Earlier in the week, I posted about the difference between sales and deals Here. This week I've illustrated with some examples. A Stock-up Price is the rock bottom price you want to replenish (or begin) your stockpile. These are deals that aren't offered very often. If you use to product, now is the time to buy!
A Buy Price is still a sale price on an item but a price that can usually be found every few weeks. You may want to buy a couple to carry you over until you find a Stock-up Price. These prices are less than the regular shelf price but not yet at rock bottom. For me, a Buy Price is the amount I'm willing to spend but I'm not all that excited about it. It is still a good deal, just not an exceptional one.
Stock-up Prices on perishable items are more tricky. This is definitely the time to buy produce or milk. You also want to make sure that you only buy what you can use before the product goes bad. These items are typically not able to be frozen or do not freeze easily and so must be consumed before they expire. I don't often freeze bread. I've found that buns cannot be thawed quickly and bread in general takes up too much freezer room to justify the savings.
United: Bar S Franks (Meat, Red, or Turkey, 12oz) 2/$1
United: Sargento Shredded Cheese all varieties and sizes 2/$5 (if larger than 16oz bags are included this is a stock up price)
United: Finish Powerball Tabs (Orange or Fresh Scent 32-60ct) $5.99 (possible stock up price for 60ct tabs. 60ct tabs for $5.99 = $0.10/dishwasher load)
United: Ball Park Meat Franks 16oz 2/$4 (Good price on Ball Park Franks)
United: McCormick Taco Seasoning 2/$0.89 ($0.445 per packet)
Aldi: Red or Green Grapes $0.79/lb (Stock up but perishable)
Aldi: Cantaloupe $0.89ea (Stock up but perishable)
Aldi: Tomatoes on the Vine $0.69/lb (Stock up but perishable)
Aldi: L’Oven Fresh Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns 12oz $0.69 (Stock up but perishable)
Aldi: Boulder One-Ply Napkins 250ct $1.49 ($0.00596/napkin or about half a penny per napkin)
Walmart: Kraft Milk & Granola Bars 5ct 6.75oz $2.98 (only available at Walmart)
Walmart: Little Debbie Football Brownies 6ct 9.2oz $1.50 (Buy Price)
Walmart: Pepsi 8pk 12oz bottles $2.98 (on bottle coupons may be available)
Walmart: Simply Kraft Sour Cream 16oz $1.58
Walmart: Doritos Family Size Chips 16.5oz $3.48
Kings: Kraft BBQ Sauce 18oz asst $0.88 (Buy Price)
Kings: Blue Bonnet Margarine 1lb quarters $0.68 (Buy price)
Kings: Ground Beef “lean” $1.99/lb (depending on how lean, could be a very good stock up price)
Kings: Pillsbury Cake Mixes asst 18.25ox $0.99 (Buy price)
Kings: Ranch Style Beans 15oz Regular $0.68 (Definitely Buy price may be Stock Up price)
Albertson's: Lipton Tea 12pk 16.9oz bottles $3.99
Albertson's: Whole Fryers $0.68/lb (Stock-up Price)
Albertson's: Kraft Salad Dressing 16oz, Stubbs BBQ sauce 18oz, or Marinades 12oz asst $1.98 (Peelies may be available for Kraft Dressing. Can also be stacked at Target with Target Coupon for B2G1 Free)
Albertson's: Starbucks Frappuccino 4pk 9.5oz bottles $3.99 wyb 2 (Buy Price)
Albertson's: Kraft Miracle Whip or Mayonnaise 30 oz $2.49 (Buy Price)
Other Deals:
Corn on the Cobb: 4/$1 (or 10/$3) at Alberston's United Marketstreet, and King's
