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After running out of milk 3 days ago, we made it to the first day of the weekly sale at Bi-Lo, where milk is on sale for $2.99 per gallon. Whew!
Having almost run out of gas, completely used up the milk, and down to our last 2 eggs, I either need to plan better or choose recipes without using these ingredients.
With a little creativity, I plan to make our last 2 eggs stretch until Saturday’s one-day sale at Bi-Lo where eggs are 68¢ per dozen with a limit of 2. (My rock bottom price is 99¢ per dozen, so this deal is FANTASTIC!)
Stocking Up with Limits on Sale Items
This one-day sale has some deep discounts (aka, loss leaders), and most of the items have a limit of 2 or 3. However, I will purchase more than 2 at the sale price by separating my purchases into multiple transactions. The limits listed are per transaction.
Per Transaction
If I want to purchase 8 items that are at a limit of 2, then I need 4 transactions. To space it out, I would checkout with 2 transactions at a time. I might even go to multiple stores. Depending on how busy and how empty the shelves, I may choose more or less transactions at the same time.
Per Customer
Some stores specify that the limit is per customer and not per transaction. To cover my basis, I take a helper with me. Though I have not been denied multiple transactions, your store may run differently. If you stay within the limits, refrain from clearing the shelves, and stay organized, then you are on your way to snagging some great deals.
Benefits to Multiple Transactions
Another bonus to breaking up the shopping to multiple transactions is more receipts with surveys. When I complete a survey with Bi-Lo, I get rewarded with a coupon for a free item. From the month of June, I have restocked our tissues from the free coupons.
In using time wisely to plan your shopping trips, abide by the limits. If you need more of that product, then purchase those items in multiple transactions. Learning to play the savings game will net you food for your family while maximizing your savings. Happy strategizing!
Question: How many units of a deep sale item do you purchase?
great information! i’m not experienced enough (wish i was) with trying to be that organized! we do occasionally split up orders for things that we are only limited to a certain number… for customers, we haven’t yet given any for connor to have to buy, but i’m sure that day will come LOL!
Baby steps, Jen! Take one savings tip and perfect it, then take another. Before long you are naturally saving because it is your new “normal.”
Had to laugh at your comment about having Connor purchase the items. Usually if the limit is per customer, then you just need multiple people in your party. My children have not had to make a purchase. Although, they could probably surprise me. 😉 Thanks for the comment.