"notbob" > wrote in message
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> "Doug Kanter" > writes:
>
>> in a big way, I'll buy a dozen, and I'm set for two years. Same with
>> stuff
>> like canned soups - 30 cans when they're 1.49 instead of 2.29.
>
> Bingo! I don't buy anything unless it's *at least* 50% off. When it
> is, I stock up. Occasionoally, seasonal sales are even better. My
> last killing was last Thanksgiving. Swanson's broths, three for a
> dollar. These days, with the supermarketing model being what it is,
> everything is heavily discounted eventually.

The success of Wal Mart & other "discounters" is dependent on people not
noticing that last thing, above. It amazes me that the advertising can
convince people that things are so much cheaper, when much of the time, they
not.

Our local paper does a quarterly shopping trip to Wegman's and Tops, both
traditional supermarkets, and Wal Mart. The first two *always* turn out
cheaper. I'm in that business, so I understand why, but it still seems to
make no impact on the public.

"Doug Kanter" > writes:

> cheaper. I'm in that business, so I understand why, but it still seems to
> make no impact on the public.

Most people are too lazy to pay attention to the circulars. I get
four every Tuesday and I read them religiously. Granted, it's
painfully tedious to read each one closely, but it pays off every
time. I haven't paid full price in years.

My last triumph was Cholula Hot Sauce, a product that, while very
good, is ridiculously overpriced. So much so, I quit buying it. But,
there it was, on Cinco de Mayo, 2 for $5. Not quite 50% off, but
close enough.

I must say one thing for Costco. Their prescription drug prices are
unbeatable. I've personally experienced discounts of up to 60%. No
one else even comes close. And, the best part is, you need not be a
member. Plus, I can get a hot dog and a soda while I wait.

nb

"notbob" > wrote in message
...
> "Doug Kanter" > writes:
>
>> cheaper. I'm in that business, so I understand why, but it still seems to
>> make no impact on the public.
>
> Most people are too lazy to pay attention to the circulars. I get
> four every Tuesday and I read them religiously. Granted, it's
> painfully tedious to read each one closely, but it pays off every
> time. I haven't paid full price in years.
>
> My last triumph was Cholula Hot Sauce, a product that, while very
> good, is ridiculously overpriced. So much so, I quit buying it. But,
> there it was, on Cinco de Mayo, 2 for $5. Not quite 50% off, but
> close enough.
>
> I must say one thing for Costco. Their prescription drug prices are
> unbeatable. I've personally experienced discounts of up to 60%. No
> one else even comes close. And, the best part is, you need not be a
> member. Plus, I can get a hot dog and a soda while I wait.
>

My in-laws were complaining about the lack of a nearby Costco after they
moved, and then found out that Walgreens (I think it was Walgreens) did
price matching. All they had to do was bring in the Costco receipt once, and
they get the matching price from now on. It might expire at some point, but
according to them, it's a forever thing.

Donna

In article >, notbob >
wrote:

> Most people are too lazy to pay attention to the circulars. I get
> four every Tuesday and I read them religiously. Granted, it's
> painfully tedious to read each one closely, but it pays off every
> time. I haven't paid full price in years.

That's how we are, mostly. We try to combine trips so we aren't
spending extra money on gas. We have a basic store where we get things
because they tend to be cheaper and still have decent stock. We stock
up on pantry and freezer supplies, as well as bath stuff and paper
products.

Regards,
Ranee

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