Food coupons (again)!

From what I recall, use the coupon to buy the smallest of the offer to save
the most.

What say you?

Andy

Andy wrote:
> Food coupons (again)!
>
> From what I recall, use the coupon to buy the smallest of the offer to save
> the most.
>
> What say you?
>
> Andy

Use your math skills to verify that with each item you are using a
coupon for. It obviously will vary based on unit price, sale price,
value of the coupon and any other special promotions that are going on.

On Thu 12 Jun 2008 05:53:28a, Andy told us...

> Food coupons (again)!
>
> From what I recall, use the coupon to buy the smallest of the offer to
> save the most.
>
> What say you?
>
> Andy
>

It varies. If there are multiple sizes offered on the coupon, you really
ned to check the unit price; e.g., cost per ounce, quantity, etc. It could
go either way.

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Wayne Boatwright said...

> On Thu 12 Jun 2008 05:53:28a, Andy told us...
>
>> Food coupons (again)!
>>
>> From what I recall, use the coupon to buy the smallest of the offer to
>> save the most.
>>
>> What say you?
>>
>> Andy
>>
>
> It varies. If there are multiple sizes offered on the coupon, you
> really ned to check the unit price; e.g., cost per ounce, quantity, etc.
> It could go either way.


True to a point. Prices do flucuate from week to week, so WHEN to use the
coupon is also an issue.

Andy

On Jun 12, 8:53*am, Andy <q> wrote:
> Food coupons (again)!
>
> From what I recall, use the coupon to buy the smallest of the offer to save
> the most.
>
> What say you?

Yeah, that's what the math says. But I usually just buy my regular
size.
If I bought the smallest one, I'd have to replace it sooner. My time
is certainly
worth something to me.

Then again, I usually just buy stuff when I need it. If it's on sale
when I need
it, and it's something I go through on a regular basis (e.g., toilet
paper), I'll probably
buy an extra. If it's on sale when I need it, but I don't use it very
often (e.g.,
flour), I won't buy an extra. Seems foolish to keep my money tied up
on the
pantry shelf when it could be doing other things.

Cindy Hamilton

Andy wrote:
>
> Food coupons (again)!
>
> From what I recall, use the coupon to buy the smallest of the offer to save
> the most.
>
> What say you?
>
> Andy

I say read the offer and compare unit prices. Make no assumptions.

Andy wrote:
> Wayne Boatwright said...
>
>> On Thu 12 Jun 2008 05:53:28a, Andy told us...
>>
>>> Food coupons (again)!
>>>
>>> From what I recall, use the coupon to buy the smallest of the offer to
>>> save the most.
>>>
>>> What say you?
>>>
>>> Andy
>>>
>> It varies. If there are multiple sizes offered on the coupon, you
>> really ned to check the unit price; e.g., cost per ounce, quantity, etc.
>> It could go either way.
>
>
> True to a point. Prices do flucuate from week to week, so WHEN to use the
> coupon is also an issue.
>
> Andy
Mr. Kroger and his company get most of my grocery business and keep good
records of my purchases based on their discount card. Consequently I
generally get a book of coupons that are targeted to my ordinary
purchases every month or so. Current crop of coupons had twelve that I
could actually use.

The trick is to get items on the weekly sales paper that you can use a
coupon on for multiple savings. I only buy items we will actually use
and eat so some coupons are worthless to us.

George

"Andy" <q> wrote in message ...
> Food coupons (again)!
>
> From what I recall, use the coupon to buy the smallest of the offer to
> save
> the most.
>
> What say you?
>
> Andy

The use of coupons is a complicated matter. On the surface is seems logical
to use a dollar coupon against the smallest package. However because of the
cost per ounce factor with smaller packages quite often the larger size may
be a better value.

So here's how to figure as example: Best foods Mayo

30 ounces for 3.50 less $1.00 = $2.50 or 8.3333 cents per ounce.
18 ounce squeeze for 3.87 less 1.00 = 2.87 or 15.9 cents per ounce.

The other point is Save your coupons and know your prices - more often than
not the first coupon week is the highest price. The super market companies
know in advance about the coupons and they need to protect their profit.

A few weeks ago there was a $1.00 off coupon tor 12 ounce Kraft singles of
American cheese. I saved it. Last week there was an 8 hour sale at
Albertsons Kraft 12 oz American was 2 for $3.00 A GREAT price. I used the
$1.00 coupon so the net price ended up $1.00 per 12 ounce package.

So never buy something just because you have a coupon.
Know the regular & sale price of your basics.
Use the coupon when it gives you the best value on a cost per unit/ounce
basis.
Be weary of the first week the coupon is issued.
If you need carry a calculator & take your time.
Hit the frozen food case LAST.


--
Old Scoundrel

(AKA Dimitri)

On Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:42:11 -0500, George Shirley
> wrote:

>I only buy items we will actually use
>and eat so some coupons are worthless to us.
>
>George

Most coupons are for frozen, canned, or boxed stuff which we use very
little of. So most are useless to us too. One of the big
stupidmarkets here had a scam a few months ago where you bought a
small (5cu.ft.) freezer for $150 and got coupons for $150 of "free
food." The food wasn't free and the coupons were just a buck off
things just like any other coupon. And it was all for things you'd
find in the freezer section. (gack) It was supposed to be a 3 day
sale but I stopped in a few weeks after and they still had the
freezers out on a pallet. LOL

Lou

Dimitri said...

>
> "Andy" <q> wrote in message ...
>> Food coupons (again)!
>>
>> From what I recall, use the coupon to buy the smallest of the offer to
>> save
>> the most.
>>
>> What say you?
>>
>> Andy
>
> The use of coupons is a complicated matter. On the surface is seems
> logical to use a dollar coupon against the smallest package. However
> because of the cost per ounce factor with smaller packages quite often
> the larger size may be a better value.
>
> So here's how to figure as example: Best foods Mayo
>
> 30 ounces for 3.50 less $1.00 = $2.50 or 8.3333 cents per ounce.
> 18 ounce squeeze for 3.87 less 1.00 = 2.87 or 15.9 cents per ounce.
>
> The other point is Save your coupons and know your prices - more often
> than not the first coupon week is the highest price. The super market
> companies know in advance about the coupons and they need to protect
> their profit.
>
> A few weeks ago there was a $1.00 off coupon tor 12 ounce Kraft singles
> of American cheese. I saved it. Last week there was an 8 hour sale at
> Albertsons Kraft 12 oz American was 2 for $3.00 A GREAT price. I used
> the $1.00 coupon so the net price ended up $1.00 per 12 ounce package.
>
> So never buy something just because you have a coupon.
> Know the regular & sale price of your basics.
> Use the coupon when it gives you the best value on a cost per unit/ounce
> basis.
> Be weary of the first week the coupon is issued.
> If you need carry a calculator & take your time.
> Hit the frozen food case LAST.


TRUE!

"Andy" <q> wrote in message ...
> Food coupons (again)!
>
> From what I recall, use the coupon to buy the smallest of the offer to
> save
> the most.
>
> What say you?
>
> Andy

Stupidmarket coupons can save a lot of money-IF you are willing to spend
more money on name brand goods. Most times, store brands are MUCH cheaper
and taste the same.
Also keep in mind that many coupons are for goods that are frozen,
pre-packaged (read as highly processed) and usually not stuff that the
average weight conscious or health conscious person will eat anyway.

Perhaps that is the problem though-they target the idiots. And these are the
people that sue food manufacturers for making them fat.

On Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:16:10 -0400, "Kswck" >
wrote:

>
>"Andy" <q> wrote in message ...
>> Food coupons (again)!
>>
>> From what I recall, use the coupon to buy the smallest of the offer to
>> save
>> the most.
>>
>> What say you?
>>
>> Andy
>
>Stupidmarket coupons can save a lot of money-IF you are willing to spend
>more money on name brand goods. Most times, store brands are MUCH cheaper
>and taste the same.

yes, you have to make that comparison as well.

>Also keep in mind that many coupons are for goods that are frozen,
>pre-packaged (read as highly processed) and usually not stuff that the
>average weight conscious or health conscious person will eat anyway.
>

but you do often see coupons for non-perishable condiments and such
that can be useful.

you have to apply some intelligence.

your pal,
blake

Kswck wrote:

> "Andy" <q> wrote in message ...
> > Food coupons (again)!
> >
> > From what I recall, use the coupon to buy the smallest of the offer to
> > save
> > the most.
> >
> > What say you?
> >
> > Andy
>
> Stupidmarket coupons can save a lot of money-IF you are willing to spend
> more money on name brand goods. Most times, store brands are MUCH cheaper
> and taste the same.
> Also keep in mind that many coupons are for goods that are frozen,
> pre-packaged (read as highly processed) and usually not stuff that the
> average weight conscious or health conscious person will eat anyway.
>
> Perhaps that is the problem though-they target the idiots. And these are
the
> people that sue food manufacturers for making them fat.

I rarely use coupons for food products, the exception being Paul Newman
stuff, where you can save a buck or so if you buy two items - which I did
today, the store had a sale on his stuff..

I also saved a buck off of a bottle of Lime - Away and a buck off of a two -
pack of large Ziploc food containers...

I aim to clip enough coupons every week in order to amortize the coupla bux
cost of the Sunday newspaper from which I clip the coupons...

I won't fiddle with lame and piddly l'il coupons, e.g. coupons where you can
"save" a WHOLE 50 CENTS off of a minimum purchase of six cans 'o soup or six
containers of yogurt...


--
Best
Greg

"Gregory Morrow" wrote

> I won't fiddle with lame and piddly l'il coupons, e.g. coupons where you
> can
> "save" a WHOLE 50 CENTS off of a minimum purchase of six cans 'o soup or
> six
> containers of yogurt...

I do, but only on items I already know I'm going to get and in quantities
that are useful to me. Canned soups I can always store excess of in the
garage ;-)

cshenk wrote:

> "Gregory Morrow" wrote
>
> > I won't fiddle with lame and piddly l'il coupons, e.g. coupons where you
> > can
> > "save" a WHOLE 50 CENTS off of a minimum purchase of six cans 'o soup or
> > six
> > containers of yogurt...
>
> I do, but only on items I already know I'm going to get and in quantities
> that are useful to me. Canned soups I can always store excess of in the
> garage ;-)


I give mine to my mom (she has one crummy and over - priced store in her
area, she's elderly and so doesn't cook a lot), I rarely eat canned soups,
just usually make my own. In colder weather Progresso usually has some good
coupons, good for like a buck off two cans. With sale price plus coupons
that can bring the price down to 75 cents or so...the Campbells
microwaveable chunky soups often have a similar deal, I'll get those for her
too.


--
Best
Greg

Gregory Morrow said...

>
> cshenk wrote:
>
>> "Gregory Morrow" wrote
>>
>> > I won't fiddle with lame and piddly l'il coupons, e.g. coupons where
>> > you can
>> > "save" a WHOLE 50 CENTS off of a minimum purchase of six cans 'o soup
>> > or six
>> > containers of yogurt...
>>
>> I do, but only on items I already know I'm going to get and in
>> quantities that are useful to me. Canned soups I can always store
>> excess of in the garage ;-)
>
>
> I give mine to my mom (she has one crummy and over - priced store in her
> area, she's elderly and so doesn't cook a lot), I rarely eat canned
> soups, just usually make my own. In colder weather Progresso usually
> has some good coupons, good for like a buck off two cans. With sale
> price plus coupons that can bring the price down to 75 cents or so...the
> Campbells microwaveable chunky soups often have a similar deal, I'll get
> those for her too.


Dont have a Mom anymore.

Andy

"Gregory Morrow" wrote

> I give mine to my mom (she has one crummy and over - priced store in her
> area, she's elderly and so doesn't cook a lot),

My Mom is a coupon clipper so I dont need to send her any ;-)

> I rarely eat canned soups,
> just usually make my own.

Same here but the canned ones come in at times.

> In colder weather Progresso usually has some good
> coupons, good for like a buck off two cans. With sale price plus coupons
> that can bring the price down to 75 cents or so...the Campbells

Yes, I use those too. Anything I normally 'get' is fair game even if just
20cents off. It's still an extra 20 cents off <g>.