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Originally Posted by Dmax 
I think people who never been inside of NYC's Trader Joe's don't realize just how insane it is. I still remember how last year I was filmed by a Japanese film crew while standing in line just to enter the store.
Once you enter the store you may find not one but two lines, for regular and express checkout that start at the entrance. The store is fairly small and the isles are narrow, and while the shopping carts are a special compact model (1/4 size) you can barely squeeze through with the people standing two abreast on the checkout line. If you shop at some ungodly hour like 8AM on Sunday it is probably better but on a Friday night you will need all the patience of a saint.
I prefer to shop at more humane TJs on Long Island or NJ when I get a chance. There is one due to open in Brooklyn Heights also.
Once you enter the store you may find not one but two lines, for regular and express checkout that start at the entrance. The store is fairly small and the isles are narrow, and while the shopping carts are a special compact model (1/4 size) you can barely squeeze through with the people standing two abreast on the checkout line. If you shop at some ungodly hour like 8AM on Sunday it is probably better but on a Friday night you will need all the patience of a saint.
I prefer to shop at more humane TJs on Long Island or NJ when I get a chance. There is one due to open in Brooklyn Heights also.
You're probably right. Out here we're spoiled. I have three TJ's within a fifteen minute drive from me, and there are more scattered around.
