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I asked one of the guys who works at the store what was that about -

"Dumbest damned thing I ever saw," was his take. Then we decided that it's likely that after you've used the cubes, you can bring the cube trays back to Aldi for a refill. Nothing else makes any sense. 4 cubes for $4.99. Tough deal to pass up.

Posted: 07/05/2026 at 12:07 PM ET

(In response to this post by MP4VT2004)

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New product alert via our weekly Aldi shopping excursion ...** -- PhotoHokieNC Jul 05, 2026 at 11:54 AM ET

PhotoHokieNC • 07/05/26 11:54 AM ET

They should have some diy kits next to it.** -- IB4TECH Jul 05, 2026 at 06:54 PM ET

IB4TECH • 07/05/26 06:54 PM ET

We buy the powdered ones..Just add water and freeze!** -- HOKIERIT Jul 05, 2026 at 06:49 PM ET

HOKIERIT • 07/05/26 06:49 PM ET

This gives me an idea: -- MP4VT2004 Jul 05, 2026 at 06:46 PM ET

MP4VT2004 • 07/05/26 06:46 PM ET

how long do you have to pop them in the microwave before you can use them?** -- squarerootofone Jul 05, 2026 at 05:22 PM ET

squarerootofone • 07/05/26 05:22 PM ET

Is there a "sell by" or "best if used by" date?** -- TomTurkey Jul 05, 2026 at 03:19 PM ET

TomTurkey • 07/05/26 03:19 PM ET

Aldi is so good at marketing they sell those in Nome** -- Tuckahokie Jul 05, 2026 at 03:15 PM ET

Tuckahokie • 07/05/26 03:15 PM ET

Nutrition Label?** -- vawter85 Jul 05, 2026 at 03:03 PM ET

vawter85 • 07/05/26 03:03 PM ET

Defining oxymoron in a cold wet way...** -- UTPr0sim Jul 05, 2026 at 01:10 PM ET

UTPr0sim • 07/05/26 01:10 PM ET

Since they’re already frozen, can I leave them out on the countertop?** -- HokieGator Jul 05, 2026 at 12:48 PM ET

HokieGator • 07/05/26 12:48 PM ET

Instructions on the box are unclear. I'd think stowing in car's glove box.** -- PhotoHokieNC Jul 05, 2026 at 01:00 PM ET

PhotoHokieNC • 07/05/26 01:00 PM ET

What will they think of next?!?** -- MP4VT2004 Jul 05, 2026 at 12:02 PM ET

MP4VT2004 • 07/05/26 12:02 PM ET

Go bigger and make a bag of ice? Oh wait…** -- HwoodHokie Jul 05, 2026 at 02:44 PM ET

HwoodHokie • 07/05/26 02:44 PM ET

They're at Costco and Sam's Club** -- TomTurkey Jul 05, 2026 at 06:52 PM ET

TomTurkey • 07/05/26 06:52 PM ET

I asked one of the guys who works at the store what was that about - ◄ -- PhotoHokieNC Jul 05, 2026 at 12:07 PM ET

PhotoHokieNC • 07/05/26 12:07 PM ET

Hey bartender, give me a scotch on the rock.** -- IB4TECH Jul 05, 2026 at 06:53 PM ET

IB4TECH • 07/05/26 06:53 PM ET

INterestingly, While in Germany, I would have paid for ice cubes for a time** -- UTPr0sim Jul 05, 2026 at 01:11 PM ET

UTPr0sim • 07/05/26 01:11 PM ET