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For the best price, combine supermarket sales with coupons

Combine a weekly store sale with manufacturer's coupons and you've got the making of a super deal. Some websites are already compiling the list for you, so let someone else do the work and track the...
Combine a weekly store sale with manufacturer's coupons and you've got the making of a super deal. Some websites are already compiling the list for you, so let someone else do the work and track the sales online for free.

Buy low and stock high

When the price on a product is particularly low, considering buying more than you need right now. Look carefully at the expiration dates and buy only as much as you feel you can consume before the...
When the price on a product is particularly low, considering buying more than you need right now. Look carefully at the expiration dates and buy only as much as you feel you can consume before the products expire. Buying extra items now means you avoid paying full price in the future. This is especially helpful with products that do not have an expiration date (e.g. soap, paper goods.) Stock extra items in the closet, in the garage or even under the bed.

Don’t fall for the Buy X for $Y trick
A common grocery store discount will say something like "Buy 5 cans for $5." Read the sign carefully and look for the words "Must Buy 5". If you do not see the words "Must Buy" then you can purchase...
A common grocery store discount will say something like "Buy 5 cans for $5." Read the sign carefully and look for the words "Must Buy 5". If you do not see the words "Must Buy" then you can purchase as many (or as few) as you want at the discounted price.

In this example, "Buy 5 cans for $5," means that each can will cost $1. You can buy 1 for $1, 3 for $3, or 12 for $12 (or whatever limit they might have listed on the sign). Just remember to give the cashier your store rewards card to scan, or the coupon from the paper circular, if it says that those are required to get the discount.
It's a little trickery on the store's part, hoping to get you to buy more than you normally would. But you can work the system in your favor with a few tricks of your own.
- Suppose you have coupons with you that DO require a minimum quantity (for example, $1 off 3 items). Buy the items in sets of 3 for as many coupons as you want to use, to maximize the discount.
- If there is a store-wide coupon such as $5 off a $50 purchase, use these items to round off your bag to get as close as possible to $50 total. If you have $46 in your basket, buy 4 of the "10 for $10" items to get to an even $50. Repeat for each store coupon you have.
- If you want to really stock up at the price, see if the limit is "per item" or "per variety". If it's the latter, you can buy different flavors to stay below the limit and still fill your cupboards

Shop different supermarkets for different items

Supermarkets have weekly sales on goods throughout the store, which they publish in a weekly circular that can be picked up in the store or from the local newspaper (usually included in the Saturday...
Supermarkets have weekly sales on goods throughout the store, which they publish in a weekly circular that can be picked up in the store or from the local newspaper (usually included in the Saturday or Sunday edition.) Try looking through each store's circular to see where it is best to shop this week.

LOZO's Grocery Unit Price Comparison Calculator

LOZO's own simple calculator for comparing the unit price of two items with or without factoring in the savings from a coupon. Often the larger package size is a better deal, on a per unit...

LOZO's own simple calculator for comparing the unit price of two items with or without factoring in the savings from a coupon. Often the larger package size is a better deal, on a per unit basis, when no coupon is involved, but a smaller package is cheaper with the coupon factored in.

Grocery Store Weekly Circulars

GrocerySavingTips.com links to online circulars for nearly 300 grocery stores

Ultimate Shelf Life Guide

StillTasty's great guide to find out when foods expire

List of Double Coupon Stores

About.com index of grocery stores (by state) that offer to double the face value of coupons (e.g., $1 savings for a 50 cent coupon)

Great Ways to Save on Groceries

Grocerysavingtips.com tips for saving money at the supermarket

Bulk Buying 101

Wisebread.com analysis of bulk buying and storage

10 Things I've Learned From Grocery Shopping on a Budget

Wisebread.com list of easy ways for saving money on groceries

Save a Bundle on Your Groceries: Consider Your Local Asian Market

Wisebread.com list of easy ways to save money by shopping at ethnic stores

MAC Makeup vs Store Brand Makeup ~ Get The Look For Less $$

From Beauty Made Easy With Dezi: "Today I am going to do a comparison between some selected MAC products and some store brand or beauty supply brand products, and you tell me if this isn't the look...
From Beauty Made Easy With Dezi: "Today I am going to do a comparison between some selected MAC products and some store brand or beauty supply brand products, and you tell me if this isn't the look for less."

Taste Test: Name Brand vs. Store Brand

Good Morning America: "Does it pay to spend more money on name brand foods, or are the cheaper store brands just as good?" With Consumer Reports' Senior Project Editor Mandy Walker.

Dining Deals

Better: "Don't skimp on eating out. Here are five tips that'll get you the best dining deals."

Save on Groceries: Tips From Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports: "Tod Marks was able to cut his grocery bill by as much as half by shopping strategically."

Save $1 Off Two (2) Hanover Baked Beans (facebook)

From Buxr.com on 05/18/12 Save $1.00 on Two(2) Hanover Baked Beans. Grill season is here and these tasty and hearty baked beans are the perfect compliment to your cookout and family gathering! You...
From Buxr.com on 05/18/12

Save $1.00 on Two(2) Hanover Baked Beans. Grill season is here and these tasty and hearty baked beans are the perfect compliment to your cookout and family gathering!

You will need to "like" Hanover Foods, and "like" the coupon to print. You do not need to agree to post to your wall. I was able to print two copies, good for one month from print.

Mimis Cafe: 50% Off a Lunch or Dinner w/ Purchase of 2nd Lunch or Dinner Entree plus 2 Beverages

From Buxr.com on 05/18/12 Must Print coupon to receive offer. Valid for 50% OFF a Lunch or Dinner Entree With the Purchase of a Second Lunch or Dinner Entree plus two Beverages. Not valid with any...
From Buxr.com on 05/18/12

Must Print coupon to receive offer. Valid for 50% OFF a Lunch or Dinner Entree With the Purchase of a Second Lunch or Dinner Entree plus two Beverages. Not valid with any other offers, on holidays or the purchase of gift cards. Not valid on Tour de Provence 2 Course Lunch or 3 Course Dinner. Excludes alcohol,tax and gratuity.

Save $1.00 on Any (1) Star Olive Oil 16oz or larger (Facebook)

From Buxr.com on 05/18/12 Enjoy Star Olive and Like Us to receive $1.00 off Any 16oz or larger Star Olive Oil. Star Olive Oil has a robust flavor good for cooking or salads and is perfect...
From Buxr.com on 05/18/12

Enjoy Star Olive and Like Us to receive $1.00 off Any 16oz or larger Star Olive Oil. Star Olive Oil has a robust flavor good for cooking or salads and is perfect substitute for butter or margarine in virtually any recipe.

Expires 30 days from print date.

MyGofer: $10 off $20 or more

From Buxr.com on 05/18/12

Get $10 off on $20 or more orders. Free in-store pickup at your local Kmart. Some exclusions may apply.

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