[matt1234]

I'm not certain of the cause. One way I save $ on meat is buying the discounted meat that is close to its sell date. I would not necessarily recommend this with chicken due to its short shelf lfe. I do buy discounted beef regularly. Beef has a longer shelf life. I get about 50% off.

Check the meat aisle in your store to see if there is a discount section.

[Reaganez]

Torrance CA Costco

12/19/13 Fresh Zachary Farms
Chicken $.99/lb
Chicken Thighs $1.19

Seems about right.

[yarddog]

I always look for steaks which have been reduced because they are near their sell by date. I was talking to the butcher about them and he said he does the same thing. He said they were actually better.

Unfortunately they have begun marking them down only a small amount. They used to really cut the price even to half.