While the current economic conditions have changed and we have inflated prices to deal with of certain commodities, shopping defensibly for bargains that can be found is possible. Smart shoppers always have this in mind no matter what the economic conditions. Shop store brands, skip highly priced items till sales and consider delivery for time and energy savings now that transportation can be expensive. Delivery services will typically add a delivery fee and a service fee but some stores will vary the delivery cost to less expensive time slots later in the day. Shopping early and scheduling a delivery later in the evening can save a few dollars. Some have a loyalty program accumulating points etc. Some delivery shopping services will give promotions like free delivery or dollar amounts off your next order.
Here are some recent prices including the local store which now has it”s own delivery service. In the past I have used Instacart for this market but Instacart will add a markup usually about 10% to each item . The store also honors the sale prices in it’s flyer for delivery. We still use instacart and online order delivery services for non perishable items delivered within 2 days. Even deals are found on eBay etc for bulk items like toilet paper from institutional supplies.
Using a ride service, incorporate a drop off from an appointment for instance, to the local market within the return route on the way home. It may only add a few more dollars (most people are now valuing cost to the price of a gallon of gasoline) to the total return trip.
Prices are generally more expensive across the board for groceries but bargains can be found.
![]() 1 x $1.99Replaced item price:$1.99 ![]() ![]() 1 x $5.49$5.49 |
Items found (BJ’s Wholesale Club) | 6 |
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Household | |
![]() 1 x $16.19$16.19 | |
Wellsley Farms | |
![]() 1 x $7.49$7.49 | |
Dairy & Eggs | |
![]() 1 x $3.29$3.29 | |
Produce | |
![]() 1 x $1.89$1.89 | |
![]() 1 x $2.39$2.39 | |
Canned Goods | |
![]() 1 x $8.69$8.69 | |
on replacements you approved and what was available. |
![]() 1 x $4.39Replaced item price:$4.39 ![]() ![]() 1 x $3.75$3.75 |
Items found (ALDI) | 9 |
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Dairy & Eggs | |
![]() 1 x $8.35$8.35 | |
Produce | |
![]() 1 x $1.65$1.65 | |
![]() 1.52 lb x $1.55$2.36 | |
![]() 1 x $2.19$2.19 | |
Snacks | |
![]() 1 x $1.29$1.29 | |
Dry Goods & Pasta | |
![]() 1 x $3.29$3.29 | |
Dairy & Eggs | |
![]() 2 x $1.45$2.90 | |
Produce | |
![]() 1 x $1.75$1.75 | |
![]() 1 x $1.49$1.49 | |