How One Week You’re Saving and the Next, You’re Getting Weaseled.
Summer’s in full swing, but so are the prices at your local grocery store. One minute you’re scoring a deal, and the next, you’re wondering if that bag of grapes should come with a finance plan.
We’ve been tracking price changes across stores with Gofer.run, and let’s just say: not all fruits (or veggies, or meats) are priced equally.
Here are the Top 5 grocery items with the biggest price swings this summer, plus how Gofer helps you avoid getting gouged.
1. Seedless Watermelon
- Highest price spotted: $12.99
- Lowest price spotted: $3.77
- Price swing: $9.22
This one sparked outrage. Same watermelon, different stores, and a $9+ difference.
At that price, you’d expect it to come pre-sliced and served poolside.
💡 Gofer Tip: Don’t assume the “discount” banner means it’s the lowest price. We caught this $3.77 melon quietly chilling at No Frills while Metro asked nearly 3x more.
2. Cherries
- Highest price: $8.99/lb
- Lowest price: $4.97/lb
- Price swing: $4.02/lb
Cherries are a summer luxury, but they shouldn’t feel like a splurge every time.
Their prices bounce around like a backyard trampoline.
💡 Gofer Tip: Cherries often get price-slashed mid-week. Track them on Gofer, and time your shop smart.
3. Avocados
- Highest price: $2.00 each
- Lowest price: 4 for $5.00
- Price swing: $3.00 for 4
Avocados are the sneakiest of the bunch. Some weeks they’re basically free. Other weeks? You’ll think twice about your guac habit.
💡 Gofer Tip: Look for multi-buy deals. And remember, “2 for $5” isn’t always better than “$1.25 each.” We track the math for you.
4. Romaine Hearts (3-Pack)
- Highest price: $6.99
- Lowest price: $3.97
- Price swing: $3.02
Leafy greens shouldn’t leave your wallet wilted. Romaine packs vary wildly in price, even from week to week at the same store.
💡 Gofer Tip: Don’t trust “Club Size” to mean better value. It’s not always cheaper by the gram.
5. Chicken Thighs (Bone-In, Skin-On)
- Highest price: $4.49/lb
- Lowest price: $1.99/lb
- Price swing: $2.50/lb
Perfect for summer grilling, and a favorite for family dinners, if you buy them at the right place. Otherwise, they’re suddenly fancier than steak.
💡 Gofer Tip: Use Gofer to compare protein prices weekly. These items swing more than fresh produce.
So Why Are Prices All Over the Place?
Because no store has the best prices on everything.
They rotate deals, markup staples, and rely on your loyalty to keep you from checking around. That’s why Gofer was built: to do the checking for you.
Just:
🛒 Add your grocery list
🔍 Let Gofer compare real-time prices across stores
💰 Save. Big. Like “$9-watermelon” big.
Wrap-Up: Know Before You Go
If you’re not comparing, you’re probably overpaying.
These 5 items prove just how much you could save every single shop by letting Gofer sniff out the best prices.