Sabies, Yeah, we've tried that.... It really depends on the market. And things are beginning to change, at least here in Ann Arbor. I now know of 2 stores that just began to sell older produce at reduced prices, but they are not exactly conveniently located. And some of the stuff is not edible.

With some of the other stores the hassel just isn't worth it....you'd think I was asking for stuff for free...(of course I've done that too to no avail), which is crazy because they prefer to throw reasonable "good" stuff away instead of trying to get something for it. They say it would take up too much of their time, they don't have the space, yada yada yada. The thing too is that they know there's people who would buy the stuff because I know I'm not the only one asking about it, AA has quite a few bunny owners.

The rules for produce for bunnies is if you won't eat it, they won't either and it seems to be pretty true. So it's just easier to buy the stuff. There is a produce market about 20 miles from my house which sells all of their stuff at 1/2 the price of the chain stores and so far it has been worth the price of gas to make that 25 minute drive. And when I stop to figure it out I think $30 of fresh produce for 5 buns for 5 days equals about $1.20 per bun per day and it's so much better for them than pellets....
Owners of 1 or 2 rabbits aren't likely spend the same amount as I do. And heaven help me, if I had a larger place I'm sure I'd be bringing home every cute little bunny that comes in to the sanctuary where I volunteer that desperately needs a home......

So at any rate, I'm hoping the reduced produce thing will spread to other stores. We'll just have to wait and see. Thanks ! for the suggestion though.