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Consider More Than One Brand When You Shop

Here’s a shopping tip that I find saves me a lot of money. Don’t get too stuck on any specific brand name. If you do, you will find yourself paying a higher price for your items such as food, clothing, shampoos, etc. than you might otherwise pay. Why? If you are determined to always buy the same brand you will not be willing to consider other options that may be cheaper even though the quality might be the same. By refusing to budge from one specific brand you limit your choices and therefore you don’t always allow yourself to take advantage of the best deals. Also, chances are your specific brand will not always be on sale, so if you run out, you will be forced to buy it at regular price.

Although the familiar is comfortable, it’s not always the best choice. Be willing to try different brands at least once. If they are not as high quality as your favored brand, then at least you know not to buy it again. But if it is just as good, or perhaps even better, you know that this new brand can also be considered the next time you shop.

November 7, 2010

Shopping

Save Money On Groceries By Shopping At Giant Tiger

Although I buy the majority of my groceries at Superstore, every two weeks when I do my big grocery shop, I always stop at Giant Tiger first. Because they are a discount retailer, they often have groceries on sale for a lot cheaper than most other grocery stores. For example, I often buy my yogurt there for less than half the price I would pay anywhere else. I also find great deals on rye bread, and certain frozen products. Their eggs are really cheap, too, and their bacon is almost always $2.00 or less for a package.

I like to shop at Giant Tiger because I always find something different. Although they do have a basic product line, they often also have something new each time I shop that is being sold for a really good price. One time they were selling Delissio pizzas for $2 each. Needless to say, I stocked up!

March 27, 2010

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Save Money On Your Grocery Bill – Shop at Superstore

I like to shop at Superstore for the majority of my groceries. Although shopping at Superstore can at times be inconvenient due to large crowds, if I go on weekday evenings I find it much more relaxing and simple to shop there. I have saved hundreds of dollars each year by shopping there and I highly recommend it if you are looking for ways to decrease your grocery bill without having to buy less.

Below are a few of the major reasons why I choose to shop at Superstore:

*They have cheaper food prices than most grocery stores. I have compared grocery prices with Sobey’s, Safeway, and a few smaller grocery store chains and have found that for the most part, Superstore is the cheapest. Costco’s prices are similar to Superstore’s, but Superstore has the advantage of offering different types of brands rather than just one or two brands for each item.

January 10, 2010

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Avoid Marketing Ploys At The Grocery Store

Grocery stores want you to spend as much money as possible, so they deliberately display their inventory in such a way as to make you think you need to buy more! Not only do they want you to buy more, they use sophisticated tactics to entice you to buy the most expensive products. Keep these strategies in mind whenever you shop and you will get the most for your money.

1. Most retail stores place the most expensive products at eye level. Be sure to look both above and below eye level and you will likely find similar products at a much lower price.

2. Just because you’ve tried a free sample of a product in a grocery store, don’t feel obligated to buy the product. Buy the item only if it’s something that you actually want, and be sure to check the price first.

3. If you decide to buy a grocery item because it’s on sale, recheck your list and your shopping cart. Determine whether or not the new item can replace a similar item rather than adding another item to your list. It is better to substitute than to add so you can stay within your budget.

4. Often grocery stores will place complementary items together such as cocktail sauces with seafood, croutons near lettuce, or whip cream near strawberries. When stores do this they are banking on their shoppers’ impulsiveness. Often the complementary item is a high cost item. Instead of selecting it on the spot, if you think you might want to buy it, add it to your list and then check out the aisle where other varieties can also be found so you can compare prices.

5. Another common tactic grocery stores use is to place chips, candy, and other sweets and junk food in the areas where crowds build up due to lineups. It’s so tempting to grab a few of these items and throw them in your cart. That’s why it always good to eat before going grocery shopping. If you shop when you’re hungry, you will almost always give in to these impulse buys while waiting in line.

May 29, 2009

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