had to be re entered and yes l was in awe also!! We still have stock stackers in Australia!! Thanks for sharing.
Hello friend! I bet that was really a lot of work to keep tags on everything in a store. Thank goodness for the scanning barcodes nowadays, can you imagine Costco if you lost the price sticker!! I think many people drive into Anchorage and get their bulk groceries. That would be for locals but I bet seasonal workers, like those working on the fishing boats, buy more local because they probably don't have a lot of time to go into town. I am really just making assumptions but you often see people at Costco with large trailers, stocking up for faraway towns!
After high school I had a job stocking shelves at a craft store in the middle of the night. I remember being tired but I liked that there was no customers to stop you, so you got so much more done.
Hi Leanore! I did not get to look at the price of the boots, I wish I had looked closer. However, those boots here in Anchorage are over $100 so I assume they were that or more!
Thanks for the ideas! I will try and do some thrift store shopping this winter, I have not gone thrifting since the pandemic started, but I think it’s an excellent idea. I will show the prices and you can all tell me if they are high for thrifting. Thanks for watching
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Hi, I am the person asking about the earthquakes. Has there ever been one in Whitter, harming that tunnel and the access to and from there? I think I would worry about that.
Hi June! That is always a possibility along with tsunamis being so close to the water. The 1964 earthquake did a ton of damage to Whittier but the tunnel was ok and we had a large 7.2 earthquake in 2017 that didn't damage the tunnel either. I am sure it is a possibility, there always is, but it was built well.
Hi Vicky! The prices are high because the distance it takes to get the food and supplies up here. There is a higher cost of living all around, we make very little product up here, everything has to be imported. Wages do tend to be higher up here but there are also a lot of people living under the poverty line. Thanks for the question!
Hi hun I love seeing you and your wonderful family. Y'all are so Blessed to live in suck a beautiful state I would truly love to live there if I had a better income as 798.00 is my monthly income I don't think it would be possible tho. God Bless all y'all Glenda
Hi Glenda! Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to connect. Alaska is a very expensive place to live as well as is very expensive getting to and from here as well. I hope you can enjoy it through our videos. Have a wonderful Sunday!
I absolutely love seeing stores in other communities, in other countries too.
Despite the shop prices, you are so lucky to live in such a beautiful part of the world. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking
Yes! We really love living here and make sure we budget for these higher prices.Thank you so much for watching and commenting.
This store had the feel of the ‘camp’ stores that they have at campgrounds (we camped a lot growing up). Especially the higher prices but I imagine it’s harder to keep things stocked there especially in the winter.
Hi Myra! That is exactly what it felt like. I bet the store has a lot less during the winter when there are not nearly as many people coming through. It would be tricky! Thanks for always being here, I always love seeing your smiling face in my comments.
I used to work for the railroad in Alaska and overnight stays in Whittier were not uncommon after bringing a train down from Anchorage. Sometimes we stayed in the Begich Tower, and sometimes at the Anchor Inn. Sometimes we'd end up laying in there way longer than expected, usually due to poor weather or tides, and that store was a life saver. I miss Alaska overall. Whittier? Not so much. LOL
I visited and stayed in Whittier, such a great little town with friendly people and beautiful sights!
"the little lady was following me around" 🤣 I always wondered if people watch you record things, or watch you talk to your phone.
I typically buy something so that people don't get mad at me but this time I was distracted and just left. I often stop mid-sentence when i am filming if someone comes too close. Its a balance! Thanks for watching, have a wonderful week!
Hi. I enjoyed this. Thank you so much. Hugsss to the family
Hi Diane! Thank you so much for watching and thanks for the huggs!
Thank you on the video I did not know about that town wow some of those prices were expensive. Beautiful town that tunnel was awesome I bet you that was a cool experience 😊❤️😷❤️
Yes, the whole day was so fun and interesting. I saw it all through new eyes as I shared it with all of you. Thanks for watching!
Hi The Alaska Life Lauren! I enjoyed watching this Whittier, AK shopping! What a beautiful place to live! Some of the prices are super high. Another great video!
Thank you Bernice! I am glad you enjoyed this video. Have a wonderful week!
@@ThisAlaskaLife You're welcome Lauren & the same to you!
I just love these grocery store experiences!! It amazes me every time you post one!! Thank you for sharing!!
Hello Kim! I am so glad you enjoyed it. They are fun for me to do, it really opens my eyes to how lucky we are to have Costco. Have a wonderful week!
Oh my some of those prices are outrageous 💲thank God for the good prices at your Costco
Exactly! I am not sure what I would do without Costco!! It saves us so much money over grocery store prices. Thanks for watching!
Thank you soo much! That was fun! See u soon! 💕🎃💕
Hello Judy! Thanks for watching!
Excellent. Really enjoyed it.
Hi - Thanks for the interesting video. Most of us gals like to do comparative shopping.
Yes some of the prices were pretty high. I’m sure there are a lot of factors involved like location, etc. These places makes us appreciate our Sam’s/Costco stores.
Hi Jackie! Yes, lots of factors. I am sure it is a really tricky thing to keep a store in rural Alaska! It makes me really appreciate Costco here!
@@ThisAlaskaLife is there such a concept in the US as free shipping or shipping the costs the same wherever in the US you are? Can you buy food items with "free delivery" but give them an address in Whittier to have it shipped to you without it costing more than what it would cost in the lower 49?
@@MuzzaHukka very rarely! Most things have a free shipping but not to Alaska. Every once in a while we can get something shipped free. Even Amazon is hit or miss on which items they will ship. It’s tricky!
@@ThisAlaskaLife how much do you pay for electricity? Why don't people grow crops indoors?
Wow! I guess transporting food is expensive. Thank goodness you have a Costco to shop.
Hi Michelle! Yes, looking at these smaller grocery stores always makes me grateful for having Costco! Thanks for watching and taking the time to connect Michelle!
Most prices are normal for me here in Canada...and then some prices are outrageous!
With prices going up everywhere with groceries I can only imagine what they are over there now
I mean WOW those prices are exspensive. The only thing reasonable was the Mac and cheese. I couldn’t afford those prices.
They are expensive! Price of living away from a big city in Alaska! Have a great week Mary
You've never seen price tag stickers before?
Hi Lauren, The tunnel looked cool is it scary to drive thru?
Hello Heather, I don't find it scary, just really interesting. If you watch this video, there is a lot more information about it ua-cam.com/video/Flb-XELU0Ak/v-deo.html just in case you are interested. Thank you so much for watching! Have a great week!
1:00 Four Cheese Cheez-It. They clearly know what is good. Where is the ice cream?
Back when l had my first job at 15yrs old in a grocery store we had to put those little stickers on each item before stacking it on the shelf, if one fell off it would be such a pain at checkout to have to run down the aisle to check how much it was!! Do you think these people get there groceries delivered from places further a field or would they travel to say a Costco to stock up? Thanks for sharing 👍
I remember when I was a child and being in the store talking to our neighbor who was working as a stock boy (do they still use that term today? Probably not!) He was showing us this new thing on the label that was called a 'bar code' and sometime in the future, they will be able to scan it and it will tell the pricing!! We were amazed at the modern technology!!
@@emmib1388 : I remember when that came in as well!! You had to input the bar code on each item, if it went on sale it had to be re entered and yes l was in awe also!! We still have stock stackers in Australia!! Thanks for sharing.
Hello friend! I bet that was really a lot of work to keep tags on everything in a store. Thank goodness for the scanning barcodes nowadays, can you imagine Costco if you lost the price sticker!! I think many people drive into Anchorage and get their bulk groceries. That would be for locals but I bet seasonal workers, like those working on the fishing boats, buy more local because they probably don't have a lot of time to go into town. I am really just making assumptions but you often see people at Costco with large trailers, stocking up for faraway towns!
What a fun memory! You all probably thought it was MAGIC!!
After high school I had a job stocking shelves at a craft store in the middle of the night. I remember being tired but I liked that there was no customers to stop you, so you got so much more done.
There is a fish processing plant right next door. I’m sure that’s a lot of their business
A whole town in one building. That is crazy to think about. I like a small town but that might be too small.
Prices were high was the boots expensive also?
Hi Leanore! I did not get to look at the price of the boots, I wish I had looked closer. However, those boots here in Anchorage are over $100 so I assume they were that or more!
Very interesting the difference in prices. What would the folks who live there do for jobs?
Commercial fishing, fish processing plant, government workers, school, fishing charters, port workers, are some that come to mind.
The lower housing cost should help with higher food costs?
Most people go to Anchorage for food and just use these stores to grab a few things they forget!
Love these pricing videos.. But I'm curious about dollar stores, thrift stores.. Ways to save money with the prices you've been showing..
Thanks for the ideas! I will try and do some thrift store shopping this winter, I have not gone thrifting since the pandemic started, but I think it’s an excellent idea. I will show the prices and you can all tell me if they are high for thrifting. Thanks for watching
@@ThisAlaskaLife , Yeahh that's gonna be so awesome tysm 🌷
Yes to thrifting!! Perhaps once Lauren sorts the boys snow gear out for the Winter she might need a few extra items and takes us along👍
This town doesn't have dollar stores or thrift shops that I'm aware of
Those prices scare me! You definitely would learn to stock up at cheaper places. I enjoy your videos!
Thank you for watching Cindy! So glad you are enjoying our videos.
For the 12 pack of mountain dew cans we pay about £15/20 here, I know considering taxes and import but still very annoying!
High grocery prices can be super annoying! Thanks for watching!
Those prices are crazy expensive! Definitely catered to tourist. How do they survive when the tourists leave?
@@MsWDWFAN1 oh honestly I know!! it’s also online too! It’s mad some are around £2.50 per can and they just charge more because they can it’s insane!
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Hi, I am the person asking about the earthquakes. Has there ever been one in Whitter, harming that tunnel and the access to and from there? I think I would worry about that.
Hi June! That is always a possibility along with tsunamis being so close to the water. The 1964 earthquake did a ton of damage to Whittier but the tunnel was ok and we had a large 7.2 earthquake in 2017 that didn't damage the tunnel either. I am sure it is a possibility, there always is, but it was built well.
Wow the nappies were ridiculous price 😳
Hi Pat! AGREED!
I want to go
I was always told that prices in Alaska are high because the people make a lot more money there is that true?
Hi Vicky! The prices are high because the distance it takes to get the food and supplies up here. There is a higher cost of living all around, we make very little product up here, everything has to be imported. Wages do tend to be higher up here but there are also a lot of people living under the poverty line. Thanks for the question!
Expensive store.
Yes it is!
I imagine smart people living there just take the 1 hour drive to Costco in anchorage
Hi hun
I love seeing you and your wonderful family.
Y'all are so Blessed to live in suck a beautiful state I would truly love to live there if I had a better income as 798.00 is my monthly income I don't think it would be possible tho.
God Bless all y'all
Glenda
Hi Glenda! Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to connect. Alaska is a very expensive place to live as well as is very expensive getting to and from here as well. I hope you can enjoy it through our videos. Have a wonderful Sunday!
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Are you were there why didn’t you look at the Museum it’s the best little museum well-kept secret
I will make sure to check it out next time!
$11.95 for a bag of sugar 😲
Those prices are ridiculous. Borderline price gouging due to people not being to go nowhere..smh🤦
Hello Tracy! Some of the prices are very high but others are not much higher than our prices here in Anchorage.
Hi from 2024, those prices are now what everything costs. Thanks "Biden!".