Comments on: A Bit More Info on DeKalb Farmer’s Market Potential Expansion

By: smalltowngal

smalltowngal — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 01:01:00 +0000

A “no returns” policy depends on the manager on duty having a harder head than the dissatisfied customer. I’ve returned something at YDFM in the past year, for full credit.I didn’t even know they had a “no returns” policy until seeing it mentioned on this board, after the fact. Then it made more sense that they were so resistant. Had to dig in my heels until I’d spoken with three people, but I prevailed.

I operate on the assumption that if I pay for something and am justifiably dissatisfied, then I deserve my money back. In many cases, it is not worth the time/energy to persist with a distant corporate entity, which means if I can get face to face about it, I channel all that unspent momentum.

By: AnotherRick

AnotherRick — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:50:20 +0000

It was Robert who helped with the very first Decatur Fourth of July event on the Square. He donated water melons, ice, drinks, etc. I will always have a warm place in my memory for that.

By: AnotherRick

AnotherRick — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:46:51 +0000

Nearly all meat grosses me out and I eat very little of it. But then we have the really high quality meat from the smaller markets where the owners care about what they sell. That can be very good!

By: Al

Al — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:32:43 +0000

I bought steamers there once that were inedible. Most were DOA (I had rowdy kids with me and neglected to check what was there first). The shrimp is usually very good, and the fishmongers do a better job than the butchers, who are consistently mediocre. They can’t seem to cut steaks/chops/etc. right. The only good stuff is the stuff that arrives at the store pre-cut, like the ribs. A huge advantage at YDFM is the turnover–most stuff doesn’t stay out long enough to go bad.

Does anyone know if the company is still run by The Forum… uhhhhh… organization, which used to be EST (Erhard Seminar Training)? I still shop there regularly, but if the owners are still affiliated with that outfit, I may cut down my YDFM shopping.

I’ve also heard some scary stories about security, but I didn’t get much to back it up.

By: MicheleS

MicheleS — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:13:20 +0000

I agree about checking out your seafood purchase no matter where you buy it. My sister brought home fish from Whole Foods before with worms in it. They do have special lights in the back that they can use to check the fish. The difference between Whole Foods is that you can return your purchase.