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My regular at the diner showed me his grocery receipt hack
He pointed out how he buys the store brand canned beans, but only when they're on the 'manager's special' rack near the dairy section, saving almost 80 cents a can. Anyone have a go-to spot in their store for hidden markdowns like that?
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williamb294d ago
I mean, that's a lot of work for 80 cents. I just buy the regular store brand beans, they're already cheap. The manager's special stuff is usually way in the back and it's just dented cans or things about to expire. My time is worth more than hunting for that. I'd rather grab my stuff and go.
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the_simon4d agoTop Commenter
But you're missing the whole point of the hunt. Finding that one deeply marked down item feels like a win, like beating the system. It adds up over a whole cart, not just one can. For some folks, that saved money is way more valuable than a few extra minutes in the store.
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kevinrivera3d ago
See it all the time. People will drive ten minutes out of their way to save three cents a gallon on gas, then go buy a five dollar coffee. It's not about the math, it's about the feeling of being a smart shopper. That hunt for the deal gives some folks a little win in a day full of stuff they can't control. For others, a clean, fast trip is the real win. Just two different ways of getting through the week.
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