Comments on: Fresh Ideas on Grocery Shopping

By: Tommy S (dodoskido.com)

Tommy S (dodoskido.com) — Tue, 16 May 2006 18:20:00 +0000

Here's a little tip for those who live in ethnically diverse areas:

Asian markets tend to have much better deals on meat and seafood. Figure about 25-50% off American supermarket chain prices (even on some American items like cereal, peanuts, etc)

Indian markets tend to have insane deals on vegetables and spices. Also if you have veggie munching pets (like my two rabbits), cilantro, parsley, and other bunny friendly foods are extremely cheap. We spend about 80% less of the normal price at a standard American supermarket chain on veggies and spices.

Yeah it sucks to go to a few different markets, but for me (asian), going to 99 ranch is just a normal regular thing. Indian markets are very convenient for me as well.

By: Happy2BHere

Happy2BHere — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 16:57:00 +0000

It is funny, that I ran across this post because I just recently found a website(http://www.groceryguide.com/) that matches sale items to coupons. It is a lot like thegrocerygame.com, but the difference is that it is free. If you are serious about trying to save some money at the supermarket, you should try this site. I spend about half what I did before.

By: supermom

supermom — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 14:52:00 +0000

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By: Nicole

Nicole — Tue, 25 Apr 2006 02:17:00 +0000

I don’t know anything about car payments, admittedly. I don’t even own a drivers’ license!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 16:30:00 +0000

Good advice but I don't understand why a warehouse clubs costs more? I just assumed that I would be getting a better value buying in bulk.

RichC

By: liz

liz — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 16:06:00 +0000

Great post- but I love fresh produce! Which gets expensive, but it’s so healthy. I’ve found participating in a local garden co-op works great! Plus, the hard working farmers get about 85% of the profit, rather than 5% if they were to sell to grocery stores. Plus, you eat what’s in season, which is best for you!

By: Soul Searcher

Soul Searcher — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 13:28:00 +0000

Very helpful. Thought I was silly for always buying everything I wanted when it was on sale even if I didn’t need it right away. Now I know there is a method to my madness.

By: Empty Spaces Inc.

Empty Spaces Inc. — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 13:18:00 +0000

i totally agree. 99% of all expenditure is via my credit cards so i can track the different categories i spend on. i spent over $7k on eating out last year!

however i disagree that even $7k is more than a typical family spends on their car. I dont have any car payments but i spent more than that on insurance, gas, maintenance and new brakes/tires for my & the wifes car.

By: Trainwreck

Trainwreck — Sun, 23 Apr 2006 19:54:00 +0000

Food was one of the first things to cut in our budget. Eating out, and not laying out a meal plan for the week was costing a fortune. It also drives me loopie to throw food in the garbage.

By: Flannery Alden

Flannery Alden — Sun, 23 Apr 2006 17:58:00 +0000

Thank you for this post; I’ve been looking for ways to trim an already tight budget. It sounds like with just a little bit of thought you can save a bunch of money!