One of the things I use is a price book. What’s that? Well there are 5 stores I regularly shop at
- IGA
- Food Basics
- No Frills
- Dominion
- Shoppers Drugs Mart
All except the Dominion are within walking distance except the Dominion which is 4 subway stops away. I keep track of their regular prices on what I use most, as well as a normal sale price at that store. That way when I looking through the weekly flyers, first I can spot a good deal, two I know that I can get the best prices for milk and eggs at SDM which surprised me. Usually I hit Dominion only when they have good sales and I know I can use there policy of fresh or free to maximize value for dollar spent. My regular stores are the No Frills and Food Basics which give me the best bang for my dollar.
Now with the rising food prices it is time to revamp the list. Some of my basics have gone up in cost, so a price book if to be used effectively needs to revamped with regularity…so yeah use a pencil. Do you know which stores in your neighbourhood give you the best price? For me this helps this mom make the most out of my grocery dollar.
June 17, 2008 at 4:08 pm
I have never heard of keeping a price book but it sounds like a great idea! I think next time we go food shopping I’ll have to bring a notepad along with me and then go to some of the other stores in the area and compare.
~Jo
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June 17, 2008 at 9:42 pm
I FOF at A & P all the time. I am lucky as we have all the main stores on hand. I don’t have a price book though.