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Shop for products before you
run out of them. If you run out of an item the price might increase
the next time you go to purchase it so buy it when the price
is down.
Due to volume discounts, larger
stores are generally cheaper than smaller ones so shop there
for non-perishable items.
Avoid trips to the convenience
store because prices are raised up.
Keep an ongoing grocery list
during the week and take it when you go shopping and stick to
it!
If you go to the supermarket
early in the morning you might have a better chance of getting
marked down items like fresh produce.
Shop alone so you get done fast
and wont buy any additional items.
Don't shop for groceries on
an empty stomach because you'll want to buy everything you are
craving.
Clean out your refrigerator,
so you can easily put your groceries away.
The best sales are on the front
and back of your supermarket flyer so be sure to check it out.
While Shopping
Stick to your shopping list.
Ask for help rather than wasting
time looking for items or better deals.
Meat is a good source of protein
but it's costly. Cheese, poultry, eggs, peanut butter, dried
peas, beans, lentils, and some fish are some great alternatives
for less.
Buy whole chickens instead of
just the breasts. Buying breasts separate is very expensive.
Buy locally grown foods; they
are fresher, and more nutritious.
Shop the sales! Go to different
grocery stores to get the best deals.
Most bargains are found on the
higher and lower shelves. Look for store brand products not name
brand.
Look for unadvertised specials.
Shop for items that you use
regularly. Once you run out, you will have to pay whatever the
supermarket charges and the price might have changed.
Stock up! If a product you use
is on sale, buy as many as you can and store them to last you
until the next sale.
Wait until the item goes on
sale. If you study your products and stores, you can have enough
to last until the item is discounted again.
Take advantage of your freezer
and stock it with frozen or dairy items, such as cheese, butter
and milk that are on sale.
Buy in bulk when the unit price
is less. Packaged items do not always mean lower prices.
Just because an item is marked
that it's on sale doesn't mean you are getting it for a lower
than normal price so be sure to know your prices.
Use store savings cards.
Try generic or store brands.
You can usually return it if you aren't happy.
Buy in season veggies and fruit.
Always check the expiration
date on dairy products.
Convenience foods are more expensive.
Prepare a meal the day before to save time instead of spending
more on prepared foods.
Check the day old bread bin,
and the reduced merchandise cart.
Ask for a rain check if an advertised
special is out of stock. Look for more coupons for that product
until it comes back in, you might save double!
Breads and rolls freeze very
well so stock up at bread outlets.
After Shopping
Return any product that is spoiled.
Send out for rebates to get
items free, or close to free!
Study the sales cycles of the
stores you shop at, so you will know when to expect certain items
to go on sale.
No store has the lowest price
on all items; it will vary so be sure to investigate.
Watch as the clerk rings up
your purchases and be sure to check your receipt. Lastly, make
sure you have all your bags before leaving and empty your cart
completely, don't forget underneath the cart if you used it for
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