One of my favorite things to pull out is the Publix grocery sale paper. Without fail, I am always able to find amazing Buy 1 Get 1 Free deals. Ever since I discovered Publix about 4 years ago, I have been shopping at least once a week there and taking full advantage of this sale. I am always quite proud of myself when I come home with bags full of "free"groceries.
Recently I have started really paying attention to my receipts. I know, I know. I'm supposed to check my receipt after every purchase, but I forget. After finally remembering to check them, I lately have been noticing something about that B1G1F sale. I am not paying full price for one item and getting the other for free. The price of 1 item is split up between the 2. For example: Velveeta cheese cost $3.50 for a 1 lb. package. If it's B1G1F, then each package will cost $1.75 . That got me to thinking. There have been times when I don't really need 2 of an item, so I wondered if I could just get the 1 item and still get the half price.
So, I made my weekly visit to Publix the other day, sale paper in hand, ready to test out my theory. There were numerous B1G1F items to be had, so I started stocking up, just taking 1 item instead of 2. Halfway through, I got a little nervous. What if the price doesn't split unless I get both items? I will look stupid when I start checking out. So, I found a cashier and politely asked her if I got just 1 item would it be half price or would I need to get 2. With a suspicious look in her eye, she cautiously informed me that the price would split even if I got only 1. Yippee!!! With that, I wheeled my cart around and continued shopping.
I am elated to have discovered this little hidden "sale". I no longer will be purchasing 2 items with the B1G1F sale, but will be getting just the 1 and therefore my groceries will be half price.
Most grocery stores have B1G1F sales. I do not know if the price for sale items splits or not, but it is definitely worth asking about.
Love the post! It actually depends on the grocery store. Some will give you each item at 1/2 price and some will make you buy both (especially drugstores). Just check with the help desk at the front of the store for each store you shop! Good find - I LOVE PUBLIX!
ReplyDeleteKroger also gives you half price on the 'bogof'items. Love these money saving posts! If you are looking for some real savings - find your nearest Aldi market. They don't take coupons (most are their own store brands) - but you will save a fortune. I went to 3 grocery stores this week to 'save' money. I actually did, too - they were all within a mile of each other, and used store coupons at each. LOOOOOOOVVVVE your blog A!
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