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There's an app called Flipp that has almost all of the store fliers for you to see in one place. You can touch the items you want to buy and it will circle the item for you AND make a list for you from each individual store. Also it has a watch list that you can enter products so you always know when they're on sale. I love it!
The tip about the frozen vegetables is spot on, and I have been using it for the last 13 months, because many times, the shipments of fresh vegetables don't always arrive on time when I am in the store for my once a week shopping trip. Thus, for many dishes, I head on over to the frozen food section. Ms. L. Churchill
You forgot the most important tips of all: don’t be nasty to the cashier if a price doesn’t come up right. They do not memorize prices. They simply scan the item and collect the payment. A little kindness goes a long way and in light of COVID many grocery stores are understaffed and overworked. PS. Put the cart back!
I was next in line to check out a couple days ago. The guy in front of me literally left his cart at the register and walked away smh some people are just grown children
I worked at Kroger many moons ago, and my kids are always amazed that I still remember the codes on produce! Awesome video! I love the positivity you put out!!!💜
Matt, Your enthusiasm is so uplifting and needed these days....a big thank you to you!😇 And your content is on target and honest. You have made a nice niche for yourself to separate yourself from the rest. Kudos!
well darn....... I just weighed the onion bag I purchased yesterday. There's 4.22 lbs inside this 5lb bag! I will always weigh going forward! Thanks Matt! Appreciate all the advice.
I worked in a horticultural packing plant, all fruit and veg will dehydrate over time, the rate just varies. App,es (what I packed) are packed with up to a buffer of 15% (again, where I worked) this was the same for other products we packed, nectarines, peaches and apricots.
The FLIPP app is awesome for looking at a lot of different store's ads without having to download each one's app or go to different websites. It even have a feature were you can circle the things you want from different stores and list them all in one location.
I think I may be too trusting with the pre-bagged produce. I’ve mainly been trying to look in the bags to see if the produce looks in good condition . 🤔😃
My issue is I never use all of the stuff before it goes bad, so a smaller bag is a benefit for me, lol! I try not to buy bags of anything now. Like right now, we have had a 5pb bag of potatoes for at least a month. If they're still good, we seriously need to do something with them. My roommate brother and I have settled on fried potatoes and eggs with steaks, lol.
@Skylarkist Expert It actually is the supplier not the store that does the packaging and often the shortage is from water loss during storage and shipping. Stores get in a pallet loaded with the pre-bagged produce items and just put them on the shelf. When packaged they were at or above the promised weight but evaporation happens over time. Fresh produce normally has over 300% markup at the store.
Oh my gosh... i work at Heinen’s!!❤️ I work in produce, we normally get our truck around 12... I always tell people that. They come in the mornings and it’s slim pickings most of the time. A lot of great tips... love going to my local Asian market!! they always have exactly what I need( gluten free) I get a bigger bottle and it’s cheaper
The one I have committed to mind is the bread/in-store produce bag tie colors freshness schematic. Learn your colors and you will know that you're getting the freshest product on the shelf without having to hunt the package over with a magnifying glass to find the "best by" or expiration date. Just Google "bread tie colors" and you'll see lots of info. This is important so you're buying the product with the longest shelf life, not the store trying to push the oldest merchandise out the store at full price that will go bad at your house in 2-3 days instead of a week.
You always have great info and make the info so entertaining! 😊 The items with (some of) the highest protit margins or mark-ups are the "impulse" purchase items on the racks at checkout. Resist the temptation! The items priced at the best per unit will be located on the shelves that are not at eye level. Gotta reach or bend those knees for the best deals!
@@mraymo1977 THIS! They're capitapizing on it being cold and close to checkout when you're tired from shopping. Not saying I don't ever fall for it, because sometimes I do want a soda or water, but I try to mostly just wait until I get home, or bring in my own water bottle.
Dear Soul ... how did we survive without you ?!?! What you’re doing shows how much you care for your fellow humans. I know your children will follow the ethics you and their Mom have instilled in them. Blessings
A little tip about generic vs. Name brand foods. Check the Nutrition labels. I resently changed to a lower sodium diet and surprisingly alot of the generic food items actual have less sodium or cholesterol then then some of the name brands. also where you buy it can change this took. surprising the jared mushrooms from the Dollar Tree actual has the lowest sodium then any other we have looked at.
My wife and I can attest to almost all on the video, some of what you said is news to us, such as weighing the pre-packaged 3-5 lb bags, we’re definitely going to weigh before we pay from now on.
about asian products in grocery stores it depends where you live and how many asians shop there same with hispanic food, I live in a area with high population of asians and hispanics and they have all the freshest stuff
I have noticed that if I need an item from the International isle, it runs cheaper than similar items in other areas of the store. Flour tortillas opened my eyes. Much cheaper on the International isle than on the bread isle.
My biggest annayance with these bags is that you can not see all of the vegetables or fruit. I find with lemons and tangerines you will get always get some that are spoiled. And this is at all grocery stores that I shop. So your never getting a bargain.
1. Luggage scale 2. Stick to the perimeter of the store 3. PLU codes. (4digit - traditional, 5digit - organic (start with 9)) 4. Skip ethnic section 5. Buy best brands for paper brands 6. Do not shop before meals (shop morning and evening for most fresh products) 7. Do not fall for $1 for each item deals 8. Use cashback apps 9. Do not buy in bulk 10. Pay attention to freezer sections (much better choices nowadays) Bonus. digital flyers, cereal
Willow Thick and Soft is our favorite toilet paper. I would walk to Aldi to get it if I had no car. Yes it only comes in the big bag but it is so worth it.
Our grocery store will give you the item free if it rings up higher than the shelf price. Our Walmart used to give u $3 off the item, but I don't know if they still do it, I haven't been to Walmart in a year, so im not sure if its still their policy.
The scales at my local supermarkets are totally off, by a whole pound! So good idea to bring in your own scale. I've found the 18 oz blueberries only weighed 13 ounces when I got it home one time. Total rip-off. Thanks for the organic code info. Learned something new.
You should take a known weight to the store and test them. Then point it out to the manager. There's a good chance they are just clueless, maybe they'll correct the problem.
I'm super impressed with this video, I have watched so many videos like this from other people and yours is the first in a long time truly detailed information. I wish I had found your channel sooner, you really do such a great job. Thank you!
When I homeschool my son he was with me all the time he'd go to the grocery store I taught him how to weigh the potatoes and onions same thing goes with celery carrots anything that's bagged per pound at one price 😀
Hi Matt loving all your great info especially now when Covid is so rampant everywhere! Buying the things in this video at a big box store is amazing ! One other Costco item is Premium Dry Dog Food! Never recalls and ingredients that are truly great for your dogs! Thanks again for you informative and cheerful videos!💕😊
We always buy the Walgreens TP! Just says Big Roll, they sell for 10/$5 and they are comparable, if not better than Scott's!!!! (Which is the only one I've found safe to use with my 100 yr old house's plumbing) hope this helps someone!!!!!
As a manager of a grocery store 1st point- those come in pre weighed we don’t really weigh them we get a big truck and just put them on the shelf. 2nd point- this is completely true. 3rd point- this happens with a mix up of not only the produce worker but customers and other workers doing go backs (stuff customers don’t want). 4th point- absolutely most of this stuff is overpriced and organic. 5th point- not the best quality for store product however the price can be cheaper but, it’s more often less quantity just looks the same and packaged to look the same. 6th point- that is true however most of the time it’s best to shop the latest night most stores due to covid most of the time now it’s right before closing when we restock. 7th point- yes absolutely depends on what it is but read the fine print if it says (must buy increments) then you have to buy the deal this mainly happens for soda, however you don’t need to for other items often. 8th point- not sure tbh. 9th point- not a bulk store for main stuff. 10th point- absolutely the frozen is cheaper and often better then cans from my experience. Bonus- we have an app or we have a paper in store. Bonus#2- yeah most of the time the quality is horrible and just a little cheaper. Finally my last tip- if you’re cool with the cashier sometimes not saying all the time you can get deals from them for instance if you’re cool and bag your own groceries or you’re nice and they have a coupon that’s like $10 off $90 they will give you the $10 off. Also if there’s a buy one get one deal go to the front and ask for half off if you only want one or you can say there isn’t another one as of now since covid rain checks aren’t being handed out by a lot of stores due to shortages so they will likely just give you it half off
Watch out for the price per sheet on toilet paper and paper towels. They change frequently and it really makes a difference on the amount you are getting per package.
Shopping at local drug store (such as Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aide, or whichever is available to you) have the best deals on them. Including oral products, too. It's worth to have loyalty cards because every dollar counts.
Ever since your Aldi video, I started shopping there first and only go to TJ’s or Sprouts for items I can’t find - or don’t like the ingredients (GMO’s, HFCS, etc) or Costco for items I need in bulk. Can you do a video on pharmacies for OTC and beauty products, etc like CVS, Walgreens, etc? Wonder if things like soaps, hairsprays, cotton balls are cheaper there?
Thank you for the video!! Shopping for my Parents not a good idea for them to be out in long lines around a lot of people.I may go to three different grocery stores. Always good to get good prices on food.
For fresh foods, compare the unit price to what's available in prepackaged. Sometimes prepackaged is better. Some stores still allow price matching so compare that as well.
Stores show on the tag in the shelf the price per oz. Then they put some in price per lb. Some simple division by 16 will convert price per lb to oz so you can do an accurate comparison of prices. We now return you to your life which is already in progress.
If you live in Nevada or Utah, the Smith's grocery chain does a case lot sale about every 4 months, for 2 weeks at a time. You can get really great deals on common "stock up" items, i.e. Campbell's Chunky soup for $0.99 a can, Hamburger Helper for $0.99 a box, Rice a Roni for $.088 a box, etc... Great way to fill the pantry on things you use a lot. And the best part is that you don't need to buy an entire case of the item; you can just buy how many you want, and still get the same price.
Unless it's on sale cereal is overly expensive at most grocery stores. I can get a giant family size box at walmart for less than a regular box at say Jewel(Albertsons).
I love you DO guy! I used to be a fan now I'm are whole air conditioner! These are great tips I'm gonna share them and I'm also gonna share your site with all of my friends and family because I love how you are so entertaining and you are concise and you're Frugal and I love that god bless you for that! XOXO god bless
This no secret but is very useful. You can not find a broken egg in the carton by looking. Open the carton and slightly move each egg. A cracked egg will be stuck and not move.
Hey Matt (and others), I’m not sure if you already did a video on this, but, when in produce section, it’s been proven that there are certain types of lighting used on things that are listed with water that makes them appear fresher than if you went to a location where they’re not sprayed. Also, ALWAYS shake excess water off if you buy from there before checkout as it weighs less. There are also in many markets discounted deals for products in fresh section. Think about what you could use that day if something is appealing to you, and save yourself a ton. Or, because I have a ton of animals, many of their fresh items can be from same place for a huge discount.
I worked in the grocery industry for years. Be aware that ALL of the perimeter departments, (produce, meat, bakery, dairy) are ALL HIGH PROFIT CENTRS for the grocery store. Also NOT ALL END CAPS feature bargain priced items. They are there to catch your attention to the products displayed--oftentimes NOT at a sale price. Walmart is especially egress of doing this.
My Kroger's will break down large items for me so i can only buy enough for my needs. Being disabled and in a wheelchair may have something to do with this. Even the stockers will take the time to help me reach things. MY Kroger's is the best. This may not be everywhere but shopping for me is always a fun experience.
I'm in Montreal we have some good deals here at Maxi and at Super C. I just watch for sales and when dark roast coffee a 908g for $7 I buy a whole bunch. And when toothbrushes or toothpaste is .99 cents I load up. Prices are a bit higher here because the Canadian dollar is worth about 0.70 to 0.80 USD.
Just going to start watching this now I'm excited to see if I learn anything it's always a challenge to see if there's new information I've been a bargain hunter most of my life LOL
Can you make a video on apps? like checkout 51 and so on.. that would be super helpful. And i used to coupon a couple of years ago, i still have stuff from then, even after sharing, i got really amazing discounts.
Matt, 2:26 Cannot speak about your stores, but in the stores in my hometown, the store employees do not restock the shelves. The producers restock their own products. At least for the packaged and canned items.
I worked in Produce and when potatoes, blueberries, or other items would have mold on them we would sort out the moldy produce and rebag the items. I personally make sure it's slightly over rather than right on just in case a consumer gets very angry. So sometimes it's the employees' underweighting produce items and not the company it came from.
We live in the north so fresh produce is extremely expensive or even hard to come by. We have a garden, but only about three months in which we can garden. We buy a ton of frozen vegetables and they are often better quality than the fresh produce that we can get.
Milk/dairy is always close to the back. Prepared foods, (rice a roni type boxed are in the center. These are higher profit and you have to walk thru this area to get milk/ meat/staple foods, etc. End displays are not necessarily products on ad or have a special price.
I always tell the stock person in the grocery aisle that I don't want the organic vegetables; could he point me to the inorganic vegetables? Inevitably they point the way. ;-D)
That sticker in the thumbnail gave me flashbacks! I had to take my grandfather's car keys after his 3rd accident in 2 weeks. I became his chauffeur. He called EVERY morning to go shopping. I took him to 13 stores...EVERY DAY...so he could pick stickers off of produce. It drove me INSANE. He had 1000s of binders with baseball card holders FULL of these stickers 😆 I miss him driving me INSANE😊
Another issue with buy one get one offers is that the price of the individual item is often raised during the week of the sale or starting the week before. Sometimes, the item is routinely sold at an inflated price because the BOGO is offered on a regular basis. You may have some savings, but it is often not what you think.
Interesting video! Thanks for the tips! Also have you heard of the app called FLIPP? It has all of the store flyers and you can clip items you want to buy and add them to a shopping list. I use it ALL the time!😁
Many people tend to think the frozen fruits and vegetables are inferior to the fresh produce. The truth is that the frozen produce is picked and flash frozen within hours where as the fresh produce may be picked on Monday and in the store on Tuesday and actually are less fresh than the frozen items. Plus frozen produce is picked at the peak of its ripeness where as fresh has to be picked before it's fully ripe thus making it more bland.
Regarding the oversized toilet paper rolls - Charmin was the beginning of this trend a while back when they introduced their Super/Mega/Extra sizes. When they first came on the market, they also provided what they called a toilet paper roll extender that allowed these oversized rolls to fit without issues. Charmin still will give you these extenders for free and you can request one for each bathroom in your home. Here is the link to the application for the free extender. www.charmin.com/en-us/about-charmin/faq/how-do-i-request-a-toilet-paper-roll-extender
You are just so fun to watch. I’m not kidding. You seem like the best guy to have as a friend or even to just know. That said, I’d like to give a little insight into a “generic brand” called Our Family Foods Brand. Its only available mostly in the midwest, from New York to as far West as Wyoming/Colorado and as far South as Georgia so far. So not available in every state yet. I have found their products to be great quality, even the cereal, with very few exceptions. I’m not kidding when I say my family actually prefers some Our Family products over some name brands, such as Mac and Cheese, hot dogs, breakfast sausages, lunch meat, cheeses, taco sauce and taco meat seasoning, chili seasoning, canned tomatoes/juice, canned condensed soups, tuna, beef stew, and boxed pasta dinners you add ground beef to, and peanut butter and jelly, and their bagged frozen fruits and veggies are always nice, as is their ice cream and other frozen novelties. Most of their cereal is good quality too, but not all of them I will admit. Their coffee is fantastic-and they have compostable k-cup brewer style pods now. The dairy items are sourced from your local area, so you’re more than likely buying the same milk or cheese from the same dairy farms that has the name brand on them in your local store, you just don’t pay a few dollars more for the fancy packaging. So I guess what I’m trying to say is Our Family Brand is worth checking out even if you don’t necessarily need to save a few dollars, because you may find you like their product better than a name brand. Anyway, man, I sincerely thank you for your videos, and your information, I have found a lot of good info and advice I have actually used, like when you do videos on Dollar Tree, and you just keep coming back with more! I appreciate you, I hope to see and learn a lot more from you. I wish you all the best. If anyone is interested if Our Family Foods products are sold in your state and at what stores (not all grocery stores carry them), here is their website. ourfamilyfoods.com
I've worked in grocery all my life. Produce to be specific. Your theory on potatoes isnt true with other items. With bagged citrus for example, most times they weigh more than they are suppose to. They more often than not, over compensate.
re: comment #4 shopping for ethnic foods. Agreed, cost and quality will be better at those specialized stores. But some of us also try to consolidate our grocery shopping as much as possible. To go to 3-4 different stores every week for groceries and sundries is not possible or desirable for most schedules. Sadly, I have to pay a bit more for that convenience.
Some of those bags are overweight too. It's not that anybody is trying to rip you off. I worked in produce factories and trust me....they are not trying to put in less product. It's a super fast paced environment..so you get some a few ounces over, and sometimes a few ounces under.
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I maximize my $ by charging everything on my American express cash back card. Points grow quickly. In Southern California, I love Sprouts produce and I buy my meat from a local Mexican market with weekly deals. Their kale is always $0.99 /bunch, every Friday 5 small avocado for $1
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At Sams Club anytime something is on clearance the price always ends in a 1.
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There's an app called Flipp that has almost all of the store fliers for you to see in one place. You can touch the items you want to buy and it will circle the item for you AND make a list for you from each individual store. Also it has a watch list that you can enter products so you always know when they're on sale. I love it!
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Package Mushroom go by the Julian Date Calendar.
The tip about the frozen vegetables is spot on, and I have been using it for the last 13 months, because many times, the shipments of fresh vegetables don't always arrive on time when I am in the store for my once a week shopping trip. Thus, for many dishes, I head on over to the frozen food section.
Ms. L. Churchill
You forgot the most important tips of all: don’t be nasty to the cashier if a price doesn’t come up right. They do not memorize prices. They simply scan the item and collect the payment. A little kindness goes a long way and in light of COVID many grocery stores are understaffed and overworked.
PS. Put the cart back!
I agree!
If it doesn't scan I always tease "if it don't scan, free." Never works though, they always get it .
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I was next in line to check out a couple days ago. The guy in front of me literally left his cart at the register and walked away smh some people are just grown children
E Swon i totally 💯 agree with you I work @ a Carl’s Jr. & man I be getting the MOST UNGRATEFUL & MEAN customers!! Be a lil more kind pls
I worked at Kroger many moons ago, and my kids are always amazed that I still remember the codes on produce!
Awesome video! I love the positivity you put out!!!💜
As a current Kroger employee I have to comment...you will take bananas to your grave, am I right?
@@hartkeeeper 4011 FTW!! 😄 It's been 10 years this May since I last dealt with produce codes, but I still remember bananas.
Matt, Your enthusiasm is so uplifting and needed these days....a big thank you to you!😇 And your content is on target and honest. You have made a nice niche for yourself to separate yourself from the rest. Kudos!
well darn....... I just weighed the onion bag I purchased yesterday. There's 4.22 lbs inside this 5lb bag! I will always weigh going forward! Thanks Matt! Appreciate all the advice.
Wow! I’m buying myself a Luggage Scale to test the weights so I buy the best bargain, too!
I worked in a horticultural packing plant, all fruit and veg will dehydrate over time, the rate just varies. App,es (what I packed) are packed with up to a buffer of 15% (again, where I worked) this was the same for other products we packed, nectarines, peaches and apricots.
The FLIPP app is awesome for looking at a lot of different store's ads without having to download each one's app or go to different websites.
It even have a feature were you can circle the things you want from different stores and list them all in one location.
I also use it to look up a specific item to see where it is on sale.
I do this at Tuesdays, the new ads comes out and write my grocery list
@Alex N..... Thanks for the info.
Frigo string cheese is good to buy in large bulk section in my grocery store. A package of 12 is $4.99, a package of 48 is $7.99
My husband is listening 👂 over my shoulder! “ He says, Your just just covering Both Ends “ Thank you for all your sleuthing ! ❤️From California
I think I may be too trusting with the pre-bagged produce. I’ve mainly been trying to look in the bags to see if the produce looks in good condition . 🤔😃
It is important to make sure of the quality as well, of course.
You are probably fine. I usually weigh my produce bags. They almost always weigh more than what is listed on the bag. Usually by .25 to .5 lbs.
They trick us witn old oranges because my kid loves them but when you peel they sometimes be old looking and dry on the inside (marcs and aldi)
My issue is I never use all of the stuff before it goes bad, so a smaller bag is a benefit for me, lol! I try not to buy bags of anything now. Like right now, we have had a 5pb bag of potatoes for at least a month. If they're still good, we seriously need to do something with them. My roommate brother and I have settled on fried potatoes and eggs with steaks, lol.
@Skylarkist Expert It actually is the supplier not the store that does the packaging and often the shortage is from water loss during storage and shipping. Stores get in a pallet loaded with the pre-bagged produce items and just put them on the shelf. When packaged they were at or above the promised weight but evaporation happens over time.
Fresh produce normally has over 300% markup at the store.
Oh my gosh... i work at Heinen’s!!❤️
I work in produce, we normally get our truck around 12... I always tell people that. They come in the mornings and it’s slim pickings most of the time.
A lot of great tips... love going to my local Asian market!! they always have exactly what I need( gluten free)
I get a bigger bottle and it’s cheaper
The one I have committed to mind is the bread/in-store produce bag tie colors freshness schematic. Learn your colors and you will know that you're getting the freshest product on the shelf without having to hunt the package over with a magnifying glass to find the "best by" or expiration date. Just Google "bread tie colors" and you'll see lots of info. This is important so you're buying the product with the longest shelf life, not the store trying to push the oldest merchandise out the store at full price that will go bad at your house in 2-3 days instead of a week.
You always have great info and make the info so entertaining! 😊
The items with (some of) the highest protit margins or mark-ups are the "impulse" purchase items on the racks at checkout. Resist the temptation!
The items priced at the best per unit will be located on the shelves that are not at eye level. Gotta reach or bend those knees for the best deals!
Good tip!
It always kills me when the 20oz. bottle of soda is more at the register than a 2 liter bottle on the shelf. 🤣🤣
@@mraymo1977 THIS! They're capitapizing on it being cold and close to checkout when you're tired from shopping. Not saying I don't ever fall for it, because sometimes I do want a soda or water, but I try to mostly just wait until I get home, or bring in my own water bottle.
Dear Soul ... how did we survive without you ?!?! What you’re doing shows how much you care for your fellow humans. I know your children will follow the ethics you and their Mom have instilled in them. Blessings
A little tip about generic vs. Name brand foods. Check the Nutrition labels. I resently changed to a lower sodium diet and surprisingly alot of the generic food items actual have less sodium or cholesterol then then some of the name brands. also where you buy it can change this took. surprising the jared mushrooms from the Dollar Tree actual has the lowest sodium then any other we have looked at.
What great ,useful information, Once again Matt comes through!
Glad to have you here Annamarie!
The Walmart Great Value toilet paper with the red label is the best!
My wife and I can attest to almost all on the video, some of what you said is news to us, such as weighing the pre-packaged 3-5 lb bags, we’re definitely going to weigh before we pay from now on.
about asian products in grocery stores it depends where you live and how many asians shop there same with hispanic food, I live in a area with high population of asians and hispanics and they have all the freshest stuff
I have noticed that if I need an item from the International isle, it runs cheaper than similar items in other areas of the store. Flour tortillas opened my eyes. Much cheaper on the International isle than on the bread isle.
My biggest annayance with these bags is that you can not see all of the vegetables or fruit. I find with lemons and tangerines you will get always get some that are spoiled. And this is at all grocery stores that I shop. So your never getting a bargain.
There is only one of me. Buying anything in bulk means many would spoil before i ever got to use them. I buy 1 or 2 of an item.
Can confirm that asian foods are 30-50% higher in price at regular grocery stores when comparing non-sale prices at asian grocery stores.
Great tips!! Who else wanted to reach through the screen and fix the stack of Quilted TP that was all upside down 😂🙃
I was appalled. lol
1. Luggage scale
2. Stick to the perimeter of the store
3. PLU codes. (4digit - traditional, 5digit - organic (start with 9))
4. Skip ethnic section
5. Buy best brands for paper brands
6. Do not shop before meals (shop morning and evening for most fresh products)
7. Do not fall for $1 for each item deals
8. Use cashback apps
9. Do not buy in bulk
10. Pay attention to freezer sections (much better choices nowadays)
Bonus. digital flyers, cereal
Thank you
It should be on top!!!
You're a hero!
Willow Thick and Soft is our favorite toilet paper. I would walk to Aldi to get it if I had no car. Yes it only comes in the big bag but it is so worth it.
Our grocery store will give you the item free if it rings up higher than the shelf price. Our Walmart used to give u $3 off the item, but I don't know if they still do it, I haven't been to Walmart in a year, so im not sure if its still their policy.
The scales at my local supermarkets are totally off, by a whole pound! So good idea to bring in your own scale. I've found the 18 oz blueberries only weighed 13 ounces when I got it home one time. Total rip-off.
Thanks for the organic code info. Learned something new.
You should take a known weight to the store and test them. Then point it out to the manager. There's a good chance they are just clueless, maybe they'll correct the problem.
I'm super impressed with this video, I have watched so many videos like this from other people and yours is the first in a long time truly detailed information. I wish I had found your channel sooner, you really do such a great job. Thank you!
I have found that if you buy beans in the Mexican aisle it is cheaper than the ones in the regular beans aisle for the same thing.
A lot spices are cheaper too.
When I homeschool my son he was with me all the time he'd go to the grocery store I taught him how to weigh the potatoes and onions same thing goes with celery carrots anything that's bagged per pound at one price 😀
I live for the grocery store deals ❤❤❤💯💯💯🎯🎯🎯
I love grocery shopping and getting mgr clearance items, etc
My Walmart certainly does not restock produce in the early mornings and at night.
It is horrible. Enjoy your videos too
Hi Matt loving all your great info especially now when Covid is so rampant everywhere! Buying the things in this video at a big box store is amazing ! One other Costco item is Premium Dry Dog Food! Never recalls and ingredients that are truly great for your dogs!
Thanks again for you informative and cheerful videos!💕😊
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@@SpaceStrike Yes we have Portuguese Waterdogs!
We always buy the Walgreens TP! Just says Big Roll, they sell for 10/$5 and they are comparable, if not better than Scott's!!!! (Which is the only one I've found safe to use with my 100 yr old house's plumbing) hope this helps someone!!!!!
Weigh your single produce items...heads of lettuce, packs of broccoli, cauliflower heads, mushroom packages, peppers, etc. 😊
Why those are priced by EACH not by the pound
As a manager of a grocery store 1st point- those come in pre weighed we don’t really weigh them we get a big truck and just put them on the shelf. 2nd point- this is completely true. 3rd point- this happens with a mix up of not only the produce worker but customers and other workers doing go backs (stuff customers don’t want). 4th point- absolutely most of this stuff is overpriced and organic. 5th point- not the best quality for store product however the price can be cheaper but, it’s more often less quantity just looks the same and packaged to look the same. 6th point- that is true however most of the time it’s best to shop the latest night most stores due to covid most of the time now it’s right before closing when we restock. 7th point- yes absolutely depends on what it is but read the fine print if it says (must buy increments) then you have to buy the deal this mainly happens for soda, however you don’t need to for other items often. 8th point- not sure tbh. 9th point- not a bulk store for main stuff. 10th point- absolutely the frozen is cheaper and often better then cans from my experience. Bonus- we have an app or we have a paper in store. Bonus#2- yeah most of the time the quality is horrible and just a little cheaper. Finally my last tip- if you’re cool with the cashier sometimes not saying all the time you can get deals from them for instance if you’re cool and bag your own groceries or you’re nice and they have a coupon that’s like $10 off $90 they will give you the $10 off. Also if there’s a buy one get one deal go to the front and ask for half off if you only want one or you can say there isn’t another one as of now since covid rain checks aren’t being handed out by a lot of stores due to shortages so they will likely just give you it half off
I found that the Kroger’s version of honey nut Os is better than name brand. So is cream cheese
Watch out for the price per sheet on toilet paper and paper towels. They change frequently and it really makes a difference on the amount you are getting per package.
Shopping at local drug store (such as Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aide, or whichever is available to you) have the best deals on them. Including oral products, too. It's worth to have loyalty cards because every dollar counts.
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Ever since your Aldi video, I started shopping there first and only go to TJ’s or Sprouts for items I can’t find - or don’t like the ingredients (GMO’s, HFCS, etc) or Costco for items I need in bulk.
Can you do a video on pharmacies for OTC and beauty products, etc like CVS, Walgreens, etc? Wonder if things like soaps, hairsprays, cotton balls are cheaper there?
Thanks for the grocery tips 👍🏽
Thank you for the video!! Shopping for my Parents not a good idea for them to be out in long lines around a lot of people.I may go to three different grocery stores. Always good to get good prices on food.
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For fresh foods, compare the unit price to what's available in prepackaged. Sometimes prepackaged is better. Some stores still allow price matching so compare that as well.
Stores show on the tag in the shelf the price per oz. Then they put some in price per lb. Some simple division by 16 will convert price per lb to oz so you can do an accurate comparison of prices.
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That luggage scale works pretty good. Saved my butt at luggage check in at airport several times.
If you live in Nevada or Utah, the Smith's grocery chain does a case lot sale about every 4 months, for 2 weeks at a time. You can get really great deals on common "stock up" items, i.e. Campbell's Chunky soup for $0.99 a can, Hamburger Helper for $0.99 a box, Rice a Roni for $.088 a box, etc... Great way to fill the pantry on things you use a lot. And the best part is that you don't need to buy an entire case of the item; you can just buy how many you want, and still get the same price.
Fetch is a great money back app.
Unless it's on sale cereal is overly expensive at most grocery stores. I can get a giant family size box at walmart for less than a regular box at say Jewel(Albertsons).
Ahh, how I miss living Chicago and it's suburbs. Only the summer time but winter is too much for me. Have fantastic day!
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I love you DO guy! I used to be a fan now I'm are whole air conditioner! These are great tips I'm gonna share them and I'm also gonna share your site with all of my friends and family because I love how you are so entertaining and you are concise and you're Frugal and I love that god bless you for that! XOXO god bless
Thanks so much Shannon! You made my day
I noticed the items I use frequently is on the parameter but never thought to walk it. Good tip.
This no secret but is very useful. You can not find a broken egg in the carton by looking. Open the carton and slightly move each egg. A cracked egg will be stuck and not move.
I just came across your channel today and I love your informative content and enthusiasm! 😁 I am a new subscriber as of today thank you kindly!!!! 🙏
I can't believe the stuff I learn in these videos. Love them!!!!
Hey Matt (and others), I’m not sure if you already did a video on this, but, when in produce section, it’s been proven that there are certain types of lighting used on things that are listed with water that makes them appear fresher than if you went to a location where they’re not sprayed. Also, ALWAYS shake excess water off if you buy from there before checkout as it weighs less. There are also in many markets discounted deals for products in fresh section. Think about what you could use that day if something is appealing to you, and save yourself a ton. Or, because I have a ton of animals, many of their fresh items can be from same place for a huge discount.
Great tip Dawn!!!
I worked in the grocery industry for years. Be aware that ALL of the perimeter departments, (produce, meat, bakery, dairy) are ALL HIGH PROFIT CENTRS for the grocery store. Also NOT ALL END CAPS feature bargain priced items. They are there to catch your attention to the products displayed--oftentimes NOT at a sale price. Walmart is especially egress of doing this.
My Kroger's will break down large items for me so i can only buy enough for my needs. Being disabled and in a wheelchair may have something to do with this. Even the stockers will take the time to help me reach things. MY Kroger's is the best. This may not be everywhere but shopping for me is always a fun experience.
Hyvee is a great store. That's the best option here in MO
My local Winn Dixie (In Florida) does 3 for $xxx and requires you to buy all 3 to get the deal.
I'm in Montreal we have some good deals here at Maxi and at Super C. I just watch for sales and when dark roast coffee a 908g for $7 I buy a whole bunch. And when toothbrushes or toothpaste is .99 cents I load up. Prices are a bit higher here because the Canadian dollar is worth about 0.70 to 0.80 USD.
I really like the commenters here too! Great ideas Guys! Thank you too!
Just going to start watching this now I'm excited to see if I learn anything it's always a challenge to see if there's new information I've been a bargain hunter most of my life LOL
Check out these TH-cam channels too. Do it on a dime, sensational finds, frugal fit mom. So good and lots of fun.
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these were great tips! thanks for the video
Can you make a video on apps? like checkout 51 and so on.. that would be super helpful. And i used to coupon a couple of years ago, i still have stuff from then, even after sharing, i got really amazing discounts.
Matt, 2:26 Cannot speak about your stores, but in the stores in my hometown, the store employees do not restock the shelves. The producers restock their own products. At least for the packaged and canned items.
I worked in Produce and when potatoes, blueberries, or other items would have mold on them we would sort out the moldy produce and rebag the items. I personally make sure it's slightly over rather than right on just in case a consumer gets very angry. So sometimes it's the employees' underweighting produce items and not the company it came from.
We live in the north so fresh produce is extremely expensive or even hard to come by. We have a garden, but only about three months in which we can garden. We buy a ton of frozen vegetables and they are often better quality than the fresh produce that we can get.
Winter is coming
Thanks Matt! Cereal and toilet paper😊
There's a special place in hell for the guy who invented those produce stickers.
Great tips! Thank you!
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Milk/dairy is always close to the back. Prepared foods, (rice a roni type boxed are in the center. These are higher profit and you have to walk thru this area to get milk/ meat/staple foods, etc. End displays are not necessarily products on ad or have a special price.
I always tell the stock person in the grocery aisle that I don't want the organic vegetables; could he point me to the inorganic vegetables? Inevitably they point the way. ;-D)
That sticker in the thumbnail gave me flashbacks!
I had to take my grandfather's car keys after his 3rd accident in 2 weeks. I became his chauffeur. He called EVERY morning to go shopping. I took him to 13 stores...EVERY DAY...so he could pick stickers off of produce. It drove me INSANE. He had 1000s of binders with baseball card holders FULL of these stickers 😆
I miss him driving me INSANE😊
Another issue with buy one get one offers is that the price of the individual item is often raised during the week of the sale or starting the week before. Sometimes, the item is routinely sold at an inflated price because the BOGO is offered on a regular basis. You may have some savings, but it is often not what you think.
When I shop it's it's usually during the morning hours. When the shelves and produce are being stocked.
Interesting video! Thanks for the tips! Also have you heard of the app called FLIPP? It has all of the store flyers and you can clip items you want to buy and add them to a shopping list. I use it ALL the time!😁
Aldi has the best cereal. Raisin Brand and Shredded Wheat hand down the best.
Awesome info. THANKS 🙏😁
Thanks for sharing the tips! ❤
Many people tend to think the frozen fruits and vegetables are inferior to the fresh produce. The truth is that the frozen produce is picked and flash frozen within hours where as the fresh produce may be picked on Monday and in the store on Tuesday and actually are less fresh than the frozen items. Plus frozen produce is picked at the peak of its ripeness where as fresh has to be picked before it's fully ripe thus making it more bland.
Thanks for the iinfo. I will never buy in bulk at Walmart again.
Ok now I truly love this channel
Regarding the oversized toilet paper rolls - Charmin was the beginning of this trend a while back when they introduced their Super/Mega/Extra sizes. When they first came on the market, they also provided what they called a toilet paper roll extender that allowed these oversized rolls to fit without issues. Charmin still will give you these extenders for free and you can request one for each bathroom in your home. Here is the link to the application for the free extender. www.charmin.com/en-us/about-charmin/faq/how-do-i-request-a-toilet-paper-roll-extender
Thank you! Very useful
@S Queen..... Thanks for the info! I just requested one. -Patty
You are just so fun to watch. I’m not kidding. You seem like the best guy to have as a friend or even to just know.
That said, I’d like to give a little insight into a “generic brand” called Our Family Foods Brand. Its only available mostly in the midwest, from New York to as far West as Wyoming/Colorado and as far South as Georgia so far.
So not available in every state yet.
I have found their products to be great quality, even the cereal, with very few exceptions.
I’m not kidding when I say my family actually prefers some Our Family products over some name brands, such as Mac and Cheese, hot dogs, breakfast sausages, lunch meat, cheeses, taco sauce and taco meat seasoning, chili seasoning, canned tomatoes/juice, canned condensed soups, tuna, beef stew, and boxed pasta dinners you add ground beef to, and peanut butter and jelly, and their bagged frozen fruits and veggies are always nice, as is their ice cream and other frozen novelties.
Most of their cereal is good quality too, but not all of them I will admit. Their coffee is fantastic-and they have compostable k-cup brewer style pods now.
The dairy items are sourced from your local area, so you’re more than likely buying the same milk or cheese from the same dairy farms that has the name brand on them in your local store, you just don’t pay a few dollars more for the fancy packaging.
So I guess what I’m trying to say is Our Family Brand is worth checking out even if you don’t necessarily need to save a few dollars, because you may find you like their product better than a name brand.
Anyway, man, I sincerely thank you for your videos, and your information, I have found a lot of good info and advice I have actually used, like when you do videos on Dollar Tree, and you just keep coming back with more!
I appreciate you, I hope to see and learn a lot more from you. I wish you all the best.
If anyone is interested if Our Family Foods products are sold in your state and at what stores (not all grocery stores carry them), here is their website.
ourfamilyfoods.com
Charmin offers a "FREE" roll extender for larger toilet paper rolls - 1 per household.
I've worked in grocery all my life. Produce to be specific. Your theory on potatoes isnt true with other items. With bagged citrus for example, most times they weigh more than they are suppose to. They more often than not, over compensate.
Thanks for the video
Some grocery stores don't allow you to bring in measuring devices or to photograph merchandise or proceedures.
Great tips as always Matt! 😁
re: comment #4 shopping for ethnic foods. Agreed, cost and quality will be better at those specialized stores. But some of us also try to consolidate our grocery shopping as much as possible. To go to 3-4 different stores every week for groceries and sundries is not possible or desirable for most schedules. Sadly, I have to pay a bit more for that convenience.
Some of those bags are overweight too. It's not that anybody is trying to rip you off. I worked in produce factories and trust me....they are not trying to put in less product. It's a super fast paced environment..so you get some a few ounces over, and sometimes a few ounces under.
Here’s hoping you do a vid on the best super bowl tv deals! Hoping to snag a 120hz 4K tv to get the most out of my PS5!
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Love your bonus tips😀
I noticed some of your footages Is have a grocery store I work for called Hy-Vee. Because of the 😃 Downward facing arrow.
Wegmans is a big supermarket chain here in Rochester ny. Lot better quality over all.
I maximize my $ by charging everything on my American express cash back card. Points grow quickly. In Southern California, I love Sprouts produce and I buy my meat from a local Mexican market with weekly deals. Their kale is always $0.99 /bunch, every Friday 5 small avocado for $1
Great video thanks