I’m trying my best in 2010 to make the most out of the grocery budget, and that means price matching. Last week I tested the price matching waters, and I had a cashier that was happy to price match. It saved me $3.45 on the grocery bill too.
This week I’m giving it another go, and trying to stock up on groceries for the next two weeks, that means a lot of price matching and hopefully some good grocery savings too.
Some tips that help me peacefully price match are:
- Come prepared, have your list made, and bring a pen to jot down the savings as you shop.
- Make sure and have your ads with you, and have the items that you would like to price match circled.
- Shop when it isn’t too busy, and smile when you get to the check-out.
- I warn the cashier ahead of time that I have items that need price matching, and coupons too.
- I like to separate the price matched items in the cart, and let those items go on the conveyor belt last.
- Don’t forget to say thanks, a little “thank you” goes a long way.
I have run the kitchen out of everything again, time to get to the store, and rack up some savings.
Let us know how you make out! I stocked up on some loss leaders last night. Ceral, pretzels, pop tarts, were some of the items I saved money on. Plus if you have a coupon to save more on top! Love saving money!
Speaking of saving, yesterday i stopped in at a local hardware store(where we found our Christmas lights this year) and they had 70% off sale on holiday things. I paid 2.40 a box for my lights- of course I bought all they had! My hubby laughed when i proudly showed him my bargins! We should be set for quite a few Christmas’!