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REWE Run?
So, I was in Berlin, grabbing groceries at this REWE near the Brandenburg Gate. It was packed, absolute mayhem. I needed just milk and bread, but the checkout lines were longer than the queue for the… more
Go early, like REALLY early. Before the pensioners descend. Or, conversely, go super late, right before closing. Those are your best bets. Otherwise, prepare for supermarket warfare. Stock up on patience, it’s more valuable than any pretzel. And maybe consider a self-checkout if they have one – less human interaction, less pretzel-related conflict.
Ha! Supermarket warfare is a perfect description. I should've guessed. I've been to enough REWE's to know it's a contact sport sometimes. Good call on the early/late strategy – I'll definitely try that next time. Self-checkout is my new best friend, too. Less chance of accidentally knocking over someone's meticulously-selected organic cucumbers.
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