How Far Would You Drive for Higher End Groceries?
The new Abingdon Wegmans has advertised to Perry Hall residents.
Wegmans sale papers were sent to an unknown number of Perry Hall residents.
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Abingdon and Perry Hall aren't even in the same county, but you probably wouldn't guess that by looking at the sale papers for the new Wegmans.
"Food shopping will never be the same," reads a colorful, coupon-filled mailer sent to an unknown number of Perry Hall residents. No doubt that some people were enticed by the flashy grand opening sales and promotions, as well as Wegmans' reputation for all things gourmet.
Perry Hall has a Safeway, two Weis stores, a Mars and a Nature's Fresh, but how far are you willing to drive for higher end chains?
Here is my list of the approximate miles you'll have to travel to get your foodie fix.
| Wegmans, Abingdon | 8.5 miles |
| 11.8 miles | |
| 10.3 miles | |
| 7.4 miles | |
| 11 miles | |
| 15.7 miles |
Did you make the drive to the new Wegmans? Was it worth it?
Tell us in the comments.
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Safeway
9645 Belair Rd, Nottingham, MD -
Weis Markets
9400 Scott Moore Way, Perry Hall, MD -
Weis Markets
4126 E Joppa Rd, Nottingham, MD
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Mars Super Markets
8667 Belair Rd, Nottingham, MD -
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Wegmans
122 Shawan Rd, Cockeysville, MD -
Trader Joes
1 E Joppa Rd, Towson, MD -
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John K
12:03 pm on Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Anything is better than the awful Weis... Prices through the roof, poor selection and sub-par customer service.
Brent
8:12 pm on Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Be happy Weis not the only game in town like Havre de Grace.
Oh wait, we're getting Save A Lot..again...blech..
BK
12:11 pm on Tuesday, September 20, 2011
As much as we love our Safeway, the long lines are now getting much worse and the quality / selection just isn't as good as a Wegman's or Whole Foods. Let's hope a similar store comes to Perry Hall!
Tim
12:17 pm on Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Nothing is even in the same class of Wegman's around here.
Honestly, the customer service and line lengths at Safeway registers are downright deplorable.
Weis is mediocre at best, provides nothing that Safeway can't.
Mars? Food Lion? lol. no.
Another note: Although the Hunt Valley is only 2.5 miles or so farther, it's actually much longer driving. They were BRILLIANT when they placed Wegman's in Abingdon because it's literally a stone's throw from I95. Not only will they get customers from Perry Hall/White Marsh area, but they'll pull folks from further North as well.
John C
12:18 pm on Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Don't forget about Nature's Fresh! They just moved to a new location right off of Belair Road. Just south of the Belair Rd/Forge Rd intersection.
Tim
12:23 pm on Tuesday, September 20, 2011
They actually open? If so, they might want to update their signage. I looked two weeks ago, and they looked closed(it was a sunday). Signage indicated "Coming soon".
Emily Kimball
3:01 pm on Tuesday, September 20, 2011
John, I added a link to Nature's Fresh. Thanks for the reminder! Is the store going to have a grand opening event?
John C
3:15 pm on Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Tim- Yes they're now open. They opened about a week ago.
Emily- I'm sure they will at some point. I don't believe a date has been set.
Tim
7:01 pm on Tuesday, September 20, 2011
have them let us know when the GO event is, we'll stop by and check it out.
Stacey Schantz
12:28 pm on Tuesday, September 20, 2011
I will absolutely drive to the new Wegman's. My family has been making the hike to Hunt Valley Wegman's 2x per month for the last year. We started getting frustrated with Safeway because everytime we go, they have one check out line open, and you have to wait forever, not easy with the kids in tow. I wish they would bring a whole foods to Perry Hall/White Marsh, but till then, I'll start making the drive to Abingdon on a regular basis.
Tim
1:30 pm on Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Yeah see, it's a funny thing. Wegman's processes about 40 people checking out at once - with the use of like 15-20 cashiers. Seriously. The times we've gone to Wegman's and had to wait in line behind more then two people, well, I can count them on one hand. Sunday morning included.
Christie Pulvino
1:11 pm on Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Definitely agree about the Safeway, the lines are ridiculous and my daughter and I get there around 8:00 am on the weekends, but I am not that interested in driving further for a better shopping experience. As a working mom, I have got limited time on the weekends.
Sarah El Idrissi
1:25 pm on Tuesday, September 20, 2011
I go to the Whole Foods in Mount Washington. You couldn't pay me to approach the parking disaster that is Whole Foods Harbor East. Wegman's is ok I guess. I'm blessed to work in Jessup, where there's a MOM's and a Trader Joes within about 3 miles of each other.
LalainMaryland
6:22 pm on Tuesday, September 20, 2011
I like the local Mars on Belair Road.
Sherri
5:46 am on Wednesday, September 21, 2011
I'm looking forward to checking out Wegman's, I've never shopped there before. Not waiting in line sounds wonderful.
Kathy Butts
1:35 pm on Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Wegman's is great! Seven minutes fro exit to exit! Beautiful store and amazing selections
Tracey
4:52 pm on Friday, September 30, 2011
once you go Wegman's you'll never go back.
It's interesting to note that when the Hunt Valley store opened several years ago, Safeway and Weis "Wegmanized" their stores by putting in hardwood floors, adding the small shopping carts and and olive bar. only a superficial facelift.