As most savvy shoppers know, unit price is an important way of comparing the "real" cost of different package sizes. Generally speaking, the lower the unit price, the better the deal, and larger packages usually offer a better unit price. See below for an easy-to-use unit price … [Read more...] about Change the rules on unit prices when you have a coupon
Paper Goods
Don’t buy in bulk when you have coupons
The warehouse stores make it easy to purchase huge packages of paper goods, but those stores normally do not run sales and only some accept manufacturers' coupons. Assuming you are not brand loyal, stock up at the supermarket when a big sale comes around. In store sales, combined … [Read more...] about Don’t buy in bulk when you have coupons
Tear outside the lines
The perforation on paper goods is merely a suggestion. A small mess might not require an entire paper towel, so try ripping the amount you need off the roll rather than following the manufacturer's suggestion. Some companies now offer towels with short sheets just for this … [Read more...] about Tear outside the lines
Quality saves money
Not all paper goods are created equal. Choosing the quality of product that meets your needs will save you money. If you buy 1-ply toilet paper, but use 3x as much, then you are paying more per use than with 2-ply paper. Those thick, absorbent paper towels certainly cost more per … [Read more...] about Quality saves money
Size matters
As with most items at the supermarket, unit price is the most informative way to compare the cost of similar items. With paper goods, the unit price includes the total square footage of paper and the number of layers in each sheet. Don't look at the number of rolls in each … [Read more...] about Size matters