Do You Save Money by Shopping Around?
Posted in Your Money on 06. Oct, 2009
Let me ask you a question: Do you do your grocery shopping at two or three different stores, or do you go to one place for convenience? Perhaps diapers are cheaper at CVS, but meat is cheaper at Costco? Do you get it all in one place, or do you shop around for the best deals at each store?
Personally, I go back and forth. I have been known to hit up multiple grocery stores in one week because of the sales and the coupons I have. Sometimes I save a bundle, while other times I start to question whether or not it’s worth the extra time I’ve spent. I often wonder just exactly how much money I’m saving by going to two or three stores, and if that money is worth my time.
This is a very interesting post from The Simple Dollar, which breaks down the math for you. If are curious about whether or not it’s worth it to run that extra errand to save a couple of dollars, read this post and see for yourself.
Gasoline, Groceries, and a Simple Look at the Cost of Time [the simple dollar]
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