Taking the Supermarkets by Storm: Part 2
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Jun-30-2009
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We all know that supermarkets are full of gimmicks and false/ deceptive advertisements. That’s why it’s important to be a wise and crafty buyer yourself, so you get what you want at the price that’s affordable to you.
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We all know that supermarkets are full of gimmicks and false/ deceptive advertisements. That’s why it’s important to be a wise and crafty buyer yourself, so you get what you want at the price that’s affordable to you. All it takes is a bit of sleuthing to determine which products are being sold with reasonable prices and which are being sold to take advantage of your needs. There’s no point in spending more money if you know how to spend less with your shopping.
Unit pricing
Within the continental United States, only a few states require that shops and supermarket place informational price tags on every product. Usually, you can find tags that speak for the whole section of produce. The common belief is that you spend more for larger quantities, but you save more if you divide the sum of your purchase by the unit.
This is no longer entirely true. For example, a box of Frosted Flakes (14 ounces) costs $2.29/lb. We compared this pricing to a box of Frosted Flakes containing 17 ounces and we realized that the larger box would actually cost $4.38/lb. So remember, bigger is only better if you can ascertain that the larger packages are less expensive per pound than the smaller boxes.
Pricy ‘convenience’
Sometimes, getting a small packet of sliced carrots can be as costly as buying a whole bag of raw, unsliced carrots (skin and all). It’s now time to ask yourself, is it really that difficult to skin and slice the carrots yourself?
We know how the modern lifestyle can frown upon such activities, because it wastes a few minutes in the kitchen and produces extra waste in the home. But would you really want to spend on something that’s 5 times as costlier than an ordinary pack of carrots? Your $1.50 for a pack of skinned and sliced carrots may not be that cost-effective, after all.
Checkout is for paying, not buying
Do you notice those small, metal shelves that they place near the checkout counters? Those aren’t there for your convenience. They’re there because the goods sold there are more expensive than the ones that are located from within the larger area of the supermarket. If you don’t believe us, drop by any chain like Stop & Shop and check.
The chilled Coke products near the checkout counters are more expensive. A 20-ounce can would cost $1.49 while the ones at the aisles would cost just $0.66 per can. Who are they kidding? Why would you pay $0.83 more just because they used their own fridges to chill something as inconsequential as a can of Coke? Unless you’re dying to drink a cold can of your favorite soft drink, you might want to wait until the drive home is over to chill your own can.
Buy what you need
There’s a big difference between compulsive desire and actual need. For example, cereals, sugar, coffee and juice are real needs for a family. A new table or a small chainsaw are not. A costly solar-powered remote control or a pack of dry doggie treats are also not real needs. To save money, you have to drop the habit of creating ‘needs’ and overspending on them.
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http://www.articleseen.com/Article_Taking the Supermarkets by Storm: Part 2_1430.aspx
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