Need a HUGE favor

[crazyjim]

I've been eating Puffed Rice cereal since I was a baby. We used to be able to get it at the local Sweet Bay supermarket but they were taken over by Winn-Dixie and is no longer available. Meijers carries a 6 oz bag as Meijer basics puffed rice cereal.

Would anyone be willing to go their local Meijer's, purchase 12 bags, box them up, and mail to me? I would certainly cover the cost of the cereal, boxing, and postage.

Sure appreciate your help.

[gbdolfans]

Hi Jim I don't have that store near me,but,I have 4 grocery stores.Is there a peticular brand od store brand you would like??

I would be happy to do it for you if I can.

Thanks,George

[crazyjim]

The only brand I've come across is the Meijer's brand, George. What kind of stores do you have? Maybe I could look them to see if they have what I need.

[gbdolfans]

Hey Jim,the stores near me are Ingle's,Aldi,Wal-Mart,Earth Fare,Fresh Market,Bi-Lo.

Check their website and see if any of them have what you want.

Hope I can help out a fellow modeler.

George

[LDO]

Some brand other than Kellogg's Rice Crispies??

Hijack- look up Alton Brown's healthy remake of rice crispie treats. He uses puffed brown rice and adds dried fruit and almonds. They are awesome...but puffed brown rice can be hard to find.

Edited September 2, 2014 by LDO

[1930fordpickup]

I think that Wal-Mart carries it. If not I can run down to Meijers by me and see if they have it Jim.

[crazyjim]

Wal-Mart doesn't carry it. I've sent emails to the other stores to try and find out.

[JTalmage]

There's a Meijers on my way to/from work... If I get some time, I'll see what I can do.

[crazyjim]

I think that Wal-Mart carries it. If not I can run down to Meijers by me and see if they have it Jim.

Wal-Mart doesn't carry what I need. Meijer's does (at least in Grand Rapids, MI). NOT rice crispies. This is just plain old puffed rice cereal. It's in the cereal aisle packaged in a white plastic bag with red meijer basics, black puffed rice, 6 oz (0.38lb) 170g. The bar code on the back is 713733611275.

Thanks Andy.

[1930fordpickup]

I will check today Jim.

[Mike Kucaba]

Check Amazon, they might have it and you can possibly get it by subscription, shipped to your door!

[Harry P.]

http://www.amazon.com/Arrowhead-Mills-Puffed-Cereal-Ounce/dp/B000EVQ0NQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409675917&sr=8-1&keywords=puffed+rice+cereal

[crazyjim]

Amazon doesn't carry what I want and Meijer's online shopping isn't working.

Here's a pic of an empty package.

[Harry P.]

Isn't generic puffed rice cereal pretty much generic puffed rice cereal? Amazon has a whole bunch of different brands. The Meijer stuff can't be all that special... it's probably made by the same company that makes the other brands anyway.

[crazyjim]

I used to eat only Quaker brand puffed rice until we moved to FLA where the brand wasn't available locally. I switched to the Sweet Bay brand and enjoyed it. They tasted much different from the Quaker brand. I bought a couple of bags on the Meijer's brand when I was visiting my Mom in Grand Rapids. They taste very good.

I don't know who makes what and I realize that there are several brands out there. I enjoy the Meijer's brand.

[Harry P.]

I used to eat only Quaker brand puffed rice until we moved to FLA where the brand wasn't available locally.

http://www.amazon.com/Quaker-Essential-Puffed-Cereal-6-3-Ounce/dp/B000YPKQ28/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1409678092&sr=8-2&keywords=puffed+rice+cereal

Everything is available... online...

[oldnslow]

A 6 oz. bag is $23? Holy Moly!

Jim you have some expensive tastes!

Duooh! that's for a case, never mind.

Edited September 2, 2014 by oldnslow

[clovis]

I am at a Meijer store at least 2 a week on average.

I can help you out if need be. I also ship stuff out daily, so boxing it up and getting it out would be a cinch.

[1930fordpickup]

The Meijers by me said it was recalled, So the Toledo store are out. Nothing at Krogers, Aldi or FoodTown . Jim may start to eat his stash.

[crazyjim]

Recalled? Thank you for checking, Andy.

Jeff - would really appreciate it if you could check when you're at the store. Maybe I'll get lucky.

[clovis]

I will check. I may be in a Meijer store in the morning.

[DrGlueblob]

Malt-O-Meal markets Puffed Rice in stores around here. Comes in a bag and pretty cheap.

[crazyjim]

Thanks Jeff.

I don't live around Phoenix, Chip.

[TooOld]

I've seen bags of puffed rice cereal in Publix , I think it's in the Naturewise section .

I'm going there first thing in the morning and will check for you .

[crazyjim]

Thanks Bob. Never seen them in Publix out here.