Retail price $48.60
Sale price $36.11
OOP = $11.11
Cost of coupons purchased on Ebay $3.60
Final Price $14.71
Saved 70%
While we’re on the topic of what’s on sale, how do you actually go about building your grocery stockpile? Here’s a quick example of what I do. (Lots of links ahead — they mostly link to tutorial posts if you need more info.)
- When Meijer has a sale on Ortega, I know it’s time to stock up because everything will be under 25¢. I take advantage of the sale by stacking the Meijer Mealbox coupons with manufacturer coupons.
- You’ll need more coupons than you normally purchase. I order from The Coupon Clippers or from eBay. *Note: if you order from eBay, be sure to use Ebates for 2% cash back.
- Order your coupons by Monday or Tuesday so you can shop before the sale ends on Saturday!
I’ll be doing this again this week to stock up on the 45¢ Kraft Salad Dressing before the Meijer Mealbox coupon expires on 6/11/10. PS please don’t tell my trainer those Reese’s Dark are in my freezer. Thanks ;-)
What are your tips and tricks for building your grocery stockpile? How do you get more coupons? Do you keep a 6 month supply of staple items on hand? A year’s supply?
