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[threecees]

I load digital and use manufacturer coupons that I print from coupons dot com.

New coupons appear every so often. Our Giant store has a good reward system.

Apply points for gas but I usually apply them for free items in store and that 

changes from week to week.

I just saw recently that soon Dollar Tree is going up from $1.25 to $1.50. I 

only shop there once in a while.

[drizzellla]

@gardenman The only time I go grocery shopping in South Jersey is when I am in Ocean City, NJ. And there is only Acme markets. We often wondered why there is only Acme.

Yesterday I went to our local Acme. I could not believe what great deals I got. Dietz and Watson turkey was about 1/2 price of what I paid at Shop Rite with the For U coupon. And the eggs - 30 for $6.99, they were cheaper than what I have been paying at Sam's Club. And Fresh Express Salads were $2.49. I had been paying $7.99 for 2 at Costco for salads.

I am so glad I joined For U. It is well worth it.

[drizzellla]

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@threecees wrote:

I load digital and use manufacturer coupons that I print from coupons dot com.

New coupons appear every so often. Our Giant store has a good reward system.

Apply points for gas but I usually apply them for free items in store and that 

changes from week to week.

I just saw recently that soon Dollar Tree is going up from $1.25 to $1.50. I only shop there once in a while.

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@threecees Thanks for mentioning that. I just discovered that they carry Wiley Wallaby Licorice. 

Will have to go back and buy a few more packages.

[monicakm]

I stopped drinking colas when I discovered I loved cold brew coffee.  My Starbucks ready to drink bottles are still (just barely) under $6 ($5.98).  I've been telling myself I'll stop when they reach $6/bottle.  Rut ro

[monicakm]

@Carmie 

😲

We've cut back on eating out too, mostly because DH has retired and because to get to nice restaurants is over an hour away.  We used to drive to Dallas (two hours) to eat dinner and spend $100   I can't believe we used to do that!  Neither could my parents.  Now I'm shaking my head when our daughter makes a trip to Dallas just for dinner.  I'm sure the bill is closer to $200 now in those kinds of restaurants.  The all-you-can-eat food bar we eat at a couple times a month is $42 for both of us, plus tip.  It includes a salad bar, 3 food bars and a dessert bar.    

[TheMemphisVette]

couple of conveniences delivery/pickup walmart

on the site....

you can sort grocery only then by specific catagories....ie fresh veggies

you can sort by roll back prices.....nice to see whats on sale only

you can sort by your items......what you've previously purchased making it easy to rebuy.   you can delete items.  keeping the list clean of only what you like.

you can adjust your tip up to 24 hrs after delivery

you can get help with a bot chat which refunds your problem item after answering a couple of questions.   calling is quick also

[gardenman]

@drizzellla 

Yeah. you can save a lot. Here's a copy of my order from yesterday showing the pricing.

Order Details

Beverages 1x Signature SELECT Ginger Ale Zero Sugar Soda- 2 Liter $0.94   Regular Price: $1.29     ACME for U Savings:$0.29     Rewards and Cash-Off:$0.06   3x Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Soda Bottle - 2 Liter $1.76   Regular Price: $10.47     Sale Price Savings:$3.60     ACME for U Savings:$5.00     Rewards and Cash-Off:$0.11   Cookies, Snacks & Candy 2x Cheez-It Cheese Crackers Original Baked Snack Crackers - 7 Oz $4.66   Regular Price: $6.58     Sale Price Savings:$1.60     Rewards and Cash-Off:$0.30     Price Adjustment:$0.02*   Dairy, Eggs & Cheese 1x Lucerne Unsalted Sweet Cream Butter Quarters - 16 Oz $2.65   Regular Price: $4.39     ACME for U Savings:$0.80     Rewards and Cash-Off:$0.21     Price Adjustment:$0.73*   1x O Organics Milk - Half Gallon $5.29 1x Lucerne Half & Half Ultra-Pasteurized - 32 Fl. Oz. $2.58   Regular Price: $3.49     Rewards and Cash-Off:$0.22     Price Adjustment:$0.69*   Frozen Foods 2x Signature SELECT French Fried Potatoes Classic Steak Cut - 28 Oz $5.59   Regular Price: $7.58     ACME for U Savings:$1.64     Rewards and Cash-Off:$0.35   1x SuperPretzel Soft Pretzels Fully Baked Original - 13 Oz $4.68   Regular Price: $5.49     Rewards and Cash-Off:$0.31     Sale Price Savings:$0.50   Fruits & Vegetables 1x Sweet Corn 4 Count - Each $2.21   Regular Price: $4.99     Sale Price Savings:$2.00     Rewards and Cash-Off:$0.18     Price Adjustment:$0.60*   Meat & Seafood 1x 80% Lean 20% Fat Ground Beef Value Pack - 3 Lb $4.64   Regular Price: $9.83 (Pkg. Wt. 1.79 LB @ $5.49/LB)     Sale Price Savings:$3.05     Rewards and Cash-Off:$0.40     Price Adjustment:$1.74*   1x 80% Lean 20% Fat Ground Beef Value Pack - 3 Lb $4.64   Regular Price: $10.05 (Pkg. Wt. 1.83 LB @ $5.49/LB)     Rewards and Cash-Off:$0.56     Sale Price Savings:$0.92     Price Adjustment:$3.93*   1x Signature SELECT Hickory Smoked Sliced Bacon - 16 oz $3.69   Regular Price: $5.99     ACME for U Savings:$1.01     Rewards and Cash-Off:$0.30     Price Adjustment:$0.99*

Items (16) $75.44 Savings -$32.11 Price Adjustment -$8.70 Sale Price Savings -$11.67 ACME for U Savings -$8.74 Rewards and Cash-Off -$3.00

Subtotal $43.33 Taxes and Fees $4.00 Sales Tax $0.00 Delivery Fee $0.00 Driver Tip $4.00

Total $47.33

Acme's "normal" prices are high, but using the "For You" coupons, and shopping their sales can stretch the savings out in a big, big way. A 2 liter bottle of their diet ginger ale for $0.94. Three 2-liter bottles of Zero Sugar  Coke for $1.76 total (about $0.59 per bottle.)  $2.65 for a pound of butter. $3.69 for a pound of bacon. I don't think you can find better pricing anywhere. You just have to be a smart consumer. If you don't shop their sales or use the "For You" coupons, you'll pay more than elsewhere, but if you take advantage of what they give you, you can come out ahead. They paid me a penny to buy a pound of bacon a few months ago after the coupons were totaled.

I go through their new "For You" offerings each Friday when they come out and pick which ones I want. It probably takes me twenty to thirty minutes to go through everything including their sale ads, but I save so much that it's worthwhile. 

[drizzellla]

All I can say @gardenman is WOW! OH! WOW!

I am shocked  I thought I looked over the For U coupons. I am impressed looking at your list and I congratulate you for doing such a good job.

I did not see the butter coupon. I haven't seen that price in years for butter.

And Coke, 3 - 2 liter bottles for $1.76. That makes me want to drink soda during this hot summer. 

Thanks for showing what you were able to buy. I am impressed. And now I should look a bit more at the coupons. They are  treasure trove of goodies. Thank you.